What does a fence actually cost?
In the Treasure Valley, cedar privacy typically runs $30–$45 per linear foot installed, vinyl $35–$55, chain link $15–$25, and ornamental iron $60–$95. Gates, slopes, and rock digging add cost — which is why we quote on-site, in writing, per foot.
Wood or vinyl — which should I pick?
Vinyl costs more up front but never needs staining. Cedar costs less, looks warmer, and lasts 20+ years if you stain it every 3–4 years. If you know you won’t stain it, be honest with yourself and buy vinyl.
How deep do you set posts?
Minimum 30 inches in wet-poured concrete — deeper for gates and windy exposures. Most leaning fences we replace were set 18–24 inches with dry-poured bags. It matters more than the pickets do.
Do I need my neighbor’s permission?
Legally you can build inside your own property line without it, but a 5-minute conversation prevents 5-year feuds. We can locate pins, and many neighbors end up splitting the cost of a shared line.
How long is the wait and how long is the install?
We typically schedule 2–4 weeks out (longer in May–June). Most residential fences install in 2–3 days: posts on day one, cure time, then rails and pickets. Big ranch jobs run about a quarter mile per crew per day.
