Fence & deck facts for Wichita-area homeowners

Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate. We come to your property, measure, talk through materials and goals, and give clear pricing before any work begins. Call (316) 308-3316 or use our contact form.

We serve greater Wichita and surrounding communities including Derby, Andover, Goddard, Maize, Mulvane, Haysville, Park City, Bel Aire, Augusta, Valley Center, and El Dorado, within about a 60+ mile radius. See all service areas.

Call or send a message, schedule a free on-site estimate, review itemized pricing, then we schedule the install. We handle materials, dig, set posts, framing, and finish work for fences and decks — you get a clear timeline at the estimate.

Yes. Elite Fencing and Decks is licensed and insured. Every fence and deck installation includes a 3-year workmanship warranty.

Yes. We build residential privacy and yard fences as well as commercial fencing for businesses across the Wichita metro — plus custom decks for homes and outdoor living spaces.

It depends on height and location. Many residential rear/side fences around 6 feet and front-yard fences around 4 feet follow common Wichita rules, but corner lots and taller fences often have extra requirements. Other cities we serve often require a permit even when Wichita does not. Confirm with the city — we help you understand typical rules before digging. More detail in our Wichita fence permits post.

Often yes. Cities like Derby, Andover, Haysville, Augusta, El Dorado, Maize, Valley Center, and Mulvane typically require a fence permit (and usually a plot or site plan). Wichita is different — many standard residential fences there don’t need a building permit. We check your city before we dig, and help you understand the usual local steps. Rules change, so the city always has the final say.

Derby — Fence permit required; inspection after install. Residential fences commonly up to about 6 ft in side/rear; front/street areas are more restricted.
Andover — Fence permit required before work; plot plan required.
Haysville — Permit for new fences or replacing 25%+ of an existing fence; residential max often 6 ft; fences that push past the front of the house usually must step down toward the street.
El Dorado — Fence permit required; typical limits around 3 ft front / 6 ft elsewhere (taller needs special approval).
Always confirm with the city for your address — this is guidance, not legal advice.

Augusta — Permit required to install or replace a fence; licensed contractor rules apply if a contractor does the work.
Bel Aire — Expect city permitting/zoning review; front-of-house fence sections often have to step down and stay more open.
Maize & Valley Center — Cities list fences among projects that need permits; confirm with City Hall before start.
Mulvane — Pull the permit through the city; inspections often run through MABCD.
Goddard & Park City — Can be less “every fence needs a building permit” than Derby or Andover, but zoning, front-yard limits, HOAs, and easements still apply. We confirm with the city for your address rather than guessing from a neighbor’s job.

In many residential zones, backyard fences are commonly limited around 6 feet and front yards around 4 feet, with visibility rules on corner lots. Zoning and HOAs can differ — we’ll flag what usually applies during your estimate.

We guide you through typical permit and HOA questions and design to meet common local expectations across the cities we serve. Approvals and HOA paperwork stay your responsibility unless we agree otherwise in writing — we’ll be clear about that up front.

If you’re not sure, get a survey before we dig. Fences should sit on your side of the line. County plat maps help, but a licensed surveyor is the safest answer for disputed or unclear boundaries.

Easements can limit where posts go. We call 811 (Kansas One-Call) before digging and plan the fence to avoid utility conflicts while still meeting your privacy and access goals.

Leaning or rotten posts, broken boards, storm damage, sagging sections, and gate hardware issues across wood, chain link, iron, and more. See fence repair.

Yes. We repair wind and storm damage — toppled sections, snapped posts, and displaced panels — plus sagging gates, worn hinges, and frames that no longer close properly. Call (316) 308-3316 and we’ll prioritize getting the line secure again.

Widespread post failure, age, or repair costs approaching a large share of a new fence often point to replacement. We’ll give an honest recommendation — we won’t push a full rebuild if a solid repair will do.

Yes. We repair and restore decks across the metro — rotted or soft boards, loose railings, sagging stairs, bouncy framing, and refinishing. See deck repair.

Usually, yes. Loose boards, wobbly railings, popped fasteners, and surface wear can normally be repaired. At your free estimate we inspect the framing, ledger, and footings and give you an honest repair-versus-rebuild recommendation.

Soft or rotted framing, failing ledger connections, or widespread structural issues often point to rebuild. Surface boards, railings, and stairs are often repairable. We’ll tell you plainly which path makes sense — and won’t push a full rebuild if a solid repair will do.

Yes. Labor and new materials we install on a repair are covered by our 3-year workmanship warranty — the same coverage we offer on new builds. It covers the repair work itself, not unrelated later storm damage or wear on sections we didn’t touch.

In Kansas, most wood fences and decks benefit from staining about every 2–3 years to fight UV, moisture, and temperature swings. Our fence & deck staining service covers prep and finish so the outdoor space lasts longer and looks consistent.

Call (316) 308-3316. We prioritize storm damage, document the work for insurance when needed, and get your fence line secure again.