Fence Guides & Tips

Straight answers from a Front Range fence crew: what fences cost, which material to pick, and how to build one that stays standing.

Cost & hiring a fence company

What a fence costs, who to hire and what install day looks like.

How Much Does a Fence Cost in the Denver Area in 2026?

Per-foot prices for cedar, vinyl, chain-link and split rail, plus what pushes a quote up or down.

Does a Fence on a Slope Cost More?

Hills change how a fence is built. With us, they don't change the price.

How to Choose a Fence Company in the Denver Area: 10 Questions to Ask

Ten questions that separate a fence that lasts from one you'll be fixing in five years.

Fly-by-Night Fence Contractors vs. Local, Established Ones

The cheapest quote can turn into the most expensive fence. Here's how to tell who will still be around when a post leans.

What to Expect on Fence Install Day, Start to Finish

Every step of a fence install, from the first visit to the final walk-through.

Can You Install a Fence in Winter in Colorado?

Why fall and winter can be the easiest time to get a new fence in the ground.

Picking your fence

Materials and styles, and which one fits your yard.

Cedar vs. Vinyl vs. Chain-Link: Which Fence Fits Your Colorado Yard?

A plain-English comparison of cost, upkeep and how each holds up to Front Range sun and wind.

Privacy Fence Styles: Dog-Ear, Flat Top, Board-on-Board, Shadowbox and Horizontal

The most popular wood privacy fence styles, side by side.

Split Rail Fence Ideas for Colorado Yards and Acreage (Including Dog Wire)

The open, rustic fence that suits Colorado, and how to make it dog-friendly.

Modern Steel and Custom Metal: Why Buckley-Style Fencing Is Catching On

Steel rail and custom metal fencing that won't rot, warp or burn, and pairs well with wood and stone.

Chain-Link Privacy Slats and Other Easy Upgrades

Ways to make an existing chain-link fence more private and better looking.

Does Vinyl Fence Crack in Colorado Cold? A Straight Answer

What cold, hail and sun really do to a vinyl fence, and how to avoid cracks.

Dog-Proof Fencing: Keep Your Dog Home and Off the Road

How to stop diggers, jumpers and gate-dashers before your dog ends up in the street.

Fencing a Sloped Yard: Stepped vs. Racked Fences

Two ways to build a fence on a hill, and which one suits your yard.

RV and Driveway Gates: Widths, Double Gates and Steel

How to plan a wide gate that fits your RV or trailer and doesn't sag.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Fencing for the Eco-Conscious Homeowner

Greener wood, the truth about composite, and finishes that are easier on your garden.

Rules, permits & neighbors

Permits, HOA, 811, height limits and staying friends with the neighbors.

Before You Build: Fence Permits, HOA Approval and Calling 811 in Colorado

The three things to check before a single post goes in the ground.

How Tall Can My Fence Be? Height Rules in Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior and Arvada

Backyard and front-yard fence heights and permits, town by town.

Pool Fence Rules in Colorado: Height, Gates and Latches

The basics of a pool barrier that passes inspection and keeps kids safe.

What Is a Good Neighbor Fence? Styles, HOA Rules and Who Pays

The fence that looks finished from both yards, and why so many HOAs ask for one.

The Fence Etiquette Guide: Shared Fences, Property Lines and Neighbors

Who pays, which side faces out, and how to replace a shared fence without starting a feud.

Built to last

Posts, footings, wind and wood care for Colorado weather.

Fence Posts in Colorado Clay and Rock: Why the Footing Matters Most

Leaning fences almost always come down to what's under the ground. Here's what to watch for.

Teacupping: The Hidden Reason Fence Posts Rot, and How to Prevent It

The shortcut that holds water around your posts, and what to watch your contractor for.

Heavy Winds and High Panels: Building a Fence That Survives Colorado Storms

Post spacing, steel posts and designs that let gusts pass through instead of knocking the fence flat.

How to Make a Cedar Fence Last in Colorado Sun and Wind

Five habits that keep a cedar fence looking good for years.

Repairs & storm damage

Leaning fences, sagging gates and what to do after a storm.

How to Fix a Leaning Fence (and When a Post Has to Be Replaced)

Why your fence is leaning, what you can do this weekend, and what needs a new post.

Repair or Replace? How to Tell What Your Wood Fence Really Needs

A simple checklist for deciding whether your fence needs a few new parts or a fresh start.

Gate Maintenance 101: How to Keep Heavy Gates from Sagging and Dragging

Why gates sag, how to fix them yourself, and when it's time for a steel gate.

Fence Blown Down by Wind or Hail? What to Do First (and What Insurance Usually Covers)

Step-by-step help after a Front Range windstorm or hail knocks your fence down.

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