Norkirk Fence Installation
Cedar privacy, hogwire, and hybrid fencing for Norkirk's bungalow blocks, alley-grid yards, and the streets around Crestwoods Park and the Cross Kirkland Corridor.
Fences for One of Kirkland's Oldest Residential Neighborhoods
The City of Kirkland's Norkirk Neighborhood Plan places Norkirk between the Cross Kirkland Corridor on the east, Market Street on the west, the Moss Bay neighborhood and downtown on the south, and the crest of the Juanita Slope near 20th Avenue on the north. The plan describes a mostly residential neighborhood with some of Kirkland's oldest homes, the greatest number of bungalows in the city, and a street-and-alley grid that dates to the early 1900s. City Hall, Kirkland Middle School, and Peter Kirk Elementary are here too. Fences in Norkirk are usually short, careful jobs: a side yard between two older houses, a rear line on an alley, or a front-yard border that has to stay inside the city's height limits.
MyFence installs cedar, hogwire, and hybrid aluminum/cedar fences across Kirkland, including the neighboring Market and Moss Bay neighborhoods. We use Fence Genius to capture lengths, grade, and gate locations before a crew arrives, so panels are built to the yard instead of to a standard lot.
Why Norkirk Homeowners Trust MyFence
Height and Setback Rules, Checked Up Front
Kirkland limits front-yard fences along neighborhood access and collector streets to 3.5 feet, and has sight-triangle and curb-distance rules. We go over those with you before we draw the line, and we suggest you confirm the details with the city.
Fences That Suit Older Homes
Bungalow and craftsman-era houses look best with a simple, well-proportioned fence. We keep the street side clean and put the privacy where the neighbors and the alley are.
Working Around Trees and Slopes
Norkirk values its trees and has mapped steep slopes on its north side. We lay out posts around roots and grade changes and tell you when a parcel may need city review.
3-Year Workmanship Warranty
Full coverage on materials and labor, with hardware chosen for Kirkland's wet winters.
Contact Us About Your Norkirk, Kirkland Fence
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Recent Fence Work in Kirkland
These photos are from Kirkland jobs, not specifically from Norkirk. Same crew, same materials, and the same Fence Genius process we use on Norkirk lots.
Norkirk-Specific Fencing Considerations
Norkirk Alley Grid and Gate Placement
The city's plan notes that parts of Norkirk platted in the early 20th century have a distinct alley grid, and it wants to keep that grid. For a fence that means the rear line often meets an alley, and a gate there has to swing without blocking a neighbor or a garage. We measure the alley side first so the gate width and swing are right.
Front Yards, Corners, and Market Street
Under the Kirkland Zoning Code, a detached home abutting a neighborhood access or collector street is limited to a 3.5-foot fence in the required front yard. A lot along a principal or minor arterial, such as Market Street on Norkirk's western edge, is limited to 3.5 feet within three feet of the property line unless there is an improved landscape strip. Fences taller than three feet also have to stay out of intersection and driveway sight triangles, and a fence generally has to be 15 feet back from the street curb unless a survey shows the property line. We plan corner lots with those rules in mind.
Slopes and Critical Areas North of Peter Kirk Elementary
The Norkirk plan maps steep slopes with landslide hazard north of Peter Kirk Elementary near the Cross Kirkland Corridor, a small wetland at Van Aalst Park, and Forbes Creek and Moss Bay drainage basins. The city's permit page says its exemption for fences six feet and under does not apply to areas such as steep slope, wetland, or shoreline critical areas. If your lot is near one of these, check the parcel report with the city before you plan a fence. We can then design around what the city allows.
Trees, Lake Views, and Infill Next Door
The Norkirk plan notes that residents prize open space and abundant trees, that older homes are being replaced by newer infill, and that public views of Lake Washington and the Olympics are preserved from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets. Those public view corridors are in the street, not on your lot, but a lower, more open front or side fence helps keep light and sight lines for you and your neighbors when a new, taller house goes up next door. We set posts to avoid major roots where we can.
Fence Installation Cost in Norkirk
A Norkirk fence is usually a short residential run, so access, gates, tear-out, and slope move the number more than the style does. These are typical Kirkland 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 bays on sloped lots, custom gates, tear-out of an existing fence, and tight access may add 10–15%. Get an exact quote for your Norkirk property with a free on-site measurement.
Popular Fence Styles in Norkirk
Cedar Privacy Fence
A good fit for side yards and rear lines between older houses. A picture-frame border gives it a finished look that sits well next to bungalow and craftsman trim.
View styles →Hogwire Fence
Cedar frame with black mesh for dog yards, gardens, and front-yard borders where you want to keep things open and stay within the 3.5-foot limit.
View styles →Hybrid Aluminum/Cedar
Aluminum panels in a cedar frame on steel posts, a lower-maintenance option for a shaded, damp corner or a long run you do not want to restain.
View styles →Our Norkirk Installation Process
1. Norkirk Site Assessment
We walk the lot, measure the lines, note the alley and gate locations, and look at slope and trees. Fence Genius captures lengths and grade so panels are built to your yard.
2. Norkirk Design & City Rules Check
You pick the style and height. We go over Kirkland's height, setback, curb-distance, and sight-triangle rules for your lot and flag anything you should confirm with the city, such as a parcel near a mapped critical area.
3. Custom Panel Manufacturing
Panels are built off-site from the measurements, so install days are mostly setting posts and hanging finished sections.
4. Norkirk Installation
Crews use compact equipment suited to residential streets and alleys, protect nearby landscaping where possible, and clean up at the end of each day.
5. Walkthrough & 3-Year Warranty
Final walkthrough covering every panel, post, and gate. Full 3-year workmanship warranty starts when the job is complete.
Norkirk Fence Installation FAQs
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Norkirk, Kirkland?
The City of Kirkland lists fences that are six feet or shorter as a project that does not need a building permit, and a fence over six feet does need one. Zoning rules still apply either way. Under the Kirkland Zoning Code, a detached home that abuts a neighborhood access or collector street is limited to a 3.5-foot fence in the required front yard. A fence along a principal or minor arterial such as Market Street is limited to 3.5 feet within three feet of the property line unless the street has an improved landscape strip. Side and rear fences can be up to six feet. Fences over three feet cannot sit in the sight triangle at an intersection or driveway. The permit exemption does not apply on parcels with steep-slope, wetland, or other critical areas, and the city's Norkirk plan maps steep slopes and landslide-hazard areas north of Peter Kirk Elementary near the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Check your parcel with the City of Kirkland Planning Department before you build. MyFence can walk the lot with you and point out what to confirm.
What fence styles work best for Norkirk's older bungalow lots?
Most Norkirk yards are laid out on a historic street-and-alley grid, so a fence usually has a short run, a rear alley gate, and a street-facing side that neighbors will see. A six-foot cedar privacy fence with a picture-frame border suits side yards and rear lines. A hogwire fence with a cedar frame works well for a dog yard or garden where you want to keep the light and the view of the street. Hybrid aluminum-and-cedar panels are an option for a wet or shaded corner where you do not want to restain every few years. Keep the street-facing side lower and more open where the 3.5-foot front-yard limit applies. We can mix styles on one property, for example solid cedar on the neighbor side and hogwire at the front.
How much does fence installation cost in Norkirk, Kirkland?
Our typical Kirkland ranges are $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 bays on a sloped lot, extra or wider gates, tear-out of an old fence, and tight access can add to a quote. Use the virtual quote tool for a starting number. We confirm the price after an on-site measurement.
How long does fence installation take in Norkirk?
Many residential fence projects here take one to three working days once any needed approvals are in place. Panels are built off-site from Fence Genius measurements, which keeps on-site time short. Extra time usually comes from tear-out, a long run, a sloped lot, or working around mature trees and landscaping. We confirm the schedule with you before the crew arrives.
Do I need my neighbor's permission for a fence in Norkirk?
Kirkland's code allows a fence of six feet or less anywhere on your property, including on the property line, if you can show where the line is with a survey or other reasonable means. Otherwise a fence has to stay 15 feet back from the street curb. Many Norkirk lots are small and platted on an alley grid, so we suggest confirming the line first and talking with your neighbor about height and style before the work starts. We can help you share a simple sketch of the plan.
Discover Norkirk
Explore Norkirk's Top Attractions & Local Gems
- Crestwoods Park: The neighborhood's largest park, at 1818 6th Street, with ball fields, a soccer field, a playground, and trails that connect to the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Homes on the blocks around it often want a dog-safe yard fence that still looks good from the sidewalk.
- Van Aalst Park: A 1.6-acre neighborhood park at 335 13th Avenue with a playground, a half-court, and open lawn. Nearby yards tend to be family yards where gate latches and sight lines matter.
- Tot Lot Park: A small park at 119 9th Avenue with a fenced playground for young children and community garden plots. A good reminder of how many Norkirk blocks mix homes, gardens, and small public spaces.
- Reservoir Park: A pocket park at 1501 3rd Street with a playground and lawn, on 3rd Street, one of the streets where the city's Norkirk plan calls for preserving public views of Lake Washington and the Olympics.
- Cross Kirkland Corridor: The 5.75-mile gravel trail on the former rail line forms Norkirk's eastern edge. Yards that back onto the corridor edge need a fence line checked against the property survey before posts go in.
Local Living & Community
Norkirk is a short walk from downtown Kirkland and home to Kirkland City Hall, Kirkland Middle School next to Crestwoods Park, and Peter Kirk Elementary on 6th Street. The city's plan also notes the neighborhood's historic bungalows and its location along the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Public schools here are part of the Lake Washington School District; check the district's boundary tools for the school that serves your address.
You can read the City of Kirkland's fence requirements and its guide to projects that do and do not need a permit before you plan your fence. For the neighborhood's history, policies, and mapped features, see the city's Norkirk Neighborhood Plan.
Also Serving Nearby Kirkland Neighborhoods
We install fences throughout Kirkland. From Norkirk we also work west into Market, south into Moss Bay and Downtown Kirkland, and north toward Juanita.
Ready to Enhance Your Norkirk Property?
Same-day estimates available in Norkirk. We'll walk the lot, talk through privacy versus an open front yard, and quote a fence that fits your home.