Fencing Contractor in Arlington, WA
Light Rock is an Arlington fencing contractor building Western Red Cedar fences engineered for foothill wind and sloped lots — solid, horizontal, picture frame, good neighbor, lattice top, garden grid, picket, and custom. We step panels to follow the grade, dig deeper footings for the exposed hillside developments, and finish with a magnetic sweep so no nails are left behind.
Wood Fences Built for Arlington Weather
Arlington sits at the fork of the Stillaguamish River in the Cascade foothills. The mix of newer hillside developments — Gleneagle, Eagle Heights, Crown Ridge — and rural acreage out toward Arlington Heights means we build a lot of wind-rated, slope-adapted fencing here.
Arlington's foothill location means two things for fencing: real wind and real slope. The newer hillside developments like Gleneagle and Crown Ridge sit exposed to Cascade wind, while Arlington Heights and the river parcels have uneven grade and wet river-adjacent soil. Both demand deeper footings and heavier framing than flat lowland lots.
8 Wood Fence Styles for Arlington Homes
Every Arlington property has different needs — from full privacy to view-preserving garden grid. Below is a dedicated section for each fence style we build as your Arlington fencing contractor.
Solid Style Fences in Arlington, WA
The classic Pacific Northwest privacy fence. Built board-by-board using premium Western Red Cedar pickets set tight edge-to-edge. Our Arlington crews frame each run with 2x4 cedar horizontal rails and set heavy-duty posts with metal bracket footings or deep bell-shaped concrete piers to ensure zero wobble during Puget Sound windstorms. Solid cedar gives full privacy on the more sheltered downtown Arlington and River Crest lots.
Backyard privacy, dog runs, pool enclosures, and property boundary screening. We install an elevated pressure-treated bottom kickboard so cedar pickets never touch damp soil, extending fence life by 8–10 years.
Horizontal Fences in Arlington, WA
Horizontal cedar fencing brings sleek architectural lines to modern and mid-century homes in Snohomish County. Rather than traditional vertical pickets, tongue-and-groove or eased-edge cedar planks run horizontally between posts. Because horizontal boards carry wind loads differently, we place posts at tighter spacing and use heavy internal steel or cedar vertical splines to stop warping. Horizontal cedar pairs with the modern hillside homes going up in Eagle Heights and Crown Ridge.
Modern architectural homes, patio dividers, courtyard gardens, and front yards. Horizontal boards must shed water quickly. We ease every edge and seal exposed end-grain cuts with paraffin wood preservative before fastening.
Picture Frame Fences in Arlington, WA
Furniture-grade residential fencing for Arlington homeowners who want a clean finished look. Each panel is enclosed within a perimeter frame consisting of a heavy 2x6 top cap, 1x4 side casing, and bottom trim fascia. The result hides all picket end-grain from rain and gives both sides of the fence an architectural, high-end presence. Picture-frame fencing adds a heavy top cap that helps on the wind-exposed Gleneagle runs.
High-curb-appeal front yards, street-facing boundaries, and HOA neighborhoods. The 2x6 top cap acts as an umbrella over the exposed top grain of every picket—the single most vulnerable spot for rain absorption in Washington.
Good Neighbor Fences in Arlington, WA
When building on a shared property line with a neighbor, nobody wants to look at the 'ugly side' with exposed horizontal stringers. Our Arlington Good Neighbor fence uses an alternating board-on-board or centered-panel construction so both properties enjoy an identical, finished cedar face. The overlapping picket design also allows wind to pass through gently, dramatically reducing wind load during winter storms. Good neighbor fences shed wind on shared lines in Eagle Ridge, where both sides want a finished face.
Shared side and back property lines between adjacent suburban lots. By allowing high Pacific Northwest winds to filter through the alternating board overlap, Good Neighbor fences experience up to 35% less lateral wind pressure.
Lattice Top Fences in Arlington, WA
A classic Pacific Northwest favorite that balances complete lower yard privacy with an open, welcoming top profile. The lower 4.5 or 5 feet consists of tight cedar privacy boards, crowned by a heavy framed 12-to-18-inch cedar lattice panel and a 2x6 cap rail. It softens property boundaries while keeping sight lines open to trees and sunlight. Lattice top lets Cascade wind pass through on the exposed Crown Ridge parcels instead of loading the posts.
Lush gardens, wooded lots, patios wanting extra daylight, and friendly streetscapes. We build our lattice using clear cedar lath with stainless staples and fully enclose it inside a channeled 2x4 frame so the grid never pulls apart.
Garden Grid Fences in Arlington, WA
Commonly called hog-wire or black-grid cedar fencing, this style has become one of the most requested designs in Arlington and Snohomish County. A heavy-duty Western Red Cedar frame surrounds powder-coated black welded steel wire mesh. It creates a robust barrier for dogs and deer without blocking views of Arlington, greenbelts, or forested acreage. Garden grid keeps the open foothill views on the larger Arlington Heights acreage.
Acreage properties, lakeside homes, vegetable garden enclosures, and greenbelt lots. We embed the galvanized wire mesh into a routed cedar channel so no raw wire ends touch the wet soil or snag pets.
Cedar Picket Fences in Arlington, WA
Charming, open, and friendly. Our cedar picket fences are custom-built for Arlington front yards, side walks, and garden spaces. We use clear cedar pickets with dog-ear, gothic, or flat-top profiles spaced evenly with laser alignment. They meet front-yard municipal height limits while establishing clean curb appeal. Cedar picket fits the friendly front yards along downtown Arlington's older streets.
Front yards, perimeter property definition, dog boundaries, and garden accents. Because pickets are spaced, wind flows through freely. We elevate picket bottoms 2 inches above the turf so lawnmowers and string trimmers never damage wood.
Custom Fences in Arlington, WA
Every property has unique challenges: steep Arlington hillsides, massive cedar roots, curved property bounds, or distinct architectural visions. Light Rock's master carpenters design and build bespoke fencing solutions: stepped horizontal panels, custom arbor entryways, oversized RV access gates with steel tube framing, and integrated privacy screens. Custom builds handle the stepped panels and deep footings that sloped foothill lots demand.
Sloped terrain, custom luxury homes, RV parking access, and statement entryways. On sloped Lake Stevens ground, we step panels rather than racking pickets against damp soil, ensuring every board remains plumb and dry.
What Arlington Homeowners Ask About Wood Fencing
Cedar Fence Cost in Arlington, WA
Arlington fence pricing is by the linear foot. A 6 ft solid cedar privacy fence runs about $45–$60 per foot installed, but sloped foothill lots and wind-rated framing push the number up a little. Style, gate count, and old-fence tear-out round out the variables, all itemized up front.
Stepped panels on the Gleneagle and Crown Ridge hillsides add labor, and river-adjacent lots near the Stillaguamish may need deeper footings scheduled for drier ground. Every cost is in the written estimate.
How Long a Cedar Fence Lasts in Arlington
Foothill wind and wet river soil are the two things that shorten a fence in Arlington. We dig 24–30 inch holes with gravel drainage, step panels so boards stay off wet ground on slopes, and offer metal post footings that lift cedar above the saturated river-adjacent soil.
A pressure-treated kickboard, trimmed vegetation, and a semi-transparent stain every 4–6 years keep an Arlington fence sound past two decades even with the foothill exposure.
Fence Repair vs. Replacement in Arlington
A few soft posts and solid rails mean a targeted repair is worth it — we swap the failing posts and pickets and leave the sound sections. But when posts are failing at the ground line across the run, one replacement with proper footings beats years of patching.
On the older lines around Arlington Heights and River Crest we'll mark out what can be saved and what's ready to come out. We give you the straight call.
Carpentry That Maximizes Your Arlington Fence's Lifespan
Anyone can nail cedar pickets to a rail. What separates Light Rock as your Arlington fencing contractor is how we protect your investment against wet ground, winter winds, and yard wear.
Wood Posts with Metal Footings
Traditional posts rotted within 8–12 years because wet Washington soil stays soaked through winter. Light Rock offers heavy galvanized steel post brackets (Simpson/Post Protector) or elevated concrete collars that keep cedar posts lifted above groundwater. Your post stays dry, rigid, and sound for decades.
Proper Spacing & Deep Footings
We dig minimum 24-to-30-inch deep post holes with wide bell bottoms and set every post in solid concrete. We space posts accurately at 6 or 8 feet maximum to prevent wind racking during heavy Puget Sound storms.
Clean Jobsite: Zero Nails Left Behind
When we tear out an old fence, thousands of rusted nails and staples fall into the grass. Light Rock runs industrial magnetic sweepers across your entire lawn, driveway, and flowerbeds so dogs, kids, and car tires stay 100% safe.
Full Tear-Out & Haul-Away
No leaving rotten wood in your driveway or expecting you to hire a dumpster. Our crew removes old posts, concrete slugs, and broken pickets, hauling everything away to proper recycling and disposal facilities.
Working With a Arlington Fencing Contractor
The Upside
- Wind-rated framing for exposed foothill developments
- Stepped panel construction for sloped Arlington lots
- Deep footings for river-adjacent saturated soil
- Full tear-out and haul-away on every replacement
Things to Plan Around
- Foothill wind means solid walls need heavier framing (small upcharge)
- Sloped lots take longer — stepped panels add labor time
- Rural Arlington Heights parcels may have longer runs to stage
Fencing FAQs in Arlington
Residential Construction in Arlington
Light Rock is a Arlington fence contractor first — and we also take on larger residential projects. One accountable Arlington crew for your fence and your remodel.
Custom Deck Construction
Composite and cedar decks engineered for PNW rain with proper flashing and concealed fasteners.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Full bath renovations with proper waterproofing from the studs out.
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Custom Showers
Leak-proof Schluter/curbless shower assemblies with frameless glass.
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Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen renovations from wall changes to cabinetry and countertops.
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Interior Remodeling
Whole-home updates with one crew owning the full scope.
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Custom Tile
Large-format porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic with proper substrate prep.
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