Post setting is everything.
A fence in Bellingham lives or dies by how the posts go in. Our soil is soft and wet, and a post set lazy will lean after the first soggy winter, taking the whole run with it. We set posts in concrete with gravel drainage at the base so water moves away instead of pooling around the wood. That one detail is the difference between a fence that's straight in ten years and one that's already sagging.
We install cedar privacy fence (the common Bellingham pick), picket, ranch rail, and chain link. We lay out the property line, talk through gates and access, and handle the rocky or soft soil that makes fencing tricky here. Cedar runs in the middle of the price range, chain link runs less, and ornamental metal runs more, so we'll match the style to your budget and what the yard actually needs.
What it actually costs.
Our four-step process.
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Free walkthrough & layout
We walk the property line with you, talk style, height, and gates, confirm setbacks, and hand you a per-foot line-item quote.
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Posts set right
We dig and set posts in concrete with gravel drainage at the base so they don't lean in our wet soil.
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Panels, rails & gates
We hang the cedar, picket, rail, or chain link, build and hang the gates, and make sure everything is square and level.
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Walkthrough
We walk the finished run with you, check every gate swings clean, and clean up the site before we leave.
Why hire us for a fence.
- Posts set in concrete with gravel drainage, so they stay plumb
- Cedar privacy, picket, ranch rail, and chain link
- Property-line layout and setback checks done right
- Gates built and hung to swing clean and latch true
- Built for the soft, wet Bellingham soil that leans cheap fences
Frequently asked questions.
How much does fence installation cost in Bellingham?
Fence installation in Bellingham runs $35 to $75 per linear foot installed. Cedar privacy fence is the common pick and lands in the middle. Chain link runs less, ornamental metal runs more. Height, gates, and terrain move the number. We give you a free, per-foot quote.
Why do fences lean here, and how do you stop it?
Our soft, wet soil heaves and shifts, and a post that wasn't set deep enough or wasn't drained leans first. We set posts in concrete with gravel at the base so water drains away from the wood, which is what keeps the run straight through the wet winters.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Bellingham?
Most residential fences under a certain height don't need a building permit, but property-line setbacks and HOA rules still apply, and corner-lot sight rules can come into play. We confirm all of that during the walkthrough so the run goes in clean.
Fence installation across Whatcom County.
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