Fence Company in Omaha, NE

What brings Omaha, NE homeowners here

Most projects start from a handful of situations: a new dog or young kids who need a yard that stays contained, a privacy fence to block a neighbor's view or road noise, an old fence that leaned after a storm, a deck that has gone gray and soft, or a brand-new deck project from scratch. Fence and deck work covers a wide range, and the right contractor depends on what you actually need.

Common requests:

• New wood, vinyl, chain link, or ornamental iron fences
• Privacy fences in back and side yards
• Fence repairs after wind damage or general wear
• New deck construction and full deck replacements
• Deck board replacement, railing repairs, and staining

If your project is on this list, we can connect you with fence contractors who work in your part of the Omaha metro.

Omaha basics every homeowner should know

Before a fence contractor sets a single post, a few city rules apply. Omaha city code requires a permit to put up or replace any fence anywhere in the city. The permit application asks for fence type, height, percent open, and the distance from the fence to each property line. Contact Omaha Permits and Inspections at 402-444-5350 or apply at OmahaPermits.com.

On height: a fence in a required front yard can be up to 4 feet tall, and anywhere else on a residential lot the limit is 6 feet. Front yards and street side yards must be at least 50 percent open, which is why you see picket, ornamental iron, and chain link there instead of solid panels. Back and side yard fences may be solid.

The finished side of a fence faces the neighbors and the street. On a corner lot, no solid fence can go inside the 30-foot sight triangle at an intersection. Fences must sit inside your surveyed lot lines.

Every new deck and deck replacement in Omaha also needs a permit. Your contractor should confirm the current rules before pulling one.

Call 811 before any digging starts

Installing a fence or digging deck footings counts as digging. Nebraska law requires a free Nebraska811 locate request at least two full business days before you break ground. Call 811 and the locate is free.

How to choose a fence and deck contractor

Omaha licenses fence and deck contractors through a City of Omaha Class E contractor license, with insurance and a bond on file with the city. Ask any contractor you speak with for their license number and confirm it with Permits and Inspections before signing anything.

A few other steps worth taking, drawn from the Nebraska Attorney General's contractor checklist:

• Get at least three written estimates on exactly the same scope of work
• Verify insurance directly with the insurer, not just a certificate handed to you
• Use a written contract that spells out the work, materials, finish date, price, and contact information
• Negotiate a reasonable down payment and pay in full only when the work is done
• Nebraska contractors must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor at dol.nebraska.gov

The local BBB is the BBB of the Midwest Plains, with an office in Omaha, and is a useful place to check a contractor's history.

Storms have knocked down fences across the Omaha area more than once. On June 16, 2017, the National Weather Service logged widespread tree and fence damage in Papillion and fences down near 132nd and Harrison in Omaha. A 96 mph gust hit Eppley Airfield on July 9, 2021. If your fence came down in a storm, it is worth getting a contractor out to assess the damage before you decide whether to repair or replace.

How our free referral service works

You call or fill out the form on this site. We take down the basics about your project and connect you with a local fence and deck contractor who serves your area. That contractor contacts you, comes out to look at the job, and gives you a written quote. There is no fee to you for the referral, and you are under no obligation to hire anyone.

We cover the Omaha metro, including Papillion, La Vista, Bellevue, Elkhorn, Millard, Gretna, Ralston, Bennington, and Council Bluffs.

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