Look for sick trees. Elm trees are commonly afflicted with Dutch elm disease. As its name implies, the disease only affects elm trees, so if you see a tree with the symptoms of Dutch elm disease, you can safely conclude it is an elm.
1 The cost of repairing a fence is going to depend on the fence height, length, the materials, complexity of the installation, and type of repairs that need to be performed. 2  To give you an idea on what you are probably going to have to pay, plan on spending anywhere from $8 to $18 per linear foot for wood fence repair.
Regardless of what type you choose, remember that wood requires regular maintenance unless you leave it alone and allow nature to run its course. Approximate cost per foot: $15 to $20 for a cedar picket fence; $25 for a 6-foot, pressure-treated pine privacy fence; and $30 for a 6-foot cedar privacy fence.Aluminum. Aluminum is a good choice if you're near the ocean or have a pool.ut if you're looking for durability at a low cost, chain-link fences can't be beat. Approximate cost per foot: $15 for a 4-foot-high fence. Wood. The two primary types of wood used in the Washington area are natural cedar and pressure-treated yellow pine.