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Fence Installation in Des Moines, IA

Compare 6 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $15–$46.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Metro Fence Installers & Metro Junk Removal

    4.9★ (57 reviews)

    4.9★ from 57 reviews

    +15157821048

  2. 2.BOS Fencing

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +15152382671Website

  3. 3.Marco Fence LLC

    5.0★ (19 reviews)

    5.0★ from 19 reviews

    +15154234802Website

  4. 4.Stallworth REO Home Improvements

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +15157180693

  5. 5.Larry Brown Fencing Inc

    3.7★ (6 reviews)

    3.7★ from 6 reviews

    +15152620485Website

  6. 6.Master Fencing

    +15159964554Website

Fence Installation Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Wood fence$15–$46/linear ft
Vinyl fence$30–$61/linear ft
Chain-link fence$10–$25/linear ft
Fence repair$152–$608/job

Fence Installation prices in Des Moines run about 1% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.7★ on average across 114 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no fence license, but contractors earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL
  • Fence height, setback and permit rules are set by the city, county or HOA
  • Every state's one-call law requires calling 811 before digging, which includes fence post holes and deck footings

License required: State contractor rules for exterior work; municipal fence permits

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Des Moines

How much does fence installation cost in Des Moines?

A wood fence in Des Moines typically runs $15-$46 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Des Moines?

We track 6 fence companies serving Des Moines.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Des Moines, IA?

In IA, Iowa has no fence license, but contractors earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL. Height limits and setbacks are set by Des Moines and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Des Moines runs about +1.3% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Des Moines?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 14F in Des Moines, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in Des Moines?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around April 16 in Des Moines, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in Des Moines?

Multiply the fence length by $15-$46 per linear foot for wood in Des Moines, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Des Moines weather affect a wood fence?

Des Moines gets about 36.02 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.