Residential Fence Installation

Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and the surrounding areas

Transforming Spaces

One Perfect Fence at a Time

At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, you’re not just getting a fence – you’re investing in your home’s beauty, security, and privacy.
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Our Fence Installation Services

At Perfect Picket Fence & Stain, we understand that your home is your sanctuary and that the right fence can enhance its beauty, security, and privacy.  We offer full service residential fence installation and design, as well as, existing fence cleaning and staining.

Our Fencing Services

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Existing Fence
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Locally owned and operated Fence Contractor in Cedar Falls

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Craftsman Quality Residential Fencing Solutions in the Cedar Valley

Residential Fence Installation

Existing Fence Cleaning & Staining

As a dedicated and passionate team, we take pride in delivering top-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service with all of our residential fence projects.

We are a Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa based residential fencing contractor dedicated to building the perfect residential fence for you and your property.  Our passion is designing and installing residential fences with your goals and style in mind. Our mission is to collaborate closely with you to build the perfect fence that not only serve your practical needs but also enhance the overall beauty of your home. We are committed to communication, professionalism, and attention to detail to provide you with a stress-free and seamless Perfect Picket experience. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and use of the most modern industry materials and techniques ensure that your residential fence installation and maintenance, including fence cleaning and staining, will consistently exceed your expectations in a residential fencing company.

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Nicholas Graham

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Perfect Picket Fence and Stain
Perfect Picket Fence and Stain
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Faith Sonksen
Faith Sonksen
I had a contractor who didn’t complete His job and then ghosted me. I’m so thankful for Nick being able to finish it up. I wished I would have known him before all my headaches started with the other guy. I learned the hard ways to not go with a fly be night person. Nick went beyond what he needed to do. If I can afford more fencing it will only be by Nick. I cannot thank you enough Nick
Mary Cormaney
Mary Cormaney
Nick and his crew were great to work with. They are punctual and efficient. The fence looks fantastic! I highly recommend Perfect Picket for your fencing needs. Good, honest company to work with.
Jofelle Corona
Jofelle Corona
Perfect Picket Fence is a truly professional and proficient company. Nick has been incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. I highly recommend their services!
Richard Smith
Richard Smith
Great in every aspect. Would highly recommend them to anyone. Very happy customer here.
Katrina Donahey
Katrina Donahey
If you want over the top customer service from the owner of a company, look no further. If you want a pleasant crew who works efficiently, professionally, and does a stellar job, look no further. If you want top-notch communication about your job, look no further. If you want to enhance canine joy and human pride, look no further. If you want a fence that is straighter than strait, look no further. If you want a boss that knows when to throw in an unexpected nicety, look no further! This company exceeded our expectations from start to finish. You do have a choice when it comes to fences, and if you choose Perfect Picket, your choice will be well…perfect! Gratitude to a great team. Thank you ya’ll!
Haley Holst
Haley Holst
Couldn’t recommend them enough! Very efficient and so kind to work with. Able to fit us in with our schedule and time crunch.
Cameron
Cameron
This review is long overdue. Nick was super easy to work with throughout the entire process. The western red cedar fence looks fantastic. There were a couple small issues after inspecting the fence, and Nick chose to come out and finish everything up and make sure it was perfect even though it was Thanksgiving Day. He went above and beyond our expectations and I would highly recommend him and his crew!
Neal deBuhr
Neal deBuhr
I had the opportunity to connect with Nick while getting quotes for a fencing project, and I was genuinely impressed.He was extremely professional, transparent, and clearly takes a lot of pride in doing things the right way. What stood out most was his integrity. He gave a fair, straightforward quote right from the start and took the time to explain everything transparently. It was obvious he was equally interested in meeting goals, expectations, and building a relationship as he was the actual work itself. He took videos explaining goals and the project, and saves them for reference.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for fencing work.
Carolyn Jones
Carolyn Jones
Very professional got the fencing back quickly the job was done nicely very seamlessly and I would recommend this fencing company to all of my friends
Darin Thornton
Darin Thornton
Great people to deal with! Fast , Professional installation. Looks Great !! Would do business with them again.
Jenny Roberts
Jenny Roberts
What a pleasure working with Nick from start to finish on a dog fence installation my sister. Very knowledgeable and prompt with questions we had. The fence was installed today and was exactly what we wanted. Thanks Nick and team. Hope you have thawed out!
Joe Breakenridge
Joe Breakenridge
Every step of the process with Perfect Picket was an enjoyable experience. They came down and gave me a consultation and price quote on the same day I called. From there, everything was done with great communication and transparency as they let us know weekly when the project would begin and what it would look like. Nick called and gave us a notice one week in advance of when they would start the project. They completed the project in one day and made sure we were completely satisfied before leaving. I would highly recommend Perfect Picket and Stain for all of your fencing needs!
Dalton Owen
Dalton Owen
I contacted Nick for a quote but was uncertain about the fence style I wanted. When Nick arrived, he introduced a new style he was developing, and we decided to go with it immediately. We had two sections that just needed closed off with neighbors fence, Nick suggested just using chain link to tie into theirs.We scheduled the work for the following year and have been delighted with it since last spring. Although we encountered some issues with the new style, Nick stood by his work and personally came to address them. I highly recommend Nick and his team for anyone seeking a fence. Thank you! We have received many compliments on the fence!
Mike Stark
Mike Stark
Great experience. Great communication. I feel price paid was fair. I would highly recommend.
Brooke Gonzales
Brooke Gonzales
Perfect Picket was amazing to work with. Prompt service, great communication, fair prices, and that extra effort! Nick and his team went above and beyond our expectations. We are very grateful we chose them to do our fence!
Misty Slater
Misty Slater
Our experience was top tier from start to finish. From the initial estimate to the final walk through every single member of this team was courteous and professional. They listened to what we wanted and made it happen. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a fence!
Corys Painting
Corys Painting
Update 5/3/2026 Nick, Jason, Alex, and Ryder all did an excellent job putting in a Garden Fence as well as a Trellis to hang our bird feeders and plants from. From start to finish the work was performed as expected and the communication was excellent. Thanks Perfect Picket!We had a few challenging aspects to consider when planning for the fence we wanted to have installed. Nick was very knowledgeable and offered several solutions to fit our needs and completed the project exceeding our expectations. The smarter half and I are more than willing to offer a recommendation!
Will Bird
Will Bird
Perfect Picket was great to work with. Friendly, fast, and did great work. My fence looks great!
Larry Neisen
Larry Neisen
Need fence repaired or wanting to add fencing? PERFECT PICKET is the perfect choice! Extremely good workmanship at a very good price. Great bunch of guys that really know what they're doing. Choose PERFECT PICKET! You'll be glad you did, I am.
Lori Myers
Lori Myers
Nicholas was great to work with from the very beginning! Very professional and personable, and he explained every step of the process and answered all questions we had. His team installed our black vinyl-coated chain-link fence in just over 3 hrs. The quality of work was definitely worth the investment and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results! We would definitely recommend Perfect Picket Fence and Stain to all of our friends and family. Our dog, Birdie, is living her best life!!!
Courtney Harford
Courtney Harford
My experience with Perfect Picket was nothing short of fantastic! Nick was great to work with from the very beginning! He answered all of my questions in a timely manner and was very communicative. He kept me in the loop with scheduling and where they were at within the prep process.I changed my mind on fence style last minute and I am so so glad I did! I chose the red cedar, cap and trim, board on board style, stained in chestnut. Let me tell you, I am absolutely OBSESSED!! It may be the most beautiful fence I’ve ever seen and I find myself just staring at it in admiration.Nick’s team, Alex and Ryder, did such an amazing job. They clarified how I wanted everything to look before they started and constructed this fence beautifully. They paid such great attention to detail and made special trips back to make touch ups to the stain, where needed. Areas on the fence that not even I noticed needed touching up.I would hire Nick and his team every time. This project wasn’t cheap but with the work Perfect Picket does, it is worth every penny! I look forward to having them back in the future for phase 2 of my project!!
Joey
Joey
Great people to work with, excellent and professional job well done.
Thomas Davis
Thomas Davis
Perfect Picket Fence and Stain built an extraordinary fence for us. The entire process was one of the most positive customer experiences I’ve ever had. The fence is of the highest quality. The crew was extraordinary in their work, leaving the worksite clean. The crew was generous in their interactions with us. They treated our annoyingly friendly dog kindly. When I sought modifications “on the fly,” they accommodated us completely and happily. We are bombarded with neighbors’ comments like “what a great fence,” and “that fence is so distinctive.”
Steve L
Steve L
A huge THANK YOU to Nick and his crew for putting up an amazing fence!! The look and location have transformed my backyard completely compared to the previous fence that was installed by another contractor. Cost and quality of work is right on point and I 100% recommend them. Photos from before and after included to see the fantastic difference. Thank you again Perfect Picket!!
Tyler Duster
Tyler Duster
Had our yard fenced in and they were great to work with. Went through a few different design with different prices and they gave their input on what would be best. I communication was great and so is the final product!
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Our Recent Fence Projects

As a locally owned and operated residential fence contractor in Cedar Falls, we take great pride in serving our community and building lasting relationships with homeowners like yourself!

Fence Gallery
Gray and white vinyl fence with gate and black latches, surrounding yard with grass and landscaping rocks.
Wooden privacy fence on a snow-covered pathway near a house, bare trees casting shadows
Sidewalk alongside a street with a black chain-link fence, a lawn, business sign, trees, and a house.
Garden with green lawn, red hanging flowers, gnome, solar light, chain-link fence, trees, clear sky
Dark wooden fence next to a light-colored building, rocks and boulders on the ground, residential area.
Wooden privacy fence with horizontal planks, green grass, fallen leaves, leafless trees, and houses.
Side of gray house with white trim, stone accent, privacy-screened chain-link fence, and grassy yard.

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Frequently Asked Fence Questions

Is Perfect Picket Fence & Stain locally owned and operated?

Yes, Perfect Picket Fence & Stain is a local business, owned and operated by Nicholas Graham, a Cedar Falls native. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality residential fence installation and residential fence staining services in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and surrounding areas, while also supporting the local community by providing job opportunities and contributing to the local economy.

Do you provide warranties for your fence projects?

Absolutely! We take pride in offering what we believe to be the most extensive and workmanship fence warranties available in the Cedar Valley for residential fencing. With every project, you receive a standard transferable limited lifetime warranty. In addition, we provide unique transferable lifetime warranties tailored to each specific fence type we build, including chain link, treated wooden fences, cedar wooden fences, fence  staining, as well as ornamental aluminum fences and ornamental steel fences!

What is included in your residential fence installation?

At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, we offer full service residential fence installation and fence design.  

This includes free fence consultations, estimates, and our expert recommendations of the best ways to approach installing a fence in your unique yard.  We will remove and dispose of your old existing fence, apply for appropriate building permits, call for public utility markings, and install your fence with a detail oriented perspective during the entire process.

Do I need a permit for a fence in the Cedar Valley?
Yes, residential fences require permits from your local city permit office in order to legally build. Perfect Picket Fence and Stain ensures that all permits are obtained and approved on your behalf before showing up for installation. If there is ever an issue with the permitting process we meet with city officials to discuss the issue and relay any adjustments needed to you prior to construction beginning.
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Have questions or need guidance to kickstart your fence project? Our friendly team at Perfect Picket Fence and Stain is here to assist you! Give us a call or fill out our online form today, and we'll provide you with the expert advice you need to make the best decision for your property.

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