Wood Fence Installation in Edina, MN
Wood fence installation is still the most requested job we run in Edina, and for good reason: a cedar or pressure-treated privacy fence looks right on almost every lot in Edina, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie, and it can be built, permitted, and finished in a few days once your estimate is locked in.
- 42-inch frost-depth footings on every job
- Permit filed with the City of Edina
- Gopher State One Call locate scheduled before we dig
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Privacy, Picket & Shadowbox Wood Fence Styles
We build privacy fences (solid boards, no gaps), semi-privacy fences, classic picket fences, and shadowbox — also called good-neighbor — fences that look identical from both sides of the property line, which is often the easiest style to clear with a neighbor or an HOA architectural committee.
Material choice matters more in Minnesota than in milder climates. Cedar, black locust, and redwood resist ground-contact decay naturally, which is why cedar is our default recommendation for posts and pickets that will spend the next 15-20 years in Minnesota soil. Pressure-treated pine is a lower-cost alternative with a similar lifespan when the ground-contact rating is right.
What's Included
Frost-depth footings
Every post footing dug to full frost depth and cured before panels go on — not a shallow dig that heaves loose after one winter.
Permit handling
We file with the City of Edina Building Inspections Division so your fence is code-compliant from day one.
Gates & hardware
Standard, double-swing, and gate operators available as an add-on on any wood fence order.
Staining & sealing
Optional pre-stain and sealing service to protect new cedar or pine before its first Minnesota winter.
Built to Handle a Minnesota Winter
A wood fence fails in one of two places: the post or the board. Boards fail slowly, from moisture and UV; posts fail fast, when a footing isn't set below the 42-inch frost line that applies across Hennepin County and gets pushed sideways during a hard freeze-thaw cycle. We dig deep the first time so you're not paying to fix a leaning fence in three years.
Before we set the first post, we schedule the required utility locate with Gopher State One Call. It's a free call, it's required by state law before any digging, and skipping it is how homeowners hit a gas or cable line — we build the wait into your schedule so it never becomes a surprise.
Our Process
How Our Wood Fence Process Works
Free On-Site Estimate
We measure your fence line, talk through material options, and give you a firm written price — not a phone-only ballpark.
Permit & Utility Locate
We file with the City of Edina Building Inspections Division where required and schedule the required Gopher State One Call locate into your timeline.
Footings, Build & Walkthrough
Posts are set below the 42-inch frost line and cured before panels go on, then we finish with a walkthrough so you can check gate swing and finish.
Wood Fencing Across Edina and Nearby Suburbs
We install wood fences throughout Edina, including older, tree-lined lots in Country Club and Morningside where a classic picket or shadowbox style fits the neighborhood's early-1900s character, as well as newer construction in Minnetonka and Eden Prairie where a taller privacy fence is more common.
Because roughly a quarter of Minnesota homeowners live under an HOA, we're used to submitting a wood fence style and stain color for architectural review before the city permit is even filed — ask us at your estimate if your property falls under a covenant. Every installation, regardless of style, includes permit filing, the required utility locate, and frost-depth footings as standard — not an upsell.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 6-foot privacy fence cost per foot?
Per-foot pricing varies with wood species, board style, and how many gates and corners your yard needs. Cedar generally costs more up front than pressure-treated pine but needs less maintenance over its life. We give you a firm total, not a per-foot estimate, after walking your property.
How deep are wood fence posts set in Edina?
In Edina, posts should be set below the local frost line, roughly 42 inches in Hennepin County. A shallower footing can let frost heave lift and lean the post over a winter or two, which is the most common wood fence repair call we get.
How far apart are wood fence posts spaced?
Most residential wood fences use posts spaced 6 to 8 feet apart, depending on panel style and wind exposure. Corner and gate posts get a larger, deeper footing than line posts because they carry more lateral load.
What stops a dog from digging under a wood fence?
Setting the bottom rail close to grade and burying an L-footer or concrete curb along the fence line are the two fixes we recommend most; we can add either as part of your new wood fence for dog owners.