Fence installation in Hill City, South Dakota
Fences for cabins, homes and small acreages in the pine country southwest of Rapid City.
Hill City is a Pennington County town of 872 residents at the 2020 census, about 26 miles southwest of Rapid City on US 16 and US 385. Miners settled here in 1876 during the Black Hills gold rush, Spring Creek runs along the east side of town, and the 1880 Train, a restored-steam tourist railroad, has operated here since 1957.
What Hill City properties need
- Wood privacy and split rail fences that suit a forested lot
- Garden and orchard fences tall enough for deer
- Dog fences around cabins and second homes
- Rail and wire fencing on small acreages outside town
Building in the forest
Much of the land around Hill City is ponderosa pine forest, and wildfire is a real concern. Fire safety guidance warns that a wood fence attached to a house can act like a fuse, carrying flames to the wall. A common fix is to make the last 5 feet before the house noncombustible, such as a metal gate or panel, and keep dry grass and debris cleared from along the fence line.
Rocky ground
Hillside lots here often have shallow rock, which changes how posts are dug and set. Expect the contractor to want to see the ground before quoting, and ask how they handle posts that hit rock.
Permits
Hill City sets its own rules inside town limits, and county zoning and covenants apply outside them. Have the contractor confirm what's required at your address before work starts.
Common questions
Do you cover Hill City and the cabins around it?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a contractor that serves it.
What's the best fence near the house in wildfire country?
Fire safety guidance suggests a noncombustible section, like a metal gate or panel, for the last 5 feet where a fence meets the house.
Services in Hill City
- Wood privacy fencesCedar and treated pine privacy fences for backyards, alleys and side yards, built to stand up to Black Hills wind.
- Vinyl fencesLow-upkeep vinyl privacy, picket and rail fences that don't need staining.
- Chain link fencesGalvanized and black-coated chain link for dogs, kids, side yards and long runs.
- Ranch and acreage fencingRail, pipe, woven wire and smooth wire for horses, livestock and larger lots outside town.
- Fence repair and gatesNew posts, replacement sections, storm repairs, and gates that swing and latch the way they should.
Nearby areas
Backyard to close in, a gate that drags, or a fence the wind laid over?
Call the number above and a fence contractor who works in your part of the Black Hills will set a time to look at the line.