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Fence Company in Milwaukie, OR — Fences for Older Lots

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9,859
Housing units
60.8%
Owner-occupied
36.7%
Built before 1960
1970s
Peak building decade (19.3%)

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Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie

Fence Installation

September 2026

Full backyard fence on a new-to-us corner lot. Kept the front section low so drivers can see around the corner.

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

★★★★★Rosa M.

“They explained the corner-lot height rule before we even asked. Fence is solid and looks great.”

Is Your Milwaukie Fence Older Than You Are?

More than a third of Milwaukie's homes were built before 1960. We repair and replace aging fences, and build low front fences and taller backyard fences that fit the city's 42-inch and 6-foot limits.

Milwaukie is one of the older towns around Portland: 36.7% of its homes went up before 1960. Many of those lots have a fence that has been patched, extended and leaned on for decades, often under big old trees.

Milwaukie's code keeps front-yard fences to 42 inches and side, street-side and back-yard fences to 6 feet. Flag lots are the exception, with 6 feet allowed in the front yard. Near corners and driveways, the city's clear vision rule keeps fences low so drivers can see.

36.7% of homes built before 1960 — fences patched for decades → Fence Replacement
Front yards are capped at 42 inches — right for a picket fence → Picket Fence
Old trees and wet shade rot posts at the ground → Fence Repair

Milwaukie Yards — and What Their Fences Need

Built before 1960 — 36.7%, 3,610 homes

Older lots near Historic Milwaukie and Ardenwald; low front fences and mature trees.

Built 1960–1989 — 47.3%, 4,660 homes

Backyard lots with wood fences due for posts or a full replacement.

Built 1990 or later — 16.1%, 1,590 homes

The newest homes, often infill on narrow lots with shared fences.

Fence Rules for Milwaukie Homes

Front yard height
42 inches
Milwaukie Municipal Code 19.502.2. Flag lots may have 6 ft in the front yard.
Side, street-side and rear
6 feet
Height is measured to the highest ground within 1 foot of the fence.
Clear vision near streets
30 in above the curb
Or 36 in above street level where there is no curb (city clear-vision handout).
Not allowed
Barbed, razor or electric wire
Not allowed in residential yards.

Why Milwaukie Homeowners Call Your Business

Old-lot experience

Roots, old posts and uneven ground handled

City code checked

42-inch fronts and 6-foot backs built in

5-year workmanship warranty

If we built it and it fails, we fix it

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Milwaukie Fence FAQ

How tall can my fence be in Milwaukie?
42 inches in the front yard and 6 feet in the side, street-side and back yards. Flag lots can have 6 feet in the front yard.
How is fence height measured?
From the top of the fence down to the highest ground within one foot of it. On a slope, that means the uphill side sets the height.
What about fences near a corner or driveway?
Milwaukie's clear vision rule keeps fences, shrubs and walls low near streets and driveways: 30 inches above the curb, or 36 inches above street level where there is no curb.
Do I need a building permit for a 6-foot fence?
No. Oregon's residential code does not allow a building permit requirement for wood, wire-mesh or chain link fences 7 feet or under. The city's height limits still apply.
Can I keep my old fence posts and just replace the boards?
Sometimes. If the posts are solid at the ground, new boards and rails save money. In Milwaukie's older yards, posts are often rotted below the soil line, and then a full replacement lasts longer.

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Fence & Deck Services in Milwaukie, Oregon

From a picket fence for an older house in Historic Milwaukie to a backyard fence replacement near Ardenwald-Johnson Creek, we work all over Milwaukie. Whether it's a gate repair off King Rd or a new privacy fence along Linwood Ave, you get a free written estimate first and a crew that cleans up every day.

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