Wood Fence Installation in Des Moines
Wood fence installation across Des Moines: cedar picket fences, wood privacy and treated pine, installed below the Iowa frost line. Quick turnaround, fair pricing, and the same crew from estimate to cleanup.
Wood fence installation · Des Moines, Iowa
Wood Fence Installation in Des Moines
Wood fence installation across Des Moines: cedar picket fences, wood privacy and treated pine, installed below the Iowa frost line. Quick turnaround, fair pricing, and the same crew from estimate to cleanup.
Get free estimatePrice a Wood Fence You Will Be Proud Of
Tell us about the yard. Fast reply — usually the same day — and a fair written price.
A Front Yard Fence Should Frame Not Hide
A picket fence is the most visible thing you'll build. Uneven spacing or a leaning post is noticed by everyone who drives past.
Cedar Picket Styles That Fit the Street
All cedar, all on treated 4x4 posts below frost line. Pickets are set with a spacer jig so every gap matches.
3-ft flat-top picket
Simple square-top pickets, 2-inch spacing. Clean, traditional, and the right height for a front yard.
4-ft gothic picket
Pointed gothic pickets with matching post caps. The look most people picture when they say picket fence.
Scalloped or arched with caps
Pickets cut in a scallop or arch between posts, copper or cedar post caps, optional arbor gate.
Front-yard fences are capped at 4 feet in most metro cities. We'll confirm your lot's rules at the estimate. Request a free estimate.
Wood Fence Installers Who Match Every Gap
Local fence builders who've set posts in every kind of central Iowa ground — Polk County clay, Dallas County fill, Warren County hills. We show up when we say we will, show you material samples side by side, and give you one fair written price. No upsell, no surprises, and the owner picks up the phone.
Three Steps to a Straight Wood Fence
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.
Cedar Work We Just Walked Away From
What to Ask Before a Wood Fence
How much does a wood fence cost in Des Moines?
Expect $30–$50 per linear foot installed depending on height and picket style. A 100-foot front yard with a gate usually falls between $3,500 and $5,500.
Do I need a permit for a front-yard fence in Des Moines?
Yes. Front-yard fences are limited to 4 feet and must stay out of the corner sight triangle. We handle the permit and Iowa One Call locate as part of the job.
Should I stain or paint cedar pickets?
Cedar can be left to weather silver, stained to hold its color, or painted white for the classic look. If you want white, we recommend a solid-color exterior stain over paint — it won't peel.
Can you match an existing picket fence?
Usually. Bring us a photo or a picket and we'll match the profile, height and spacing.
Workmanship warranty
If a post we set heaves or a gate we hung sags, we come back and fix it. Materials carry the manufacturer's warranty on top.
Why not wait?
Every winter a leaning fence leans more. Lumber and labor don't get cheaper, and the dog isn't getting slower. Build it now and have the yard this season.
Soft Wood and Shallow Posts Fail First
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
A Cedar Line Starts With a Free Estimate
Free fence estimates across Des Moines and central Iowa. Fast scheduling, fair pricing, and a crew that calls you back. Most jobs built within two weeks.