WOOD FENCE · SPRINGDALE & NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Cedar and treated pine fences, built on concrete-set posts across Northwest Arkansas
Cedar privacy, horizontal, shadowbox and post-and-rail fences for homes and businesses, built by the crew at Thomas Fence in Springdale since 1993.
Chapter 01
What fails a wood fence in Northwest Arkansas clay
A wood fence is only as good as the ground it stands in and the board you chose. Northwest Arkansas sits on clay-heavy soil, and clay moves. That is why every post Thomas Fence sets goes in concrete, unless the contract says otherwise. Concrete footings keep the line plumb long after the first wet spring.
The board matters as much as the post. Cedar is the most popular choice for privacy fences here because it is naturally resistant to rot and insects. Pressure-treated pine is the durable, lower-cost option for most residential work. Your estimator will weigh the two against your budget and your timeline.
Not all cedar is the same board. Thomas Fence builds with western red cedar almost exclusively. Japanese cedar goes in occasionally for a builder or a homeowner, and the crew never builds with eastern red. Western red and Japanese cedar both get sold as cedar and they price very differently, so ask every contractor which one is on your estimate. A steel post option from PostMaster is available when you want a post that is not wood.
Dark stained horizontal wood privacy fence with a black framed gate beside a Bentonville home
Four styles, built the way you want them
Board-on-board and solid privacy panels come in a range of heights, top styles and post finishes. Horizontal fences have become some of the most requested in the area, and the crew builds them in cedar and pressure-treated pine, stained or unstained. Shadowbox alternates pickets on either side of the rail, so the fence looks finished from both sides and lets air move through the yard.
For pastures, large lots and open property lines, post-and-rail defines the boundary without blocking the view. Thomas Fence installs 2-rail and 3-rail runs in a range of wood species.
The sequence is simple. Call (479) 636-4732 and an estimator measures the property, usually quoting within a day or two. Sign the contract and the job is typically on the schedule within 1 to 3 weeks. Before anyone digs, the office calls 811 to mark underground utilities, which carries a 2 full business day locate window under state law. Most residential wood fences take 2 to 3 business days to install, and no deposit is required on standard jobs.
Chapter 03
Staining, permits and the warranty after the last post
Thomas Fence does not stain fences. We refer you to local staining companies after installation. The timing is the part to plan around: cedar can be stained right away, while treated pine should wait 1 to 3 months to dry out first.
Permits belong to the property owner, not the contractor. Bella Vista, Bentonville, Gravette, Gentry, Lincoln, Prairie Grove and Tontitown require one. Springdale, Rogers, Fayetteville and Siloam Springs do not. Cities change their rules, so check with yours, and the office will walk you through it.
Every wood fence carries a written 1-year craftsmanship warranty covering post setting, rail attachment and picket installation. Material warranties depend on the specific wood product.
Thomas Fence, Springdale since 1993. Arkansas Contractor's License No. 0155010427. Call (479) 636-4732.
Wood fence questions, answered
Want to spread the cost? Financing is available through Hearth. See the financing page for details. Financing provided by Hearth. Thomas Fence is not a lender.