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The Vista Fence Blog
Practical articles on planning, pricing and looking after a fence in Greater Seattle — from choosing a material to getting a gate that stays straight.
Latest Articles
RCW 16.60.020 in plain English: splitting the cost of a boundary fence
RCW 16.60.020 in plain English: when a Washington neighbor must pay half the value of a boundary fence, when the statute is silent, and what to do first.
Concrete, gravel or steel: how we set fence posts in Puget Sound clay
How fence posts in clay soil survive Puget Sound wet stretches, and how we choose between concrete, gravel and steel footings for each fence line.
Planning
Planning a New Fence in Seattle: A Step-by-Step Guide
From measuring the line to the final walkthrough: rules, neighbors, utility locates, materials and budget, in the order that keeps a Seattle fence project simple.
Hiring & Costs
How to Check a Fence Contractor in Washington Before You Hire
Verify a Washington fence contractor in minutes: L&I registration, bond and insurance, what a written estimate should include, and the red flags to watch for.