Fence Installation in Phoenix and the East Valley

We build privacy fences, gates, and dividing runs across the Phoenix metro, and we self-perform the work instead of handing it to a panel crew. A fence here has to deal with two things most homeowners never think about: caliche, the hard cemented soil that fights every post hole, and the relentless UV and monsoon wind that punish anything built cheap. We build for both.

Our Fence Installation Process

Every fence starts the same way. Before we dig a single hole, we call Arizona Blue Stake (811) to mark underground utilities. It's free, it's required by law, and it keeps a post hole from finding a gas or irrigation line the hard way. Then we tear out the old fence, haul it off, and run string lines to lay out the runs, gate openings, and post spacing.

Setting Posts in Phoenix Caliche

Most of the Valley sits on caliche, a hard layer of cemented calcium carbonate. Dry, it's brutal to dig and tempts a crew to stop shallow. We pre-soak each hole to soften the ground, then dig to full depth and set the posts in concrete footings. For a six-foot privacy fence that usually means burying about a third of the post, with bigger, deeper footings on the gate and end posts since those carry the most load. Exact depths depend on your fence and soil, so we confirm on site.

Fencing Options for Arizona Yards

Cedar Privacy Fence vs. Block Wall

We build our wood fences with pressure-treated posts and rails for ground durability, then face them with cedar pickets for a warm, natural look that holds up to the sun. We frame them with a top cap and a bottom kickboard so the pickets stay off the dirt and the whole run looks built on purpose. Cedar tannins corrode cheap fasteners, so the pickets go on with hot-dipped galvanized hardware. If you want maximum longevity and sound blocking, a block (CMU) wall is the other route. It costs more, and a tall or retaining wall can need an engineered footing and a permit, so we will measure and price both if you are deciding.

Gates and Dividing Fences

Gates take more abuse than any other part of a fence, so they get heavier, deeper-set posts and solid hardware. A gate that sags after one season is the fastest way to make a nice fence look cheap. We also build interior dividing fences to split a yard into separate spaces, and matching driveway gates that blend into the fence line instead of breaking it up.

What Affects the Cost of a Fence

Installed wood privacy fencing in the Phoenix area generally runs about $20 to $40 per linear foot. Where your project lands depends on the height, the lumber grade, how many gates you need, corner and end posts, how hard the digging is, and whether an old fence has to come out first. Block walls run higher per foot. We give a firm number after we measure the runs and walk the site, not a guess over the phone.

Why Hire a Licensed Contractor for Your Fence

A fence looks simple until a gate sags after one season or a post heaves out of shallow caliche. As a licensed Arizona contractor, ROC #365090, we set posts to proper depth, verify local height and setback rules before we build, and stand behind the result. One crew handles demo, posts, framing, and gates, so nothing falls through the cracks between trades. If you are also rethinking the yard, we can pour a concrete patio or handle desert landscaping in the same project.

Fence Installation Across the Phoenix Metro

We install and repair fences in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and Peoria.

Fence Installation FAQ

How do you price a fence? We measure the runs and price by the linear foot, factoring in height, lumber, gates, corner and end posts, demo, and how hard the digging is. You get a firm number after a free on-site measure, not a guess over the phone.

Do you build block walls and repair existing fences too? Yes. Along with new cedar privacy fences we build block (CMU) walls and repair or replace sections of existing fences and gates.

How long does a fence installation take? Most residential fences take a few days, since the footings cure before the pickets and gates go on. Larger runs, multiple gates, and block walls take longer. We give you a timeline with the estimate.

Do you handle permits and HOA approval? We verify the local height and setback code before we build and work within HOA guidelines where they apply, so the fence is compliant from the start.