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Fencing for privacy, security and afinished property line

A fence should fit the property, provide dependable separation and complement the landscape around it. We install and replace fences with close attention to layout, post placement, grade changes, gates and clean finishing.

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What's covered

Fencing services

Every fence starts with the same question: where exactly does it go, and what does the ground do along the way. Everything after that follows from the answer.

Wood Fence Installation

Wood remains the most popular choice here for good reason — it suits the landscape, it can be built to whatever height and style the property needs, and it can be repaired board by board instead of replaced wholesale. We set posts in concrete below the frost line, space rails to suit the boards they carry, and use materials rated for our wet climate.

May include

Cedar and treated lumber fences
Posts set in concrete below frost line
Board-on-board, dog-ear and privacy styles
Horizontal and modern slat designs
Staining and sealing options

Fence Replacement

When posts have rotted through at ground level, patching boards is money spent on a structure that is already failing. We remove the old fence, extract the existing post footings so the new line sits clean, and rebuild on fresh posts — which usually means the new fence can follow the same footprint without disturbing established planting.

May include

Old fence and footing removal
Rebuild on the existing line where possible
Retaining sound sections where practical
Upgrading height, style or material

Privacy & Boundary Fencing

Privacy fencing is a balance between screening and not making a small yard feel walled in. We check the actual boundary first — a fence on the wrong side of the line is a problem for both neighbours — then set the height and solidity so it shields what you want shielded while leaving the space breathing properly.

May include

Boundary line check before layout
Full-height privacy screening
Height limits and neighbour considerations
Screening for hot tubs, patios and side yards

Gates & Access

A fence is only as good as its gate. We build gates with proper bracing and adequate posts to carry the weight, so they keep swinging true rather than sagging within a season or two. Where a wide vehicle or trailer access is needed, we build the opening to take it.

May include

Single and double walk gates
Driveway and vehicle access gates
Braced frames and reinforced posts
Latch, hinge and hardware fitting

Coordinating Fencing with Landscaping & Hardscapes

A fence line changes the light, the water and the wind on the ground beside it — which in turn changes what grows there and where water collects. Bringing fencing into the same scope as beds, drainage or paving means those knock-on effects get planned for instead of discovered afterwards.

May include

Fence laid out alongside bed and border plans
Drainage routed before the fence goes in
Posts placed to avoid irrigation and utilities
Tidy transitions where fencing meets paving

Whole-property approach

A fence line affects everything beside it

Screening changes how much sun a bed gets. A solid run redirects runoff. Where the posts land determines what can be planted or paved nearby. We check how the fence connects to the rest of the property before we set out the line, and where related work is needed we can combine it into one organised scope.

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Common questions

Fencing FAQ

Which fence materials work best in the Northwest?

Cedar is the most common choice — it naturally resists rot and insects, handles our wet winters well, and ages into a grey that suits the landscape. Pressure-treated pine costs less and lasts well when maintained. Vinyl holds its colour with no upkeep but costs more up front. We will talk through the trade-offs on your property rather than pushing one option.

Should I repair my fence or replace it?

The posts decide it. If the posts are sound, boards, rails and gates can be replaced and you will get years more out of the frame. If the posts have rotted at ground level — which is where they always go first — new boards on failing posts will not hold, and the money is better spent on a rebuild. We check the posts before quoting either way.

Can you fence a sloped or uneven yard?

Yes. Sloped ground is normal here and it mostly comes down to how the fence steps. We can rack the fence to follow a gradual slope, or step it in level sections where the grade changes more sharply. Stepping usually looks tidier on a steeper site and keeps the board lines level rather than running at an odd angle.

How do you handle gates so they don't sag?

Sagging gates almost always trace back to an under-built frame or a post that is too light for the span. We brace gate frames diagonally, set heavier posts either side of the opening, and use hardware rated for the gate's weight. For wide driveway gates we build in additional support so the opening stays true.

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Tell us roughly how much fence you need and whether it is new or a replacement. We'll come out, check the line and the ground, and give you a clear written price — with no obligation to book.

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Service area: Greater Seattle & King County, WA
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