Lakewood, CO Fence Company: Installation, Vinyl & Cedar
A fence company that actually builds to Lakewood's foothill grades. From vinyl and cedar installation to gates, we measure twice and build to the slope so it lasts. Need storm or hail repair instead? We run a dedicated Lakewood fence-repair page for that.
Get a Lakewood Installation QuoteIf you're looking for a fence company in Lakewood, here's the short version: we install vinyl, cedar privacy, and gates on the sloped foothill lots that trip up flat-land crews, and we've been doing it across the Denver metro for 15+ years. Owner Julian Lopez runs one crew, so the people who quote your fence are the people who build it. You get a written estimate before any work starts, and it's free. If your fence is already down from a storm rather than needing a new install, our storm-and-hail repair work in Lakewood is covered in depth on its own page (linked in Related below), so this page stays focused on new fencing and installation.
More than half the fence jobs we do in Lakewood involve some kind of grade change. The neighborhoods near Green Mountain and Bear Creek drop 4–8 feet across a typical backyard, and that slope creates two problems: racking and drainage. Racking means adjusting each panel to follow the ground contour instead of leaving triangular gaps at the bottom. We rack vinyl panels up to 7 degrees per section and step-cut cedar pickets on-site for steeper grades.
Drainage matters because a fence line acts like a low dam. If we set a solid privacy panel across a downhill slope without accounting for water flow, your neighbor's yard floods, or worse, water pools against the fence base and rots the posts from below. We install kickboards with 2-inch ground clearance and cut drainage gaps at low points. It's the kind of detail that separates a lasting <a href="/services/fence-installation-lakewood-co">fence install built for Lakewood's foothill grades</a> from a flat-land job, and it's the reason our Lakewood fences last 15+ years instead of 8.
Where We Work in Lakewood
- Belmar
- Green Mountain
- Bear Creek
- Applewood
- Morse Park
- Eiber
- Two Creeks
- Westland
Materials, Methods & Local Know-How
Vinyl is our most popular material in Lakewood, and for good reason. The semi-arid climate, intense UV at elevation, and freeze-thaw cycling punish wood harder than most homeowners expect. We install CertainTeed Bufftech and Ply Gem panels with aluminum channel reinforcements inside every rail. The reinforcement prevents the horizontal deflection — the "sag" — that you see in cheap vinyl after a couple of Colorado winters.
For clients near Belmar and Applewood who want the warmth of real wood, we use #1 Grade Western Red Cedar with tight knots and no pith. The difference between #1 and #2 cedar is measurable: #1 has fewer defects per board, which means fewer boards that check, cup, or split within the first year. It costs about 15% more per linear foot, but we've tracked warranty callbacks, and #1 cedar produces roughly 60% fewer service calls over 5 years.
Lakewood's fence code allows 6 feet maximum in rear and side yards, 4 feet in front yards, measured from the highest adjacent grade. On sloped lots, "highest adjacent grade" can be confusing — we've seen homeowners get violation notices because they measured from their side but the fence exceeded 6 feet when measured from the neighbor's lower grade. We always measure from the lower side to stay compliant.
Need Fence Repair in Lakewood? We Have a Dedicated Page for That
Fence repair is one of our core services, but Lakewood's storm and slope damage is a big enough topic that it lives on its own page: our Lakewood fence-repair page (see "Storm & Hail Fence Repair in Lakewood" in the Related section below) covers microburst and hail claims, slope post resets near Green Mountain and Bear Creek, insurance documentation, and our 24-to-48-hour response window in full. If your fence is already down or leaning, start there. This installation page keeps its focus on new fencing so the two don't blur together.
The short version for repairs: most of the damage we fix in Lakewood traces to two events, spring hail and Front Range microbursts. A microburst off Green Mountain can hit a backyard with 70 mph gusts and lay a whole panel run flat, and the slope-heavy lots near Bear Creek make it worse, because a fence built across a downhill grade catches wind like a sail and the high-side posts snap or lean first. Repair intent is usually urgent, so if you have storm damage the fastest path is a phone call: 720-609-6094.
Fence Staining and Maintenance in Lakewood
Cedar at Lakewood's elevation lives a harder life than cedar at sea level. The UV index up here runs roughly 25% higher than coastal cities at the same latitude, and untreated #1 Western Red Cedar bleaches to silver-gray in under eight months on a south or west exposure. The fix is a UV-blocking semi-transparent penetrating stain applied before the boards ever take a full season of sun, then re-coated on a 2 to 3 year cadence. That schedule is what keeps cedar holding its color and shedding moisture for 15 to 20 years instead of checking and cupping early.
Staining is moisture protection as much as it is color. A penetrating stain seals the end grain and the post bases where Lakewood's freeze-thaw cycling drives water in and out of the wood all winter. Skip it and water gets behind the fibers, freezes, expands, and splits the board from the inside. We clean and brighten the wood first to strip surface oxidation and any shaded-section mildew, then apply the stain so it actually soaks in rather than skinning over dirty boards. For UV-blocking cedar staining on a 2 to 3 year Colorado cadence, an annual maintenance check keeps small issues (a heaved post, a loose picket, early graying on the sunny run) from turning into a full rebuild.
If you're not sure where your fence stands, request a quote through our online form and we'll fold a maintenance assessment into the visit. Install, repair, and staining all run off the same crew, so the people who built it are the people who keep it standing.
Lakewood Fencing Questions
How do you handle sloped yards in Lakewood?
We rack vinyl panels up to 7 degrees per section and step-cut cedar pickets on-site for steeper grades. We also install kickboards with 2-inch ground clearance and cut drainage gaps at low points to prevent water pooling against the fence base.
Why is vinyl fencing so popular in Lakewood?
Lakewood's semi-arid climate, UV intensity at elevation, and freeze-thaw cycles degrade wood faster than most expect. Aluminum-reinforced vinyl panels resist deflection and don't require staining, sealing, or painting — ever.
What's the maximum fence height in Lakewood?
Lakewood allows 6 feet in rear and side yards, 4 feet in front. On sloped lots, height is measured from the highest adjacent grade — typically your neighbor's lower side. We measure from the lower grade to ensure compliance and avoid violation notices.
What cedar grade should I use for my Lakewood fence?
#1 Grade Western Red Cedar with tight knots and no pith. It costs about 15% more per linear foot than #2, but produces roughly 60% fewer warranty callbacks over 5 years due to fewer checks, cups, and splits.
Are you a full-service fence company in Lakewood, or install only?
Full-service. We install vinyl, cedar privacy, and chain link, build and automate gates, and handle staining and repair. Owner Julian Lopez runs one crew across the Denver metro, so the same people quote, build, and maintain your fence. Free on-site estimates, written before any work starts.
What makes a good fencing company in Lakewood?
On Lakewood's foothill lots, the difference is whether the crew builds to the grade. The neighborhoods near Green Mountain and Bear Creek drop 4 to 8 feet across a backyard, so a company that racks panels to the slope, sets posts deep enough for wind off the foothills, and measures height from the lower adjacent grade to stay code-compliant will outlast a flat-land crew that guesses. We do all three, and we've been doing it here for 15+ years.
Do you repair fences in Lakewood, or only install new ones?
Both. Repair is a core service, and because Lakewood's storm and slope damage is its own topic, we cover it in full on our dedicated Lakewood fence-repair page (linked in the Related section as "Storm & Hail Fence Repair in Lakewood"). That page walks through microburst and hail claims, slope post resets, insurance documentation, and our 24-to-48-hour response window. If your fence is already down, start there or call 720-609-6094.
Do you help with insurance claims for fence damage in Lakewood?
Yes. We prepare itemized damage reports with photos the way Colorado homeowner's adjusters expect to see them, section by section, with the cause of loss noted and the replacement scope spelled out. Clean documentation is the difference between a fast approval and a back-and-forth that drags your repair into the next storm season. We've handled this process with every major Colorado homeowner's insurer.
How often should I stain a cedar fence in Lakewood?
Every 2 to 3 years for cedar at Lakewood's elevation. The UV index up here runs roughly 25% higher than coastal cities at the same latitude, so untreated #1 Western Red Cedar bleaches to silver-gray in under eight months on a south or west exposure. A UV-blocking semi-transparent penetrating stain on a 2 to 3 year cadence keeps the boards holding color and shedding moisture for 15 to 20 years instead of checking and cupping early. We clean and brighten the wood before re-coating so the stain actually penetrates.
Why does fence staining matter so much in Lakewood's climate?
Staining is moisture protection as much as it is color. A penetrating stain seals the end grain and post bases where Lakewood's freeze-thaw cycling drives water in and out of the wood all winter. Skip it and water gets behind the fibers, freezes, expands, and splits the board from the inside. High-altitude UV does the rest, graying and embrittling untreated wood far faster than most homeowners expect. An annual maintenance check catches small issues before they become a full rebuild.
What We Build in Lakewood