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Wood fencing
Wood fences with real curb appeal.
Cedar is still the fence most homeowners picture. Warm, private, and easy to match to any house, with styles from classic dog-ear to modern horizontal.
Styles
Wood styles we install.
Every style comes in the heights and colors your HOA allows, with matching gates.
$30 to $55 per linear footTypical installed range for 6 ft, before gates. Your local crew confirms the number for your yard.
Price a wood fence- 6 ft cedar privacyBoard on board or dog-ear, the backyard standard.
- ShadowboxBoards alternate on each side so it looks finished from both yards.
- HorizontalClean modern lines, usually 1x6 cedar with a steel or cedar frame.
- Picket3 or 4 ft, for front yards and gardens.
Good to know before you choose.
The honest version, from crews who install all six materials.
Why people pick it
- Lowest cost per foot of the premium materials
- Easy to repair one board at a time
- Takes stain or paint in any color
- Natural look that suits older neighborhoods
Trade-offs
- Needs a stain or seal every 2 to 4 years
- Cedar grays if left bare
- Not ideal right at a pool edge
Wood fences, installed.
A few of the looks our crews build most often.
How it does by region.
Every market has its own weather. Here is what your local crew will tell you.
Plains and Upper Midwest
Cedar handles freeze and thaw well when posts are set below the frost line.
Florida and the Gulf Coast
In Florida humidity we recommend pressure-treated posts and a sealed finish, or vinyl for low upkeep.
Front Range and Mountain West
Dry Front Range air is kind to cedar. We spec heavier posts for wind.
Wood questions, answered.
Cedar or pressure-treated pine?
Cedar resists rot and insects on its own and looks better longer. Treated pine costs less and works for posts. Most of our wood fences are cedar boards on treated posts.
How long does a cedar fence last?
15 to 20 years with a stain or seal every few years. The posts usually decide it, which is why we set them in concrete below the frost line.
Can you match my neighbor's fence?
Usually yes. Send a photo with your estimate request and your crew will match the style, height and stain.
Other fence types.
Vinyl & PVC
Clean lines and close to maintenance free. No painting, no staining, no fading.
See vinyl & pvc options
Ornamental Steel
Strong, classic steel that frames the yard without blocking the view.
See ornamental steel options
Wrought Iron
The classic iron look for estates, historic homes and formal entries.
See wrought iron optionsFree estimate
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- Financing options available
- Residential and commercial projects