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FAQ — DENFENCE
Answers to common questions about fence installation, deck building, permits, pricing and warranties in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. DENFENCE obtains a building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) for every deck we build, regardless of its height, and makes sure it passes inspection. We’re licensed by PPRBD (#26981) — we prepare the drawings, pull the permit and schedule the inspections for you. Learn more about our deck building.
Most residential fences up to 7 feet tall don’t need a PPRBD building permit, but zoning, setbacks and HOA rules still apply. We check the requirements for your address and help with HOA approval and any permits when needed.
Colorado Springs fences and decks deal with strong wind, intense high-altitude sun, hail, freeze-thaw and expansive soils. The options that perform best are:
- Cedar for privacy, shadowbox, horizontal and ranch fences
- Vinyl for low-maintenance privacy fencing
- Black steel and ornamental fencing for views and front yards
- Composite and PVC decking for low-maintenance decks
- Pressure-treated lumber for deck framing and budget-friendly decks
We’ll recommend materials based on your property, budget and how much maintenance you want.
Most fence projects are completed within about two weeks of signing, and the installation itself usually takes 1–3 days. Deck construction typically takes one to two weeks once the permit is approved — permit review time varies. You get your start date in writing.
Yes. During business hours we reply within about an hour — by call, text or email — and most on-site estimates happen the same day or within 24 hours, whenever it works for you. You receive a written, itemized estimate, and the price you sign is the price you pay.
In almost every case, it’s Illia, our estimator. He’s been with DENFENCE for years and has planned hundreds of fence and deck projects across Colorado Springs and El Paso County. He’ll walk your property with you, answer your questions and send a written, itemized estimate. Meet the team.
Yes. We build within about 40 miles of Colorado Springs, including Monument, Woodmoor, Palmer Lake, Black Forest, Falcon, Peyton, Fountain, Security-Widefield, Manitou Springs, Castle Rock and more. See all service areas. Outside the circle? Give us a call — we may still be able to help.
Privacy fences start at about $40 per linear foot, and that price always includes galvanized steel posts. We don’t build privacy fences on wood posts: they rot at the ground line and end up costing the homeowner more. The final price depends on the design. Horizontal boards, a top cap, extra height and gates all add to it. The estimate is free and on-site, with a written quote.
Ranch rail fences start at about $30 per linear foot, and split rail fences at about $25 per foot. Wire mesh, gates and other add-ons are priced separately. We quote every project after a free on-site visit.
Our decks average around $75 per square foot. Smaller decks cost more per square foot, and the price also depends on the size, the decking material and the railings. Stairs are one of the biggest cost drivers: a tall staircase, like one down from a second-story deck, raises the price per square foot noticeably. We measure for free and give you a written quote.
Yes. Removal and disposal is a separate line item, but it is always included in our estimate, so there are no surprises. On replacement jobs we haul away the old fence in almost every case.
When we drive steel posts, there is no digging and no dirt. When we do dig and the yard isn’t landscaped yet, for example on new construction, we can spread the soil on your lot if you agree. If the yard is already landscaped, we recommend hauling the soil away. We do that ourselves for an extra fee, and we discuss it at the estimate.
Always. We submit the Colorado 811 locate request ourselves, about a week before work starts.
Wood posts rot at the ground line, and that is usually the first part of a fence to fail. Galvanized steel posts don’t rot, hold up better in Colorado wind, and the rails are screwed on instead of nailed. With cedar pickets the fence still looks all-wood. Read more: Steel vs Wood Fence Posts.
Yes, and we offer a discount when several neighbors replace their fences with us at the same time. We quote and build it as one project: one estimate, one crew, one schedule and a matching fence on both sides. See our Briargate project: almost 400 ft for two neighbors in 3 days.
Sometimes. If the existing footings are in good shape and can carry the new deck, we ask the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department to approve keeping them. It saves the cost of digging and pouring new ones. See our Spring Creek deck project.
Open designs such as hog-wire panels use less wood, let embers and air pass through, and our steel posts don’t burn. No fence is fireproof, and fire experts recommend noncombustible materials within 5 feet of the house. See our Rockrimmon project.
We look for property pins and other markers, and on replacements we usually follow the line of the old fence. If you’re not sure where the line is, especially on a large lot with no markers, we recommend a survey. We don’t do surveys ourselves, but we can recommend local surveyors. If you skip the survey, agree on the new fence line with your neighbor before we start.
Most fences we replace are about 15 years old, and by then their wood posts have usually failed. A cedar fence on steel posts keeps its structure much longer. Realistically it lasts 15 years, sometimes 20, but we don’t guarantee a specific lifespan. Sprinklers hitting the fence and strong wind exposure shorten it.
Yes — leaning or broken posts, storm-damaged fence sections, sagging gates, deck boards, stairs and railings, and full structural rebuilds. If a repair isn’t worth the money, we’ll tell you honestly and quote a replacement instead.
Yes. DENFENCE is licensed by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (license #26981) and fully insured.
DENFENCE is owned and led by Anton Tokarev, who personally oversees every project — from the first estimate to the final walkthrough. Quality standards, construction methods and material choices are set by the owner, not handed off to a crew without supervision.
Yes. Most newer neighborhoods have architectural guidelines for fence height, style and stain color. We review your HOA’s rules, prepare drawings, material specs and color samples for the design committee, and build exactly to the approved plan — including covenant-controlled communities like Woodmoor.
Fences: cedar privacy, horizontal, shadowbox, vinyl, steel & ornamental, ranch, split rail, field fence and livestock fencing, gates and repairs. Decks: composite and PVC decks, wood decks, covered decks and pergolas, stairs and railings, and deck repairs. See all our services.
Call or text (719) 294-0466, email est@denfence.com or fill out the form on our Contact page. We’ll reach out within about an hour during business hours to schedule your free on-site estimate.
Yes. DENFENCE accepts all major credit cards and we never add a credit card processing fee — many contractors add 3% or more to card payments, we don’t. The price on your estimate is the price you pay. If you’d rather pay over time, 0% down financing is available for qualified customers through Wisetack (subject to credit approval).
Our logo is Becky, a black and tan dachshund who was Anton’s dog from 2012. Anton is the owner of DENFENCE. Becky was a loyal friend to our oldest daughter, grew up alongside our middle daughter, and was a patient little nanny to our youngest son. She passed away in February 2024, and we redesigned our logo in her memory. Read Becky’s story on our About page.
Yes. We help with layout, fence style and height, deck size and shape, stair and railing options and material selection — and we bring samples to your estimate so you can see colors and finishes in person.
Yes. On slopes we step or rack fence panels to follow the grade, and we design deck footings and framing for hillside and walk-out lots. When we hit rock, we use the right equipment so posts still go to full depth.
Fence posts are set in concrete below the frost zone, with stronger rails, proper spacing and steel post options for windy lots. Decks are built with correctly sized footings, beams and joists, flashed ledger connections and code-compliant stairs and guardrails — and inspected through PPRBD when a permit is required.
- Cedar fences and wood decks: re-stain or seal every few years to protect against UV and moisture
- Composite and PVC decks: occasional washing — no staining
- Vinyl fences: occasional washing
- Steel fences: occasional cleaning and touch-up of any scratches
Yes. Every DENFENCE fence and deck comes with a 2-year workmanship warranty.
Yes. Financing with 0% down payment options is available, subject to credit approval. Learn more about financing.
Yes. Fence and deck work continues through most of the year — we schedule around snow and frozen ground when needed, and plan concrete and staining for the right weather so quality isn’t compromised.
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