Minnesota Fence & Gate Contractor
Fences Built for Minnesota Winters
— and every season after. Wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link and custom gates for Twin Cities homes, HOAs and businesses, with posts set below the frost line and a written line-item quote after a free on-site visit.
Posts below the 42" frost line
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Year-round installs
Own crews, no subs
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4.9
on Google
410+ reviews
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25 yrs
in the metro
Family-owned since 2001
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MN
licensed
Bonded & insured
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Start with a material
Compare all fence materials
Understand Your Options
Seven Fence Materials, Compared the Honest Way
Privacy, lifespan in a Minnesota climate, upkeep and cost — rated on one scale. We bring samples of each to your free estimate.
Full Materials Guide
Material
Privacy
Typical lifespan
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Maintenance
Upfront cost
Best for
Wood (cedar / pine)
15–20 yrs
Stain or seal every 2–3 yrs
$$ $$
Privacy, natural look, custom styles
Vinyl (PVC)
20–30+ yrs
Rinse annually
$$$ $
Low-maintenance privacy, HOAs
Aluminum
30+ yrs
Virtually none
$$$ $
Pools, pets, front yards
Ornamental steel
30+ yrs
Touch-up coating as needed
$$$$
Estates, entries, security
Chain link
20+ yrs
Very low
$ $$$
Budget, dog runs, commercial
Composite
25+ yrs
Wash occasionally
$$$$
Modern privacy, noise, no rot
Farm & ranch
15–25 yrs
Re-tension & check posts
$ $$$
Acreage, livestock, lines
Lifespans are typical ranges and vary with climate, soil, installation and care. Cost is relative for a comparable height and length.
Minnesota tip: freeze–thaw cycles are hardest on wood posts set straight into soil. Steel posts, gravel drainage or belled footings add years to any fence.
Choose Your Fence
Not Sure Which Fence Fits? Answer Three Questions.
Tell us the job, the upkeep you’ll actually do and your budget. The Fence Finder matches a material, height and style — then we price it for your yard.
Eight common goals, from pets to pool code
Height guide with typical metro limits
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Side-by-side quotes for your top two picks
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What’s the main job?
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How much upkeep is OK?
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Budget range?
FROST LINE · 42" (metro)†
48"+ post depth†
Belled concrete footing
Frozen ground each winter
Illustration only — footing depth and diameter are set per soil, height and local code at your estimate
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Built for Minnesota
Engineered for Frost, Snow and Summer Storms
A fence that looks great in June can be leaning by March. Minnesota’s frost pushes shallow posts out of the ground, so every Cornerpost fence starts below the frost line.
Below the Frost Line
Posts set 42"+ deep in the metro with belled footings, so frost can’t heave them
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Year-Round Installs
Frozen ground? We auger through it. Winter is often the fastest time to get scheduled
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Wind & Snow Ready
Heavier posts and tighter spacing for open lots, lake lots and drifting snow.
Gopher State One Call
Every dig starts with a free MN 811 locate — plus the private lines it won’t mark.
City & HOA Rules
Minneapolis, St. Paul and each suburb set their own heights and setbacks. We check yours.
Licensed & Insured
MN licensed, bonded and insured, with COIs for HOAs and commercial sites
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What We Do
One Crew for Installs, Repairs and Gates
Installation, replacement, repair and custom gates — scoped, built and warrantied by the same people.
All Services
Fence Installation
New fences laid out, string-lined and built from the posts up — wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link and more.
Layout, locates & permits
Posts set in concrete
Gates hung, latched & adjusted
Learn more
Fence Replacement
Tear-out, haul-away and a new fence — often in the same week. Switch materials, add height or move the line.
Old fence & posts removed
Material upgrades
Recycling of metal & vinyl
Learn more
Fence Repair
Leaning posts, broken boards, sagging gates and storm damage fixed fast — and honestly quoted.
Post & panel replacement
Gate re-hangs & hardware
Storm & tree damage
Learn more
Gates & Access Control
Walk gates, double drive gates, sliding and automated gates with keypads, remotes and safety sensors.
Custom-built drive gates
Operators & keypads
Pool-code hardware
Learn more
Residential Fencing
Fences for privacy, pets, pools and curb appeal — designed around your yard, your HOA and your budget.
Privacy & backyard fences
Pet & pool enclosures
HOA approval packets
Learn more
Commercial & Industrial
Perimeter security, access control, temporary site fence and maintenance programs — bid-ready and on schedule.
Security & anti-climb fence
Cantilever & slide gates
COIs & submittals
Learn more
25 yrs
Building fences across the metro
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4.9 ?
Average from 410+ reviews
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Licensed
Bonded & insured in Minnesota
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48 hrs
Written estimate turnaround
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Who We Build For
From Backyards to Industrial Yards
We scope, price and build fences for the people who own, manage and develop property across the metro.
Commercial Bids
Homeowners
Privacy, pets, pools and curb appeal — we help you pick the right fence and handle city and HOA paperwork.
Residential fencing
Property Owners & Landlords
Durable, low-upkeep fencing for rentals and investment properties, with fast turnover repairs.
Repairs & replacement
Property Managers & HOAs
Perimeter, amenity and pool fencing across multiple sites — with one point of contact.
Community fencing
Businesses & Commercial
Storefronts, offices, lots and yards secured with the right fence, gate and access control.
Commercial fencing
Contractors & Developers
A dependable fencing sub for new builds — temporary site fence through permanent perimeter.
Bid with us
Industrial & Utility
High-security perimeters for warehouses, yards and utility sites, built to your spec.
Security fencing
Before
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Project Spotlight
Maple Grove: Leaning Pickets to Cedar Privacy
240 feet of 6 ft cedar board-on-board, stepped across a 4 ft grade change with two matching gates — installed in three days.
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Measured on site
How It Works
How a Cornerpost Project Works
A written quote, a real timeline and one point of contact — from the first call to the final latch check.
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Free On-Site Estimate
We walk the line with you, measure, mark gates and bring samples. You get a written, line-item quote.
48-hr turnaround
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Design, Permits & Locates
We prepare HOA drawings, handle permit paperwork where required and call Gopher State One Call (811) before we dig.
1–3 weeks typical
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Professional Installation
Our own crews set posts to depth, string-line every run and hang gates plumb. Most homes finish in 1–3 days.
In-house crews
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Walkthrough & Warranty
We test every gate and latch with you, clean up completely and hand over your written warranty.
10-yr workmanship
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Customer Reviews
Neighbors Who’d Hire Us Again
4.9
410+ reviews on Google
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“They staked the whole line with us before digging a single hole, then built a cedar board-on-board fence that’s dead straight across a sloped yard. Crew cleaned up every last screw.”
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Megan T.
Homeowner · Maple Grove
“We manage three communities and Cornerpost handles all our perimeter and pool fencing. Clear line-item bids, COIs the same day, and they work around residents without complaints.”
Commercial
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Samuel R.
Property Manager · 3 HOAs
“Needed a pool-code fence before our inspection. They knew the latch height and gap rules better than the inspector did. Passed first try and it looks fantastic.”
Aluminum pool
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Priya K.
Homeowner · Minnetonka
Service Areas
Fence Crews Across the Twin Cities Metro
Daily crews in Hennepin County and weekly routes across the east and south metro. Every city has its own fence rules — we know them.
Hennepin County
Home base · crews daily
Ramsey · Washington · Anoka
East metro · crews weekly
Dakota · Scott · Carver
South metro · crews weekly
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HENNEPIN
ANOKA
RAMSEY
WASHINGTON
DAKOTA
SCOTT
CARVER
St. Paul
Edina
Bloomington
Minnetonka
Plymouth
Maple Grove
Wayzata
Roseville
Blaine
Woodbury
Stillwater
Scandia
Eagan
Burnsville
Lakeville
Chanhassen
Hastings
Minneapolis · HQ
Weekly crew coverage
Extended area — projects 150 ft+
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Good to Know
Questions Before You Get a Quote
Straight answers to what Twin Cities homeowners and property managers ask us most.
Rather talk it through?
Call or text 218-262-9553 — you’ll reach someone who actually builds fences.
How much does a new fence cost?
Fences are priced per linear foot plus gates. Material, height, the number of gates, slope, soil, and whether an old fence needs to come out all affect the total. We measure on site and give you a written, line-item quote so you can compare options side by side.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval?
Minneapolis, St. Paul and most suburbs have their own fence rules — some require a permit or zoning review, and most HOAs require architectural approval before work starts. We tell you what applies to your address, prepare drawings and specs for your HOA, and pull permits where required
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How do you know where my property line is?
We install to the line you confirm — ideally from a recent survey or plat with marked pins. If the line is unclear, we recommend a licensed surveyor before we dig. It’s the best way to avoid disputes with neighbors.
Can you install a fence in the winter?
Yes. We install year-round across the metro — our augers cut through frozen ground, and winter is often the quickest time to get on the schedule
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. Concrete is protected while it cures in cold weather.
How deep do you set fence posts in Minnesota?
Below the frost line — typically 42 inches or deeper in the Twin Cities
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— with footings sized to the fence height and soil. Shallow posts are the #1 reason Minnesota fences heave and lean after a few winters.
How long does installation take?
Most residential fences are installed in 1–3 days
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once materials and approvals are ready. Commercial and custom gate projects are scheduled around your site and shared with you in a written timeline.
Is your work warrantied?
Yes. Every installation includes a written 10-year workmanship warranty
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, plus the manufacturer’s material warranty — many vinyl and aluminum products carry limited lifetime coverage
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Free on-site measure
Free Estimates
Ready for a Fence That Stays Straight Through Every Winter?
Tell us about your property. We’ll bring the measuring wheel, material samples and a written, line-item quote — no pressure, no surprises.
Free on-site measuring
Line-item quotes
10-yr workmanship warranty
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