Fence Installers in Ankeny Iowa
Fence installation and repair throughout Ankeny — Uptown to Prairie Trail. One of Iowa's fastest-growing cities, which means a lot of fences going in fast; ours go in right.
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Fence Installers in Ankeny Iowa
Fence installation and repair throughout Ankeny — Uptown to Prairie Trail. One of Iowa's fastest-growing cities, which means a lot of fences going in fast; ours go in right.
Get free estimateAnkeny Builder Fences Were Never Set Deep
Ankeny has roughly doubled since 2000, and most of that growth is new subdivisions built on former cropland north and east of the old town. New construction means two things for fences: graded fill that hasn't finished settling, and tract-home fences installed by the lowest bidder before the sod was even down.
We see the pattern constantly in Prairie Trail, The District and the neighborhoods off NE 36th: posts set 24 to 30 inches in disturbed soil, panels nailed instead of screwed, and no concrete crown to shed water. The first freeze-thaw cycle lifts them a half inch; three winters later the whole run has a wave in it.
Older Ankeny — Uptown and the neighborhoods around the high school — has the opposite problem: mature trees, settled clay, and 30-year-old fences simply at the end of their life. Either way, our fix is the same: treated posts below the 42-inch frost line, crowned concrete, stainless or coated fasteners, and gates hung on braced posts.
If any of this sounds like your yard, tell us what you're seeing and we'll come walk the line. No pressure, no jargon — just a clear plan and a fair price.
Rapid growth means a lot of Ankeny fences were set shallow in fresh fill. Deep posts and crowned concrete are what keep them straight through the first few winters.
Fence Options Ankeny Yards Actually Need
We bring the full range to Ankeny — privacy fence , wood & picket , chain link , vinyl fence , iron & aluminum , farm & acreage , commercial , gates , fence repair and decks . Not sure which fits? Request a free fence estimate and we'll recommend the right one.
Privacy Fence Installation
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Wood Fence Installation
Wood Fence Installation →
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain Link Fence Installation →
Vinyl Fence Installation
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Wrought Iron & Aluminum Fence Installation
Wrought Iron & Aluminum Fence Installation →
Farm & Acreage Fencing
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Commercial Fence Company
Commercial Fence Company →
Gate Installation
Gate Installation →
Fence Repair
Fence Repair →
Deck Builder
Deck Builder →Three Steps to a Fence in Ankeny
Same simple process whether you're in Ankeny or anywhere else we build.
We walk your property line
You tell us what you need — privacy, pets, curb appeal, security. We measure, check grades and utility locates, and explain your options with no pressure.
You get a clear plan and price
A written estimate with materials, layout and timeline spelled out. No hidden fees. You decide when — or if — you want to move forward.
We build it right and clean up
Posts below frost line, crowned concrete, straight lines. We haul away the old fence and debris, and walk the finished job with you before we leave.
Ankeny Clay Heaves Shallow Posts Every Year
Ankeny has grown fast and a lot of fences went in fast with it. Putting off a repair, or hiring someone who sets posts shallow, can lead to:
Leaning posts pull neighboring panels out of line until whole sections need replacing
Rotted rails and pickets turn a cheap repair into a full rebuild
Shallow-set posts heave more every winter — the fix costs more each year you wait
A failing fence means escaped pets, disputes with neighbors, and a hit to your home's value
What to Ask Before You Fence Ankeny
Does Ankeny require a permit for a fence?
Yes. Ankeny requires a fence permit and limits fences to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards, with clear-vision rules on corner lots. We handle the permit and the Iowa One Call locate.
How much does a fence cost in Ankeny?
Chain link runs $18–$30 per foot installed, cedar privacy $40–$60, vinyl $45–$65. Most Ankeny backyards are 140–180 feet of fence, so budgets typically land between $3,000 and $10,000 depending on material.
Can you match the fences already in my Ankeny subdivision?
Yes. Many Prairie Trail and north Ankeny HOAs require a specific style — often 6-foot cedar flat-top or black aluminum. We match height, style and color and provide the drawings your HOA needs.
Fence Your Ankeny Yard Before Winter
We're based in Des Moines and build in Ankeny every week. Free fence estimate — fast scheduling, fair pricing, no pressure, and a crew that calls you back.