Wooden Fence

Fence Installation in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and the Surrounding Areas

Transforming Spaces

One Perfect Fence at a Time

CHARACTER & VERSATILITY

Wooden Fence

At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, we believe that a well-constructed chain link fence can provide both security and visual appeal to your residential property. Chain link fencing is a versatile option for many homes in the Cedar Valley region.  It is composed of interlocking steel wires, creating a mesh pattern that is not only durable but also offers excellent security and visibility.

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An Excellent Fencing Choice

Western Red Cedar Vs. Pressure Treated Pine

Quality Construction, Budget Friendly

Pressure Treated Pine

When it comes to chain link fences, there are various types to choose from, each with its unique characteristics to suit your residential needs.​

  • Pressure treated wooden fences are common in the Cedar Valley due to their lower material cost.
  • Treated wooden fences can also be stained by Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, however this would occur after installation is complete due to their high moisture content at the time of installation.
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-Never Rot, Warp, or Twist. Never

Hidden Steel Posts

At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, we focus on the longevity of your wooden fence. Our innovative use of hidden steel posts wrapped with wood is a game-changer in wooden fence construction. Here's why it matters:

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-Full Protection on Every Surface

Pre-Stained Western Red Cedar Fences

Elevate the aesthetics and protect your investment with our pre-stained Western Red Cedar fences. Here's what you need to know:

  • Deep penetrating Oil-Based Stain: We offer the option to pre-stain your Western Red Cedar fence with a high-quality, deep-penetrating oil-based stain from Expert Stain and Seal.
  • Aesthetic Improvement: Staining enhances the wood’s natural beauty, intensifying its rich tones and grain patterns.
  • Protection: Pre-staining and proper maintenance staining almost completely protects against twisting, cracking, warping, and weather-related wear that a wooden fence experiences.
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-No Gate Sag or Droop

Wooden Gates Built to Last

Homeowners always remember the fence gate that doesn't open quite right, or not at all. When a fence gate works like it should, every time, it is taken for granted. At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain we build our wooden fence gates to last so you can continue to appreciate the fence and not take the gate for granted.

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-Built For You and Your Property

Customized Wooden Fencing Solutions

At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, we understand that every home is unique. Our customized wooden fencing solutions are tailored to your specific needs and preferences:

  • Personalized Approach: We emphasize the importance of personalized solutions to ensure your fence complements your property’s style and meets your fence goals.
  • Design Process: Our team will work closely with you to create a customized design that reflects your vision for the perfect wooden fence.  Whether that is a traditional privacy fence or a more custom design.
  • Client-Centric: We take pride in our client-centric approach, ensuring that your expectations are not only met but exceeded.
  • Custom Wooden Gates: We build custom wooden gates to meet the desired look for your home and accent your fence.  Complete with our standard steel powder coated gate frames, optional inlays, and custom hardware.  When we say custom gate frames, we mean truly custom for your fence.
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Talk to a Fencing Specialist!

Have questions or need guidance to kickstart your chain link 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.

A Warranty We Stand Behind

Lifetime Wooden Fence Warranty

At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, we are proud to offer a Limited Lifetime Workmanship Warranty on all wooden fences we install for our customers.

Installing In Your Area

Service Areas

Perfect Picket Fence and Stain proudly serves Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and the entire Cedar Valley region. We’re committed to enhancing residential fencing solutions for our local communities and providing top-notch service to our neighbors.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Debbie Iliff
Debbie Iliff
Great people to work with and they went beyond my expectation!!
Tammy Sink
Tammy Sink
Nick, was friendly and easy to work with. His crew was efficient, professional, and completed the job quickly. We’re very happy with our new vinyl fence and the overall experience.
Jacob Sapp
Jacob Sapp
Great company to work with. Nicholas was very friendly and knowledgeable. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Prices were on par with other quotes we received. So worth the wait! We are very happy with our fence!
Sandy Whitesell
Sandy Whitesell
Excellent, installation. These guys Are the best. Quick, efficient, hard working employees. Best in the area. I would recommend to my family and friends. Best thing to do for your property, adds security and looks great!
Mike Messerer
Mike Messerer
Excellent quality of work, knowledgeable team, friendly and easy to work with team. I would highly recommend.
Bill Sager
Bill Sager
Perfect Picket Fence did a great job not only installing the fence but helping with the design and fabrication. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks Nick and the Perfect Picket Fence crew.
Dan Gutknecht
Dan Gutknecht
Perfect Picket Fence were all very professional, detailed and finish the job sooner than they committed to. Five star job and product for sure!
Jim Seward
Jim Seward
I have never worked with a person with such decorum and integrity as I did with Nick and Perfect Picket Fence & Stain. What a blessing it is for me to have crossed paths with this organization. I have shared with many my wonderful experience with Perfect Picket Fence & Stain. The dedication this organization has for their customers is amazing. Yes! to Perfect Picket Fence & Stain, you will not be disappointed.
Amanda Baldiviezo
Amanda Baldiviezo
After months of research, we chose Perfect Picket to build a privacy fence around our yard. We wanted something that would not only be sturdy but would be beautiful. Perfect Picket EXCEEDED our expectations! Nick was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Initially, we were only going to have the privacy fence on three sides to keep the cost down. But Nick came out to our home and offered several other options to allow us to have the fence completely surrounding the yard at a cost we could comfortably afford. For example, he suggested we have slightly smaller gates instead of the wider ones to keep the cost down. He never tried to oversell us. He was HONEST and transparent every step of the way. We could not recommended him enough! The quality and appearance of the fence is absolutely stunning and we can’t recommend Perfect Picket enough!
M VE
M VE
Perfect Picket Fence & Stain installed our fence on schedule, without mess, and on budget. Then several months later out of the blue, they gave us a very nice planter made out of fencing material along with a very beautiful mum. Just their way of saying thank you. Very Classy. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a new or replacement fence.
Jennifer Webster
Jennifer Webster
Nick and his crew were great to work with. They got out to us quickly to tear out our old fence we were having issues with and helped us pick a beautiful new wood fence. Nick is very helpful and has great communication which is key for a well run business. Highly recommend!
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
Daniel Kelly
Daniel Kelly
Quite simply... If you need ANY type of fence, or fence-related work done, Perfect Picket is the place you need to call!Nick and his guys are great! The team is professional, friendly and they left my property cleaner than it was when they started!Nick's communication and professionalism can't be matched.Thanks so much, guys!!
Jessi Vickers
Jessi Vickers
Amazing customer service, Nick and his crew were amazing. They really listened to us and made our vision for our home the priority. It was clear they know their stuff and took the time to consider our concerns and answer our questions. Everything was done with excellent communication, knowledgeable staff and very high quality construction and materials. Their prices are very reasonable and we will definitely do business with them again.
Stacy Glascock
Stacy Glascock
Nick and his crew were extremely personable and thorough. We wanted our pool fenced in for safety but also wanted something that would look nice and withstand the extreme weather/wind we get here. The ornamental steel looks great! Highly recommend Perfect Picket for your fence project!
Gary Timion
Gary Timion
Can’t say enough great things about Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, Nicholas and his team! We were very impressed with Nicholas when he came over to estimate the cost of our area to be fenced. Very professional, very focused and very knowledgeable. We were so glad that we went with him and we are so happy with the results! My husband is very picky and they were able to meet his satisfaction and then some! The team that came in to do the job were excellent, we were impressed with everything they did…such friendly guys and willing to please - don’t see that so much anymore. We highly recommend them to anyone!
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.
James
James
We could not be more delighted and pleased with our new cedar fence and stain. Nick took time and care crafting a design that fit into the style of our home, landscape, and life with three dogs. He kept us updated regularly on the installation timeline. The crew was just as attentive to build quality as Nick was to the design of the fence. We can recommend them highly enough.
Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott
Nick and his team were great to work with. He discussed the materials thoroughly and answered all of our questions. When they got to work, it was done quickly and accurately. My wife and I have peace of mind knowing their team is always available for any maintenance questions that may come up in the future. We love our mahogany-stained cedar privacy fence and will continue to recommend Perfect Picket to all of our friends!Edit: Had Nick and his team come back for some add-ons to the fence. Just like the first time, super friendly and easy to work with. Day of install, his teams went above and beyond to make a great looking fence even better. Will continue to recommend to anyone who wants any fencing work done!
Douglas Hagerman
Douglas Hagerman
Had a great experience with Perfect Picket. Nicholas was professional, organized, and knowledgeable, and his crew was prompt and fast at their work.We have an older but serviceable fence that was damaged by recent storms and just needed repair, and I was not pressured to have it replaced. In fact, the first question asked was whether we wanted to quote repair, replacement, or both, and when I said repair there was no more discussion on the matter. The estimate was done on the spot and also emailed to me with the option to accept the bid electronically, and it matched the final cost. Compare that to the other company I asked for a quote; they came out but never sent me an estimate.There was a small miscommunication on the repair that required the crew to come back to complete, but the way it was handled speaks to Nicholas' professionalism.
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
Brigid Chandler
Brigid Chandler
Great service and excellent quality. I’ve got two escape artist dogs and the fence is holding up nicely.
Jack Stevens
Jack Stevens
I want to give Perfect Picket Fence all the stars you have!! They built a cedar fence for my backyard that has the neighbors all coming over to look! Watching them work, it is obvious they are fussy about what they’re doing and the results show it. Good team!And they had a real challenge working around all the landscaping on both sides. Clean up is excellent too.I’ve never been excited about a fence before but if you are thinking about one you will be happy you chose these guys!
Darcy Canby
Darcy Canby
Perfect Picket is very easy to work with and very professional. It didn't take long for the fence to be installed and it looks awesome. I had a stained cedar fence put in. Glad I went with this company!
Megan Hingtgen
Megan Hingtgen
Nick and his team were great to work with!! Super friendly and timely. We are so happy with the finished project!!
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Our Recent Wood 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!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best types of wood for fences in Iowa?

For wooden fences, the most popular choices in the Cedar Falls area are treated pine and Western Red Cedar. Treated pine is more affordable and resistant to rot and insects due to its chemical treatment. Western Red Cedar, while more premium, offers natural durability and resistance to decay without the need for chemical treatments.  It also does not warp, crack or twist like treated pine.  Cedar also provides a beautiful, rich color that can enhance the curb appeal of your property.

How long do wooden fences last in the Cedar Valley?

The lifespan of a wooden fence depends on the type of wood and the level of maintenance. A properly maintained treated pine fence can last around 15 to 20 years before the wooden pickets are weathered and rot.  A Western Red Cedar fence, with its natural resistance to decay, can last 20 to 30 years or more.  With our standard steel post installation and regular staining and sealing you can expect the fence to last as multiple decades without needing to be replaced.

How much does a wooden fence cost in Cedar Falls?

The cost of a wooden fence depends on the wood type, height, length, and design. Treated pine is generally more affordable, while Western Red Cedar is a premium option. At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, we provide competitive pricing and free estimates to ensure you get the best value for your budget.

an I install a wooden fence on uneven ground?

Yes, wooden fences can be installed on uneven ground with the correct knowledge and experience.  At Perfect Picket Fence and Stain, we assess the terrain and adjust the installation technique accordingly to ensure your fence looks aesthetically pleasing and remains functional.