Preferred Fence Solutions installs custom wood fences across Oklahoma City, Edmond, Yukon, Mustang, Moore, and Nichols Hills. We are BBB accredited, licensed, bonded, and insured, and every fence panel we install is built in our own shop before it ever reaches your property. That gives homeowners in OKC a tighter, better-built fence than pre-made panels ordered from a supplier. Every installation is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty. Call (405) 921-3426 for a free estimate.
If you are pricing a wood fence in OKC, the real question is not just cedar versus pine. It is whether the fence is built to hold up in Oklahoma soil and wind. That starts with how the posts are set, how the panels are built, and whether the company stands behind the job after installation.
Whether you need a new privacy fence or you are replacing a fence that is leaning, twisting, or failing at the posts, the build quality matters more in Oklahoma than most people realize. As a local wood fence contractor OKC homeowners call for custom builds, Preferred Fence Solutions focuses on fences that are built to last in this region.
Why Cedar Wood Fence Holds Up in Oklahoma
Oklahoma red clay soil expands when wet and contracts when dry. That constant movement works fence posts loose over time if they are not set deep enough or anchored correctly. Shallow posts are one of the leading causes of fence failure in this region, and it is a problem that usually shows up a few years in, not on installation day.
Western Red Cedar handles Oklahoma conditions better than treated pine for two main reasons. First, cedar contains natural oils that help resist insects and moisture without relying on chemical treatment. Second, cedar is more dimensionally stable than treated pine, which means it tends to warp and twist less as temperatures swing between Oklahoma winters and summers. In our experience, cedar generally holds its shape and appearance better over time than treated pine in this climate.
How Preferred Fence Solutions Builds Your Fence
Every post we set is a heavy duty .095 gauge schedule 20 metal post driven a minimum of 2 feet below grade and anchored in mixed concrete. We never dry set posts. Dry setting means pouring dry concrete mix into the hole and letting ground moisture cure it on its own, which produces inconsistent results in red clay soil. We mix our concrete on site for every post on every job because the hold has to be right the first time.
The panels are built in our shop before your installation day. We cut and assemble each panel to the exact dimensions of your yard, which produces tighter seams and better alignment than pre-made panels trimmed to fit on site. When our crew arrives, the work is precise rather than improvised. That is how a cedar fence Oklahoma City homeowners invest in can look good on day one and still hold up years later.
Wood Fence Styles We Install in OKC
We install dog ear, cap and trim, board on board, shadowbox, horizontal, spaced picket, stockade and ranch picket styles across Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro. We also build custom doggie windows into privacy sections and custom wood gates designed to match your fence. Whether you want a full privacy fence OKC homeowners can rely on or a more decorative layout, we build each project to fit the property.
Browse our fence gallery to see completed installations in neighborhoods across OKC. If your current fence is leaning, damaged, or failing at the posts, we also provide fence repair in OKC. We build wood fence OKC homeowners can count on in Edmond and nearby communities with the same shop-built process and installation standards.
FAQ
How long does wood fence installation take?
Most residential installations are completed in one to two days depending on linear footage and the number of gates. We give you a firm timeline at the estimate so there are no surprises once the job starts.
Why do you set posts in mixed concrete instead of dry setting?
Red clay soil in OKC expands and contracts significantly with the seasons. Dry set concrete cures unevenly in this soil type and produces posts that loosen over time. Mixed concrete gives every post a consistent, solid anchor and is the correct method for this region.
Is cedar worth the extra cost over treated pine in Oklahoma?
For most homeowners in OKC, yes. Cedar’s natural resistance does not depend on chemical preservatives, and it generally holds up better against Oklahoma’s humidity, heat, and wind cycles. In our experience, cedar keeps its shape and appearance better over time than treated pine in this climate.
Get Your Fence Estimate
Most fence estimates in OKC are vague numbers on a napkin. When you call Preferred Fence Solutions at (405) 921-3426, we schedule a time to walk your property, take measurements, and give you a written estimate you can actually use to make a decision. No pressure, no bait and switch on materials. Appointments are typically set within a few days of your call.
