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Integrity, communication & pursuit of excellence
By only taking on fence projects, we have been able to become experts in all things related to fences and ensure we build our fences to the highest standards.
Highly experienced fence builders
Rain City Fence is owned and operated by Seattle resident, Caleb Helm, and offers year-round fence construction services to the greater Seattle area.
By only taking on fence projects, we have been able to become experts in all things related to fences and ensure we build our fences to the highest standards.
Our fences are not only beautiful, but durable and built to last with only using Post-on-Pipe type posts, and come with a two year warranty. Our number one goal at Rain City Fence is customer satisfaction because you are our neighbors.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We value integrity and honesty above all else. We provide detailed written fixed price proposals, so you know exactly what to expect when we build your fence. During the build of your fence, our number one goal is to make you happy. We stand behind our service by including our warranty in our written bid proposal.
Communication
Communication is one of Rain City Fence’s top priorities. We provide written proposals that clearly reflect the scope of work, materials proposed and price based on our project walk-through during our bidding phase. During construction, you will only be charged for what was proposed and nothing more. If the scope of work changes for any reason, we will hold off on proceeding with the changed work until you approve.
Excellence
Every project we take on is guided by our goal to provide you with a beautiful, long-lasting fence. We use top-quality products from local material suppliers and our builders follow our high standards and best practices when building your fence. We also encourage an open dialog with our clients, so that our clients are completely satisfied with their product.
FAQ
How do I get get a Fence Proposal?
The most effiecent way to get a fence proposal (aka an estimate) is to fill out the form on our contact page. You are also welcome to send an email to [email protected] or call us a 206-886-6234. Please include all info requested on the contact form. Once your information is recieved, we will be in contact to set up an onsite estimate meeting.
What is a post-on-pipe type post?
Traditional fence posts, where wood is directly set into concrete, will rot and fail where the wood is in contact with concrete and/or dirt that seems to always build up around the base.
While a post set in concrete can rot in a few years or may last 20+ years, 90% of all fence repair projects we see are due to post failures. To prevent this main point of failure, a fence can be built with a post-on-pipe type post.
For post-on-pipe, a thick galvanized pipe is pressed and glued into a round hole drilled into the bottom end of a post. One third of the pipe is embedded in the post with two thirds protruding 2feet. The protruding pipe is then set into concrete, so that the wood of the post never comes in contact with the ground (if soil levels are maintained).
This design means that a post could last a lifetime.
We are going to have our property landscaped as well as have a new fence built, what do I have installed first?”
The fence building process involves a good deal of site traffic, digging, and the like, so it is usually a good idea to have the fence installed before landscaping.
An exception to this, is any changes is grade (or soil/ground level changes) should be done prior to the building the new fence. This is to ensure that new dirt doesn’t get built up on the bottom of the fence or the fence bottom is off the ground too much.
What are your accepted forms of payment?
We send invoices via email using quickbooks, and the accepted methods of payment are as follows:
ACH (checking account payments)
Personal Check
Credit Cards (addtional 3% is charged for this)
Do you subcontract out your fence projects?
We do not use subcontractors for fence construction. All our fences are built by Rain City Fence employees. We do use painting subcontractors for fence staining projects.
What is the fencing code enforced by the Seattle Building Department?
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has made a tip sheet available for common questions pertaining to seattle fences. See the following link to Tip Sheet #312 which covers common questions about fences.
https://www.seattle.gov/DPD/Publications/CAM/cam312.pdf
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Seattle?
For most fences in Seattle, permits are not required. See the City of Seattle Tip sheet for current Seattle regulations:
http://www.seattle.gov/DPD/Publications/CAM/cam312.pdf
Where on my Seattle property can I put my new fence?
For Seattle residents, “you can have a fence anywhere on your property.” This is taken direclty from Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections Tip #312.
If there is concern about this, it’s best to review this with the City of Seattle department of construction and inspections.
FAQ
How do I get get a Fence Proposal?
The most effiecent way to get a fence proposal (aka an estimate) is to fill out the form on our contact page. You are also welcome to send an email to [email protected] or call us a 206-886-6234. Please include all info requested on the contact form. Once your information is recieved, we will be in contact to set up an onsite estimate meeting.
What is a post-on-pipe type post?
Traditional fence posts, where wood is directly set into concrete, will rot and fail where the wood is in contact with concrete and/or dirt that seems to always build up around the base.
We are going to have our property landscaped as well as have a new fence built, what do I have installed first?”
The fence building process involves a good deal of site traffic, digging, and the like, so it is usually a good idea to have the fence installed before landscaping.
An exception to this, is any changes is grade (or soil/ground level changes) should be done prior to the building the new fence. This is to ensure that new dirt doesn’t get built up on the bottom of the fence or the fence bottom is off the ground too much.
What are your accepted forms of payment?
We send invoices via email using quickbooks, and the accepted methods of payment are as follows:
ACH (checking account payments)
Personal Check
Credit Cards (addtional 3% is charged for this)
Do you subcontract out your fence projects?
We do not use subcontractors for fence construction. All our fences are built by Rain City Fence employees. We do use painting subcontractors for fence staining projects.
What is the fencing code enforced by the Seattle Building Department?
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has made a tip sheet available for common questions pertaining to seattle fences. See the following link to Tip Sheet #312 which covers common questions about fences.
https://www.seattle.gov/DPD/Publications/CAM/cam312.pdf
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Seattle?
For most fences in Seattle, permits are not required. See the City of Seattle Tip sheet for current Seattle regulations:
http://www.seattle.gov/DPD/Publications/CAM/cam312.pdf
Where on my Seattle property can I put my new fence?
For Seattle residents, “you can have a fence anywhere on your property.” This is taken direclty from Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections Tip #312.
If there is concern about this, it’s best to review this with the City of Seattle department of construction and inspections.
