Check the license and insurance
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection notes that contractors in Utah are required to obtain a license and liability insurance. You can check any contractor in the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Licensee Lookup and Verification System: search the company name, choose the Contractor profession, and confirm the license is active.
The Division of Consumer Protection also recommends a written agreement that includes the price estimate, a summary of the work and materials, start and estimated completion dates, cleanup responsibility and any warranty, plus receipts for every payment.
Fence materials compared
Lehi sees hot summers, cold winters and wind near Point of the Mountain. Ask each contractor how their material handles all three.
| Strengths | Things to ask about in Lehi | |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | Very low maintenance; common in newer Lehi subdivisions and HOAs | Post reinforcement and spacing for wind; UV rating of the panels |
| Wood (cedar or pine) | Classic look; easy to customize and repair | Staining or sealing schedule; how posts are protected from moisture |
| Composite | Wood look with less upkeep | Frame or post system and how panels handle temperature swings |
| Chain link | Durable and practical for pets and large areas | Privacy slats, coating options and HOA rules |
| Ornamental aluminum or steel | Open, decorative and strong | Gate hardware, pool-code options and finish warranty |
We never post one-size-fits-all prices. Your free quote will list the exact material, height, post setting and gates for your yard.
Lehi rules and conditions to know
Height limits: Lehi's development code generally caps residential fences at six feet. Fences on the front property line, within 15 feet of it, or on a side property line next to a street are limited to 36 inches, measured from the sidewalk or finished grade. A six-foot fence is allowed in a corner lot's street-side yard only if it stays out of the intersection clear-view area and the driveway sight triangle. Taller fences (up to eight feet) need an approved exception, for example where grade differences defeat a six-foot fence.
Utility boxes: Lehi's code also says a fence must step around ground-level utility equipment with the required working clearance, or include an access gate. A good contractor will plan for this on the site visit.
Frost depth: Lehi's design criteria use a 30-inch frost depth for footings. Ask how deep each contractor sets posts, and whether in concrete, since posts set too shallow can heave in freeze-thaw winters.
Blue Stakes: Utah law requires notifying Blue Stakes of Utah 811 at least three business days, but no more than 14 calendar days, before digging, and setting fence posts counts. The person actually doing the digging has to make the request, so your installer should open the ticket. Utilities only mark lines up to the meter, so sprinkler lines and other private lines may not be marked.
HOAs: many newer Lehi neighborhoods have rules on fence style, color and height. Get approval before ordering materials.
Questions to ask every fence contractor
- What is your Utah contractor license number, and are you insured?
- Where exactly will the fence go, and how will you confirm the property line?
- Does the plan meet Lehi's height and sight-triangle rules for my lot?
- How deep will you set posts, and will they be in concrete?
- How will you reinforce posts and panels for wind?
- Will you open the Blue Stakes ticket, and how will you protect my sprinkler lines?
- How will gates be built and hung so they don't sag?
- What warranty covers materials and workmanship?
- What is included: removal of the old fence, haul-away and cleanup?
Red flags
- No license number, or a license that doesn't show as active in the DOPL lookup.
- A plan for a six-foot fence along the front yard or a street-side property line without discussing Lehi's rules.
- Shallow post holes or vague answers about post depth.
- Asking you to call Blue Stakes for them, since the excavator must make the request.
- No written agreement with materials, dates, cleanup and warranty.
- Large up-front payments in cash or pressure to sign today.
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Sources checked 2026-10-30: Lehi City Development Code ch. 12, property development standards; Utah DOPL Licensee Lookup and Verification; Utah Division of Consumer Protection: home improvement; Blue Stakes of Utah 811: FAQs.