Ranch and Residential Fencing in Tumalo, Oregon

Tumalo is horse and hay country on the edge of Bend. Properties here run from a few acres to a lot more, with pastures, barns, and irrigation ditches cutting across them, and long views toward the Cascades. That means fencing is a big part of life, and it has to do real work. It holds horses that lean on it, keeps dogs out of the neighbor's field, and marks property lines that might run for a quarter mile. The ground doesn't make it easy. Lava rock often sits just under the soil, irrigated pastures stay wet while the rest of the property bakes in the sun, and winter freeze and thaw works on every post. Add deer that wander through the orchards and gardens, and most Tumalo properties end up with more than one kind of fence.

We build and repair fencing across Tumalo, from long runs of ranch and pasture fencing to cedar privacy fences near the house. Call or send the form, and we'll come walk the property with you. You'll get a written quote broken out by section, so you can see exactly where the money goes. We schedule big fence jobs around irrigation season when we can, so the ground is easier to work.

Fencing Around Irrigation and Pasture

Irrigation is part of what makes Tumalo green, and it's also hard on fences. Posts set near ditches or in irrigated pasture sit in wet ground for much of the season, which is exactly where wood rots fastest. When the ditch is running, the soil softens and posts can shift. We handle those sections differently: treated or steel posts, set in concrete where it makes sense, and placed to stay clear of the ditch itself, since irrigation districts often need access along their canals. Horse pastures need fences horses can see, so we usually recommend rail, pipe, or woven wire with a top board rather than bare wire. Corners and gates get braced so the fence stays tight for years. Neighbors over in Sisters deal with similar long fence runs, just with more pine shade and snow. Wherever the fence runs, we'll walk it with you before we quote.

Keeping Deer Out of Gardens and Orchards

Deer are part of living in Tumalo, and so is losing a garden to them overnight. A standard 4-foot field fence won't stop a deer that wants in. They clear it easily. Keeping them out of a garden, an orchard, or young trees usually takes a fence around 7 to 8 feet tall, often woven wire on tall wooden or steel posts, sometimes with a top wire or board so the deer can see it. For a big area, we can run a taller section just around the garden and leave the rest of the property in lower ranch fence, which keeps the cost down. If you already have a deer fence that's sagging or has gaps the deer have found, a few new posts and a re-stretched wire often fix it. Our fence repair page covers how a repair visit goes. Either way, we'll look at where the deer are getting in and price the fix.