Solid privacy / dog-ear
Tight boards, no gaps. Best for full backyard privacy.
Heights: 4, 5 & 6 ft
Chicagoland cedar fence installation
Cedar fences built in our own shop
Western Red Cedar fences, built in our own shop and made to last 20+ years with care.
4.5 · 828 Google reviews
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Since the 1920s
Four generations, one family
50,000+ fences
Built across Chicagoland
828 Google reviews
From local homeowners
0% for 18 months
For qualified buyers
Built in our shop
Built in our shop. Installed in your yard.
Most installers buy pre-made panels. We build our cedar fence sections in our own shop, so every fence is made for your yard, not pulled off a shelf.
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Sections built in-house
Cut and assembled in our shop and sized to your yard, not flimsy big-box panels.
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Western Red Cedar
Real Western Red Cedar, checked board by board before it leaves the shop.
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Cedar posts set in concrete
Every post is set in a concrete footing, [POST DEPTH] deep, so your fence stays straight.
Backed by a 3-year Northwest workmanship warranty on labor. Gates: 1-year warranty.
Photo: our cedar shop (coming soon)
Choose your style
Three cedar styles, all built in our shop
Not sure which fits your yard? Your estimator will walk the property with you and recommend the right style and height.
Shadowbox / board-on-board
Alternating boards look finished from both sides, so your neighbors get the good side too.
Heights: 4, 5 & 6 ft
Cedar picket photo coming soon
Picket
Classic curb appeal for front yards and gardens.
Heights: 4 & 5 ft
Why Western Red Cedar
Real wood, chosen to handle Chicago weather
Naturally resists rot and insects
Cedar's natural oils help it hold up outdoors without heavy chemical treatment.
Stays straighter
Cedar is less prone to warping and twisting than cheaper woods.
Beautiful either way
Rich color when new, weathering to a soft silver-gray if you let it.
Caring for your cedar
Stain it, or let it silver. Your call.
Keep the color
Stain or seal to keep that fresh cedar color. Re-stain every few years to maintain it.
Weathered cedar photo coming soon
Let it silver
Leave it untreated and cedar weathers to a soft silver-gray patina. It still resists rot either way.
- Staining is optional. Many homeowners let it weather naturally.
- If you stain, use a quality exterior stain made for cedar.
- Re-stain every few years to keep the color.
- Check once a year for loose boards or hardware, and keep sprinklers and mulch off the boards.
Cedar vs. vinyl, honestly
Cedar costs less upfront and gives you real wood. Here's the trade-off.
| Feature | Cedar | Vinyl |
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| Upfront cost | Lower | Higher |
| Upkeep | Optional stain every few years to keep the color; left alone it weathers to gray | An occasional wash. Never stain, seal or paint. |
| Weather | Naturally resists rot and insects | Won't rot, splinter or attract insects |
| Look | Real wood grain that changes with age | Clean and uniform, in four colors and finishes |
| Lifespan | 20+ years with care | Long-lasting |
| Warranty | 3-year workmanship warranty on labor; gates 1 year | Lifetime manufacturer warranty on materials |
Still deciding? Compare our vinyl fences or ask your estimator to price both.
Recent cedar projects
Cedar fences we've built across Chicagoland
What homeowners say
Rated by 828 Chicagoland homeowners
4.5 average on Google
“I was shocked at the price. I was expecting double.”
“Completed quickly, professionally, and everything was left clean.”
“[Cedar-specific Google review]”
Cedar FAQ
Questions homeowners ask about cedar
How long does a cedar fence last?
With care, a Northwest cedar fence is built to last 20+ years. Cedar posts set in concrete and Western Red Cedar boards give it a strong start, and occasional upkeep keeps it going.
Will cedar warp, crack or turn gray?
Western Red Cedar is less prone to warping than cheaper woods, but it's still real wood: expect some natural checking (small surface cracks) as it ages. Left untreated, it weathers to a soft silver-gray. Staining keeps the original color.
Do I have to stain my cedar fence?
No. Staining is optional. Many homeowners let cedar weather naturally to gray, and it still resists rot either way. If you want to keep the fresh cedar color, stain it and re-stain every few years.
What heights can I get, and do I need a permit?
We build cedar fences at 4, 5 and 6 feet. Most Chicagoland towns require a permit and limit backyard fences to 6 feet. Send us your plat survey and we'll handle the permit and paperwork for you.
Ready for a real wood fence, built to last?
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