Fence installation and repair in Twin Falls, Idaho

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what you want built, fixed or replaced.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent fence contractor that serves Twin Falls and the Magic Valley.

3. They call you back

   They visit the property and quote the job directly.

Who calls us?

Homeowners and landowners in Twin Falls, Kimberly, Filer, Buhl, Hansen and Jerome, plus the farm and pasture ground that fills the space between them. The usual requests: a first fence for a new home on the south or west side of Twin Falls, a replacement for a weathered cedar fence on an older street near downtown, chain link so the dogs stay in the yard, pipe or wire fencing for horses and 4-H animals, or a repair after a spring wind pushed a whole section over.

Which fence types make sense in the Magic Valley?

Most fences around Twin Falls fall into one of these groups:

• Wood fences. Cedar and treated lumber privacy, picket and horizontal designs. Easy to fix a board at a time, but they need a finish to stand up to dry air and hard sun. More on wood fences.
• Vinyl fences. No paint or stain and no rot, which is why vinyl shows up in so many newer subdivisions. Solid panels catch wind, so posts and gates need reinforcing. More on vinyl fences.
• Chain link and ornamental metal. Chain link for dog runs, gardens and side yards; steel or aluminum picket fencing where looks matter or around a pool. More on chain link and metal.
• Livestock and acreage fencing. Wire, no-climb, pipe and rail fence for pastures, corrals and hobby farms. More on livestock and acreage fencing.

The best fit depends on what the fence must keep in or out, how exposed the lot is, what your HOA covenants allow and how much upkeep you'll accept.

How does Twin Falls weather and ground affect a fence?

Twin Falls sits on a broad plain at the south rim of the Snake River Canyon at roughly 3,700 feet. It's semiarid, with about 11 inches of precipitation and about 24 inches of snow in an average year, and temperatures that have ranged from 104 degrees to 23 below zero. The city's Building Safety division designs residential footings for a 24-inch frost depth and a 115 mph gust wind speed, and rates the area for severe weathering. The ground under much of the area is basalt; Idaho State University's digital atlas notes that the canyon at Twin Falls is cut into it. For a fence, that adds up to three questions to ask any contractor: how deep will posts go, how will they handle rock in a post hole, and how will gates and long solid runs be braced against wind.

Warning signs your fence needs work

• Posts that lean, rock or have pulled out of their footing
• Vinyl rails or panels that popped loose after a windy day
• Wood that's soft, dark or crumbling right at the soil line
• Boards split, cupped or silver-gray from years of sun
• A gate that drags, sags or won't latch
• Slack or broken wire on a pasture or corral fence

A loose rail or a sticking gate is a small job when it's caught early. A line of rotted or wind-loosened posts usually gets worse each season. More on fence repair and gates.

Do I need a permit for a fence in Twin Falls?

Usually not for a typical backyard fence. The City of Twin Falls handout on fences and sight obstructions says fences 7 feet tall or less don't need a building permit, while taller fences do. Fences still have to stay at 3 feet or lower inside the sight triangles at street intersections, alleys and driveways, and keep 3 feet clear on every side of a fire hydrant. Lots in a mapped flood zone need a floodplain development permit from the city's Engineering Department even when no building permit is required. Kimberly, Filer, Buhl, Jerome and the counties set their own rules, and many subdivisions add covenants on top. The Twin Falls fence guide covers who to ask.

Does a canal run along your property?

Twin Falls exists because of irrigation. The Twin Falls Canal Company, which grew out of I.B. Perrine's Carey Act project and Milner Dam, runs more than 100 miles of main canal and more than 1,000 miles of smaller canals. Idaho Code 42-1209 says fences and gates can't go on an irrigation district's or canal company's easement without that entity's written permission. If a ditch or lateral borders your lot, find out where the easement line is before posts go in.

Call 811 before digging post holes

Idaho requires a locate request at least two business days before excavation, and each post hole counts as digging. Utilities mark their own lines, but water and sewer providers mark only up to the meter, so the line into your house, sprinkler pipe and power to a shop aren't covered. A careful fence contractor submits the 811 ticket as part of the job and asks you about private lines.

Are you a fence company?

No. Twin Falls Fence Installation is a referral service. We connect you with an independent fence contractor that serves your address, and that contractor measures, quotes, builds and warranties the work. Read our tips for hiring a fence contractor before you sign anything.

Areas we cover

• Twin Falls
• Kimberly
• Jerome
• Buhl

Planning ahead? Read our Twin Falls fence guide.