Reno Fence Contractors

Fence Contractors in Northwest Reno

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Looking for a fence contractor in Northwest Reno? We connect Northwest Reno homeowners with an independent local fence pro for new fences, repairs and gates.

Northwest Reno, including Caughlin Ranch and neighborhoods off McCarran, Mae Anne and Robb Drive, mixes older wood fences with hillside lots where slopes, rock and wind all affect the build.

Northwest Reno notes

  • Slopes: fences on hills are either stepped (level panels that step down) or racked (panels that follow the grade). Racking suits chain link and some ornamental systems; wood and vinyl are often stepped.
  • Rock: hillside digging can be slow; ask how the contractor handles rock.
  • City of Reno permit required for all fences; fences on top of retaining walls are measured from the top of the wall.
  • Wildland edges: consider noncombustible fence sections next to the house.

Services in Northwest Reno

Built for local conditions

  • Wind. Washoe County’s adopted design criteria put Reno, Sparks and the county in a special wind region with a 120 mph design wind speed for homes. The afternoon “Washoe Zephyr” that pours over the Sierra is why so many local repair calls are for leaning posts and flattened panels.
  • Frost. The county lists a 24-inch frost-line depth. Posts set shallower than that can heave in freeze-thaw cycles.
  • Sun and dry air. At roughly 4,400 to 5,500 feet with low humidity, UV and drying are hard on stain, paint and cheap vinyl.
  • Soil. Lots range from decomposed granite and rock (common on hillside lots) to clay that swells when wet. Both affect how posts are dug and set.

Nearby areas

Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, South Meadows & Double Diamond, Damonte Ranch, Somersett, Northwest Reno, Sun Valley, Verdi, Washoe Valley.

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Reno Fence Contractors connects Reno, Sparks and Washoe County homeowners with an independent local fence contractor. Work is performed by that contractor, not by this website. Cost figures on this site are published ranges from the sources listed, not quotes.

Frequently asked questions

Is a fence on top of a retaining wall measured from the ground?

In Reno, fence height is measured from the top of the retaining wall.

Stepped or racked fence on a slope?

Stepped keeps panels level but leaves gaps at the bottom; racked follows the slope. Material choice usually decides.

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