New Fence Installation in St. George, UT
A new fence is a big job. The company should measure, check your property line, pull the permit if one is needed, and set posts deep enough to stay straight.
- Block or masonry wall. Block walls are common in the desert and handle sun well. Walls 4 ft or taller used as retaining walls need a permit.
- Vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl holds up in heat and does not need staining.
- Wrought iron or aluminum fence. Open fences fit the front yard rule that requires at least 50 percent open near the sidewalk.
- Wood privacy fence. Fits the 6 ft 4 in side and rear limit, but needs regular sealing in strong sun.
- Chain link fence. A low-cost choice for big lots and pets.
Intense sun fades and dries out wood, so stain or sealer helps.
Vinyl and metal handle heat well but can expand and shift in strong sun.
Typical prices in St. George
| Job | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy fence, per linear foot installed (6 ft) | $25-$50 | national 2025 |
| Privacy fence, per linear foot installed (all materials) | $10-$50 | national 2025 |
| Whole wood fence job, typical total | $3,500-$6,500 | national 2025 |
| Whole vinyl fence job, typical total | $4,000-$7,300 | national 2025 |
| Whole chain link fence job, typical total | $2,450-$4,000 | national 2025 |
Ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on the job.
St. George rules that apply
A permit is required before you build any fence in a front setback, unless the fence is shown on an approved site plan. You send a site plan with property lines, sidewalks, buildings, and fence heights and locations. Check with the St. George Building Department about side and rear yard fences.
- Fences in side and rear yards cannot be taller than 6 ft 4 in.
- In the front yard setback, fences are limited to 4 ft. In the first 10 ft behind the sidewalk, only open decorative fences (at least 50 percent open) are allowed.
- On large-lot zones (RE-37.5, RE-5, A-1, A-5, A-10, R-1-40), a front yard fence up to 6 ft 4 in is allowed if it is at least 50 percent open and at least 10 ft from the sidewalk.
- Nothing taller than 3 ft may block view inside the sight distance triangle.
- Berms cannot be used to raise the allowed fence height.
- Fences cannot go past the property line or onto the public right-of-way. Fill the gap with concrete or gravel if a fence is within 1 ft of a public sidewalk.
- Keep fences at least 5 ft from fire hydrants and transformers, 3 ft from water meter boxes and streetlights, and 7.5 ft from power poles.
- Barbed wire and razor ribbon are banned in residential zones.