Seattle Fence Contractors

Expert Fence Contractors Serving Seattle, Washington

Seattle homeowners trust New Life Rockeries for professional fence installation that's built to last in the Pacific Northwest climate. We've been building fences across Seattle and surrounding communities since 1975, and we understand the materials, the terrain, and the craftsmanship that make a fence stand strong for decades.

Our Seattle fence installations use premium Western red cedar, Douglas fir, and vinyl materials selected for their durability in Washington's wet climate. Every fence is set on properly sized posts with concrete footings — no shortcuts that lead to leaning fences after the first winter.

Whether you need a privacy fence for your Seattle backyard, a decorative picket fence for your front yard, or a custom gate to complete your property, our team handles everything from permits to final cleanup. We'll walk your property with you, understand your goals, and provide a detailed written estimate before any work begins.

Our crews are licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington State. We never ask for payment until the job is done to your satisfaction.

Seattle's dense residential neighborhoods create a constant demand for privacy fencing — the city's small lot sizes, close-set homes, and active outdoor culture mean that a well-designed fence is one of the most valuable investments a Seattle homeowner can make. New Life Rockeries has been building fences in Seattle since 1975, working across the city's neighborhoods from the tight urban lots of Capitol Hill and the Central District to the larger properties of Laurelhurst and Magnolia.

Seattle's hillside properties add complexity to fence installation that flat-lot work doesn't require. A fence on a Queen Anne or Beacon Hill slope must be stepped or raked to follow the grade, and the posts must be set deep enough to resist the lateral forces that come with steep terrain. In Seattle's glacial till soils, post holes must be drilled rather than driven, and posts must be set in concrete to prevent heaving. We've built fences on virtually every slope angle and soil condition Seattle has to offer.

Seattle's fence permit requirements depend on height and location. Fences up to 6 feet in height generally don't require a permit in residential zones, but fences over 6 feet, fences in front yards (which are limited to 4 feet in most zones), and fences in steep slope or critical area buffers require permits. We assess permit requirements during the estimate process and advise on height and setback requirements for your specific property.

We build with cedar, pressure-treated lumber, composite materials, and ornamental metal — selecting materials based on your privacy needs, aesthetic preferences, and the specific conditions of your Seattle property. For hillside properties, we often combine fencing with retaining walls or rockeries to create a complete property edge solution.

Common Questions

Have more questions? We're happy to walk you through the process on a free consultation call.