Cottonwood Heights, Utah · Licensed & insured
Fences for Cottonwood Heights families, built by our own crews.
Private, safe and built to last.
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A fence that lets the kids play, the dog run and you relax, matched to your home and your neighborhood. Vinyl, wood, ornamental steel, Fence Trac and Trex.
- Serving Cottonwood Heights and the rest of Salt Lake County
- We check Cottonwood Heights's fence rules and pull any permit you need
- A firm written quote within 24 hours of your free estimate
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5.0 on Google
Five-star Google reviews from your neighbors across the Wasatch Front.
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Licensed & insured
Our own trained crew on every job. We never subcontract.
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Quote within 24 hrs
A firm written quote within 24 hours of your free estimate or before we leave for most projects.
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Install warranty
1-year Atlas workmanship warranty on every install.
Fence installation in Cottonwood Heights
Local know-how
Cottonwood Heights sits on the east bench at the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood canyons. Most neighborhoods are established, with mature trees, sloped lots and older wood fences ready for replacement.
If an old wood fence is due for replacement, a vinyl privacy fence or Trex composite fence ends the staining for good, and ornamental steel keeps canyon views open. Front yards here stop at 4 ft, so privacy fences go in the side and back yard.
Before you pick a style, here is what Cottonwood Heights allows.
Fence rules in Cottonwood Heights
Know before you build
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Front yard: 4 ft (6 ft on lots of an acre or more with one home).
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Side and rear fences up to 8 ft are a conditional use, granted after an administrative hearing when the lot has special circumstances.
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Up to 12 ft is possible with signed neighbor consent and conditional use approval.
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Height is measured from the natural grade at the base of the fence.
Permits
Any fence approved as a conditional use needs a building permit. We confirm what your fence needs before we build.
What it means for your fence
A 4 ft fence fits a Cottonwood Heights front yard. For a privacy fence over the standard height out back, plan time for the conditional use hearing.
Source: Cottonwood Heights building permits (fence standards, Code §19.76.050). Checked October 14, 2026. Codes change and HOAs can be stricter. We confirm the rules for your lot at your free estimate.
Book my free estimateCompare your options
Find your fence
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Vinyl
Transitional
- Best for
- Everyday privacy, in seven colors
- Privacy
- Full to open
- Upkeep
- Very low, just rinse
- Relative cost
- Relative cost 2 out of 4
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Ornamental steel
Classic
- Best for
- Security and curb appeal
- Privacy
- Open, see-through
- Upkeep
- Very low
- Relative cost
- Relative cost 2 to 3 out of 4
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Fence Trac system
Modern
- Best for
- A modern mixed-material look
- Privacy
- Full
- Upkeep
- Low
- Relative cost
- Relative cost 3 out of 4
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Trex composite
Traditional
- Best for
- A premium wood look
- Privacy
- Full
- Upkeep
- Low, no stain or paint
- Relative cost
- Relative cost 4 out of 4
Narrow it down in three questions
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How much do you want to see through it? For full privacy, choose vinyl, Fence Trac or Trex. To keep the view, choose ornamental steel or semi-privacy vinyl.
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What look is your home and street? Match the style tag: Transitional, Classic, Modern or Traditional. We design to your HOA’s guidelines too.
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How little upkeep do you want? Vinyl just needs a rinse. Ornamental steel, Fence Trac and Trex never need stain or paint.
What to expect
Simple, start to finish
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Free estimate and design
We walk the yard with you, measure, and talk through style, color, gates and access, including room for what’s next, like a shed or an RV pad. Most projects get a firm written quote right there.
Typical: A firm quote on the spot for most projects
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Approve and schedule
Pick your fence, sign off, and we lock in your installation window. From here, one project lead is your go-to person.
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Permits and utility locate
We pull any required permits and have Blue Stakes mark underground utilities. We’ll keep you posted as each step wraps up.
Typical: About 7 days
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Installation
Our own crew sets the posts in concrete and hangs the panels, then comes back the next week to hang the gates once the concrete cures. We leave your yard clean.
Typical: 1–7 days on site
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Final walkthrough
We walk the finished fence with you, and we aren't done until it's right.
What neighbors say
In their words
"Atlas did a phenomenal job on our black 4 ft metal fencing! Our yard was not just a square to work with. We have different levels of cinder block retaining walls that are curved… Tyson went above and beyond to make the necessary alterations to make everything fit seamlessly and it turned out better than we could have expected!"
"Tyson was on the ball and communicated professionally and often. Every other fencing company we looked at ghosted us, or was flaky. Highly recommend!"
"Atlas did a FANTASTIC job on our fence. The customer service and communication was excellent. Very professional, and wonderful work!"
Cottonwood Heights fence questions
Do I need a permit for a fence in Cottonwood Heights?
Any fence approved as a conditional use needs a building permit. We confirm what your fence needs before we build.
How tall can a fence be in Cottonwood Heights?
4 ft in front (6 ft on acre-plus lots). Taller side and rear fences, up to 8 ft, take a conditional use. Codes change and HOAs can be stricter, so we confirm the rules for your lot at your free estimate.
Does my HOA have a say?
It can. HOA rules can be stricter than Cottonwood Heights's code on height, material and color. We design to your HOA's guidelines; approval itself goes through your HOA, so bring your guidelines to the estimate.
How quickly can I get a fence in Cottonwood Heights?
You get a firm written quote within 24 hours of your free on-site estimate, and for most projects before we leave. When you sign, we lock in your installation window and keep you posted along the way. Permits and the Blue Stakes utility locate typically take about 7 days, and most installs take 1 to 7 days on site.
Do you handle utility marking in Cottonwood Heights?
Yes. Before anything goes in the ground we have Blue Stakes mark underground utilities, and we pull any permit your fence needs.
More of Salt Lake County we serve
Ready to enjoy your backyard? We'll take it from here.
Tell us where the fence is going in Cottonwood Heights. We’ll walk the yard with you and send a firm written quote within 24 hours.
- Designed with you, around your home and plans
- Built to stay straight in Utah wind and winters
- A firm written quote within 24 hours
Book your free Cottonwood Heights estimate
Pick a day and time that works for you.
Calendar not showing? Book on Cal.com or call (801) 252-5948.