Fence Installation in Bend, Oregon

A new fence does a few jobs at once. It keeps the dog in, gives you some privacy from the street, and marks where your yard ends and the neighbor's begins. In Central Oregon it also has to stand up to wind gusts off the Cascades, months of snow piled against the boards, and ground that freezes and thaws all winter long. That last part is what pushes poorly set posts out of line. We install fences across Bend, from tight lots in Northwest Crossing and Old Bend to bigger yards on the east side, and out to Redmond as well. Every fence starts the same way, with posts set deep in concrete and a layout checked against the property line and the city's height rules before any digging begins.

Below we walk through when a new fence makes sense, the materials that work here, how an install goes, and the local rules that shape the design. Once it's up, a good stain is what keeps cedar looking like cedar instead of turning gray in the sun, and we can stain new cedar right after it's built. Fencing a few acres instead of a yard? Take a look at our ranch and acreage fencing. Quotes are free and come in writing, and we're happy to price a couple of different styles so you can compare before you decide.

When a New Fence Makes Sense

Some people call us for a fence on a brand-new lot or a yard that never had one. More often, it's an old fence that's simply done. When most of the posts are rotted at the ground, when sections lean no matter how many times they get propped up, or when the boards are split and gray along the whole run, patching it rarely pays off. A new dog, a new pool or hot tub, or new neighbors can also change what you need from a fence. Taller privacy, a tighter gap at the bottom, or a self-closing gate are all easy to plan for at the start and harder to add later. We'll look at what you have and help you decide whether to fix it or start fresh. If the old fence comes out, we remove it and haul it away as part of the job.

Cedar, Metal, Vinyl, and Picket Fences

Cedar is the most common choice in Bend, and for good reason. It's naturally rot-resistant, it's light enough to stay straight on its posts, and it looks right next to the ponderosas and the lava rock. The tradeoff is upkeep: in this sun it needs stain every few years to keep its color. Ornamental metal and steel fences last longer and suit front yards, where Bend limits fence height to 3.5 feet anyway. Vinyl needs almost no maintenance, though it can become brittle in hard cold and some HOAs don't allow it. Picket fences work for front yards and gardens. Many yards end up with a mix, such as a cedar privacy fence out back and a short metal or picket fence in front. We'll bring samples and photos of past styles so you can picture it.

How We Install a Fence

First we visit, walk the line with you, and talk through height, style, and gates. We'll ask whether you've had a recent survey, because the fence should sit on your side of the property line. Before any digging, we call in a utility locate so nobody hits a gas or power line. Then we set the posts. Each one goes into a hole deep enough to hold firm through the freeze and thaw, roughly a third of the post's length in the ground, and gets set in concrete. Rails and boards go on once the concrete cures. Gates get their own heavier posts and hardware, since they take the most abuse. Most residential fences are done in two to five days. We keep you posted on progress and clean up the site at the end of every day.

Bend's Fence Height Rules and HOAs

The City of Bend has clear limits on fence height in residential areas. In the front setback, a fence can be up to 3.5 feet tall. Along side and rear setbacks, the limit is 6 feet. Outside the setbacks, it's 8 feet. A fence over 7 feet tall needs a building permit, and so does a concrete block wall over 4 feet. Most backyard privacy fences land at 6 feet for exactly that reason. HOAs often go further, with rules about style, color, and material, and some require approval before any fence goes in. We check the rules for your lot and your HOA before we finalize the design, so the fence you pay for is one you get to keep. If a permit is needed, we pull it and schedule the inspection.

Not ready for a whole new fence? Our fence repair crew can often get a few more good years out of the one you have.