Fence installation and repair in Cedar City, Utah

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what needs to be built, fixed or replaced.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent fence contractor that serves the Cedar City area.

3. They call you back

   They see the property and quote the job directly.

Who calls us?

Homeowners in Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan and the smaller Iron County towns around them. Most fall into one of a few groups. Some just closed on a newly built home and the backyard has no fence at all. Some own an older house near downtown or Southern Utah University where the wood fence has rotted at the base or the chain link is sagging. Some have a larger lot on the valley floor and want ranch rail or wire fence for horses, a big garden or a dog that likes to roam. And some just need a repair: a gate that won't latch, a post snapped in a windstorm, or panels pushed over by drifted snow.

Which fences are common around Cedar City?

• Vinyl privacy fences. White, tan and clay vinyl is the default in most newer subdivisions. It doesn't need stain and won't rot, but it has to be built for wind and cold.
• Wood fences. Cedar and treated pine privacy fences, dog-ear pickets and horizontal slat designs. They look warm and cost less up front in many cases, but need sealing in a dry, sunny climate.
• Ranch rail and farm fencing. Two- and three-rail fences, wire mesh and pipe fencing on larger lots, horse properties and the edges of fields.
• Chain link. Dog runs, side yards, garden enclosures and back property lines where a see-through fence works fine.
• Gates. Walk gates, double drive gates and wide gates for trailers, campers and equipment.

The right choice depends on what the fence has to do, your city's height and setback rules, any HOA design guidelines, and how much upkeep you're willing to do. See all fence services.

What does Cedar City weather do to a fence?

Cedar City sits at roughly 5,800 feet in Cedar Valley in southwestern Utah. That elevation gives it real winters. January nights average about 18 degrees, the city gets close to 48 inches of snow in a typical year, and summer afternoons in July average about 91 degrees. Annual precipitation is only around 11 inches, so the air is dry most of the year.

For a fence, that means a few things. Wood dries, checks and grays quickly under strong sun and low humidity. Vinyl gets stiff in the cold and can crack if a post or rail is hit in January. Snow plowed or drifted against a fence line puts weight on the bottom rail. And because the ground freezes and thaws, a post set too shallow can be lifted out of line over a few winters, which is why so many older fences in town lean in different directions along one run.

Does the ground matter in Cedar Valley?

Yes. Ground conditions change a lot between the benches near the mountains and the flat valley floor. The Utah Geological Survey has documented land subsidence across about 100 square miles of Cedar Valley, caused by groundwater pumping that has lowered the water table by as much as 114 feet since 1939, and it has mapped more than eight miles of earth fissures, most visibly in a subdivision in Enoch. That doesn't mean every yard is at risk, but it's one more reason to have a contractor who looks at the site, notices cracks in nearby curbs and sidewalks, and sets posts and gate footings for the ground that's actually there.

Drainage matters too. A post sitting in a low spot where snowmelt or summer storm runoff collects stays wet, freezes harder and, for wood, rots faster. Sprinkler heads aimed at the fence line every night do the same thing.

Warning signs your fence needs work

• Posts leaning in different directions along the same run after winter
• Wood posts soft or rotted at the ground line
• Cracked or shattered vinyl rails and pickets
• Panels or pickets missing after a windstorm
• A gate that drags, sags or won't latch
• Chain link pulled loose from the line posts or bowed at the bottom

Small fixes like resetting one post, rehanging a gate or replacing a few boards are easiest early. A whole run that's leaning usually gets worse with each freeze. More on fence repair.

What are the Cedar City fence rules?

Cedar City's zoning code allows fences up to 6 feet along side and rear property lines. In a front setback, fences and hedges are generally limited to 30 inches, and corner lots have a clear-vision triangle where nothing over 30 inches is allowed. A fence placed on the public right-of-way needs a permit from the Cedar City Building Inspector, and no fence can be within one foot of a sidewalk or three feet of a fire hydrant. Enoch, Parowan and the county each apply their own rules, and many subdivisions add HOA requirements on height, color and material. The Cedar City fence guide covers the details and links to the sources.

Who calls Blue Stakes?

Every post hole is digging. Blue Stakes of Utah is the free 811 center that has buried utility lines marked, and it asks for at least three business days' notice before excavation. Homeowners can file a request online. Tell the crew about private lines too, like sprinkler pipe, landscape lighting or power to a shed or shop, since utility locators may not mark lines you own. A professional fence contractor normally files the request as part of the job.

Are you a fence company?

No. Cedar City Fence Installation is a referral service. We connect you with an independent fence contractor that serves your address, and that contractor measures, quotes, builds and warranties the work. Read our tips for hiring a fence contractor before you sign anything.

Areas we cover

• Cedar City
• Enoch
• Parowan

Planning ahead? Read our Cedar City fence guide.