Fence Company in St. Louis, MO | Privacy, Vinyl, Chain Link and Gates

Fence Company in St. Louis, MO: Installation, Repair & Gates

St. Louis Fencing serves homeowners across St. Louis and surrounding areas including St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, and Florissant with the full range of fence work: new wood and privacy fence installation, vinyl and PVC fencing, chain link, aluminum and ornamental iron, gates, and repairs of all kinds. We are a local shop, not a national franchise. The same crews who estimate your fence are the ones who build it, and they know the specific challenges of fencing in this market.

When a homeowner near me in St. Louis calls with a leaning fence, a gate that will not close, or a run damaged by severe weather, they get a straightforward assessment and honest guidance on whether repair will hold or replacement is the better spend. That is the difference between working with a local fence company and calling a service center. Call (314) 668-1539 for a free estimate, or describe your project and we will walk you through what it takes to put it right.

Why Fences Lean in St. Louis: Clay Soil and Rotted Posts

Most leaning fences in this area fail at the post, not the panel. The clay soil here works a post back and forth as it swells when wet and shrinks when dry, racking the fence out of plumb season after season. At the same time, humidity keeps wood damp right at the ground line, exactly where the post carries the most load, and that moisture causes the wood to decay. A fence that looked solid five years ago can develop a pronounced lean as posts fail one at a time, and homeowners often call when they notice movement in the section closest to the house without realizing the problem runs the entire fence line.

We assess a fence by walking the whole line, testing every post rather than the one that moved, and checking whether the concrete footing itself has heaved or the post has rotted inside a sound footing. That distinction matters, because it changes what we recommend. A fence with sound pickets, rails, and stringers but a handful of failed posts is worth repairing. We reset or replace those posts, and the rest of the fence stays up and keeps working. A fence where posts have decayed at the ground line along most of the run is at end of life. Repairing it section by section over the next few years costs more than replacing it once. We quote both options when both are real, so you can make the choice that fits your budget and timeline. On rotted wood: we replace wood that has decayed due to moisture at the ground line. We do not perform termite or pest inspections, apply chemical treatments, or carry out pest control, which is a separately regulated trade. Call (314) 668-1539 to have us assess your posts, or request an estimate and we will tell you what we find.

Post spacing, concrete depth, and whether posts are set in concrete or tamped earth all affect how long a fence stands plumb. Older fences sometimes have posts set only in tamped soil, which offers less resistance to seasonal movement. Newer work sets posts in concrete, which anchors them and resists heave. When we replace a post, it goes in concrete, so the repair lasts longer than the original.

Storm Damage Fence Repair in St. Louis

Severe wind and storms can push entire fence runs over on the same line, snap posts at grade, or tear panels away. When that happens, a fence rebuilt after the damage should come back stronger than it was before. We provide a free damage assessment, photograph the damage section by section, and give you a written estimate you can choose to share with your insurance carrier. We help document what happened and what it will cost to repair or replace, so you have the information you need to file a claim if you decide to.

Coverage decisions rest with your insurance carrier, not with us. We do not act as adjusters, negotiate on your behalf, or make promises about what will be approved or covered. If you choose to move forward with repair or replacement, we build the fence to last. If you have questions about your specific policy or coverage, contact your carrier directly. We are here to assess the damage honestly and give you a solid estimate to work from.

Cedar, Pine, Vinyl or Chain Link: Choosing for This Climate

Choosing a fence material is a trade-off between upfront cost, maintenance, and how long it will last under this sun and humidity. Cedar looks beautiful and ages well, but it wants cleaning and re-staining every two to three years to hold its color and protect the grain. Pressure-treated pine costs less upfront, holds up well, and requires less frequent maintenance, making it the smarter budget choice for many homeowners. Vinyl and PVC have very low maintenance and will not rot, but they do not have the warmth of wood, and they are more expensive to install. Chain link is the toughest material per dollar, especially in galvanized or powder-coated steel, and gauge and mesh size determine how rigid it is and how long it will resist rust. Aluminum and ornamental iron work beautifully in front yards and around pools, and they can be racked or stepped to follow grade without the visual bulk of wood or vinyl.

The maintenance reality drives the choice: if you love the look of cedar and are willing to re-stain every couple of years, you will get fifteen to twenty years out of it. If you want to install once and walk away, vinyl or chain link in galvanized steel is the call. All fencing is quoted by the linear foot, and the price depends on what we find on site: slope, access, whether there is an old fence to tear out, gate count, and post spacing all change the number. Wood and privacy fencing, vinyl installation, and chain link each have their own economics and best uses. We walk through the options with you so you can choose based on what matters most to your property and your lifestyle.

Permits, HOA Rules, Property Lines & Pool Barriers

Fence permits, height limits, setbacks, and material rules vary by city and county across Greater St. Louis. In most jurisdictions, residential fences require a permit, though some municipalities allow certain repairs without one. Many cities in the area set height limits for front-yard fences and require greater setbacks from corner lots for visibility. If your property is in a master-planned community or subdivision with an HOA, deed restrictions and architectural standards commonly govern fence height, material, and color, and approval from the architectural review board is usually required before work starts. It is worth checking your HOA rules and deed restrictions before you call us, so you know what is allowed. Pool barriers are governed by state law and local code, and they must include self-closing self-latching hardware. We install pool fencing to meet the local pool barrier codes that apply at your address, with final determination of compliance resting with your local building official. No barrier replaces supervision of children and swimmers. Before we dig post holes, we request a Missouri 811 utility locate to mark underground lines. Locates cover participating utility operators only and do not mark private lines such as irrigation or landscape lighting, so let us know if you have those on the property.

On property lines: we are fence contractors, not land surveyors. We install on the fence line you identify, working from your existing survey or plat. Determining a property boundary is the regulated work of a licensed land surveyor. Before starting your project, it is worth confirming the fence line with your neighbor in writing and verifying any HOA consent or setback requirements. Requirements vary across the area, so always verify with the St. Louis building department and your HOA before starting your project. Contact us with your address and we will help you understand what applies to your fence.