Fence installation and repair in St. George, Utah

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what needs to be built, fixed or replaced.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent fence contractor that serves the St. George area.

3. They call you back

   They see the property and quote the job directly.

Who calls us?

Homeowners in St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Santa Clara, Ivins and the smaller towns around them. Most are in one of three situations: a newly built home with a bare dirt backyard and no fence at all, an older fence that's faded, cracked or leaning, or a specific project like an RV gate, a pool enclosure or an iron view fence along a golf course or a ridge. Some are snowbirds who want the work lined up before they arrive for the season. Others just moved in and found the builder left one side of the yard open.

Which fences are common in Washington County?

• Vinyl privacy fences. Tan and white vinyl is everywhere in newer subdivisions. It doesn't need paint or stain and doesn't rot, which suits a dry, sunny climate.
• Block walls. Concrete masonry walls on a footing are the classic Southern Utah property-line fence: solid, quiet and built to last decades.
• Wrought iron and aluminum view fences. Open fences that keep the view of the red cliffs, a golf course or the valley lights, often on top of a low block base.
• Chain link and wood. Chain link for dog runs and side yards; wood and horizontal slat fences where an HOA allows them and the owner is willing to keep up with the finish.
• Gates. Walk gates, double drive gates and wide RV gates into side yards.

The right choice depends on what the fence needs to do, your city's height and setback rules, any HOA design guidelines, and how much upkeep you want. See all fence services.

What does the desert do to a fence?

St. George sits at about 2,530 feet in a desert valley where the Colorado Plateau meets the Great Basin. July highs average close to 102 degrees, the city gets roughly 9 inches of precipitation a year, and the state's record high of 118 degrees was recorded in south St. George in 2007. That sun bleaches and dries out materials: wood checks and grays fast, cheap vinyl can turn brittle, and dark metal gets hot to the touch. When storms do come, they can be sudden. Wind gusts push on solid privacy panels, and runoff after a hard rain can scour soil away from posts set on a slope.

Does the ground matter?

Yes, more than people expect. The U.S. Geological Survey notes that expansive soil and rock are widespread in southwestern Utah, swelling and shrinking as moisture changes, and that gypsum-bearing soil and rock can dissolve and damage foundations. Add rocky lava ridges, caliche layers and lots that have been cut and filled for new subdivisions, and digging and footing design vary a lot from one street to the next. A good contractor looks at the soil, keeps sprinkler and drip water from soaking post footings, and sizes footings for what's actually in the ground.

Warning signs your fence needs work

• Vinyl posts leaning or panels popping out of the rails after a windy day
• Chalky, cracked or yellowed vinyl that breaks when bumped
• Stair-step cracks or a lean in a block wall
• Rust bleeding at the base of iron posts or welds
• A gate that drags on the concrete or won't latch
• Soil washing out from under posts or a wall footing after storms

Small fixes like a rehung gate or a replaced vinyl panel are easiest early. A leaning run or a cracked wall usually gets worse with every season. More on fence repair.

What are the St. George fence rules?

Inside St. George city limits, fences can be up to 6 feet 4 inches tall in side and rear yards and up to 4 feet in the front setback. In the first 10 feet behind the sidewalk, only decorative fences such as picket or wrought iron are allowed, and they have to be at least half open. On corner lots, nothing over 3 feet can go in the sight triangle. Any fence in a front setback needs a permit before it's built. Washington, Hurricane, Santa Clara and Ivins each have their own codes, and many subdivisions add HOA rules on height, color and material. The St. George fence guide covers the details and links to the source code sections.

Who calls Blue Stakes?

Every post hole and footing is digging. Blue Stakes of Utah is the free 811 notification center that has utility lines marked, and it asks that requests be made at least three business days before excavation. Homeowners can file online. Tell the crew about any private lines you know of, such as sprinkler lines, low-voltage lighting or power run to a casita or shed. A professional fence contractor normally files the request as part of the job.

Are you a fence company?

No. St. George Fence Installation is a referral service. We connect you with an independent fence contractor that serves your address, and that contractor measures, quotes, builds and warranties the work. Read our tips for hiring a fence contractor before you sign anything.

Areas we cover

• St. George
• Washington
• Hurricane
• Santa Clara and Ivins

Planning ahead? Read our St. George fence guide.