Need a fence in Mission? RKC Wood Care Pros replaces aging chain link and installs cedar privacy, vinyl, ornamental iron, and more for homes across the city. Same crew handles the permit, the build, and the staining. 4.9 stars from 77+ Google reviews. Free estimate.
WHY MISSION HOMEOWNERS HIRE US
Mission is 18 miles northeast of our Olathe home base. We're familiar enough with Mission's dense older-home layouts, mature-tree root systems, and creative material options that the job goes in clean the first time. Mission doesn't need a contractor who specializes in ARB paperwork — it needs one who knows how to fence a tight 1960s lot without cutting through a neighbor's root system.
Mission's tree canopy is an asset above ground and a challenge below. We bring reciprocating saws and root-cutting tools to every Mission install, adjust post positions within allowable setbacks to preserve structural roots, and flag anything that changes the estimate before digging. No surprise change orders.
Many Mission yards have cedar on one side and a neighbor's old chain link on the other. We install new fencing on your side cleanly, tying into existing corner posts where appropriate. You're not charged for perimeter that's already fenced. Pricing reflects exactly what we install.
Horizontal slats, corrugated metal, mixed wood-and-steel designs — banned in nearly every post-1990 JoCo HOA, fair game in Mission. We've built enough creative Mission fences that we know how to make the design work structurally (36-inch post depth, wind-rated panel construction) while hitting the aesthetic.
Most Mission fence contractors hand you off to a separate stain company 30 days later. We don't. The crew that sets the posts comes back with the stain. One company, one set of standards, one phone number for warranty follow-up.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Mission's fencing market is shaped by context the rest of Johnson County doesn't share. Older pre-1970s housing stock. Mature tree canopy that creates permanent shade and complex root systems. Tight lots where your fence is 6 feet from your neighbor's window. Almost no HOAs. Each of those makes Mission a different install than a Cedar Creek new build.
Under Mission's mature oak, maple, and elm canopy, soil stays shaded and damp long after rain. Combined with Johnson County's 80+ freeze-thaw cycles, that saturation accelerates post rot at the ground line. We put drainage gravel at every Mission post base before concrete goes in — it keeps standing water away from the wood and measurably extends fence life. Plus the full 36-inch post depth that holds against frost movement everywhere else in the metro.
Unlike Overland Park, Leawood, or Olathe, Mission is largely HOA-free. That means no architectural review, no approved stain brand lists, no 6-foot height caps beyond the city code. It also means homeowners can install horizontal slat, corrugated metal, mixed-material, or non-standard designs that would be banned in newer JoCo suburbs. We've done all of the above in Mission.
Mission's older street grid means houses sit closer to the curb than in newer JoCo subdivisions. That makes corner-visibility triangles a bigger factor per install — a corner lot fence might have to step back significantly to comply with city sight requirements. We verify setbacks at the permit counter before quoting so there are no surprises at install. The permit fee is built into the quoted price.
WHAT WE INSTALL IN MISSION
Privacy cedar, vinyl, chain link repair/replacement, ornamental iron, and mixed-material installs — plus gates and in-house staining. Every Mission fence installation service below links to a dedicated page with Mission-specific details.
Full-privacy cedar for Mission's dense starter-home lots where backyards are 50 feet apart — the primary reason every Mission homeowner calls us.
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6-foot cedar privacy replacing the old 4-foot chain link that came with most pre-1980s Mission homes — the standard upgrade across Countryside and Milhaven.
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White, tan, and gray vinyl — the upgrade choice for Mission homeowners tired of staining cedar every few years on a dense urban lot.
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Mission has one of the highest legacy chain link concentrations in Johnson County — we repair and replace more often than we install new. When we do install, it's galvanized or vinyl-coated for maximum lifespan.
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Powder-coated steel and aluminum — a less common install here than in OP or Leawood, but gaining ground with homeowners renovating mid-century bungalows.
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A Mission specialty — many homes have cedar on one side and the neighbor's old chain link on the other. We replace just the side that's yours while tying into existing materials cleanly.
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Kansas state pool code applies: 48-inch minimum height, self-closing self-latching hardware, non-climbable panels. Common install in Mission's older backyards with in-ground pools.
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Mission has very few active HOAs, which is unusual for Johnson County. When an HOA does exist, we handle the submission. Most Mission installs only require the city permit.
Mission details Post rot from mature-tree shade is the #1 Mission repair call — dense canopy keeps soil damp longer than open suburbs. We pull the post, add drainage gravel, and re-set to 36 inches.
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Walk gates, privacy gates, and side-yard gates for Mission's tight lot clearances. Most Mission gates need to open inward because the sidewalk is too close to swing outward.
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Semi-transparent penetrating stain applied by the same crew that installs the fence. No HOA color requirements here — your choice, any color, any finish.
Mission detailsMISSION NEIGHBORHOODS
From Countryside's chain-link-to-cedar upgrades to Milhaven's creative privacy designs, every Mission neighborhood has its own texture. Here's what we see across Mission's residential areas and how fence installation in Mission varies block to block.
Dense, tight-lot Mission neighborhood dominated by pre-1970 ranch homes. Tall mature trees create heavy shade that keeps soil damp — post rot repair is common here. Cedar privacy replacements of original chain link drive most new installs.
Walkable, tree-lined, and close to downtown Mission. Many yards back directly onto neighbors at 25 to 30 feet — privacy fencing is the primary need, not pet containment. Creative layouts are common here because no HOA dictates the look.
Established Mission neighborhood with a mix of cedar and chain link of varying ages. 'Mixed-fence' installs are common — we replace one or two sides while tying into existing neighbor fences cleanly. Privacy from street noise and pedestrian traffic is a major driver here.
Mid-sized Mission residential area with the mix of 1940s-50s housing stock being gentrified over the past decade. Younger homeowners often upgrade fencing during broader yard renovation — cedar privacy with modern gate hardware is the common spec.
Smaller section of Mission with older established homes and mature landscaping. Post rot from shade and older fence replacement are the typical calls. No HOA, so material and style choices are fully up to the homeowner.
Older homes near the Johnson Drive commercial corridor. Lot sizes are modest, and privacy from nearby foot traffic and street noise motivates most installs. We use 6-foot cedar privacy routinely here, often with semi-transparent stain to match neighborhood aesthetics.
Landmarks near our Mission service areas: Mission Gateway, Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center, Broadmoor Park, Johnson County Northeast Offices, and Peppermint Park. Our crews travel Shawnee Mission Parkway, Johnson Drive, Metcalf Avenue, and I-35 from our Olathe home base — if you're near any of them, we're a short drive.
RECENT MISSION PROJECTS
Every photo below is a real RKC install from a Mission property. Cedar privacy replacing old chain link, mixed-fence installs, creative materials — across Mission's dense residential lots.
MISSION FENCE PRICING
RKC's pricing for the KC metro is consistent regardless of which city the project is in — labor and material costs don't vary significantly across the 56 communities we serve. What affects your specific quote is linear footage, gate count, terrain slope, old-fence removal, and permit fees.
Every estimate is free, written, and itemized — posts, concrete, hardware, permit, and cleanup on separate line items. No surprises at invoice. Old-fence demo and haul-off is an add-on line if you need it.
MISSION FEEDBACK
We've installed across Mission — chain link replacements, creative horizontal slat designs, mixed-fence projects. Specific Mission-address reviews are being collected now. In the meantime, the full 77+ Google reviews from across the KC metro give you the clearest picture of how our installs hold up.
MISSION FENCE QUESTIONS
Common questions Mission homeowners call about most often. If yours isn't here, call (913) 286-1091 — Josh usually picks up.
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