Fence installation in South Greeley
For yards along the South Greeley Highway corridor, an unincorporated community just south of Cheyenne where the county sets the rules.
South Greeley homeowners can call to be connected with a fence contractor for a new fence, a replacement or repairs after a wind event. South Greeley is a census-designated place of 4,733 people (2020) with about 2,000 housing units, centered on U.S. Route 85, the South Greeley Highway. It isn't part of Cheyenne, and it isn't related to Greeley, Colorado, about 50 miles south.
What fences work best here?
South Greeley lots are smaller than the Ranchettes but just as exposed to wind from the open country to the west and south. Chain link is common for dogs and kids because air passes through it. Solid privacy fences need deeper, heavier posts and a design that lets some wind through, such as shadowbox or board-on-board with gaps. Adding privacy slats to chain link turns it into a solid wind sail, so the posts and framework need to be sized for that.
Repairs after big wind days
A lot of fence calls in Laramie County come right after a wind event. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne recorded an 89 mph gust in the city on January 13, 2021. Wind like that snaps posts at ground level where they've rotted, pulls panels off their brackets, and racks gates. Replacing a few posts and sections is often possible if the rest of the fence is sound.
Whose rules apply?
Because South Greeley is unincorporated, Laramie County's Land Use Regulations, including its fencing regulations section, apply rather than the City of Cheyenne's code. Ask Laramie County Planning and Development before building tall fences or fences near roads and intersections.
Common questions
Do I need a fence permit in South Greeley?
South Greeley is outside Cheyenne city limits, so the city's rules don't apply. Ask Laramie County Planning and Development what its fencing regulations require for your project.
Is chain link better in the wind?
Plain chain link lets wind pass through, so it puts far less load on posts than a solid fence. Privacy slats change that, so the posts need to be sized for a solid fence if you add them.
Services in South Greeley
- Wood privacy fencesCedar and treated-wood privacy fences built for Cheyenne wind: steel or heavy posts, gapped designs, solid gates.
- Vinyl fencesLow-upkeep vinyl privacy, picket and rail fences, with reinforced posts and rails for wind and cold.
- Chain link and metal fencesChain link, ornamental steel and aluminum, and welded wire for dogs, pools, gardens and side yards.
- Ranch, acreage and snow fencesBarbed and woven wire, pipe and rail, horse fence, wildlife-friendly lines and snow fences for acreage.
- Fence and gate repairWind-damaged sections, leaning or snapped posts, sagging gates and hail-cracked panels.
Nearby areas
New fence, a section the wind knocked down, or a gate that won't latch?
Call and a fence contractor who works around Cheyenne will walk the line and quote the job.