Missoula sits in a mountain valley at the confluence of five valleys in western Montana, where the Clark Fork River and its tributaries define both the geography and the fence installation environment. The Missoula market is shaped by the university town’s mix of established residential neighborhoods, the rural properties of the Bitterroot Valley to the south in Corvallis and Stevensville, and the University of Montana’s influence on the area’s growth patterns. Unlike the eastern Montana high plains, Missoula’s soils are more varied — from the rocky, gravelly outwash on the valley floor to the clay-heavy soils on the hillside neighborhoods — and contractors here deal with a terrain that changes significantly from one neighborhood to the next.
Find a Fence Company Near You, Enter Zip Below.
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FenceCrafters |
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| Address: | 6619 Highway 10 West, Missoula, MT 59808 | ||
| Phone #: | (406) 251-2406 | ||
| Website: | http://www.fencecrafters.net | ||
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Grizzly Fence |
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| Address: | 7186 Interstate Place, Missoula, MT 59808 | ||
| Phone #: | (406) 549-3993 | ||
| Website: | http://www.grizzlyfencemontana.com | ||
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Fencecrafters Missoula Inc. |
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| Address: | 6619 U.S. Highway 10 W, Missoula, MT 59808 | ||
| Phone #: | (406) 251-2406 | ||
| Website: | http://www.fencecrafters.net | ||
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Turkey Creek Fencing |
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| Address: | 1222 Nordheim Ln, Corvallis, MT 59828 | ||
| Phone #: | (406) 961-8310 | ||
| Website: | http://turkeycreekfencing.com | ||
Missoula Zoning & Permit Guide
City of Missoula: The Missoula Development Services Department requires a permit for most permanent fence installations within city limits. Standard residential zoning allows rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet and front yard fences up to 4 feet. Properties in the University District or near the Clark Fork floodplain may have additional considerations.
Ravalli County (Corvallis, Hamilton, Stevensville): The Bitterroot Valley communities south of Missoula fall under Ravalli County or their respective city jurisdictions. Each operates independently from Missoula. Contact the appropriate local building office for your address. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Air Quality Burn Restrictions: Missoula’s mountain valley location causes air quality inversions in winter. Some municipalities have restrictions on wood burning that extend to treated lumber disposal during construction — ask your contractor about responsible material handling.
Pool Safety: Montana pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: Montana law requires calling Montana 811 at least two working days before any digging begins.




