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Fence installation and repair in Rapid City, SD

Closing in a backyard for the dog, fencing a few acres for horses, swapping a sagging gate, or fixing a run the wind pushed over? One call puts you in touch with a fence contractor who works your side of the Black Hills.

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A wood privacy fence and gate behind a house, with a rail fence and horse pasture below dark pine-covered hills Dark green pine-covered hills with a band of red rock rise behind open prairie under a pale blue sky. A small house sits behind a tall wooden board privacy fence with a gate and a black metal section where the fence meets the house. To the right a three-rail wooden fence encloses a grassy pasture where a horse grazes.

What kind of fence do you need?

How it works

  1. Call or send a request

    Tell us the address and what you want built or fixed.

  2. We connect you

    Your call goes to an independent fence contractor serving Rapid City and Pennington County.

  3. They call you back

    They look at the property and quote you directly.

Who uses this service?

Homeowners, landlords and acreage owners in Rapid City, Summerset, Hill City, Hermosa and the communities around them who want a new fence, need a gate built or rehung, or have a fence that's leaning, rotting or broken. Typical calls: a 6-foot privacy fence along an alley on the Westside, chain link to keep a dog in on a North Rapid lot, a vinyl fence for a new house in Summerset, and rail or wire along a pasture outside Hermosa.

Which fences hold up in the Black Hills?

  • Wood privacy fences. Cedar or treated pine boards on wood or steel posts, the most common backyard fence in town. More on wood privacy fences.
  • Vinyl fences. No staining, a clean finished look, and styles from full privacy to a low picket out front. More on vinyl.
  • Chain link. The tough, see-through option for dogs, kids, side yards and long property lines. More on chain link.
  • Ranch and acreage fence. Wood rail, pipe, woven wire and smooth wire for horses, cattle, goats and big lots outside city limits. More on ranch fencing.
  • Gates and repair. Walk gates, double drive gates, new posts and replacement sections. More on repair and gates.

What makes fencing in Rapid City different?

  • Wind. Rapid City sits where the Black Hills meet the plains. Gusty northwest winds come through behind fall cold fronts, and a solid 6-foot privacy fence acts like a sail. Post size, depth and spacing matter more here than in sheltered towns.
  • Freeze and thaw. The city averages about 48 inches of snow a season, and warm chinook winds can push winter temperatures above 50°F around 20 times between December and February. That swing between frozen and thawed ground is what lifts poorly set posts.
  • Clay that moves. Parts of the city sit on clay soils that swell when wet and shrink as they dry. Rapid City officials have dealt with foundation damage from expansive soil, and the same movement can tip fence posts over time.
  • Deer in town. White-tailed deer live inside city limits, and the city runs a yearly urban deer harvest of up to 250 animals. A garden fence often has to keep deer out, not just keep the dog in.
  • Wildfire in the foothills. Newer homes on the ridges west and south of town sit closer to the forest. A wood fence attached to the house can carry fire to the wall, so many owners finish the last few feet with metal.

Signs your fence needs attention

  • Posts loose at the ground or leaning after a windstorm
  • Boards split, cupped or pulled off the rails after a few dry summers
  • A gate that sags, drags or won't stay latched
  • Posts heaved up out of line after a hard winter
  • Deer stepping over a garden fence that's too short
  • Wire on acreage sagging between loose corner braces

Plenty of these are fixable without tearing the whole fence out. See fence repair and gates.

Do I need a permit for a fence in Rapid City?

Inside city limits, the municipal code requires a building permit for fences taller than 6 feet. Fences 6 feet and under generally don't need one, but height limits still apply: no more than 4 feet in a front yard and 6 feet in other yards in residential districts. Barbed wire isn't allowed in residential districts, and electric fences are limited to agricultural and airport zoning. Summerset is stricter and requires a city permit for every fence. Outside city limits, Pennington County zoning and your covenants decide. The Rapid City fence guide covers the details.

Who calls 811 before the posts go in?

Whoever digs. South Dakota law requires notice to South Dakota 811 at least two working days before excavation, and the service is free. Homeowners can file a locate request online. Utilities mark their own lines, so point out private lines such as power to a shop or a sprinkler main to your contractor before they start.

Are you a fence company?

No. Rapid City Fence Installation is a referral service. We pass your call or request to an independent fence contractor that serves your address, and that contractor measures, prices, builds and warranties the work. Before you sign anything, read our tips for hiring a fence contractor.

Areas we cover

Planning ahead? Read our Rapid City fence guide.

Common questions

Who actually builds the fence?

An independent fence contractor that works in your part of the Rapid City area. We connect you with them; we don't build fences ourselves.

Is there a charge to call?

No. Calling or sending a request costs nothing. The contractor quotes and bills you directly.

Which areas do you cover?

Rapid City, Summerset, Hill City and Hermosa, plus Box Elder, Rapid Valley, Black Hawk, Piedmont and the rest of Pennington County.

Do I need a permit for a 6-foot fence in Rapid City?

Under the city code, a building permit is required for fences over 6 feet. A 6-foot backyard fence generally doesn't need one, but front yard fences are capped at 4 feet.

Backyard to close in, a gate that drags, or a fence the wind laid over?

Call the number above and a fence contractor who works in your part of the Black Hills will set a time to look at the line.

Call (605) 608-8181
Call (605) 608-8181