Cedar is the most popular choice here because it handles Idaho's high-UV summers better than most softwoods. We build dog-ear, board-on-board, and custom-cap privacy panels across Boise, Meridian, and the surrounding Treasure Valley communities.
Western red cedar is naturally rot-resistant and does not warp as badly as pine or fir under the low-humidity, high-UV conditions Boise sees from June through September. A cedar fence left unsealed will gray out faster here than in wetter Pacific Northwest climates, so we recommend an oil-based stain or sealant at install and again every three to four years. Properly maintained cedar can hold up twenty years or more in Treasure Valley conditions.
Dog-ear is the most affordable wood privacy style and works well for standard six-foot backyard runs. Board-on-board alternates the planks so there are no gaps and both sides look finished. Custom-cap panels add a routed top rail for a more finished look on corner lots and street-facing sections. We can mix styles across one run if your yard has both private and visible sections.
Parts of the Bench and Garden City sit on a rocky caliche layer that can make post setting more difficult and time-consuming than a standard dirt yard. We account for this at the quote stage and use mechanical augers sized for the specific soil on your lot. Sloped terrain along the Boise foothills also requires racked or stepped panel runs, which we build to match your yard grade.
$20 to $38 per linear foot installed, posts and hardware included
A cedar fence that is stained or sealed at install and retreated every three to four years typically lasts fifteen to twenty-five years in the Treasure Valley. The main threats are UV exposure in dry summers and ground contact at post bases. Steel post caps and concrete footings at the base extend post life significantly.
We can apply a stain or sealant at install as an add-on. We recommend it, especially for street-facing panels that get more direct sun. Some homeowners prefer to choose their own stain color and apply it themselves after the fence settles for a few weeks. Either approach works; we can quote both options.
Most residential areas in Boise allow up to six feet without a permit. Fences over six feet require a permit from the City of Boise. Meridian and Eagle have their own height rules, and HOA covenants can add further restrictions. We review the applicable rules before quoting your project.
Yes. Board replacement and partial-panel repair is one of our most common jobs. If the posts are still plumb and solid, replacing rotted or broken boards is much more cost-effective than a full tear-down. We match the existing style and profile as closely as possible.
We handle fence installation and repair across the Treasure Valley, working in the North End, the Bench, Meridian, Eagle, and out through the western suburbs. We know the local soil conditions, the HOA rules that govern most newer subdivisions, and the materials that hold up best under an Idaho summer. Every job starts with a written quote and ends with a clean site.
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