November 2026

Spokane winters bring snow, ice and repeated freeze-thaw cycles, and fences take a beating. Here is how block walls compare with wood and vinyl fences in our climate. What winter does to a fence Water soaks into soil and wood, freezes, expands and thaws again, over and over. That frost movement lifts and tilts fence

Before you build a block fence or retaining wall, check two things: how tall your city lets it be, and whether you need a permit. The City of Spokane and Spokane Valley have very different rules. Here is a plain-English summary; confirm with the city before you build. City of Spokane fence rules Spokane Valley

A concrete block wall fence costs more up front than wood or vinyl, but it is usually the last fence you buy. Here is what drives the price of a block wall in Spokane and Spokane Valley, and what to ask for when you compare quotes. Ballpark price for a block wall fence National cost