Cedar Fence Installation
Naturally beautiful, naturally rot-resistant — installed in about three weeks
Resists rot and insects naturally — no chemical treatment
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“Kerecia is an excellent communicator who helped me solve my fencing problems quickly and confidently”
Castro Valley, CA
“The service was very professional and I was very comfortable with talking to the sales representative”
Evanston, IL
“Jennie was our project manager. She communicated with me and made sure all was completed as planned. The 2 installers were amazing. So professional, doing an excellent job and getting every detail right. They cleaned up, asked me for verification of questions and completed the project beautifully. I would recommend Ergeon company for all projects they handle. True customer service and quality work.”
Aliquippa, PA
“Kerecia did a great job. Made the mobile quote an easy process with a quick turnaround time.”
Cincinnati, OH
“David did a very thorough job completing our fence proposal. He was also very flexible, revising the proposal several times to make sure we got all the details right for me and the neighbors I share a fence with. I highly recommend him and his company for your fencing needs!”
Modesto, CA
“Alex was awesome with me and I loved the service I was given. I wish all these services could be this easy. Well done”
La Verne, CA
Why homeowners choose cedar
Cedar is the most popular fence wood in the country for two reasons: it resists rot and insects naturally — no chemical treatment needed — and unlike redwood, it’s readily available almost everywhere. You get a warm, natural look that lasts, in a wood you can actually source nationwide.
Naturally rot- and insect-resistant
Cedar’s natural oils and tannins make it resistant to rot, decay, and insects on their own — without the chemical treatment that pressure-treated pine relies on. That means a cedar fence holds up for years longer than untreated softwood, with no green-treated look and nothing leaching into your garden.
Available nationwide, with a warm look
Redwood is beautiful but mostly a West Coast wood — hard to source (and pricier) elsewhere. Cedar is milled and stocked across the country, so it’s the natural, rot-resistant choice almost anywhere. Fresh cedar has a warm honey-brown tone that weathers gracefully to a silvery gray, or holds its color if you seal it.
What makes cedar different
Cedar earns its reputation on natural durability and looks. Here’s what sets it apart from other fence woods.
Natural durability — no chemicals
Cedar contains natural oils and tannins (thujaplicins) that resist rot, decay, and insects without any chemical treatment. Where pressure-treated pine is soaked in preservatives to survive outdoors, cedar does it on its own — so it’s a favorite for homeowners who want a natural fence that still lasts.
Western Red Cedar & grades
Most cedar fencing is Western Red Cedar, valued for its straight grain and stability. It comes in grades: clear (knot-free, premium, smoothest look) and knotty or select-tight-knot (more affordable, with a rustic character). Ergeon helps you match the grade to the look and budget you want.
Aromatic & dimensionally stable
That signature cedar scent comes from natural oils that also help repel moths and insects. Cedar is lightweight and dimensionally stable, too — it warps, cups, and shrinks far less than pine as it weathers, so the fence stays straight and tight over time.
Popular materials and colors
- Fresh cedar
- Cedar-tone stain
- Weathered gray
- Sealed natural
Popular cedar fence styles
Cedar can be built in every common fence style — and the style you choose affects the price more than the cedar grade does. These are the cedar designs Ergeon installs most.
Cedar dog-ear fence
The classic, most affordable cedar privacy fence — pickets edge to edge with the tops trimmed at an angle.
Cedar board-on-board fence
Overlapping cedar pickets on alternating sides leave no gaps and look finished from both sides — a premium privacy upgrade.
Horizontal cedar fence
Cedar boards run side to side for a clean, modern look — cedar’s stability makes it well suited to long horizontal runs.
Cedar picket fence
Evenly spaced cedar pickets frame a front yard with classic curb appeal and the warmth of natural wood.
Cedar split-rail fence
An open, rustic two- or three-rail cedar fence for marking property lines or lining a driveway without blocking the view.
Cedar fence with gate
Every cedar fence can be finished with a matching cedar gate, built on a reinforced frame so it won’t sag.
Cedar fence characteristics
Cedar fences are a popular choice for wood fencing and provide privacy and curb appeal to your home
What is a cedar fence?
A cedar fence is a wood fence built from cedar — most often Western Red Cedar — prized because it resists rot, decay, and insects naturally, without chemical treatment. It has a warm honey-brown color that weathers to silver-gray, a pleasant natural scent, and excellent stability, which is why it’s the most popular fence wood nationwide.
Cedar vs. redwood vs. pressure-treated pine?
All three are common fence woods within about $6 a foot of each other. Cedar resists rot and insects naturally and is available nationwide. Redwood is similar in natural durability with a richer red color, but it’s mostly a West Coast wood and usually costs a bit more. Pressure-treated pine is the cheapest, but it relies on chemical treatment rather than natural resistance. For most of the country, cedar is the natural-durability choice you can actually source.
Cedar fence costs
A cedar fence typically runs $41 to $70 per linear foot installed, with a median around $52 — about the same as redwood and a few dollars above pressure-treated pine. The bigger cost driver is the style, not the wood: a simple dog-ear runs the least, while board-on-board and horizontal designs cost more. Cedar grade (clear vs. knotty), height, gates, and terrain also affect the total.
| Wood species | Typical installed cost / ft | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar (naturally resistant, nationwide) | $41 – $70 | Natural durability, no chemicals |
| Redwood (Western premium) | $43 – $72 | Rich red — mainly West Coast |
| Pressure-treated pine (budget) | $36 – $72 | Cheapest, chemically treated |
Figures reflect completed Ergeon wood projects by species; your quote depends on style, grade, height, gates, terrain, and removal.
Cedar fence parts
A cedar fence is built from the same standard parts as any wood fence — the difference is the cedar itself.
Cedar fence panels
The cedar section between posts — built solid for privacy or spaced for a picket or rail look.
Cedar rails
Horizontal cedar members that hold the pickets; privacy panels use two or three for rigidity.
Cedar pickets
The cedar boards, vertical or horizontal; Western Red Cedar’s straight grain keeps them stable.
Posts
Vertical supports set in concrete; on cedar fences, pressure-treated posts are often used below grade for ground contact while the visible fence stays cedar.
Topper
An optional lattice or decorative cedar top that adds height and an ornamental finish.
Cedar vs. redwood fence: which is right for you?
Cedar and redwood are the two premium, naturally rot-resistant fence woods — and the choice often comes down to where you live. Redwood has a richer red color but is mostly milled and sold on the West Coast, where it’s the local premium. Cedar offers the same natural durability with a warm honey tone and is available almost everywhere, usually for a little less.
| Cedar | Redwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical installed cost | $41–$70 / ft | $43–$72 / ft |
| Availability | Nationwide | Mainly West Coast |
| Natural rot resistance | Yes — natural oils | Yes — natural tannins |
| Color | Warm honey-brown → silver gray | Rich red → silver gray |
| Best for | Most of the country, value | West Coast, a premium red look |
Cedar Fence Installation FAQ
A cedar fence runs about $41–$70 per linear foot installed (median ~$52) — roughly the same as redwood and a few dollars above pressure-treated pine. The fence style affects the price more than the wood species does.
Both resist rot and insects naturally. Redwood has a richer red color but is mostly a West Coast wood and usually costs a bit more; cedar offers the same natural durability with a warm honey tone and is available nationwide, often for a little less. Outside the West Coast, cedar is usually the easier, more cost-effective choice.
Not necessarily. Left untreated, cedar weathers to an attractive silvery gray. If you want to keep its warm color and add a few years of life, seal or stain it every few years — cedar takes stain beautifully.
A cedar fence typically lasts 15–30 years — longer than untreated pine thanks to its natural rot and insect resistance, and longer still if you seal or stain it periodically.
Yes. Financing is available for monthly payments, shown alongside your itemized quote.