Answer: Always
Explanation: Damaging the wire: Mechanical aeration equipment can cut or damage the wire of an invisible fence, which is often buried shallowly.
Multiple repairs: Cutting the wire can disrupt the system and may require multiple repair trips, which can be costly. |
| MXD Landscaping LLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It's possible but very unlikely. Usually these systems don't run underneath lawns. And if they are that shallow, they were installed improperly anyway. |
| Lewis Landscape Services |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on depth of fences are |
| These 2 hands LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Yes, a lawn aerator can potentially damage an underground pet fence system. The tines of the aerator penetrate the soil and can cut or disturb the fence's buried wires. To prevent this, it's important to mark the locations of the underground wires before aerating and avoid those areas during the process. If you're unsure, consult with a professional to safely aerate your lawn without harming the pet fence system. |
| Green Top Lawn Care |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It depends how deep the dog fence is |
| G&T lawncare |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It will depend on depth of fence and spike length |
| LE lawn care |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: In most cases the spikes used in the aeration process will cut there wires. Please have flagged that clearly indicate where these fences are! |
| Gordon and Sons Services |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If you have it near an it may catch it will tear it up |
| Brent’s lawn maintenance |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: This is common although it hasn’t every happened to us we take an extra precaution and always ask the customer if they have one in the yard before we begin the aeration process. |
| WB Lawn & Landscape |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: IF the tines hit the wire, they may cut it. |
| TJB-INC Landscape & Drainage Contractor |
Answer: Never
Explanation: As long as the wire is buried at least 5 inches. |
| GrassHoppers Lawn Enforcement LLC |
Answer: Always
Explanation: I cut holes in the grown so it will slice right through a small wire. |
| B- Sharp Property Maintenance |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Aerators put holes in the ground,so if the fence is not dug deep enough lines could be cut |
| Westfall landscaping |
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don’t have pets |
| B&p landscaping llc |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depending on the depth that the fence was placed |
| Glatfelter Property Services |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: if you have someone that didnt find the wire and mark it Yes.. |
| Crestview Property Maintenance |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: The pet fence lines are not buired that deep and can be damaged so its best to have the lines flagged before aerating alwn |
| Cuyahoga Property Maintenance |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on the depth of the pet fence. It is not typical but can happen if the fence is not deep enough. |
| Pro Force Property Maintenance |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Always
Explanation: I its hit right it will damage it |
| Roop's Lawn Services, LLC |
Answer: Always
Explanation: Yes it can. It is the customer’s responsibility to mark any dog fence or sprinkler head with marker flags |
| Selena's Landscape, Design & Tree Service, LLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: A professional heavy duty core aerator can go up to 12" deep. Most invisible dog fences are only buried 3 to 4 inches deep. advising your lawn care professional that you have an invisible fence is a start for avoiding damage. The optimal thing to do is to mark out the location of the buried line if possible. |
| Carolina Lawn Worx |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If the line isn't more the 3" below the ground then the machine would most definitely cut the line. You should flag where the line is |
| Mom's Cleaning LLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: All lines should be clearly makes with flags before aeration. |
| Coastal Care |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Underground fence depth can vary and if not deep enough can be damages by the machine. |
| Backyard Boys Enterprise, LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: if the wire is too close to the surface. |
| Money$ Worth Lawn Maintenance |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the cable hasn't been buried deep enough. |
| My Lawncare Service |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: precisely because the fence electric wire is buried to 3 "and pins of the aerator machine can damage the wire, only in cases where the electric fence is buried to more than 3" of depth, the cable not be damaged |
| Fidel Romero Landscape |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: depends on location and depth |
| Black Dirt Services LLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Most core aerators have 3 or 4 cores. If the invisible fence isn't installed properly this can be an issue. |
| MGP Smart Home Services |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depending on how deep the fence is. |
| Jewett lawncare |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Always
Explanation: ask first before starting job |
| chesapeake bay landscaping |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: if its installed properly, no. Should be buried at least 3 inches deep. |
| Newburgh Lawn & Landscape |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: www.smartscapejax.com |
| SmartScape Lawn & Landscape |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: They are supposed to burry the invisible dog fences deep enough but sometimes they dont, i have heard of dog fences gettin torn up, i myself have not run into that problem as long as they are properly installed |
| EJs Lawncare |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on how deep the fence is buried and how good it is located |
| TERRY'S LAWN SERVICE |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Before aerating a lawn the homeowner should provide a detailed description of what is underground. Most service providers know to ask about underground dog fences and irrigation heads prior to service as to ensure no damage is made to these items. |
| Blue Lotus Landscaping |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If not buried deep enough |
| Meticulous Lawn Care & Home Improvement |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Before having the lawn aerated, please make the general area of the fence. Also let the contractor know of the fence. |
| PTL Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc. |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on the depth |
| AW Landscape Services |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: if it was not installed deep enough |
| Quality by Design Landscaping LLC |
Answer: Never
Explanation: Aeration will core no deeper than 3" and invisible fence lines should be 10-12 inches deep. |
| Green Keeper Ohio lawn care |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: if the lines are shallow |
| Turning Green,LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: invisible pet fence aren't very deep |
| Keisler Contractors LLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: it can |
| h.c.lawn& fence |
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Not sure. |
| Culver Property Preservation |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on depth of underground wire |
| Diamond Cut Lawn & Landscape LLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It is best to have the circuit flagged, allowing the lawn service to avoid damage. |
| Good Natured by Design |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: as long as the fence is in stalled at 6 inches below ground it should be safe |
| Quality Grounds Management |
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| ProMatcher |