It's possible that what the contractor was talking about wasn't actually
installing the posts 10 ft. into the ground, rather using longer posts to
make a level fence.

Fence contractors can install a fence two ways, the first uses the same
depth posts and the top of the fence follows the terrian.

The second way requires that the contractor digs a trench in the low places
and uses longer posts in the high places to make the top of the fence level
across the yard. It's possible that he may be required to actually use 10
ft. posts in certain places to heel the top level. While this cost more, it
makes for a nicer looking fence.

In both cases (or thereabouts), the posts will actually be in the ground
about three ft. or so, but longer posts and more fencing is required for the
second method.

"DominicSantini" wrote in message
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Planning on putting up a fence (for privacy barrier
purposes - along with some new trees, etc).

Spoke to some local fence companies. They appear to
have different methods of installing the posts.

One outfit made a big deal they install their posts
approx 10' into the ground.