Custom Wood / Fence Installation

Custom Wood Fences
Built Board by Board
in Yorktown & Across the Peninsula

Six-foot privacy, board-on-board, shadowbox, and picket fences for Yorktown, Tabb, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, screwed, not nailed, and set two feet deep in concrete.

Board-on-board wood privacy fence built by Crusberg Fence in York County, VA
Crusberg Fence crew setting posts on a custom wood fence line
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews
40+ YRS Combined experience
CLASS A DPOR #2705194192
2 FT DEEP Posts set in concrete
3% Military discount
Custom wood privacy fence built by Crusberg Fence in Yorktown, VA
Board-on-board wood fence with screwed framework by Crusberg Fence
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Custom wood is what Crusberg Fence is known for and the work we do most. Our family has more than 40 years of combined experience building wood fences, and we work across the Virginia Peninsula, from Yorktown and Tabb to Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and Williamsburg. Whether you want a six-foot privacy fence, a good-neighbor shadowbox, or a custom design you saw and loved, we build it to fit your yard and your budget.

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We also build it to last. We screw our framework and gates instead of nailing them, and set every post two feet deep in concrete- the difference between a fence that still looks straight in 20 years and one that leans in five. Homeowners notice: we hold a 4.9-star average across 70 Google reviews.

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Every estimate is free, and we do not quote a fence sight unseen. Call or text, and a real person comes out, measures, and gives you an honest written price. One call gets you a real person, not a call center.

Virginia Class A Contractor · DPOR #2705194192
4.9 ★ across 70 Google reviews
40+ Years of Combined Experience · family-owned
Screwed framework & two-foot post depth
Free estimates · 3% military discount
Why homeowners call us

Why Homeowners Call Us for a Wood Fence

Most wood-fence projects start with one of a handful of reasons. Here is what we hear most, and what we ask back.

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Crusberg Fence crew on a job site
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You want real privacy in your backyard

A six-foot wood privacy fence is our single most popular build, the fastest way to turn a backyard into private space for the family, the grill, and the dog. When someone asks for a wood fence, our first question is simple: what type, because privacy versus decorative changes everything that follows.
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You saw a fence you loved and want that exact look

A lot of our custom work starts with a photo of a fence a homeowner saw and loved. Board-on-board, shadowbox, picket, cap-and-trim, custom heights, a decorative design: we build to match what you have in mind, not whatever comes in a big-box kit.
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Your old wood fence is failing

Leaning sections, rotted posts, a gate that will not latch. When a wood fence reaches the end of its life, patching rarely pays. We will tell you honestly whether a repair or a full replacement is the better spend, and we have the crew and equipment to tear out and haul off the old one. See our fence removal and replacement page.
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You need to contain a dog or keep kids safe

Pet and child containment is one of the most common reasons for a solid fence. Height, board spacing, and how tightly the fence sits to the ground all matter when you are keeping a determined dog in, and we build with that in mind.
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You want curb appeal or to match the neighborhood

Sometimes the goal is to match the rest of the street; sometimes it is to stand out with a custom design. Either way, line and grade are what make a wood fence look right, and buyers notice a straight, solid fence on a street of look-alike vinyl panels.
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Your HOA or historic district has rules

Much of the Peninsula sits in HOA neighborhoods or historic districts with strict rules on style, height, and which side faces out. We have built many fences in historic areas around Yorktown and Williamsburg and can help you through the approval process.
Wood fence built for coastal Virginia Peninsula conditions by Crusberg Fence
Coastal conditions

What Coastal Virginia Does to a Wood Fence

Building a wood fence that lasts on the Virginia Peninsula is not the same as building one in a dry climate. Tidewater sits in humid, coastal air, and that shapes every choice we make.

Humidity and salt air are hard on wood. Boards take on moisture and dry out with the seasons, which works nails loose over time and is why we screw our framework and gates instead. Near the water, along the York and James rivers and the creeks off the Chesapeake Bay, the water table sits high, and the soil turns sandy, so post setting has to be done right, or a fence leans the first wet season. Waterfront lots also usually cannot take a tall privacy fence; a lower, view-friendly style, or one of our ornamental aluminum fences, fits better, and many waterfront HOAs have view rules of their own.

Sun and time gray untreated wood, cedar faster than most, though cedar grays without warping. The peak of Atlantic hurricane season, August through October, plus winter nor'easters, puts real wind load on a six-foot privacy fence, which acts like a sail; posts that were not set deep enough are the ones that come down. And since 2020, wood pricing has climbed and never really settled back, so choosing the right material for your budget matters more than it used to. Four decades of family experience on this coast is how we know what holds up here and what does not.

Styles we build

Wood Fence Styles We Build

These are the wood styles we build most, all in cedar or pressure-treated pine, all with screwed framework and gates.

Six-foot wood privacy fence

Our top seller. Solid, board-to-board construction for full privacy and security, most often at six feet. The workhorse of Peninsula backyards for pets, kids, pools, and peace and quiet.

Board-to-board Six feet standard Pets, kids, pools
The wood Cedar A premium wood that resists warping, smells great, and weathers to a silver-gray if left unsealed. Our pick when you want the best-looking, longest-lasting wood fence.
The wood Pressure-treated pine Treated to resist rot and insects, durable, and easier on the budget than cedar. A dependable Peninsula workhorse, and one we seal to hold the warm yellow tone.

What we don't do

Ornamental steel and automatic gate operators or access control are not part of our wood work. We build manual custom gates only, and we do not install gate openers or keypads. Permits and property lines are a process. We help you through it, but confirming the line and any HOA or county approval is the homeowner's step, and we do not pull permits on your behalf. Wood is a natural material that moves, checks, and changes color over time. We do not guarantee the wood itself; we do guarantee our gates are operational for one year. See the FAQ for exactly what that means.
Pricing

How Wood Fence Pricing Works

We are asked for a price per foot constantly, and the honest answer is that there are too many factors to quote a wood fence without seeing it. Anyone who gives a firm number over the phone is guessing. Here is what actually drives it.

Clint Crusberg carrying fence lumber on a job site
01 Length of the fence and the number of gates.
02 Material: cedar costs more than pressure-treated pine, and premium styles like board-on-board use more lumber than a standard privacy fence.
03 The grade and access of the yard, and digging conditions, which vary a lot across the Peninsula.
04 Whether an old fence has to be torn out and hauled away first.
05 Supplier costs, which change over time and jumped after 2020.

Every price comes after a free on-site measure, not before. We come out, look at the job, and give you an honest written estimate at no charge and no obligation. A typical deposit is around 20 percent, or closer to 50 percent for special-order materials, with the balance due on completion. We honor the written quote, add no surprise charges, and offer a 3 percent military discount. Not sure whether to repair or replace an aging fence? We give you both options honestly. See our fence repair page.

Step by step

What Happens, Step by Step

From your first call to the finished fence, here is exactly how a wood-fence project with our crew goes:

Phase 01 / Steps 1-4 Getting your price One call, one visit, and a written number you can compare. Nothing is owed at this stage.
01 Your step Same day Same-day response.

Call or text Clint, Cole, or Keith, and you will hear back the same day. You reach someone from the crew directly.
02 We handle it Free Free on-site measure.

We come out and measure the run, look at the grade and access, check for an old fence to remove, and talk through where the property line and gates should go.
03 We handle it Style and material consult.

Budget and style are the two questions we start with. We walk you through privacy versus board-on-board versus shadowbox, cedar versus pressure-treated pine, and what honestly fits your yard and your budget.
04 We handle it Free, in writing Written estimate.

You get an itemized written price with no surprises, good for you to compare against any other bid on the same scope.
Phase 02 / Steps 5-6 Getting on the schedule Your only to-do here is the deposit. Then we order material and hold your spot.
05 Your step Booked 3-4 weeks out Deposit and scheduling.

With a deposit down, we put you on the schedule. We are usually booked about three to four weeks out and install year-round on the Peninsula.
06 We handle it Material order.

Stock materials are often available same-day or next-day; special-order lumber or custom pieces can take a few days to arrive.
Phase 03 / Steps 7-10 Build day You do not need to be home for the work, only for the final walk-through.
07 We handle it Demo and haul-away.

If an old fence is coming out, we tear it out, dig out the old footings, and haul everything off so your yard is clear to build on.
08 We handle it Posts 2 ft deep Post setting.

We set posts two feet deep in concrete on a typical six-foot fence, the single most important step and the one cut-rate crews rush.
09 We handle it Screwed, not nailed Framework, pickets, and gates.

We screw the rails and gates rather than nailing them, then hang pickets to a clean, consistent line and grade.
10 We handle it Gates guaranteed 1 year Cleanup and walk-through.

We clean up the site, walk the finished fence with you, and show you how the gates and latches work. On new wood, we recommend a clear sealer a few weeks after install, once the wood has dried; on pressure-treated pine, that lets the mill treatment leach out first.
Not sure which step you are on? Tell us what you have so far and we will pick it up from there. Free written estimates, no obligation. Start step 1 (757) 508-0538 or (757) 508-1782
Why Crusberg Fence

Why Crusberg Fence for Your Wood Fence?

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We screw our framework and gates, not nail them

Nails work loose as wood swells and shrinks in Tidewater humidity, which is why nailed rails sag, and gates drop out of square within a few years. We screw every rail and every gate, which is why ours still latch cleanly years later.

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Two-foot post depth, a bag of concrete per hole

Post setting is the single biggest predictor of how long a fence lasts, and it is the first place cheap crews cut corners. We set posts two feet deep and lock each one in its own bag of concrete. Ask any other bidder how deep they dig and how much concrete they use; the answer tells you a lot.

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Virginia Class A licensed, bonded, and insured

We hold a Virginia Class A contractor license (DPOR #2705194192) and carry liability, workers' compensation, and commercial auto coverage, all verifiable on the state DPOR site. Most handyman crews bidding on wood fences here carry none of that, which leaves you exposed if something goes wrong.

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A family member on every job

Keith started in the trade more than 40 years ago, and his twin sons Clint and Cole own and run the business today. One of them is on your job, working the crew and checking the work, not a rotating cast of subcontractors.

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Apples-to-apples bids in writing

The most common way homeowners get burned is comparing our quote to a cheaper bid that is quietly for a lesser fence. We spell out materials, post depth, and workmanship in writing so you can compare the same fence side by side.

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A 4.9-star reputation, mostly from repeat customers

We hold a 4.9-star average across 70 Google reviews, and more than a few are repeat customers who call us again at their next house. In a trade full of one-and-done crews, customers coming back is the clearest sign the work holds up.

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Honest cedar-versus-pine guidance

We do not push the most expensive option. Cedar looks and lasts best but costs more; pressure-treated pine is durable and easier on the budget. We give you the real trade-offs and let you decide.

The two details

The Two Details That Decide Whether Your Fence Lasts

If you learn only two things before hiring anyone to build a wood fence, learn these two. They are where a fence built for coastal Virginia either lasts decades or fails early.

Wood fence post set two feet deep in concrete by Crusberg Fence The posts

First, the posts. A wood fence lives or dies at the ground line, where wood, water, and air meet and rot starts. Near the water, the water table sits high, and the soil is sandy, so a shallow post in wet ground has nothing to hold it. We set posts two feet deep in concrete so the fence has a real footing, and it matters even more on a six-foot privacy fence, which acts like a solid sail in a nor'easter. The fences that blow over are almost always the ones set shallow and dry-tamped to save time. When you get bids, ask exactly how deep they dig and how much concrete they use; the cheap number usually comes with a shallow post.
Screwed rail and gate framework by Crusberg Fence Screws versus nails

Second, screws versus nails. Coastal wood never stops moving: it swells in humidity, shrinks in a dry spell, and repeats that cycle every year. Nails back out under that movement, which is why nailed rails sag and nailed gates drop until they will not latch. We screw the framework and gates so the joints stay tight through the seasons. A gate is the part of a fence you touch every day, so if a builder is nailing gates together, you will be the one fighting a sagging gate a couple of summers from now. Screwed and braced, ours keep swinging true, which is why we guarantee them operational for a year.
Reviews

Real Customers, Real Wood Fences

A few of the wood-fence jobs our neighbors have shared on Google. Read more on our reviews page.

JFrom a verified Google review · Joe S., September 2025 · six-foot wood privacy fence ★★★★★

Very pleased with the work Cole and the team did installing my six-foot wooden privacy fence. Cole came back just before install to make sure we were on the same page. When you are getting estimates, add Crusberg Fence to your list. They were the best value for the quality of boards and posts installed.

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WFrom a verified Google review · Wesley A., August 2025 · new cedar fence ★★★★★

This is a local family-owned business and I am glad I chose them. Once I approved the estimate they were here within two weeks, did not waste any time, and cleaned up the work area spotless. My new cedar fence looks and smells great. Do not waste your time with anyone else.

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SFrom a verified Google review · Shelby N., December 2024 · wood privacy fence around mature trees ★★★★★

The team was professional, courteous, and clearly experienced. We have some rather large trees running down the middle of our property line and they had no problem working around them. The fence looks fantastic, solid, clean lines, and built to last, exactly what I envisioned for privacy and value.

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Materials

Materials and How We Source Them

We do not push any one brand or lumberyard. Whatever style and species fit your project, we can get from suppliers we trust to deliver sound material. What matters more than a brand name is how the wood is chosen and put together.

Cedar versus pressure-treated pine

Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and insects, holds its shape without warping, and smells great; left alone, it weathers to a silver-gray. Pressure-treated pine resists rot and insects, is very durable, and costs less. A common approach is pressure-treated wood where it meets the ground and cedar where looks matter most, and we will walk you through what fits your fence.

Sealing to protect your investment

We recommend pressure washing and a clear sealer a few weeks after install, once the wood has dried. On pressure-treated pine, sealing holds the warm yellow tone instead of letting it gray and slows the checking that comes with coastal sun; cedar can be sealed once dry or left to weather by choice. It is the single easiest thing you can do to add years to a wood fence.

FAQ

Wood Fence FAQs

01 Why won't you give me a price per foot over the phone? +
An honest wood-fence price depends on things we have to see: length and gates, cedar versus pine, the grade and access of the yard, and whether an old fence has to come out. Anyone who quotes a firm number sight unseen is guessing. We measure and give you a free written estimate instead.
02 Cedar or pressure-treated pine, which lasts longer? +
Both last a long time when built right. Cedar resists warping, holds its shape, and smells great, but costs more. Pressure-treated pine is very durable and costs less. Cedar grays faster if left unsealed; pine holds a warmer tone, especially sealed. We will give you the honest trade-off for your budget.
03 How long will a wood fence last on the Peninsula? +
Built our way and sealed after installation, a cedar or pressure-treated pine privacy fence commonly lasts 20 to 30 years here. Post depth, drainage, and sealing are what move that number up or down.
04 How deep do you set the posts? +
Two feet deep, with a full bag of concrete set around each post on a typical six-foot fence. Post setting is the single biggest predictor of how long a fence lasts, so it is not a place we cut corners.
05 Do you screw or nail the fence? +
We screw the framework and gates rather than nailing them. Nails work loose as coastal wood swells and shrinks, which is what makes nailed fences sag and gates drop. Screwed joints stay tight.
06 What is the difference between privacy, board-on-board, and shadowbox? +
A standard privacy fence sets boards edge to edge for a solid wall. Board-on-board overlaps them on alternating sides so there are no gaps as the wood shrinks. Shadowbox alternates boards front and back so the fence looks finished from both yards and lets a little air through. We will show you all three.
07 Do I need to seal or stain a new wood fence? +
We recommend pressure washing and a clear sealer a few weeks after install, once the wood has dried. Sealing holds the color and slows the checking and graying that come with coastal sun. It is the easiest way to add years to your fence.
08 Can you handle HOA or historic-district approval? +
We have built a lot of fences in HOA neighborhoods and historic areas around Yorktown and Williamsburg and know the style, height, and good-side-out rules that come up. We help you through the approval, though the paperwork takes some patience.
09 Who owns and maintains a fence on a shared property line? +
That is on the property owner. When a fence sits on or near a shared line, we can split the pricing for the shared side, but only if both parties are willing. We are glad to talk through how to approach it.
10 Do you guarantee the fence? +
We guarantee our gates operational for one year. We do not guarantee the wood itself, because wood is a natural material that checks, moves, and changes color over time no matter who installs it. We are always upfront about what is normal for wood and what is not.
11 How long does installation take? +
Most wood fences are finished in a few days once we start, depending on length, gates, grade, and whether an old fence has to come out. We are usually booked about three to four weeks out.
12 Can you build a custom height or a custom design? +
Yes. Custom is what we are known for: cap-and-trim, picture-frame, lattice tops, scalloped or stepped runs, and custom heights for a specific look or code requirement. Show us a picture, and we can usually build it.
Service coverage

Where We Build

Crusberg Fence builds custom wood fences across the Virginia Peninsula and greater Hampton Roads, based in Yorktown.

Primary markets:Yorktown, Tabb, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and Williamsburg.

Also serving:Gloucester, Gloucester Point, Seaford, Grafton, Hayes, Denbigh, Lee Hall, Carrollton, Smithfield, and surrounding communities.

Not sure if we reach your neighborhood? Call or text, and we will tell you straight. See our full service area for the complete list.

Call or text Clint (757) 508-1782
Call or text Cole (757) 508-0538
Free estimate

Get Your Free Wood Fence Estimate

Tell us what you have in mind, and we will come measure, talk through your style and material options, and give you a free written estimate. You will deal with the same crew from the first call to the finished fence.

Call or text: (757) 508-1782 or (757) 508-0538 · Mon–Sat 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Yorktown, VA