Wood Fence · Kansas City Metro
Wood fence installation in Kansas City.
Western Red Cedar privacy, board-on-board, shadowbox, and split rail. Steel posts standard. Built to outlast the freeze-thaw and humidity of a Kansas City year.
Last updated: July 13, 2026 · Reviewed by Jake Champion, Kodiak Fence Co.
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Why Kodiak cedar
Wood fence built for Kansas City weather.
Western Red Cedar
Clear, kiln-dried Western Red Cedar — the wood that actually holds up in Kansas City humidity and freeze-thaw cycles. We do not substitute whitewood.
Steel posts standard
Galvanized 2⅜″ steel posts set 36+ inches deep in 4,000 PSI concrete. Cedar on steel is the build that lasts 20+ years in KC clay.
10-year workmanship
Every wood fence we install in Kansas City is backed by a written 10-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer warranty on hardware on top.
Repairable forever
Cedar repairs board-by-board. We match boards on installs we did 10 years ago and on fences other contractors built.
2026 Pricing
Wood fence cost in Kansas City — itemized.
Real installed ranges for the Kansas City metro in 2026, based on our actual quote book. Terrain, tear-out, gates, and stain move the final number — every Kodiak quote is itemized.
| Style / Item | $/lf installed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 ft cedar privacy — dog-ear, steel posts | $42 – $56 | KC default. Tight-board cedar, 3 stringers, galvanized steel posts. |
| 6 ft cedar privacy — flat-top w/ cap & trim | $48 – $62 | Cap board, 1×4 trim, hidden-screw upgrade available. |
| 6 ft board-on-board cedar | $54 – $68 | Overlapping boards — 100% privacy, looks identical both sides. |
| 6 ft shadowbox / good-neighbor | $50 – $64 | Alternating pickets. HOA-friendly. Airflow in storm zones. |
| 8 ft cedar privacy (steel posts) | $62 – $78 | Pool / sound-buffer height. Posts upsized to 2⅞″. |
| 4 ft cedar picket / dog-ear | $32 – $44 | Front-yard accent, pet runs, semi-private. |
| Split rail — 2-rail cedar | $14 – $22 | Acreage, pasture lines, rustic property borders. |
| Split rail — 3-rail cedar or locust | $18 – $28 | Add welded wire backer +$4–$7/lf for pet containment. |
| Pressure-treated pine privacy | $34 – $46 | Budget option. Expect more warp/cup in years 3–6. |
| Cedar walk gate (4 ft) | $385 – $625 | Heavy-duty hinges, drop-rod, self-closing optional. |
| Cedar double-drive gate (10–12 ft) | $1,050 – $1,650 | Truss rod or steel frame to prevent sag. |
| Pre-stain pickets before install | +$4 – $7 /lf | Adds 4–6 years to first re-stain interval. |
| Old fence tear-out & haul | $5 – $10 /lf | More for chain-link with concrete footings. |
Prices reflect 2026 KC metro averages for Kodiak installs. Walk-gates and double-drive gates are quoted per opening.
Material comparison
Cedar vs pressure-treated pine vs composite.
| Spec | Western Red Cedar | Pressure-treated pine | Composite (Trex) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost (6 ft, installed) | $42–$65/ft | $34–$46/ft | $58–$85/ft |
| Realistic lifespan (KC climate) | 15–25 yrs | 8–15 yrs | 20–30 yrs |
| Maintenance cycle | Stain every 3–5 yrs | Stain every 2–4 yrs | Wash only |
| Warp / cup in KC humidity | Low | Moderate to high | None |
| Rot resistance | Natural — cedar oils | Chemical — fades | Cap stock — sealed |
| Looks better with age | Yes — silvers gracefully | No — greys blotchy | Stays uniform |
| Repairable board-by-board | Easy — matches forever | Easy but lumber thins | Hard — color batches |
Styles
Wood fence styles we install in KC.
6 ft solid privacy (dog-ear)
Tight-board cedar, 3 stringers, dog-ear pickets. The KC backyard default — full screening, classic look.
Board-on-board
Overlapping boards for 100% privacy from both sides. Best look-from-either-side fence we build — and the option HOAs love.
Shadowbox / good-neighbor
Alternating boards for airflow and shared visual appeal. Common in HOA-driven Overland Park, Leawood, and Olathe neighborhoods.
Flat-top with cap & trim
Cleaner modern look. Cap board sheds water off picket tops and adds 3–5 years of life vs raw dog-ear.
Spaced-picket & 4 ft dog-ear
Traditional KC front yards and pet runs — semi-private with airflow. Great for sloped Brookside and Waldo lots.
Split rail (2 or 3 rail)
Cedar or locust split rail with optional welded-wire backer. Perfect for acreage in Stilwell, Spring Hill, and Smithville.
Install spec
Our 6-step cedar install standard.
- 1
Call KS/MO 811 and stake the line — we lay out posts off your survey or fence the property line you confirm.
- 2
Dig 36″ deep × 10–12″ wide post holes (past the KC frost line). 4 ft hand-dig or skid-steer auger depending on access.
- 3
Set galvanized 2⅜″ steel posts in 4,000 PSI concrete, sloped to shed water. Brace plumb and cure 24–48 hours.
- 4
Install 3 × 2×4 cedar stringers (top, middle, bottom) on every 6 ft section. Hot-dipped galvanized fasteners only.
- 5
Hang #1-grade Western Red Cedar pickets with consistent ⅛″ reveal, scribed to grade on slopes.
- 6
Hang cedar gates on 2 commercial hinges minimum (3 for 5 ft+ wide). Drop-rod on doubles. Self-closing on pool gates per KC code.
Neighborhoods
Wood fence work across the KC metro.
Brookside / Waldo (KCMO)
Tight 1920s lots, alley posts, mature trees. We hand-dig where roots demand it and match historic cedar styles.
Overland Park (Leawood-style HOAs)
Board-on-board or shadowbox with stain colors pre-approved by ARC. We submit elevations and stain chips for you.
Olathe & Gardner
Newer subdivisions, flat lots — 6 ft cedar privacy with steel posts is the dominant install. Fast permit turnaround.
Lee's Summit & Blue Springs
Sloped backyards into greenways. We step or rack fences clean — no triangle gaps under pickets.
Liberty / Smithville / Northland
Larger lots, walkout basements. Cedar privacy on the patio side, split rail on the back property line is common.
Leawood & Mission Hills
Premium cedar — pre-stained, cap & trim, hidden fasteners. ARC requires specific stain SKUs; we keep them on file.
Shawnee & Lenexa
Mix of HOA shadowbox and open-yard privacy. Cedar holds up to the wind tunnels off K-7 better than vinyl.
Independence & Raytown (MO)
Older properties, lots of fence replacement work. We tear out the old chain-link or rotted PT and rebuild cedar on steel.
FAQ
Wood fence questions Kansas City homeowners ask.
- Installed cedar fence in Kansas City runs roughly $42–$65 per linear foot in 2026 for 6 ft privacy with steel posts. Board-on-board runs $54–$68/ft, 8 ft cedar runs $62–$78/ft, and split rail runs $14–$28/ft. Pressure-treated pine privacy runs $34–$46/ft but lasts about half as long. Every Kodiak quote is itemized — posts, lumber grade, gates, tear-out — no flat per-foot guess.Copy link to this answer
- 15–25 years on steel posts when stained on schedule (every 3–5 years). The two things that kill a Kansas City wood fence early are wood posts set in dirt and skipping the stain — we solve both by defaulting to steel posts and walking through staining cadence at the final walkthrough.Copy link to this answer
- Cedar. Pine is cheaper at the lumber yard but warps and cups in KC humidity faster than cedar, and the savings disappear within 5–8 years when boards need replacing. Cedar's natural oils give it built-in rot resistance pine doesn't have. We install pressure-treated pine when a customer specifically requests it, but recommend cedar for almost every privacy install.Copy link to this answer
- Yes, but not immediately. Let new cedar weather for 4–6 months so mill glaze and natural oils dissipate, then apply a penetrating semi-transparent stain. Re-stain every 3–5 years to lock in cedar's natural rot resistance. Pre-staining pickets before install (we offer this) adds 4–6 years to the first re-stain interval.Copy link to this answer
- Minimum 36 inches — below the local frost line — in 4,000 PSI concrete sized to the post and fence height. Heavy clay across the metro means anything shallower leans within a season or two. For 8 ft fences add 6 inches. We default to galvanized steel posts in concrete for cedar because wood posts set in dirt are the #1 cause of premature wood-fence failure in KC.Copy link to this answer
- Yes. Cedar privacy is approved in most KC HOAs — Leawood, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Lee's Summit. Many newer suburbs require board-on-board or specific stain colors. We prepare every HOA submittal: color samples, elevation drawings, material specs, and post-install photos for ARC sign-off.Copy link to this answer
- Wood privacy install in 6 steps: (1) call KS/MO 811 and verify property lines with stakes and string, (2) dig post holes 36 inches deep past the KC frost line and 10–12 inches wide, (3) set galvanized steel posts in 4,000 PSI concrete, plumb with bracing, sloped slightly so water sheds off the top, (4) let concrete cure 24–48 hours, (5) attach 3 cedar 2×4 stringers (top, middle, bottom for a 6 ft fence), (6) nail or screw #1-grade cedar pickets to the stringers with a consistent ⅛ inch reveal. Pre-stain pickets before install for the longest life.Copy link to this answer
- A typical 150–200 ft cedar privacy fence takes 2–4 days on site for a pro crew, plus a 24–48 hour concrete cure between post setting and stringer/picket install. DIY usually runs 2–4 weekends. Wood is forgiving on post spacing because pickets are cut to fit, but a sagging stringer in year three is the price of skipping the middle rail or under-sizing lumber.Copy link to this answer
- Most KC metro cities require a permit for fences over 4 ft in the front yard or over 6 ft anywhere. Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Lee's Summit, and KCMO all permit fences. Pool fences must be 6 ft with self-closing/self-latching gates. We pull every permit included in our quote — homeowners never deal with city hall.Copy link to this answer
- Composite (Trex Seclusions, etc.) costs $58–$85/ft installed vs $42–$65/ft for cedar. It lasts 20–30 years with zero staining, but is harder to repair (color batches change) and looks plastic on close inspection. Cedar is the right call for character and repairability; composite is the right call for absolute zero-maintenance and pool surrounds.Copy link to this answer
- Yes — appraisers in the KC metro typically credit a well-built cedar privacy fence at 50–70% of install cost for resale, and 70%+ in dog-heavy neighborhoods like Brookside, Waldo, and Prairie Village. Steel posts and a written warranty are listed in disclosures and matter on inspection.Copy link to this answer
- Western Red Cedar — clear, kiln-dried, #1 grade. Holds up to KC's freeze-thaw and 90%+ summer humidity better than pine, spruce, or whitewood. Locust and white oak last longer but cost 2–3× more and are rare in the metro. We source cedar from regional mills, not big-box yards.Copy link to this answer
- Yes. We schedule the first stain 4–6 months after install (after the cedar releases mill oils) and offer a re-stain service every 3–5 years. We use penetrating semi-transparent stain — film-forming stains peel in KC humidity and trap moisture against the wood.Copy link to this answer
- Mature roots can heave posts in older neighborhoods like Brookside, Waldo, and Hyde Park. We hand-dig in root zones and adjust post placement to avoid major roots. Long-term, cedar on steel posts handles root pressure much better than wood posts in dirt.Copy link to this answer
- Yes — single posts, sections, gates, or full re-pickets. We match cedar grade and stain color to existing fences (including fences we didn't install). Common KC repairs: leaning corner posts after a storm, rotted bottom stringer, sagging gate. Most repairs are 1-day jobs.Copy link to this answer
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