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Fence Company in Forest Grove, OR — From Historic Picket Fences to Acreage

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9,094
Housing units
64.1%
Owner-occupied
11.3%
Built before 1940
1970s
Peak building decade (17.4%)

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Picket Fence in Clark Historic District, Forest Grove+1 photos

Clark Historic District, Forest Grove

Picket Fence

August 2026

3½ ft painted picket fence in front of a 1920s bungalow, with a matching arbor gate.

★★★★★Homeowner rated our work 5 out of 5

★★★★★Ellen V.

“It suits the old house perfectly. Neighbors keep stopping to say how nice it looks.”

What Kind of Forest Grove Yard Are You Fencing?

Forest Grove has historic streets near Pacific University, 1970s neighborhoods and farm edges. We build picket fences for old houses, privacy fences for backyards, and wire fences where town meets field.

Forest Grove's fence rules are short and clear: up to 42 inches in the front yard, up to 6 feet in the side and back yards, and a 10-foot by 10-foot clear vision area at every driveway and corner. No fence may cross the property line.

The yards vary more than the rules. 11.3% of Forest Grove homes are from before 1940, mostly near downtown, where a low picket fence suits the house. Newer streets want privacy fences, and lots on the edge of town often need wire fencing that keeps dogs in and deer out.

Front yards are capped at 42 inches — a classic picket height → Picket Fence
Back and side yards can go to 6 feet for privacy → Fence Installation
Edge-of-town lots need open wire fencing for pets and deer → Hog Wire Fence

Forest Grove Yards — and What Their Fences Need

Built before 1960 — 22.3%, 2,020 homes

Historic blocks near downtown; low front fences that fit the house.

Built 1960–1989 — 33.6%, 3,060 homes

Backyard lots, many with wood fences due for repair or replacement.

Built 1990 or later — 44.2%, 4,020 homes

Newer streets on the edges of town; privacy fences and some acreage.

Fence Rules for Forest Grove Homes

Front yard height
42 inches max
City of Forest Grove fence handout (Development Code 10.7.040 and 10.8.150).
Side and rear yard height
6 feet max
Same handout. Fences may never extend past the property line.
Clear vision area
10 ft × 10 ft
Required at all driveways and corners.
Pools and hot tubs
6-ft fence, self-closing gate
Municipal Code 8.415 requires a self-closing, self-latching gate.

Why Forest Grove Homeowners Call Your Business

City rules built in

42-inch fronts, 6-foot backs, clear corners

Town and country

Pickets, privacy fences and wire fencing

5-year workmanship warranty

If we built it and it fails, we fix it

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Forest Grove Fence FAQ

How tall can my front-yard fence be in Forest Grove?
42 inches. The city's fence handout limits front-yard fences to 42 inches and side and back-yard fences to 6 feet.
What is the clear vision area?
Forest Grove requires a 10-foot by 10-foot clear vision area at every driveway and corner, so drivers can see. We lay out the fence to leave that corner open.
Can my fence go right on the property line?
Up to it, never past it. The city says no fence may extend beyond the property line. If you're not sure where the line is, a survey settles it before we dig.
I have a pool or hot tub. What fence do I need?
Forest Grove requires a 6-foot fence, solid or chain link, with a self-closing, self-latching gate around a pool or hot tub. We build those and the gate hardware to match.
Do I need a permit for a 6-foot backyard fence?
Not a building permit. Oregon's residential code does not allow one for wood, wire-mesh or chain link fences 7 feet or under. The city's height limits still apply.
Can you fence a bigger lot or pasture edge?
Yes. For larger Forest Grove lots we build hog wire, split rail and field fences that keep pets in and wildlife out without blocking the view.

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Fence & Deck Services in Forest Grove, Oregon

From a picket fence for an old house near Pacific University to a privacy fence on a newer street off David Hill Rd, we work all over Forest Grove. Whether it's a gate repair along Pacific Ave or a hog wire fence near Painter's Woods, you get a free written estimate first and a crew that cleans up every day.

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