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Custom Cedar Fencing

Natural cedar fencing with the details that make custom work feel custom.

Cedar is one of the materials Premier Fence works with most often. We use its natural warmth and design flexibility to build privacy fences, decorative boundaries, gates, and transitions that complement Springfield-area homes.

Locally OwnedSpringfield, Missouri
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Since 2012Local fence experience
Property-Specific PlansLayout, grade, gates, access
Cedar Fences in Springfield & Southwest Missouri

Cedar works because it can be shaped around the property.

A cedar fence can be simple and practical or highly detailed. The same material can create a traditional dog-ear privacy fence, a clean cap-and-trim enclosure, a modern horizontal screen, a spaced picket boundary, or a custom combination of solid and open sections. That flexibility is valuable on properties with grade changes, landscaping, existing structures, or multiple uses along one fence line.

Premier Fence approaches cedar as a building material rather than a preassembled product. Board layout, post spacing, trim, fasteners, gate framing, and transitions all affect how the fence looks and performs. We review the prominent views from the home and street, then plan where clean lines and consistent reveals matter most.

Wood is a natural material. Grain, color, knots, moisture, and movement vary from board to board, and the finish changes as the fence weathers. Homeowners who choose cedar usually value that character. We explain what to expect and how staining, cleaning, and ongoing care can influence the appearance over time.

Premier Fence approach

We do not start with a generic price per foot. We start with the purpose, property, material, layout, gates, removal, access, and conditions that shape the actual project.

Compare the Options

Ways to give a cedar fence a more finished presence

Availability, dimensions, finish, and product details vary. These are planning categories—not a promise that every configuration is appropriate for every site.

01

Dog-ear or flat-top privacy

Straightforward vertical fencing that can be adjusted for grade and upgraded with trim, posts, or a coordinated gate.

02

Cap-and-trim construction

A top cap and horizontal trim create a deliberate frame around the boards and help the fence read as an architectural feature.

03

Horizontal cedar

Long horizontal lines can look refined, but they require thoughtful framing, board selection, spacing, and slope transitions.

04

Board-on-board layout

Overlapping boards add depth and reduce direct sight gaps while using more lumber than a standard side-by-side design.

05

Picket and semi-private styles

Useful where a lighter boundary, garden enclosure, or more open streetside appearance is preferred.

06

Custom top and transition details

Stepped heights, decorative profiles, lattice accents, and mixed solid/open sections can respond to specific views and spaces.

Built Into the Scope

Cedar quality is visible in alignment, structure, and finishing choices

A polished fence is the result of many connected decisions. These are some of the details we review before and during installation.

Board layout

Consistent spacing, vertical alignment, and thoughtful cuts make the finished fence look calm rather than improvised.

Post and rail planning

The structure is selected around height, exposure, gate loads, grade, and the design—not just the board style.

Matched gates

Gate frames, boards, trim, hardware, and swing direction are planned as part of the fence rather than added at the end.

Finish readiness

New wood should be dry enough for the selected finish. Product instructions and recent weather help determine proper timing.

Before the Estimate

Bring examples—but let the property guide the final design.

Inspiration photos are helpful for identifying the lines, trim, and overall feel you like. During the site visit, we translate those ideas to the actual yard. A design that looks excellent on a flat, narrow lot may need different transitions on a long slope or where an existing retaining wall, tree, deck, or utility area affects the run.

Think about the finished side, where posts will be most visible, how the fence meets the house, and whether part of the enclosure should remain more open. Gate widths should be based on real equipment, not a guess. These decisions are much easier to solve before materials are ordered and post locations are set.

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Ownership & Care

Expect cedar to weather—and decide how you want it to age.

Unfinished cedar naturally changes color as it is exposed to sun and weather. A quality exterior stain can help preserve a chosen tone and manage moisture, but it is not a one-time treatment. Exposure, vegetation, irrigation, and product choice all affect the maintenance cycle.

Keep soil, mulch, and dense plant growth from trapping moisture against the lower boards. Inspect gates and high-use areas periodically, and clean the surface appropriately before any maintenance coat. Premier Fence offers fence staining for suitable wood fences and can discuss whether an existing fence is a good candidate.

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Our Process

How a cedar fencing project moves from idea to installation

  1. 01

    Walk the property

    We review the proposed fence line, grade, access, nearby structures, utility considerations, and the way the space is used.

  2. 02

    Define the scope

    Material, style, height, gates, transitions, removal needs, and pricing are documented before installation begins.

  3. 03

    Build with care

    The crew installs the approved layout with attention to post placement, alignment, grade changes, and reliable gate operation.

  4. 04

    Review the finished work

    We walk the project with you, confirm the main details, and answer practical questions about use and care.

Local Service Area

Cedar Fences in Springfield and communities across the Greater Ozarks

Premier Fence provides on-site estimates for suitable projects across the Greater Ozarks, with local guides for subdivision yards, wooded or rocky sites, acreage, rentals, pools, institutions, service property, and commercial perimeters.

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Helpful Answers

Cedar Fences questions to discuss before choosing a scope

Every property is different. These answers explain how we approach the most common planning questions; your on-site estimate will cover the details that apply to your yard.

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Why choose cedar instead of pressure-treated pine?

Homeowners often choose cedar for its natural appearance, relative dimensional stability, and design flexibility. Material availability, budget, style, and maintenance expectations should all be considered before deciding.

Can you build a horizontal cedar fence?

Yes. Horizontal designs require careful framing and thoughtful treatment of long runs and grade changes. We review board orientation, spacing, structural support, and transitions during the estimate.

Should cedar fencing be stained immediately?

Not always. New lumber must be dry enough to accept the chosen product. The appropriate timing depends on wood moisture, weather exposure, and the stain manufacturer’s instructions.

Can cedar fences be built on a slope?

Yes. Board-by-board wood construction is adaptable to many slopes. We plan the top line, bottom clearance, and transitions around appearance, drainage, mowing, and pet containment.

Do you build cedar gates to match?

Yes. We can coordinate the gate boards, trim, height, and style with the fence. The opening size, frame, posts, hinges, latch, and expected use are considered together.

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