Split Rail Fence Installation

What This Service Involves

Split rail fencing suits the rural and semi-rural properties common around Puget Sound, offering an open, natural boundary without walling off the view. We use split cedar rails and posts that weather gracefully and resist rot in our damp climate. Each post is set for stability in soil that stays soft and wet much of the year, and rails are fitted for a clean, sturdy line. It is an affordable, attractive way to mark acreage, pastures, or garden edges.

Benefits

Creates an open, rustic boundary with true Northwest style; Uses rot-resistant cedar suited to wet ground; Installs affordably over long property runs; Weathers to a natural silver-gray finish; Pairs easily with wire mesh for pet or livestock control

Our Process

1) Lay out the line and confirm corners and property edges; 2) Set posts firmly for stability in soft, wet soil; 3) Fit split rails into the post mortises and level the run; 4) Add optional wire backing and finish the corners

What Affects the Cost

Total linear footage and number of rails per section; Cedar rail grade and post size; Ground softness and post-setting method; Terrain, slope, and access; Optional wire mesh backing for containment

Best Time of Year

Split rail installs across most seasons, but firmer summer ground helps posts stay plumb in our saturated Northwest soils.