Fort Wayne Summit Fence: Fence Company and Fence Contractors in Fort Wayne, IN for Installation and Repair
Fort Wayne Summit Fence is a fence company and fence contractor in Fort Wayne, IN, for fence installation and fence repair. Wood privacy usually runs $28 to $44 a foot, and most fences take 2 to 4 days to put up. The feet you fence and the gates you hang move that number more than anything.
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What does the fence need to do: hold a dog, block a view, wall off a pool? Tell us and the estimator calls with a first range.
This area has been known to have pretty strong wind gusts recording up as high as 91 miles per hour. Strong wind hitting a fence tends to pull on the posts more than it does on the boards, weakening the posts in the ground, sometimes even snapping them. If the ground is wet during this time, it's even a weaker hold than dry ground.
- Most wood privacy lines here run $28 to $44 per foot.
- On site two to four days for a typical run.
- Indiana 811 ticket opened before the first hole.
- Holes dug for Allen County's 36-inch frost depth.
- Gates priced on their own line of the quote.
Price the run by material
Typical prices per foot for Fort Wayne jobs, from the source below. Your quote follows a look at the job.
$4,200 to $6,600
Call (260) 529-8726 for your priceAt a glance
| Wood privacy, per foot | $28 to $44 put up |
|---|---|
| A 150 ft wood line | About $4,200 to $6,700 |
| Chain link, per foot | $24 to $36 put up |
| On site | 2 to 4 days for most fences |
| Allen County frost depth | 36 inches |
| Utility flags | Indiana 811, two full working days ahead |
Residential Fence Installation, Repair and Replacement
Fence Installation
There are about 124 freezing nights here yearly, and that can cause a frost depth of over 30 inches. Post holes need to be dug to a minimum of 36 inches to get below the frost line, and each hole should have a flare at the base for better holding power in the ground. The concrete stops below the grass. Fence installation here can cost more in the winter, especially if there's any frozen ground, as that slows down production considerably.
Fence Repair
Fence repair depends on what's going on with the fence. If you push on the side of the fence and the posts move, it's going to be considerably more work, since the posts need replacing. If the boards are still good, they can be rehung onto the new posts, which saves replacing the boards. Changing a post out can cost as much as $250 to $600 per post in the ground. With 62% of Fort Wayne homes built before 1980, many lines here need one post or one gate, not a new fence.
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link fence installation around here runs $24 to $36 per foot. A black-coated metal fence can fade into the lawn and not stand out as much as a bright galvanized fence would. A tension wire would be used, which is a tight strand of wire that runs across the lowest edge of the metal mesh. This can stop most pets from squeezing under. The downside is that slats are not great for hiding a yard for privacy, if that's what you want.
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl fence installation in this area can run as much as $53 to $73 per foot. The good news is that a vinyl fence will never need stain. Washing it off once in a while will keep it looking fresh and new. Be sure not to have shallow posts, as these can lift out of the ground during wintertime. Also be sure that all of the rails screw in at each post, not onto plastic tabs that can pop out easily.
Pool Fence Installation
Pool fence installation in Indiana needs to follow the pool barrier rule, R326.27.3. The fence needs to be at least four feet high and surround the pool, the deck included, not just the water. The gates have to self-close, self-latch and lock, which will keep out any children trying to get in. The gates around the pool should always swing to the outside of the pool, towards the yard, not to the inside. Ask the county which permits are needed first.
Wood and Cedar Fence Installation
In wood and cedar fence installation, the difference is that cedar's naturally occurring oils resist rot. Cedar boards also stay flatter when they are drying. On the other hand, treated pine is cheaper, but it typically arrives wet. The pine boards shrink, which causes gaps by summertime. You should also avoid putting pine boards in contact with the ground, as that can make the boards rot much quicker.
Privacy Fence Installation
Privacy fence installation will usually be six feet in height, and each board will have a dog-eared top or a board-on-board installation. This board-on-board installation, although private, does not let a lot of wind through, so this style of fence in this area gets the heaviest posts possible in the deepest holes. On a mildly sloped yard, each section gets racked. This keeps the fence looking proper when done. Steep slopes get a step design. Indiana's code lists a 115 mph design wind for Allen County.
Gate Installation and Repair
Gates give trouble before any other part of a fence. A drag that shows up by March points at the hinge post, and a wheel under the free end only hides that. Gate posts here go in heavier than line posts, and we brace the frame so the load runs toward the hinges. You choose the swing before anything gets hung. Walk a double gate through with a mower first.
Fence Replacement and Removal
In fence replacement and removal, you may notice that the posts are failing, meaning they are rotting down near the ground and have become weak and move side to side. Then digging out the whole concrete is usually the best bet, rather than cutting them off, so that a new post can go in a few inches from that hole. All the scrap material should be hauled away.
Commercial Fence Installation and Repair
Renters fill 37% of Fort Wayne's occupied homes, and the county's fee schedule treats business districts apart from houses.
Commercial Chain Link and Security Fence
Storage compounds and contractor yards get galvanized or black mesh from us, and the gate opening follows the largest truck that uses it. Terminal posts carry long straight runs.
Industrial Yard Fences
We fence loading yards and equipment lots in heavier posts where forklifts pass. The county charges these districts more for a fence permit than it charges a house, so we confirm the zoning first.
Rental Property Fences
Landlords get repairs and dividers priced per address, which keeps the books for each house apart. We'd skip thin panels here. Coated mesh and treated boards survive moving vans and mowers.
HOA Common Area Fences
Our work for homeowner associations covers entry runs and shared pool enclosures, in whatever style the board signed off on. Covenants can run stricter than the county, so we ask for the approval in writing.
Church and School Grounds
Playgrounds and parking edges usually get 4-foot chain link or aluminum, and we keep lines at street corners under the 3 feet the city code allows in its visibility area.
Specialty Fence Services and Fence Styles
Aluminum and Ornamental Fence
Black aluminum suits owners who like the look of iron and dislike scraping it. Panels rack to follow a moderate slope, and past that we step or cut them. Steel shrugs off abuse better, so a spot where trucks turn around gets steel. West Central's historic guidelines favor iron or wood picket, so check there before ordering.
Dog Fence
Start with the dog, then pick the fence. If your goal is to keep your pets in the fence, dogs are usually either jumpers or diggers. Which kind you have might determine what kind of fence you want. But a six-foot wooden fence usually does the trick. Puppies test every gap, which is where puppy pickets earn their cost on aluminum. We fit self-closing hinges, since an open gate loses more dogs than a short fence does. Buried-wire pet containment is another trade, and we leave it to them.
Storm and Wind Damage Repair
The June 2012 derecho hit 91 mph at the airport, and an EF-2 tornado crossed from the northeast side to Harlan in March 2023. After a blow, photograph the damage before anything moves, because your insurer decides what it pays for. We reset the posts that pulled out and reuse whatever boards survived.
Picket Fence
Pickets belong out front, where county guides keep fences far lower than behind the house. We space and cut them to the height Planning Services confirms for your address, usually about 3 feet. Painted pine wants a fresh coat every few years, so choose the finish before the wood.
Split Rail and Farm Fence
Split rail draws a boundary on acreage out past Leo or Monroeville and leaves the view alone. Our crews build two rails for a boundary and three for a paddock. Welded wire on the inside turns it into a dog fence. On an acre or more, ask for a farm-style field fence price too.
Fence Staining and Sealing
New wood stained too early keeps the finish on its surface, where it peels. Flick water at a board. Beads mean wait. A dark wet spot means the board will take a coat. We wash the boards first and work the stain into the end grain, where a post or picket drinks first.
Got a rough length in mind?
Pace off the run, or read it off your plat, and tell us the material and the height. The call back starts with a per-foot range and the gates priced on their own.
What Frost Does to Fence Posts in Allen County
Frost heave is a term used when wet ground swells while it’s freezing. This can shove fence posts up out of the ground higher and higher every year. That makes them weak when windstorms come through.
How to check a post yourself
- Sight the top rail: stand at one end in March and look along the line. A wave means posts have moved.
- Look at the collar: concrete showing above the lawn gives frost an edge to lift.
What stops it
Depth does most of the work. We’d spend the money there first. Gravel under a post gets a lot of credit, and in our opinion it earns little, because posts rot at the grass line anyway.
Fence Permits and Height Limits in Allen County
Allen County Planning Services issues fence permits for Fort Wayne and the unincorporated county. Ask them about a replacement too, not only a new line.
What to confirm before ordering
- Front yards: county guides keep these far lower than the back, near 2.5 to 3 feet.
- Beside and behind the house: older zoning text allows up to 8 feet. Ask about the current Chapter 157.
- Corners: City Code 99.022 keeps fences over 3 feet out of the area where two roads meet.
- Historic districts: West Central and Williams Woodland Park need a Certificate of Appropriateness first.
How a Fort Wayne Fence Job Runs
From the first call to the last latch
- Call or form: the estimator rings back and asks about the yard.
- Walk the line: we find the pins, note slope and buried lines, and sketch where the fence sits.
- Written contract: Indiana’s home improvement act asks for the work, rough dates and full price in writing. Ours itemizes posts and gates.
- 811 ticket: two full working days’ notice before digging, and 10 calendar days at most.
- Posts first: dug and plumbed, and you hear what happens the next day.
- Rails and gates: each gate swings the way you chose.
- Last walk: you latch every gate with us. Holes get filled, sunken spots get clean dirt, and scrap leaves on our truck.
Ask any bidder how deep the posts go, and get the answer on the contract.
How Long a Fence Takes in Fort Wayne
Most fences take 2 to 4 days on site once the paperwork clears.
Fence installation timeline
| Step | Typical time | What sets it |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana 811 notice | 2 working days | State law |
| Fence install | 2 to 4 days | Feet, gates, ground |
| Concrete cure | 1 to 4 days | Mix and weather |
Both day counts come from national averages.
What a Fence Costs in Fort Wayne
A Fort Wayne wood privacy fence usually costs $28 to $44 a foot. These figures describe the local market and are no price list of ours. Your figure follows the walk.
Fort Wayne fence prices by material
| Fence or job | Range | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy | $28 to $44 per ft | Local |
| Vinyl | $53 to $73 per ft | Local |
| Chain link | $24 to $36 per ft | Local |
| Picket | $19 to $31 per ft | Local |
| Split rail | $26 to $42 per ft | Local |
| Staining | $1.46 to $2.99 per sq ft | Local |
| Aluminum | $25 to $75 per ft | US |
| Old fence removal | $10 to $20 per ft | US |
| Typical repair | $300 to $900 | US |
| Gate repair | $50 to $400 | US |
Local rows use zip 46802 in 2026, priced on 150 feet of line with 3-foot holes at most. Rows marked US use national ranges. Neither covers a survey or the county’s permit, listed for 2026 at $50 for a house and $200 in a business district.
Where the cheap option is fine
Chain link behind the garage does the job of vinyl for about half the price per foot.
Paying a fence company to come out, tear down and pull out a fence and cart it off typically costs $10 to $20 per foot. If you are a handy person and have access to a truck, you might consider taking the fence apart and hauling it off yourself to save money.
Where a low bid bites later
Shallow holes save a crew time on every post, and you find out two winters on.
I remember having a neighbor who desperately wanted to fence his yard. He had about three fencing companies come out and give him quotes. And of course, he went with the lowest quote. Not only did the fence look incomplete when it was done, it also took about three times as long as they told him it would. I ended up helping him fix the fence in certain areas that weren’t that great, and also fixing a gate that did not open and close properly.
The firm number comes after we walk the line
Property pins, slope, buried lines and how many gates you need decide most of the cost. We walk the run with you, mark the corners and put the figure in writing, posts and gates itemized.
Towns We Fence Around Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Summit Fence sets posts, hangs gates and mends storm-bent sections in Fort Wayne, IN, out to New Haven, Huntertown and the smaller Allen County towns.
Allen County, IN
- New Haven
- Huntertown
- Leo-Cedarville
- Grabill
- Woodburn
- Monroeville
Whitley County, IN
- Churubusco
- Columbia City
Wells and Adams counties, IN
- Ossian
- Decatur
Huntington County, IN
- Roanoke
- Markle
DeKalb and Noble counties, IN
- Garrett
- Auburn
- Avilla
Allen County Planning Services covers Fort Wayne and the unincorporated county. Towns and neighboring counties may answer to an office of their own, so each quote starts by checking the address.
Indiana 811 covers every town on this list at no charge.
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Fence Questions Fort Wayne Owners Ask Before the Posts Go In
How much does 100 feet of privacy fence cost in Fort Wayne?
About $2,800 to $4,400 in wood. Expect the upper end, since short runs carry a higher rate. A 25-foot run of fence climbs to about $33 to $53 a foot.
What is the cheapest privacy fence you can put up?
The cheapest privacy fence would be treated pine, six feet high, at a cost of around $28 to $44 per foot.
When is the best time to build a fence in Fort Wayne?
The best time to build a fence in Fort Wayne would be early fall, when the contractors aren't so busy.
Can you fix a fence in winter?
Yes, the rails, boards, and hinges can be fixed or replaced during winter, but if a new post needs to be put in and the ground is frozen, it's either impossible or takes a crew a lot of time.
Should I pay the whole price before the fence goes up?
We'd advise against it. A materials deposit is normal. Keep the balance until the last gate latches, and get any material wait in writing.
Do I need a survey before putting up a fence?
If the property pins are located and the neighbors agree to their locations, then a survey is not necessary. If it is questionable where the property lines are, a survey can run $200 all the way up to $1,200.
Is vinyl better than wood in a Fort Wayne winter?
A vinyl fence can get brittle on the coldest days, and if hit by a lawnmower throwing a rock or snowplows throwing debris, the vinyl can crack.
How long does an Indiana 811 ticket last?
Twenty days from the filing. If it goes past those 20 days, a fresh ticket would be needed. The notice clock starts over.