Soil & terrain
Marion County sits on a mix of glacial till clay and silt. Clay-heavy lots on the northside expand and contract aggressively — we drive posts 36"+ into the ground to hold tight through freeze-thaw cycles.
Indianapolis, IN · Wood
wood picket fences
in Indianapolis, IN.
The American classic.
Start your estimate — drop your Indianapolis address
Pick your address, draw the fence line on a map, see the installed number. About a minute.
Owner-operator Dave Rogers runs the crew · (260) 499-1418
Wood Picket Fence at a glance
What a wood picket fence gets you, and what it trades off.
The short version before the Indianapolis-specific details below.
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Where it shines
- Classic curb appeal
- Defines property line without feeling closed off
- Lower cost than privacy fencing
- Easy to customize with paint colors
- Most HOA-friendly wood option
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Materials we use
- Pressure-treated pine pickets
- Driven steel posts (no dig, no concrete)
- Standard or decorative picket tops
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Worth knowing before you commit
- Does not provide privacy
- Won't contain small pets (gaps between pickets)
- Requires regular maintenance like all wood fences
Local knowledge
Wood Picket Fence in Indianapolis, specifically.
Permits & rules
Indianapolis requires a residential fence permit for structures over 6 feet, and the city enforces setbacks that vary by zoning district. Marion County Permits (indy.gov) processes the paperwork — we file for you.
HOA requirements
In Indianapolis, HOA rules are strict in areas like Geist Harbours, Eagle Creek, Sycamore Run, Springs of Cambridge, and Windsong. We've worked with many local design committees and know the rules for dozens of HOAs. Many require vinyl or aluminum, and we check before every project to ensure compliance.
Indiana weather
Indy winters bring 30–40 freeze-thaw cycles and occasional ice storms. We use galvanized hardware throughout and recommend vinyl or aluminum on exposed east- and west-facing lot lines.
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Wood Picket Fence jobs we've put up.
A snapshot of wood picket fence work — the look, the heights, the gates. Tap to enlarge.
Common questions
Wood Picket Fence questions · Indianapolis.
The ones our crew hears most around Marion County.
Standard picket fences are 3–4 feet tall. We install 4-foot picket fences as our standard — tall enough to define a boundary and keep small children in the yard, but short enough to maintain an open, welcoming appearance.
Ready?
Ready to fence Indianapolis?
Drop your address, draw the wood picket fence line, see an installed estimate. Our crew swings by Indianapolis to lock the final number in person.