FAQs

The best fence depends on your goals. For privacy and classic curb appeal in Rockford neighborhoods like Edgewater or Churchill's Grove, Western Red Cedar wood fences are the most popular. For low-maintenance and longevity in our harsh Illinois winters, vinyl or aluminum ornamental fences are excellent choices. Many Rockford homeowners also love maintenance-free composite or chain-link with vinyl coating for larger rural properties in Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle counties. See why we are one of the most dependable fence companies Rockford, IL swears by.

In 2025, average fence installation costs in the Rockford and Stateline area range from $28-$65 per linear foot installed, depending on material:

Chain link: $28-$45 per foot

Wood privacy (cedar): $38-$58 per foot

Vinyl privacy: $45-$68 per foot

Aluminum ornamental: $55-$85 per foot. Prices include materials, labor, and permits. We always provide free, no-obligation estimates within 24-48 hours for Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Belvidere, and all surrounding areas. When adding a fence, you are also adding value to your home. According to Redfin, the ROI (return on investment) for installing a fence usually ranges between 30% and 70% of the installation cost. Call us today to see why we are one of the most reliable fence companies Rockford, IL has to offer.

Yes, the City of Rockford requires a fence permit for almost all residential and commercial fencing projects. Cornerstone Fence Inc. handles the entire permit process for you at no extra charge - including plat of survey review, application submission, and compliance with Rockford's 6-foot maximum height and setback rules. Call today and find out why we are one of the premier fence companies Rockford, IL prefers.

Most residential fence installations in Rockford, Roscoe, Rockton, South Beloit, and Beloit, WI are completed in 1-3 days. Larger commercial projects or properties requiring extensive grading may take 4-7 days. We work year-round (weather permitting) and can often start within 1-2 weeks of signing. This is just another example of why we are one of the top fence companies Rockford, IL counts on.

Cornerstone Fence Inc. proudly serves the entire Stateline region, including:

Northern Illinois: Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rockton, South Beloit, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Winnebago, Durand, Pecatonica, Byron, Oregon, and DeKalb

Southern Wisconsin: Beloit, Janesville, Delavan, Clinton, Sharon, and Walworth County

We're fully licensed and insured in both Illinois and Wisconsin. That is another reason why we are one of the top fence companies Rockford, IL stands by.

Yes! We install fences year-round in the Rockford and Stateline area as long as the ground isn't frozen in the winter months. We use specialized equipment and frost-resistant techniques. Winter installations often have shorter lead times and occasional off-season savings. That is another reason why we are one of the preferred fence companies Rockford, IL has to offer.

For Rockford's freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow, and high winds:

1. Aluminum ornamental (lifetime warranty, zero rust)

2. Vinyl/PVC (won't rot, crack, or fade)

3. Galvanized + vinyl-coated chain link Cedar wood is beautiful but requires staining every 2-3 years to withstand Illinois humidity and ice. Call us today to find out why we are one of Rockford, IL most reliable fence companies.

Absolutely. We specialize in commercial and industrial fencing throughout Northern IL and Southern WI, including chain link with barbed wire, anti-climb security fencing, dumpster enclosures, warehouse perimeter fencing, and automated cantilever gates for businesses in Rockford, Beloit, and Janesville. Find out today why we are one of the most dependable fence companies Rockford, IL believes in.

The City of Rockford allows privacy fences up to 6 feet tall in side and rear yards without a special variance. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet and must be at least 50% open (picket or ornamental). We know every local ordinance in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson counties. That is another example of why we are one of the top fence companies Rockford, IL banks on.

Yes! We partner with reputable lenders to offer 0% interest and low-monthly-payment financing options up to 15 years for qualified buyers in Illinois and Wisconsin. Many Rockford homeowners get approved the same day. Call today to find out why we are one of the most reliable fence companies Rockford, IL prefers.