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Fence Company in West Linn, OR — Hillside Fences, 3 Feet in Front

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10,395
Housing units
82.7%
Owner-occupied
1980s
Peak building decade (23.7%)
44.9%
Built 1960–89

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Bolton, West Linn

Gate Installation & Repair

September 2026

Rebuilt a sagging cedar double gate with a steel frame inside so it stops dragging on the driveway.

★★★★★Homeowner rated our work 5 out of 5

★★★★★Greg P.

“Gate swings like new. Should have called years ago.”

Is Your West Linn Front Fence Over 3 Feet?

West Linn is hilly, wooded and mostly owner-occupied. We build privacy fences that step down slopes, low front fences within the city's 3-foot limit, and gates that stay square on uneven ground.

West Linn keeps front yards low: a front-yard fence can be 3 feet, and that limit also covers the first 20 feet of the side property line back from the front. Beyond that, side and back fences can be 6 feet. The city doesn't require sign-off to build a fence, and corner lots must keep a clear vision area at the intersection.

82.7% of West Linn homes are owner-occupied, the highest share on our map, and many sit on sloped, wooded lots. Hills mean stepped fence panels and posts set deeper on the low side. Big trees mean shade, moss and wet wood, so post drainage matters more here than in most towns.

Front yards capped at 3 feet — low picket or ornamental fences → Picket Fence
Hillside lots need panels stepped down the slope → Fence Installation
Shade and moss rot wood at the base — repairs start at the posts → Fence Repair

West Linn Yards — and What Their Fences Need

Built before 1960 — 10.7%, 1,110 homes

Older lots in the Willamette area near the falls.

Built 1960–1989 — 44.9%, 4,670 homes

The 1980s peak; hillside subdivisions with original fences.

Built 1990 or later — 44.3%, 4,600 homes

Newer homes up the hills, often with HOA fence rules.

Fence Rules for West Linn Homes

Front yard
3 feet
Also the first 20 ft of the side property line from the front line (Community Development Code Chapter 44).
Side and back
6 feet
Beyond the front 20 feet of the side line, and along the back line.
City sign-off
Not required
The City of West Linn says none is needed to build a fence.
Corner lots
Clear vision area
Must be kept clear at corners next to an intersection.

Why West Linn Homeowners Call Your Business

Hillside builds

Stepped panels and deeper low-side posts

City rules built in

3-foot fronts and the 20-foot side rule

5-year workmanship warranty

If we built it and it fails, we fix it

Licensed, bonded & insured

West Linn Fence FAQ

How tall can my fence be in West Linn?
3 feet in the front yard, including the first 20 feet of the side property line back from the front. Past that, side and back-yard fences can be 6 feet.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in West Linn?
No. The City of West Linn says no permit is required to build a fence. The height and corner rules still apply.
I'm on a corner. What changes?
You must keep a clear vision area at the corner next to the intersection, so drivers can see. We lay out the fence to leave it open.
Can you build a fence on a steep lot?
Yes. We step the panels down the hill so the top stays level in sections, and set the posts deeper on the downhill side where the soil is thinner.
Which wood holds up under big trees?
Western red cedar handles wet shade well. What matters most is keeping the boards off the ground and the posts drained, so moss and rot don't start at the base.

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Fence & Deck Services in West Linn, Oregon

From a stepped cedar fence on a hillside in Hidden Springs to a low front fence near Willamette, we work all over West Linn. Whether it's a gate repair off Salamo Rd or a fence replacement along Rosemont Rd, you get a free written estimate first and a crew that cleans up every day.

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