Fence installation in Idaho Falls, Idaho
New fences, gates and repairs throughout the city, from older blocks near downtown to newer homes on the edges of town.
Idaho Falls is the seat of Bonneville County and the fourth-largest city in Idaho, with 64,818 residents at the 2020 census. The city grew about 14 percent between 2010 and 2020. Its older core, including the Numbered Streets, Idaho Falls' first planned neighborhood, has mature trees and decades-old fences. Newer homes on the west side and around Snake River Landing are more likely to be fenced in vinyl.
Common Idaho Falls fence projects
- Replacing worn-out wood fences on older lots
- Vinyl privacy fences for newer homes
- Low front-yard picket or metal fences
- RV and trailer gates off the alley or side yard
- Putting panels back after spring wind
The city permit and clear-view rules
The City of Idaho Falls requires a fence permit for new fences, issued through the Building Division. A city handout on clear-view areas explains that on corner lots, fences in the sight triangle at the intersection can't be taller than 3 feet, and similar triangles apply where driveways and alleys meet a street. Front-yard fences are limited too. Bring a simple sketch with the fence location and height when you apply, or have your contractor handle it.
Alleys and older lots
Many older Idaho Falls blocks have alleys behind the houses. Fences and gates near an alley need to leave drivers a clear view, and property pins on older lots can be hard to find. A survey is cheap insurance before replacing a fence that has stood in the same spot for decades.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace my fence in Idaho Falls?
The city's FAQ says new fences need a permit. Call the Building Division to confirm what applies to a replacement on your lot.
Do contractors work in every part of Idaho Falls?
Yes. Call with your address and you'll be connected with a fence contractor that works in your neighborhood.
Services in Idaho Falls
- Vinyl fencesVinyl privacy, semi-privacy, picket and ranch-rail fences, reinforced for eastern Idaho wind.
- Wood fencesCedar and treated wood privacy, picket and horizontal fences, built on posts that stay put.
- Chain link and metal fencesChain link for dogs and side yards, plus steel and aluminum ornamental fencing and pool barriers.
- Farm, ranch and horse fencingWire, pipe, post-and-rail and no-climb horse fence for acreage around Idaho Falls.
- Fence repair and gatesFix wind damage, leaning or heaved posts and broken panels, or rehang and replace gates.
Nearby areas
Panels blown out by the wind, or a bare backyard waiting for a fence?
Call now and a local fence contractor will come look at the job and quote it directly.