Boulder, CO · Boulder County
A Boulder fence price after you tell us where to send it, written for the review, not a generic suburb.
Boulder lots deal with foothills snow, strict neighborhood character, and in some areas a wildfire edge along the mountain backdrop. After you tell us where to send it, the estimate is still one number. The approvals are still yours to confirm.
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Contractors are licensed where the city requires it. Colorado does not license fence contractors statewide.
Neighborhoods on this page
Chautauqua · North Boulder · Martin Acres · Gunbarrel · Newlands
Every crew is vetted and insured.
And FenceOwl stays with you around the clock until the fence is finished. We're here to be your advocate and spokesperson with the contractor, and to make sure the whole process goes smoothly. These are company promises, not a contractor slogan.
Vetted
Every contractor is reviewed by FenceOwl before they can buy a job.
Insured
Liability insurance is required on every crew we match.
24/7 support
FenceOwl stays on the line with you, day or night, until the project is done.
One price
We take the negotiation out of hiring a fence contractor.
Answer a few quick questions, tell us where to send it, and see your price right away. Pre-vetted contractors already compete in the book, so the number you see is the price. No haggling. No back-and-forth bids.
Even in Boulder, the hire should not be a negotiation. After you tell us where to send it, you see a fair competitive price from pre-vetted contractors.
Verify with the city
Boulder height, setback, permit, and HOA notes
Confirm height, setbacks, permits, and HOA standards with your city and your association before anyone orders materials.
- Front yard
- Front-yard fences are often low, near 4 ft, and sometimes more open than a privacy wall.
- Side and rear
- Side and rear heights are often near 6 ft, with overlay districts that can differ.
- Setback
- Character areas and corner sight lines can pull a fence back. Do not copy the neighbor without checking.
- Permit
- Boulder commonly reviews fences, and some areas add a design or historic check.
- HOA
- Gunbarrel and some planned areas have associations. Many central neighborhoods are city-regulated instead, which can be the stricter review.
Also serves nearby: Louisville, Lafayette, Niwot. Searching one of those addresses recenters the map. The lead still counts under Boulder.
Weather on this fence
What the climate asks of a Boulder fence
Foothills wind and spring snow load are heavier here than in Greeley. UV at the base of the Flatirons fades wood. West-edge lots also think about ember exposure, which is a material conversation, not a slogan.
Materials that fit
Many streets expect wood that fits the block. Vinyl is less automatic than it is in a Thornton filing. On the wildland edge, ask the fire district what they want before you lock a style. The custom card is there for that.
The $ budget tier
These crews are carefully vetted for quality work and craftsmanship, but they use cheaper materials that don't carry a warranty and they won't warranty the work either. The product is good for an under 10 year timeline. Everyone still carries the necessary insurance and any license their city requires. Contractors at this tier may not accept credit cards or offer financing.
Fence styles for a Boulder lot
Cedar dog-ear is the standard option. Craftsman cedar is the upgraded privacy style, on the higher budgets. Chain link is galvanized or black vinyl-coated, at 4 ft, 5 ft, and 6 ft, with the same walk and drive gates. Wood picket, vinyl, composite, aluminum, iron, and custom include 4 ft, 5 ft, and 6 ft. Split rail is an open wood post-and-rail fence, about 4 ft as 2-rail or 3-rail, with optional wire mesh. Answer a few quick questions, tell us where to send it, and see your price right away.
Wood
Cedar dog-ear privacy
Cedar privacy fence with dog-ear tops.
Estimate this in BoulderWood
Craftsman cedar
Premium cedar privacy. The upgraded board, cap, and finish.
Estimate this in BoulderWood
Wood picket
Spaced pickets for a front yard. Marks the line and still lets the yard breathe.
Estimate this in BoulderVinyl
Vinyl privacy
Solid panels that stay bright and skip the restain weekend.
Estimate this in BoulderVinyl
Vinyl semi-privacy
Boards with a gap. Light gets through, and the yard still feels enclosed.
Estimate this in BoulderComposite
Composite
Capped boards in Trex and similar composites. The dressed-up look without a stain schedule.
Estimate this in BoulderAluminum
Aluminum
Ornamental black aluminum. Open bars, a finished metal look, and nothing to restain.
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Iron (ornamental)
Wrought-iron style bars with scrolls and finials. Heavier than aluminum, and priced above it.
Estimate this in BoulderWood
Split rail
Rustic wood post-and-rail. Open, so you can see through it. Common on acreage and along property lines.
Estimate this in BoulderChain link
Galvanized chain link
Silver galvanized mesh. The standard chain link finish.
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Estimate this in BoulderChain link
Black vinyl-coated chain link
Black vinyl-coated mesh. The upgraded chain link finish.
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Custom
Ranch wire, or a mix that is not one of the preset styles. Tell us what you actually want built.
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How a Boulder estimate moves
01
Address, fence, style, and budget
Search the address, click each corner of the fence line on the satellite photo, and watch the footage update. Choose height, gates, a style, and a $, $$, or $$$ tier. No price is shown yet.
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Tell us where to send it
A few questions cover timeline, whether you own or rent, HOA, and whether this is a new fence, a replacement, or a repair. Then your name, email, and phone.
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Your price, right away
The range and the itemized quote show on the next screen, and a copy is emailed. You can book a visit when the job matches. FenceOwl support stays available 24/7. You do not pay on the site.
The map opens centered on Boulder with satellite imagery and street labels. Your street address recenters it. A line on that photo is not the property line: the contractor confirms it from a survey or plat and calls 811 before digging. The contractor desk records this city funnel on the lead.
Boulder questions
Does FenceOwl approve a Boulder fence with the city?
No. The page shows city notes and the quote tells you to verify. Permits and design review stay with you and the city until a crew is under contract to help.
What should a west-edge lot consider besides height?
Wind, snow, and what the fire district says about materials. Put that in the visit. The price is footage and style until someone stands on the lot.
Is Gunbarrel included?
Yes, as part of this Boulder page. Louisville and Lafayette can be searched from the map. The lead tag stays Boulder.
Instant estimate
Start on the Boulder map
Enter the property. The satellite view opens on Boulder until the address recenters it.
Answer a few quick questions, tell us where to send it, and see your price right away. The price is on the next screen after your name, email, and phone.
More cities are on the areas page. This page is /co/boulder.