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Wood Fence Installation in Smithville, MO — Cedar Built for the Lake, with Room for the Boat

Wood Fence Installation in Smithville, MO — Cedar Built for the Lake, with Room for the Boat

Around Smithville Lake — Harborview, Greyhawke Ridge, the bigger lots off M-92 — a fence has two jobs the average metro yard doesn't: stand up to the moisture off the water, and open wide enough to back a boat or RV into the side yard. We build cedar for both, set 36 inches into the Northland ground.We build 6-foot cedar dog-ear, shadowbox, and board-on-board, plus composite, roughly $28 to $58 a linear foot, with wide access gates for the toys. Posts drill three feet down through the rock, footings drain the lakefront damp, and our own crew seals the wood before Lake Season. A+ BBB Rated, 400-plus fences across the metro since 2021, 4.9 stars on 85 Google reviews.

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WHY SMITHVILLE HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE WOOD

Cedar for the Lake Life — Privacy, and Room for the Toys

1

A gate wide enough for the boat and the RV

Lake life comes with toys — a boat on a trailer, an RV, a bass rig — and around Smithville the big side yards are where they live. The hard part isn't the fence, it's the gate: an opening wide enough and braced strong enough to swing or roll ten to twelve feet without sagging by August. That's a specialty here, and we build for it — oversized, deep-set gate posts, a drop rod into the drive, and hardware sized for the weight, whether you want a double swing or a rolling cantilever. Back the boat in every spring without wrestling a section loose.

2

Built for the damp coming off the water

A yard near Smithville Lake fights moisture an off-lake lot never sees — humid air rolling off the water, ground that holds the wet, boards that stay damp longer. That's why moisture-related rot is the wood complaint closest to the lake. Cedar's own oils are the first line, and we back them up with a gravel drainage bed under every footing and a sealing stain that lets the boards shed water instead of drinking it. Built this way, cedar earns its place even a lot or two off the shoreline.

3

Long runs over hilly, rock-heavy Northland ground

Smithville lots run big — a third of an acre out to three-quarters — so there's real footage to fence, and the ground near the lake is hilly, wooded, and quick to turn up Northland rock under the auger. We step the run cleanly down the grade so the top line stays honest, drill through the rock to reach full depth instead of stopping short, and quote the linear footage straight so the number holds. Big lot, sloped and stony — handled, not improvised.

4

The lake-view standard, finished in-house

Smithville pays for quality that holds up by the water, and it shows in the cedar grade, the clean lines, and a finish that lasts through the seasons. Our own crew lays the stain — walnut, mahogany, or honey — and comes back for the recoat before Lake Season opens. On a true waterfront lot, plenty of owners keep the rear line open with aluminum to save the view; when that's the call, our metro aluminum page has it. 4.9 stars across 85 Google reviews.

WHERE A SMITHVILLE FENCE EARNS ITS KEEP

Why a Smithville Fence Stands by the Water — and Opens for the Boat

The part What we build there What it does in Smithville
The wide access gate Oversized, deep-set braced posts + drop rod + weight-sized hardware The sag that kills a wide gate — a 10-to-12-foot boat or RV opening stays square and swings (or rolls) true instead of dropping and dragging by mid-summer
At the groundline A gravel drainage bed under the footing + sealing-stained cedar The lakefront moisture that rots wood near the water — drainage carries it off and the seal keeps the boards shedding instead of soaking
0 – 36 inches, through the rock Posts drilled to a full three feet through Northland rock, below the frost line, stepped down the grade The settling and heave that tilt a fence on a hilly, stony lakeside lot — full depth reached the hard way, not a shallow set that stops at the first rock
Board by board Individual cedar pickets on ring-shank galvanized nails The one-piece failure of a vinyl panel — a moisture- or storm-hit cedar board swaps out alone, where a cracked vinyl section takes the whole run

A wide gate lives or dies on its posts and hardware; a lakeside fence lives or dies on drainage and depth through the rock; and individual pickets are what keep cedar repairable where a vinyl panel isn't. For the full run of species, grades, and the 36-inch standard across the metro, see our Kansas City wood fence installation page; this is the version tuned to Smithville's big lakeside lots and the toys that park on them.

PICK YOUR BOARD

Dog-Ear, Shadowbox, Board-on-Board & Composite — for the Lake Lot

6-Foot Cedar Dog-Ear Privacy by RKC Wood Care Pros in Smithville, MO

6-Foot Cedar Dog-Ear Privacy

The Smithville lake-home standard

Six-foot dog-ear cedar is the everyday choice behind Smithville's lake homes — solid privacy, pool-safe height, and the clean look this market expects. Cedar's oils fight the damp off the water, and on gravel-drained, full-depth posts it holds its line over the hilly ground. It's the base most of our Smithville jobs start from, and it pairs naturally with the wide access gate the boat and RV need.

  • Price: $28–38/LF installed
  • Lifespan: 15–25 years
  • Maintenance: Re-stain every 2 years
Cedar Shadowbox (Good-Neighbor) by RKC Wood Care Pros in Smithville, MO

Cedar Shadowbox (Good-Neighbor)

Finished on both sides

Shadowbox alternates the pickets so the fence looks finished from either yard — a courteous choice between two lakeside homes — and its open weave lets the breeze off the lake pass through instead of catching it. That airflow also helps the boards dry between the humid stretches near the water, which is no small thing on this side of town. A clean, high-end look that wears well by the lake.

  • Price: $30–42/LF installed
  • Lifespan: 15–25 years
  • Maintenance: Re-stain every 2 years
Cedar Board-on-Board by RKC Wood Care Pros in Smithville, MO

Cedar Board-on-Board

The premium, moisture-tight build

Board-on-board overlaps every picket so there's no gap at all — the most private, most solid cedar run we build, and the most moisture-tight, which earns it on a waterfront-exposed lot. It reads finished from both sides and stands up to the damp with the fewest seams for water to work into. It's the upgrade Smithville's higher-end lots most often reach for when privacy and durability both matter.

  • Price: $34–46/LF installed
  • Lifespan: 15–25 years
  • Maintenance: Re-stain every 2 years
Composite (Trex / TimberTech) by RKC Wood Care Pros in Smithville, MO

Composite (Trex / TimberTech)

No stain, ever · shrugs off the damp

For the Smithville owner who wants the lake place low-maintenance and immune to the moisture that works on wood, composite is the answer — wood-polymer boards that don't take up water, hold their color on their own, and never need a brush. It's the highest up-front number here, traded for a maintenance calendar that stays blank through every Lake Season. Backed by a 25-year manufacturer warranty.

  • Price: $42–58/LF installed
  • Lifespan: 25–30 years
  • Maintenance: No staining — soap-and-water rinse

MATCHING WOOD TO THE LAKE LOT

Cedar or Composite — What Fits the Smithville Job

Option Installed Lifespan Stain cycle Best for
Cedar Dog-Ear Privacy — 6 ft $28–38 / LF 15–25 yrs Recoat every 2 yrs · first at 30 days The Smithville lake-home standard — solid privacy and pool safety, sealed for the damp off the water
Cedar Shadowbox — 6 ft $30–42 / LF 15–25 yrs Recoat every 2 yrs · first at 30 days Finished both faces and open enough to let a lake breeze pass — the neighborly pick between two lakeside homes
Cedar Board-on-Board $34–46 / LF 15–25 yrs Recoat every 2 yrs · first at 30 days The premium, no-gap build — full privacy from both sides and the most moisture-tight cedar run for waterfront exposure
Composite (Trex / TimberTech) $42–58 / LF 25–30 yrs None — just a soap-and-water rinse The no-stain route that shrugs off lakefront damp entirely — heavier than vinyl, warrantied 25 years

Smithville leans cedar, and which one tracks the lot: dog-ear for the everyday lake-home privacy line, shadowbox where it sits between two homes and you want the breeze, board-on-board when a waterfront-exposed run needs the tightest, most private build. Composite is there for the owner who wants zero upkeep by the water. Whichever you choose, we'll size the wide access gate to the boat or RV alongside it. Tell us the lot and we'll put honest footage to it.

Cedar fence cost guide — Smithville, MO — RKC Wood Care Pros

SMITHVILLE WOOD FENCE PRICING

What Wood Fence Installation Costs in Smithville

Cedar Dog-Ear Privacy — 6 ft

$28–38

per linear foot installed

The lake-home standard — solid, pool-safe, sealed for the damp.

Cedar Shadowbox — 6 ft

$30–42

per linear foot installed

Both faces finished, breathes the lake breeze — the neighborly choice.

Cedar Board-on-Board

$34–46

per linear foot installed

No-gap, most moisture-tight — the waterfront upgrade.

Composite runs $42–58 per linear foot with no stain schedule. Wide boat-and-RV access gates, rock drilling, and grade-stepping on a hilly lakeside lot are each their own line on every Smithville estimate — call (913) 286-1091 or set up an on-site walkthrough.

FROM ESTIMATE TO FINAL COAT

A Smithville Wood Fence Install, Step by Step

1

On-site estimate — including the boat-and-RV opening

We come out, measure the run, and size the access you actually need — how wide the boat, the RV, or the trailer is, and where the side-yard opening has to land. On Smithville's larger lots that footage adds up, so the quote comes back written and itemized: linear feet, cedar style, the wide gate and its hardware, the rock and grade work, and the first stain coat, each on its own line.

2

Layout, utility locates, and a plan for the grade

We snap the line, call the 811 locate, and walk the slope so the run steps down the hill cleanly rather than following it crooked. Near the lake we plan for the rock we're likely to hit and stage the wide-gate posts where the boat path needs them. On a wooded, rolling lakeside lot the layout is half the job — get it right and the finished fence looks like it belongs there.

3

Install — full depth through the rock, sealed against the wet

Posts go a full three feet down — drilled through the Northland rock when we meet it rather than stopping short — over a gravel bed that drains the lakefront moisture away from the wood. The wide access gate rides oversized, braced posts with a drop rod and weight-rated hardware so it won't sag. Ring-shank galvanized nails lock the boards against the wind off the water, and every picket sets on its own for easy repairs later.

4

First stain coat — in-house, before Lake Season

Fresh cedar needs about a month to dry down before it takes a finish; our own crew then brushes on a penetrating, sealing semi-transparent coat — walnut, mahogany, or honey — and marks the file for a two-year recoat. Near the water that seal is doing double duty against the damp, and we time the work so the fence is finished and protected before Memorial Day opens the season on the lake.

RECENT SMITHVILLE WOOD INSTALLS

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REVIEWS

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SMITHVILLE WOOD FENCE QUESTIONS

Wood Fence Installation Questions Smithville Homeowners Ask Most

Freshly stained cedar fence in Smithville, MO by RKC Wood Care Pros

Wood Materials & Lifespan

Can you build a gate wide enough for my boat or RV?
Yes — it's one of the most common requests we get in Smithville. Lake toys need a real opening, so we build wide access gates in the ten-to-twelve-foot range and beyond, as either a double swing or a rolling cantilever depending on your side yard. The trick to one that lasts is the posts and the hardware: we set oversized gate posts deep in concrete, add a drop rod into the driveway to carry the load, and size every hinge and latch to the weight. That's what keeps a wide gate square and swinging true instead of sagging and dragging by mid-summer. Tell us the width you need to clear and we'll build to it.
How do you keep a wood fence from rotting near Smithville Lake?
Moisture is the enemy this close to the water, and we fight it on three fronts. First, cedar — its natural oils resist rot far better than untreated wood. Second, drainage: a gravel bed under every footing carries groundwater down and away instead of letting it pool against the post. Third, a sealing stain that lets the boards shed water rather than soak it up, kept current on a two-year cycle. Built that way, a cedar fence holds up even a lot or two off the shoreline, where moisture-related rot is the complaint we hear most.
Do you hit rock on Smithville lots, and does it change the plan?
Near the lake, often yes — the Northland ground here turns up rock under the auger on plenty of jobs, especially on the hilly, wooded lots. It doesn't change our standard, only the method: where we meet rock, we drill through it to reach a full 36-inch set rather than stopping shallow, because a post that stops at the first rock is a post that leans later. We flag likely rock at the estimate so the quote is honest up front, and we step the run down the grade so the fence line stays true across the slope.
How long does a wood fence last in Smithville?
Cedar runs 15 to 25 years and composite 25 to 30. By the lake, the deciding factor is moisture — a fence built to drain and sealed on schedule reaches the top of that range, while one that stays damp at the base won't. We set posts three feet deep over gravel drainage and seal the cedar with a stain we keep current, which is what buys the long end even on a waterfront-exposed lot. Keep cedar on its two-year cycle and twenty-plus years is a fair expectation out here.

Pricing & Stain Schedule

What does a wood fence cost in Smithville?
Six-foot cedar dog-ear runs $28 to $38 a linear foot installed, shadowbox $30 to $42, board-on-board $34 to $46, and composite $42 to $58. Smithville lots are larger than the metro average — a third of an acre to three-quarters — so a full perimeter carries more footage than a typical suburban job, which is worth planning for. Wide boat-and-RV gates, the rock drilling on a stony lot, and any grade work are each their own line, and every estimate is free, written, and itemized.
Why does a Smithville fence sometimes cost more than other suburbs?
A few honest reasons, all tied to the lake life. The lots are bigger, so there's more linear footage; the ground near the water is hilly and rock-heavy, which means grade-stepping and drilling; the cedar grade and the sealing finish are built for lakefront moisture; and the wide access gates for boats and RVs are heavier builds than a standard walk gate. None of it is markup — it's the extra material and labor a lakeside luxury lot genuinely takes. We itemize every piece so you can see exactly where the number comes from.
How often does a Smithville wood fence need re-staining?
Cedar about every two years, composite never. Near Smithville Lake the humidity works on a finish a bit faster than it does inland, so staying on the two-year cycle matters more here — the seal is what keeps moisture off the boards. We keep records on every Smithville job and reach out when the recoat window opens, and we aim to schedule it before Lake Season so your fence looks its best when the yard gets used most.

OTHER SMITHVILLE FENCE OPTIONS

Weighing Other Materials or Services for Your Smithville Fence?

Privacy Fence

The full 6-foot screening lineup — cedar dog-ear, shadowbox, and board-on-board compared for the Smithville lake lot.

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Vinyl Fence

Popular in the off-lake residential clusters — low-maintenance PVC that shrugs off the damp, weighed against cedar.

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Chain Link Fence

Galvanized and economical for a dog run or a back line on a big lot, where privacy and lake views aren't the point.

Explore Chain Link Fence →

Aluminum Fence

The open, rust-free pick many Smithville owners run on the rear line to keep the lake view — see our metro aluminum page.

Explore Aluminum Fence →

Ornamental Iron

Heavy-gauge black steel for security and a clean sightline — covered on our metro ornamental iron page.

Explore Ornamental Iron →

HOA-Conscious Fencing

Smithville's lakeside subdivisions carry design rules, often around views — bring us the guidelines and we build to them.

Explore HOA-Conscious Fencing →

Fence Repair

Re-setting posts settled on hilly ground and swapping moisture-hit pickets one board at a time.

Fence Repair →

Fence Staining & Sealing

In-house sealing finish on the two-year cycle — walnut, mahogany, or honey — timed before Lake Season to hold color against the damp.

Fence Staining & Sealing →

Gate Installation

Wide boat-and-RV access gates and walk gates on welded, braced frames with weight-sized hardware that won't sag.

Gate Installation →

Fencing nearby? We run the same crew across Kansas City's Northland and over in Liberty. Need the full Smithville fence overview? Visit the Smithville fence installation hub.

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