DENVER RESIDENTIAL FENCING
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Andrew-Thomas Contractors is a locally owned Denver fencing company with over 20 years of Colorado-specific experience installing and repairing residential fences across the metro area. Established in 2006, every member of our team has personally set posts in Colorado soil and has worked through Colorado weather. If your residential property needs a new exterior fence, our team can help you find the right material and style for your yard, your budget, and your HOA. We offer wood, vinyl, chain link, and wrought iron fencing with fair pricing and a professional installation team that treats your property the way we’d want ours treated.
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Types of Residential Fences
Choosing the right fence starts with choosing the right material. Denver’s climate isn’t kind to shortcuts: our freeze-thaw cycles work on posts and footings, high-altitude UV bleaches and dries out finishes faster than at sea level, and the clay soils common along the Front Range can heave posts that weren’t set correctly. Each of the four materials below performs differently against those conditions, and each has its own look, maintenance schedule, and price point.
Below is a quick tour of the Denver residential fences we install most often. Each material has a dedicated page with more detail, photos, and specifics.
Chain Link Residential Fences
Chain link fencing is common on residential properties because it offers security without blocking the view of the property from the street. It’s also one of the more reliable choices for pet containment and yard security when you want to keep the yard visually open. We install standard galvanized chain link and vinyl-coated chain link, so your new fence fits the look you want. Vinyl-coated chain link is a practical upgrade for homeowners who want a dog run or back-lot boundary that holds up against Colorado’s UV without the finish wearing down to bare metal.
Vinyl Residential Fences
Vinyl fencing is offered in multiple designs and colors. Vinyl fences are built to last, so you’ll likely only ever install one on your property. They’re also low maintenance which saves headaches down the road. Homeowners who want full backyard privacy without committing to annual staining find vinyl panel styles particularly well suited to their needs. Vinyl earns its keep because it doesn’t warp, rot, split, or need repainting the way wood eventually will. It handles Denver’s sun intensity and moisture swings without fading down to bare grey, and cleanup is with a garden hose instead of a paintbrush.
Wooden Residential Fences
Wood fencing is very popular due to its low cost and classic look. It’s also versatile and comes in a variety of styles, including solid board fences, spaced picket fences, board-on-board fences, horizontal wood fences, and split rail fences. With so many options, there’s a wood fence to suit most any residential property. A solid board wood fence can deliver full backyard privacy, while a split rail style works well for defining a large lot boundary without blocking mountain views.
In Colorado, a wood fence lives or dies on how the posts are set. Freeze-thaw cycles will lift and lean posts that weren’t set with properly poured concrete footings, and that’s the single most common failure we’re called out to repair. We install with Colorado’s climate in mind so your wood fence doesn’t become next winter’s problem.
Wrought Iron Residential Fences
Wrought iron fencing is an elegant, sophisticated-looking residential fencing option. It’s a strong choice for surrounding residential property, enclosing a pool, or as a decorative courtyard fence. Wrought iron also increases overall property value. In older Denver neighborhoods like Washington Park or Congress Park, wrought iron front-yard borders are a natural fit for the architectural character of the homes and the streetscape. For homeowners focused on curb appeal, wrought iron works as a front-yard border or decorative accent where the fence is part of the property’s visual identity. It pairs well with stone columns, mature landscaping, and traditional or historic homes across older Denver neighborhoods.
Choosing the Right Fence Material for Your Denver Property
Most homeowners weigh three things when picking a material: how much maintenance they want to do, how much privacy they need, and how the fence will hold up in Colorado’s climate over the long haul. Here’s how the four materials stack up against those questions.
- Wood: Highest privacy when built as a solid board or board-on-board, moderate cost up front, and the most maintenance. Expect to stain or seal every few years to keep Colorado’s UV from drying it out. Well suited to backyards, pool privacy, and traditional neighborhood looks.
- Vinyl: Strong privacy in solid panel styles, higher up-front cost than wood, and the lowest ongoing maintenance of the four. No painting, no sealing, no rot. A good long-term value in Denver’s sun and dry air if you don’t want annual upkeep.
- Chain link: Lowest cost, minimal privacy, and low maintenance. Best for pet containment, dog runs, back-of-lot boundaries, and anywhere you want a secure yard without blocking the view. Vinyl-coated versions add color and extend the finish life.
- Wrought iron: Little to no privacy, higher up-front cost, and low maintenance beyond occasional touch-up on scratches or rust points. Best used for front-yard borders, pool enclosures, and decorative applications where security and appearance matter more than screening.
None of this is one-size-fits-all. A shaded backyard is a different job from a full-sun corner lot, and the right fence often uses more than one material, for example, wrought iron in the front for curb appeal and a solid wood or vinyl fence in the back for privacy. During your free Denver fence installation estimate, we’ll walk your property, ask about how you use the yard, and tell you honestly which material and style we’d recommend and why. Ask us about any of it, that’s what the visit is for.
Our Residential Fence Installation Process
Once you’ve decided on a residential fence type, our experienced installation team will schedule a time to install it on your property. We pride ourselves on a professional installation process that respects your time and your property. Our team shows up on time, works efficiently and effectively, and cleans up the workspace when the job is done. Every residential fence installation in Denver follows the same four steps, so you always know what’s next.
- Initial Consultation: We come out, walk the property, talk through material options, and give you a written free estimate with no obligation and no pressure. If we spot HOA or permit issues that need to be addressed, we tell you then.
- Approval and Scheduling: Once you approve the plan, we confirm the scope in writing and schedule the installation date. You’ll get a notification the day before we arrive so you know exactly when to expect the crew.
- Installation: Our team arrives on time, sets posts to the depth and specs the job calls for, installs the fence, and cleans up the site before we leave. You don’t come home to a yard full of scrap wood and dirt piles.
- Service and Maintenance: Every residential fence we install is backed by a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. If a repair is needed later, we use the same materials wherever possible so match work blends in with the rest of the fence.
You can always trust the work of Andrew-Thomas Contractors. Learn more about the company and how we’ve built the business since 2006.
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Denver Fence Permits, HOA Rules, and What You Need to Know
Two of the most common questions we field from Denver Metro homeowners are about permits and HOAs, and both are worth understanding before you sign anything with any contractor. Rules vary by jurisdiction and by neighborhood, and getting it wrong can mean re-doing work or paying a fine.
Denver fence height rules
The City and County of Denver has specific zoning rules for fences and walls that limit fence height differently in front yards, side yards, and back yards, and corner lots have their own sight-triangle requirements at intersections. Front-yard fences are typically held to a lower height than backyard fences.
When you need a permit
Denver requires permits for fences above a certain height and for fences in certain zones, while lower residential fences in typical yard applications often don’t require one. Learn more here.
HOA guidelines
If your property is in an HOA, expect rules on material, color, height, and sometimes style. We follow HOA specifications as provided by the homeowner and we help you work through HOA questions during the process, including submitting the details your board needs to approve the project. As local Denver fence installation professionals who’ve worked across multiple neighborhoods, we’re familiar with the material and color requirements that come up most often in this market, and we can flag likely conflicts during the initial consultation before they become a problem.
If your home is in a covenanted community, our HOA Fence Contractor Services page details more on how we handle those projects.
Why Denver Homeowners Choose Andrew-Thomas Contractors
Every residential fencing company in Denver will tell you they’re the right choice. Here’s what actually backs that up in our case, in plain terms:
- No deposit required: You pay after the project is complete and you’re satisfied with the work. No money changes hands up front.
- Over 20 years of Denver Metro experience: Founded in 2006 by Kyle Fletcher, who started his career in a family fencing business. Every team member has hands-on Colorado fencing experience.
- BBB accredited business: An independently verified trust signal from the Better Business Bureau.
- One-year warranty on workmanship and materials: If something goes wrong in the first year, we come back and fix it. Same materials wherever possible so repairs blend in.
- Year-round installation, including winter: You don’t have to wait for spring to get the fence you need. Read more on year-round fence installation in Denver.
- Applewood to Parker: We serve the full Denver Metro area, and we know the neighborhoods, soils, and HOAs.
We also want to say something specific to families and pet owners. We understand that for a lot of homeowners, a fence isn’t simply just decorative, it has to be functional. It’s the reason the kids or the dog can be in the yard safely. We install with that in mind: gates that latch correctly, no gaps a puppy can squeeze through, and posts set to proper depth so that a leaning dog or a drifting load of snow doesn’t take the fence down.
Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Fencing in Denver
How much does residential fence installation cost in Denver?
Cost depends on three things: the material you choose, how much linear footage your property needs, and site conditions like slope, existing fence removal, tree roots, and soil. A short chain link run along a flat back lot is a very different budget from a full wrought iron perimeter with custom gates. Because those variables move the number so much, we don’t publish flat per-foot pricing that would mislead you. What we can tell you is what your project will cost, in writing, after a free on-site visit. Get a free fence estimate and you’ll have real numbers to work with.
Do I need a permit to install a fence in Denver?
It depends on the height of the fence and where on your property it goes. Denver requires permits above a certain height threshold and in some zoning situations, and typical low residential fences in standard yard locations often don’t require one. Rules also differ if your property is in Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, or one of the other Denver Metro cities we serve. We’ll tell you during the initial consultation whether your project needs a permit, and we can help you pull it if it does.
Can you install a fence in winter in Colorado?
Yes. Andrew-Thomas Contractors is a Denver fence company that installs year-round, including through winter. Frozen ground and snow don’t automatically stop a fence project, the right equipment and the right crew can set posts and hang panels in conditions that shut down contractors who only work in the warmer months. If you need a new fence installation in Denver in January or February, we can get it scheduled.
What fence material is best for Colorado weather?
There isn’t a single best answer, because it depends on what you’re using the fence for. Vinyl handles Denver’s UV and freeze-thaw without needing paint or repair, which makes it a strong long-term pick for privacy fencing. Wrought iron holds up well for decorative and pool applications. Wood works beautifully when installed correctly with proper post depth, though it’ll need periodic stain or sealer to fight UV. Chain link, especially vinyl-coated, is low-fuss for pet containment.
Do you require a deposit before starting the fence installation?
No. Andrew-Thomas Contractors doesn’t require any money down for the majority of residential projects. Payment is due after your project is complete and you’re satisfied with the work. That policy is deliberate, it puts the risk on us to earn the payment, not on you to hope a contractor comes back after cashing a deposit check.
Do you also handle repairs on an existing fence?
Yes. If your current fence has storm damage, leaning posts from frost heave, or general wear, we handle repair work as well. See Denver fence repair services page for more information.
Why Our Clients Choose Us (Testimonials & Case Studies)
"Great experience with a company that has served Arvada and surrounding communities for many years. Received a fair, accurate estimate, a firm start date that the company honored, efficient installation and full clean up."
"These guys were phenomenal, reasonably priced, and professional. They made sure I stayed informed throughout the process, and that I was happy with the work before they sent a bill."
"These guys were great! Kyle was very forthright in the scheduling and pricing. The team was extremely professional, finished the job in a timely fashion (1.5 days as promised) and did an excellent job constructing our fence."
If you’re ready to move forward, here’s what happens next. Call us or send a message through the site, and we’ll set up a free on-property visit. We’ll listen to what you want, look at your yard, talk through materials, flag any HOA or permit considerations, and leave you with a written estimate. No deposit is required to move forward. You pay when the fence is done and you’re happy with it.
As a Denver residential fence contractor with over 20 years in the Denver Metro area, we install year-round, we honor a one-year workmanship and materials warranty, and we back all of it with our BBB accreditation and our name on every job. If you have an existing fence that needs work, ask about Denver fence repair. If you want something outside the standard styles, ask about custom fence installation Denver.
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