The Best Time of Year to Install a Fence in Twin Falls, ID

One of the big draws of living in the Northwest is the fact that each year, we experience all four seasons. From hot summer days perfect for playing in lakes, pools, rivers to cold winter days for lounging by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate, chilly autumnal mornings with its array of flame-colored leaves to the dawn of spring while new life bursts forth from every nook and cranny, there is something beautiful about living in a part of the world where we participate and witness the cycle of each year’s seasonality. As experts in the field of residential and commercial fencing, our staff at Certified Fencing is eager to share our wealth of knowledge. Today, we’ll be discussing what the best time of year to install a fence is here in Twin Falls, ID. 

By far the most popular time of year for a fence installation is during the spring and summer; oftentimes, these are the seasons where people spend more time outdoors, and minds turn to improvements that need to be made outdoors. This is perfectly reasonable and there’s certainly no reason not to get work done on your fence during spring and summer, but this construction work may disrupt time your family may spend in your yard, and scheduling the fence install may be trickier as work crews tend to be busier during these seasons. 

Autumn is a less popular season for fencing installs, and some even cite the fact that a fresh cedar wood fence will have all winter to cure without the hot summer sun in making this decision. We certainly love a good fall install, and love that it helps clients have a little more wiggle room to get their fence at a time that’s convenient for them. 

However, our personal recommendation for the very best season to install a fence here in Twin Falls, ID, is actually the season that most people guess last: winter! As long as the ground is not frozen, a fence can be installed, and since most fencing companies aren’t fully booked during the winter, they’re likely to be able to complete the job in a much faster manner than they would during the rest of the year. Some reasons that we find make a winter install compelling include: 

• Outdoor Activity: a lot of homeowners like to do fence installs in spring and summer, but those tend to be the seasons when kids and dogs want to spend a lot of time outdoors, so disrupting your property with the installation of a new fence during this season can be detrimental to your family. Choosing an off season before outdoor activity resumes means less of a disruption to your family’s daily lives

• Scheduling: because many clients choose to have fences installed in spring and summer, choosing to hire a professional fence company during an off season means they tend to be more flexible on when to install a fence, and wait times are shorter 

• Dormancy: basically all of the plants are dormant in winter, so they’re less likely to be damaged if you build a fence in winter since they won’t be as sensitive to the increased foot traffic and activity when your fence is being installed. While dormant, bushes can be relocated or simply trimmed back with no long-term consequences. 

• Good Deals: because fall and winter are off seasons, you may be able to get a discount on fence installation services, meaning you may be able to afford an upgrade to what you may have been able to afford in a different season. 

At Certified Fencing, we’re enthusiastic about installing fences all year around! Although we recommend winter installs for the above reasons, we are always excited to work with our clients to make their vision come true through our services. We are passionate about serving and helping our communities through the expertise and skill set we have acquired. We serve Twin Falls, Nampa, Eagle, Meridian, Kuna, Middleton, Caldwell, Boise, ID, and all surrounding areas. Fill out our online contact form or give us a call at (208) 449-2040 to schedule a consultation or for more information today!