Market Fence Installation
Historic hillside and lakeside fence work for Market — cedar privacy that quiets Market Street, hogwire that keeps Lake Washington in view, and hybrid systems built for the slope along Waverly Way and 6th Street West.
Fencing the Hill That Drops From Market Street to the Lake
Market is Kirkland's original west-of-the-arterial neighborhood — the grid that falls from Market Street and the 7th Avenue crossing down Waverly Way, 5th Avenue West, and 6th Street West to Lake Washington. Lots here mix 1890s cottages, later infill, and a few newer houses on the same narrow parcels, not a single-builder cul-de-sac. Heritage Park and Waverly Beach Park sit on the water side; Kiwanis Park and Juanita Bay Park bookend the north. A fence in this grid has to handle a grade change, a mature tree, and a neighbor whose kitchen window is one lot away.
MyFence.com installs cedar, hogwire, and hybrid fences across Market, including shoreline lots and the remaining older houses toward Norkirk and downtown. We use Fence Genius to capture the actual bay lengths and the drop toward the lake before a post goes in the ground, so panels arrive stepped for the hillside instead of getting ripped down on a Saturday when Market Street is already stacked for an arts-center opening. The goal is a fence that looks like it belongs on this slope, not a catalog panel dropped onto a historic side yard.
Why Market Homeowners Trust MyFence.com
Historic-Lot Drawing Packets
Parcels along Market Street, 7th Avenue, and 8th Avenue West can sit next to designated older houses. We put together a simple elevation, stain note, and height callout so a neighbor or the city is not guessing from a photo of someone else's suburban yard.
3-Year Workmanship Warranty
Full coverage on materials and labor, including hardware chosen for the extra damp that sits along Lake Washington and the Waverly Beach shoreline. We stand behind the install through Kirkland winters.
View Corridors Toward the Lake
Lots that face Lake Washington, Heritage Park, or Waverly Beach rarely want a six-foot wall on every side. We keep hogwire or a lower run on the water side and put solid cedar where you actually need screening from Market Street or the neighbor.
Root-Conscious Posts on Older Lots
Fence Genius maps the drop from Market Street down toward Waverly Way so each bay follows the grade. We hand-dig around the firs and maples that have been here longer than the current house, and we use compact equipment on streets a full truck cannot sit on.
What Market Homeowners Say
“Side yard off 6th Street West — we needed cedar privacy from Market Street traffic without boxing in the lake. They sent a height callout with the quote, then stepped the panels so the bottom rail follows the drop toward Waverly Way.”
— Dana in Market
Customer review, 2026
“Our lot faces Heritage Park. Hogwire in a cedar frame keeps the dog in and we still see the lawn and the water. They measured around two big firs so the last bay does not hover over the grade.”
— Theo in Market
Customer review, 2026
“Narrow lot toward 10th Street W — Kiwanis Park walkers were the issue, not a giant backyard. Solid cedar on the street side, open run toward the lake. Crew hand-carried everything because Waverly Way was packed for a beach afternoon.”
— Noelle in Market
Customer review, 2026
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Recent Fence Work Near Market
These photos are from Kirkland jobs in and around the Market hillside and waterfront. Same crew, same materials, and the same Fence Genius process we use on historic, sloped, and lakeside lots here.
Market-Specific Fencing Considerations
Market Terrain and Stepped Runs
The neighborhood falls from Market Street toward Lake Washington. A six-foot privacy panel that sits level on a Kingsgate cul-de-sac will leave a gap at the downhill post here. We measure each bay, step panels with the grade, and place gates where bikes and trash actually move on Waverly Way and 6th Street West. Crews hand-carry material when a truck cannot sit through a beach afternoon or an Independence Day parade morning on Market Street.
Market Street Corridor Versus Residential Lots
Market Street itself is a mixed commercial and denser residential spine shared with Norkirk. A parcel on the arterial can read differently than a leftover single-family lot a block west toward 5th Avenue West. Front setbacks still have to keep sight triangles at corners near 7th Avenue. We read the parcel zone before we promise a height, then match any plat note if it is stricter than the city.
Lake Moisture, Slopes, and Shoreline Edges
Lots that step down toward Lake Washington stay damp longer than inland Kingsgate. Raw cedar grays fast, and cheap fasteners streak. We spec pre-stained Western Red Cedar and stainless or hot-dipped hardware. Properties within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark may need shoreline review before a fence goes in. The hillside also has pockets of slide-prone soil along the shoreline, so we keep post holes off obvious drainage paths and do not fight a grade that wants to shed water toward the lake.
Market Trees, Views, and Shared Side Yards
Market Street traffic and arts-center evenings add ambient noise that a solid cedar run can soften on the street side of a yard. The water side is often a view the owner paid for. The other two sides may already hold a neighbor's hedge or a shared pin on a slope. We confirm who owns the line, talk through stain so two attached yards do not clash, and keep post holes off the root zones that keep these blocks green.
Fence Installation Cost in Market
A Market fence is a short-run historic and hillside install: slope, mature trees, and lake-side moisture can move the number. These are typical ranges; your on-site measurement is the real quote.
- Cedar privacy (6'): $47–$71 per linear foot
- Hogwire (cedar frame): $40–$59 per linear foot
- Hybrid aluminum/cedar: $55–$79 per linear foot
Stepped hillside bays, custom gates, moisture-ready hardware near the water, and historic-parcel drawing packages may add 10–15%. Get an exact quote for your Market property with a free on-site measurement.
Popular Fence Styles in Market
Cedar Privacy Fence
The workhorse on interior side yards and lots that face Market Street. Full screening from the arterial, pre-stained cedar that holds up to lakeside damp, and a look that fits the older houses around 5th Avenue West and 8th Avenue West.
View styles →Hogwire Fence
Cedar frame with black mesh for lots that face Heritage Park, Waverly Beach Park, or the lake. Dogs stay in, the water stays in view, and the lighter footprint is easier on a short shoreline run than a solid wall.
View styles →Hybrid Aluminum/Cedar
Aluminum panels in a cedar frame on steel posts — the low-maintenance option when a lakeside calendar has no extra Saturday for staining. Clean enough for a historic-block review without looking like a commercial lot.
View styles →Our Market Installation Process
1. Market Site Assessment
We walk the lot, measure the run, note the grade toward the lake, map utilities and large roots, and check whether the parcel sits on the Market Street corridor or a leftover residential lot west of the arterial. Fence Genius captures bay lengths and the drop so panels are built to the actual hillside.
2. Market Design & City / Plat Review
You pick style and height. If your parcel has a plat note or sits next to a designated historic house, we prepare a simple drawing, stain note, and height callout. If it does not, we still document Kirkland height, setback, and shoreline rules so the install is clean with the city.
3. Custom Panel Manufacturing
Panels are built off-site from Fence Genius measurements — pre-stained cedar, hogwire frames, or hybrid modules — so Market install days are mostly setting posts and hanging finished sections instead of ripping lumber on Waverly Way.
4. Market Installation
Crews use compact equipment and hand-carry when 6th Street West or Waverly Way will not take a full truck. Stepped bays, careful post placement near mature roots, and full cleanup at the end of each day. Most jobs wrap in one to three days.
5. Walkthrough & 3-Year Warranty
Final walkthrough covering every panel, post, and gate. Full 3-year workmanship warranty starts when the job is complete.
Market Fence Installation FAQs
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Market, Kirkland?
The City of Kirkland generally does not require a building permit for residential fences under eight feet, but zoning still controls height, setbacks, and corner sight triangles. Front-yard fencing is typically limited to four feet; side and rear yards are usually allowed up to six feet. Lots on Waverly Way, 6th Street West, and the corners at Market Street and 7th Avenue have extra sight-distance rules near the sidewalk. Properties within 200 feet of Lake Washington's ordinary high water mark may also need shoreline review. A few historic or subdivided parcels ask for a simple drawing even when the city does not. MyFence.com checks the parcel, any plat notes, and Kirkland Planning and Building rules before we quote.
What fence styles work best for Market's hillside lots and lake views?
Six-foot cedar privacy is the usual choice on the Market Street side of a lot or where a neighbor sits close on 5th Avenue West or 8th Avenue West. On lots that drop toward Lake Washington or open onto Waverly Beach Park and Heritage Park, hogwire in a cedar frame keeps dogs in without stacking a solid wall across the water. Hybrid aluminum-and-cedar systems suit households that would rather skip staining through the damp that sits along the shoreline. Fence Genius maps the grade so panels step with the slope instead of leaving a gap a pet can use.
How much does fence installation cost in Market, Kirkland?
Market fence installation typically runs $47–$71 per linear foot for six-foot cedar privacy, $40–$59 for hogwire with a cedar frame, and $55–$79 for hybrid aluminum/cedar. Stepped posts on the downhill side toward the lake, hand-digging around century-old firs and maples, extra gates for alley or side-yard access off Waverly Way, and shoreline or historic-parcel drawing packages can move a quote. Use the virtual quote tool for a starting number, then we confirm pricing after an on-site Fence Genius measurement.
How long does fence installation take in Market?
Most Market residential projects finish in one to three working days after any city or shoreline paperwork is complete. Pre-fabricated panels cut on-site time. Stepped posts on a drop toward Waverly Way, hand-carrying materials down a narrow historic street, and tight side yards between 1890s–1930s homes are the usual reasons a job stretches an extra half day. We set the schedule with you before the crew arrives.
Do I need my neighbor's permission for a fence in Market?
Washington treats a fence on the property line as a potential shared improvement, so talking with the neighbor early is the practical path even when Kirkland does not require their signature. On the older west-of-Market grid the pin can sit on a slope, and a shared side yard off 6th Street West or 10th Street W may already have landscaping both owners care about. If your parcel sits next to a designated historic house, a simple site plan helps keep height and stain from becoming a surprise. MyFence.com can help you confirm pins, share a drawing, and keep the conversation focused on height, style, and who pays for which stretch.
Discover Market
Explore Market's Top Attractions & Local Gems
- Waverly Beach Park: Kirkland's swimming beach on Lake Washington at 633 Waverly Park Way — dock, playground, and a reservable picnic shelter. Summer weekends fill the Waverly Way pull-offs; households a block uphill often keep an open hogwire run so the water stays in the yard instead of disappearing behind a wall.
- Heritage Park: The lawn, tennis courts, and Heritage Hall at 111 Waverly Way, just inside the south edge of Market. The terrace that used to hold Kirkland's old high school is now the extra backyard for lots along 6th Street West when a historic side yard is only one gate deep.
- Kiwanis Park: A quiet shoreline pocket at 1405 10th Street W with a short trail and a small beach. West-of-Market lots that face this strip usually want screening from the street without boxing in a view toward the lake.
- Juanita Bay Park: The wetland and boardwalk at the north end of Market, where Forbes Creek meets Lake Washington. Back lines that face the marsh often need a wildlife-aware run that still lets eagles and herons stay in sight.
- Kirkland Arts Center: The studio and gallery building at 620 Market Street, on the neighborhood's commercial spine. Classes and evening openings set the parking pattern a fence crew has to work around on a weekday along Market Street.
Local Living & Community
Market households sit in the Lake Washington School District. Many elementary students walk or ride a short hop to Peter Kirk Elementary on 6th Street, then later to Kirkland Middle School and Lake Washington High School. Neighborhood history and walking-tour notes live with the Kirkland Heritage Society.
Weekdays are built around walking Market Street and boarding buses toward downtown and I-405. Weekends split between the dock at Waverly Beach Park, the lawn at Heritage Park, birding at Juanita Bay, and evening openings at the Kirkland Arts Center. Height and setback questions go through Kirkland Planning and Building. Dining and event listings from Explore Kirkland cover the same corridor. The city's Market Neighborhood Plan is the policy backdrop for how this historic hillside keeps changing.
Also Serving Nearby Kirkland Neighborhoods
We install fences throughout Kirkland. From Market we also work south into Downtown Kirkland, along the Moss Bay waterfront, north into Juanita, and across the city line into Redmond and Bellevue.
Ready to Enhance Your Market Property?
Same-day estimates available in Market. We'll walk the slope, talk through privacy versus lake views, and quote a fence that fits your historic hillside lot.