Fence Finder
Choose the Right Fence in Three Steps
Answer three quick questions about your goal, upkeep and budget. We’ll recommend a material, height and style — then price it for your property.
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Takes about 2 minutes
No sign-up needed
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3-Step Quiz
Answer Three Questions
Pick what matters most — we’ll match a material, height and style you can price in one click.
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What’s the main job?
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How much upkeep is OK?
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What’s your budget?
Your match
6 ft Vinyl Privacy Fence
Full privacy with zero staining. Runner-up: cedar board-on-board with a factory-applied sealer.
Price This Fence
Start With Your Goal
What Should Your Fence Do?
Our top picks for the eight most common fence goals.
Goal
Privacy
Block sightlines from neighbors and the street.
Top picks
6 ft wood board-on-board
Vinyl privacy
Horizontal slat
Lattice toppers add height where allowed.
Goal
Pets
Keep dogs in — including diggers, jumpers and squeezers.
Top picks
Aluminum w/ puppy pickets
Chain link
Wood privacy
Add a dig guard or bottom rail at grade.
Goal
Pool Safety
Meet barrier code with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Top picks
4–5 ft aluminum
Vinyl privacy
Pool-code gates
Local barrier rules vary — we check them for you.
Goal
Security
Deter climbing, cutting and after-hours access.
Top picks
Anti-climb mesh
Ornamental steel
Commercial chain link
Pair with access-controlled gates.
Goal
Curb Appeal
Frame the front yard and add real resale value.
Top picks
Aluminum spear-top
Picket
Horizontal cedar
Low 3–4 ft heights keep front yards open.
Goal
Livestock & Acreage
Contain animals and mark long property lines.
Top picks
Woven wire
3/4-board ranch
Split rail
Braced corners keep long runs tight.
Goal
Noise & Wind
Soften road noise and shelter patios.
Top picks
Board-on-board
Composite
Vinyl privacy
Solid, taller fences block the most sound.
Goal
Low Maintenance
Set it and forget it — no staining or painting.
Top picks
Vinyl
Aluminum
Composite
Rinse once a year; that’s it.
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Average adult
3 ft
Front yard
4 ft
Pets · pool min.†
6 ft
Backyard privacy
8 ft
Security
Height Guide
Pick the Right Height
Height is the single biggest factor in privacy and security — and the one most limited by local rules.
Backyards: commonly up to 6 ft
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Front yards: often limited to 3–4 ft
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Corner lots: sight-triangle limits near driveways
Toppers may add height where rules allow
Height rules vary by town, zoning, corner lots and HOA. We confirm the limits for your address at the estimate.
Before You Choose
Eight Questions Worth Answering First
These are the questions our estimators ask on every visit. Answering them now makes your quote faster and more accurate.
Is there an HOA, and what heights, colors and materials does it allow?
Where exactly is the property line — do you have a survey or pins?
Do pets dig, jump or squeeze? How small is the smallest one?
Is there a pool, spa or pond that triggers barrier rules?
How long do you plan to stay in the home?
Which views do you want to block — and which to keep?
What needs to pass through the gates: people, mowers, cars, RVs?
How much yearly maintenance are you honestly willing to do?
Compare
Quick Material Comparison
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.
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Free on-site measure
Free Estimates
Still Deciding? Let’s Look Together
Book a free on-site consultation. We’ll walk the line, bring samples and give you written quotes for two or three options side by side.
Free on-site measuring
Line-item quotes
10-yr workmanship warranty
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