Honest answers, gathered from real customers.

Yes — Kodiak Fence Company carries full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, and we operate under the appropriate municipal contractor licenses across our service area.

A 6 ft cedar privacy fence typically runs $35–$60 per linear foot installed, with vinyl and ornamental aluminum landing in similar ranges depending on material grade and gate count. We give a firm written quote after a free on-site visit.

Most residential projects start within 2–4 weeks of an approved quote. Spring books faster — get on the schedule early.

Yes. We pull every required municipal permit and prepare HOA architectural submittals on your behalf — included in our quote.

Every Kodiak install carries a 10-year workmanship warranty in addition to the manufacturer warranty on materials.

Call us. Most storm damage qualifies under homeowner's insurance, and we'll document everything your adjuster needs to process the claim.

Most KC-area cities cap residential privacy fences at 6 ft in rear yards and 4 ft in front yards, but Overland Park, Leawood, and several HOA-governed neighborhoods have their own rules. We pull every required permit and confirm setbacks before we dig.

Cedar gives you the warm wood look and is easy to repair board-by-board; vinyl never needs staining and shrugs off Kansas humidity. If you plan to stay 10+ years and don't want maintenance, vinyl usually wins on total cost of ownership.

Most residential privacy fences are completed in 2–4 days once materials are on site, including tear-out of the old fence.

A properly built cedar privacy fence lasts 15–25 years in our climate when posts are set in concrete and the fence is stained every 3–5 years.

We recommend waiting 60–90 days for the wood to dry and weather, then applying a penetrating semi-transparent stain. We can refer trusted local stainers.

Quality residential-grade vinyl with proper impact modifiers handles KC winters fine. We don't install economy-grade vinyl that fails in cold-weather impacts.

Yes — textured woodgrain vinyl in cedar and walnut tones is available and very convincing from more than a few feet away.

Aluminum is right for nearly every residential job: it won't rust, it's lighter, and it costs less. Choose welded steel only if you need genuine intrusion resistance for a commercial site.

Yes. We build ornamental enclosures specifically to ICC pool-barrier code: 4 ft minimum height, gap-spacing under 4 inches, and self-closing, self-latching gates with the latch at 54 inches.

A typical residential automated swing gate with a single opener, keypad, and two remotes runs $7,500–$15,000 installed depending on length, material, and grading. We give exact quotes after an on-site visit.

A manual double-drive gate runs $1,400–$3,200 installed for a standard 10–16 ft driveway opening. Adding automation — opener, keypad, safety loop, and remotes — brings the total to $7,500–$15,000. Ornamental aluminum and custom cedar cost more than plain steel; long spans that need a cantilever slide instead of swing leaves cost the most.

A single walk gate runs $450–$950 installed depending on material and hardware. Pool-code walk gates with self-closing hinges and a self-latching latch at 54 inches run at the top of that range or slightly above.

Swing gates are cheaper and quieter, but they need clear arc space and a driveway with little slope near the opening. Sliding (cantilever) gates cost more but work on sloped driveways, tight setbacks, and openings wider than about 16 feet. Most Kansas City homes end up with a double swing.

Usually yes, if the frame and posts are sound. We evaluate the gate's weight and the post footing first — a lot of existing wood gates need a welded steel frame retrofit before an opener won't tear them apart. Power runs to the gate post are part of the quote.

Most KC-metro cities require a permit for a driveway gate, and several require it for gate automation because of the electrical run. Overland Park, Olathe, and Lee's Summit all review gate placement against sight-triangle and setback rules. We pull the permit as part of the job.

Almost always yes. Most sagging gates can be re-welded or rebuilt on a steel frame in a single visit.

Yes. For horses we recommend 3- or 4-board oak fencing, vinyl rail with a hot-wire offset, or no-climb woven wire with a top rail. We don't recommend barbed wire for horses.

We regularly service properties within roughly 60 miles of Kansas City. For larger projects we'll travel farther — just ask.

Most KC-area municipalities restrict or prohibit barbed wire in residential zones. We confirm local code before quoting.

Most cattle operations run 4 strands; calves and bulls often warrant a 5th strand. We'll design to your herd.

Most residential projects start within 2–4 weeks of approved quote, depending on season. We'll give you a realistic date — not a hopeful one.

Yes, on every job that requires one.

Most policies cover storm and impact damage, subject to your deductible. We can provide the photos and itemized estimate your adjuster will need.

Yes — most of our repair work is on fences we didn't originally build.

Residential 4 ft galvanized chain link typically runs $18–$28 per linear foot installed; 6 ft black vinyl-coated runs $28–$42. Commercial-grade and gated runs are quoted on-site.

For most backyards, yes. The black coating visually recedes into landscaping, resists rust longer than galvanized, and typically only adds 15–25% to the cost.

Yes — vertical PVC slats woven through the mesh add roughly 75–90% privacy and come in several colors.

We're install-first across the KC metro, but on most jobs we can quote material-only supply (posts, top rail, fabric, gates) when a homeowner or GC is doing their own labor. Call us with your linear footage and we'll price it.

Yes — leaning posts, stretched-out fabric, broken top rail, and storm-damaged sections across the entire Kansas City metro. Most chain-link repairs are quoted on-site and finished the same week.