Continuous Fence Installation in Central Kansas
Pre-welded continuous steel fence installation for ranches and corrals around Haven, Hutchinson, and Reno County, KS — built to take cattle pressure for decades. Free estimates and a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Steel That Cattle Can't Argue With
Continuous fence is pre-welded steel panel run on solid posts — usually four to six horizontal rails of pipe or rolled steel in roughly 20-foot sections, bolted together end to end. There's no wire to stretch, no boards to split, and almost nothing for a 1,400-pound cow to test. River Creek Fence puts up continuous fence for ranchers and acreage owners across Reno County, from working corrals outside Haven to perimeter runs near Hutchinson and pens on the edge of Wichita.
Cody Yoder grew up around livestock and knows exactly where ordinary fence gives out — the corner a bull leans on, the gate a horse crowds, the low spot where wire goes slack. Continuous panel solves most of it. The rails carry the load across multiple posts, so a single shove doesn't slacken a whole run, and the smooth steel face is far kinder to hides than barbed wire when animals press against it.
We size the build to the job. Tighter rail spacing and shorter posts for a corral or sorting pen; wider sections and heavier pipe for a long perimeter line. Every panel gets set plumb, leveled across the dips and rises of Kansas pasture, and tied off at corners and gates that won't sag the first hard season.
Is Continuous Fence the Right Call for Your Operation?
Great for
- Pre-welded steel panels stand up to cattle pressure that flattens wire and wood
- Multiple rails spread the load, so one hard lean won't loosen a whole run
- Smooth steel face is easier on hides than barbed wire around tight pens
- Almost no upkeep — no re-stretching, no rotted posts, no annual board swaps
- Goes up fast in long, clean lines that look sharp along a drive or perimeter
Things to know
- Higher up-front cost than barbed wire or high-tensile pasture fence
- Heavy panels need equipment and a crew — not a one-person weekend project
- Standard rail spacing isn't tight enough to hold sheep, goats, or small calves alone
- Rugged terrain and rocky post holes can add time and cost to the install
Built for Kansas Pasture, Wind, and Stock Pressure
Central Kansas ground swings from baked-hard to soaked in the same season, and that movement is what pushes a shallow post out and leans a fence. We set continuous-fence posts deep and in concrete below the frost line, space them to carry the panel loads, and brace every corner and gate post so the run stays true through freeze-thaw and steady prairie wind.
The panels themselves are welded steel, so wind doesn't faze them and weather just means a coat of paint or primer down the road instead of replacement. Where a line crosses a draw or a rise, we step and follow the grade so there are no gaps underneath for a calf to slip and no high rails a horse can hang a leg over. The result is a fence that holds your stock and still looks straight ten years on.
What Ranchers Use Continuous Fence For
From a working corral to a clean perimeter line, here's where continuous steel earns its keep across Central Kansas.
Cattle Containment
Heavy welded rails hold cattle where barbed wire sags — ideal for high-pressure corners and crowding alleys.
Livestock Pens & Lots
Tight, smooth-faced panel keeps horses, bulls, and feeder stock penned safely with less risk of injury.
Working Ranch Fencing
Build corrals, sorting pens, and perimeter runs that handle daily ranch use without constant repairs.
Mix With Pipe Fence
Pair continuous panel with welded pipe posts and rails for the toughest corrals and entry runs we build.
Pasture Perimeter Lines
Run long, low-maintenance steel along your pasture boundary where you want strength over decades.
Ranch Entry & Gates
Tie your continuous run into a clean, welcoming entrance with a matching steel ranch gate.
Most Central Kansas continuous-fence runs land in this range. Standard perimeter panel sits at the lower end; heavier pipe posts, tighter corrals, and gates push toward the high end.
What Affects Your Continuous Fence Installation Price
- Number of rails per panel — 4, 5, or 6
- Pipe and post weight and gauge
- Corral and gate count vs. straight perimeter run
- Terrain, rocky ground, and total footage
Ranges are general estimates for Central Kansas and are not a quote — your written on-site estimate is always free.
How We Build Your Continuous Fence
Free On-Site Estimate & Layout
We walk the line with you, set the corral or perimeter layout, choose rail count and post weight, and call in the Kansas 811 locate before any digging starts.
Set & Brace Posts Below the Frost Line
Posts go deep in concrete, spaced to carry the panel loads, with every corner and gate post braced to hold against stock pressure and Kansas wind.
Hang & Tie Off the Panels
We set each pre-welded section plumb, follow the grade across dips and rises, and connect panels tight so the run stays level with no gaps underneath.
Cleanup & Final Walkthrough
We clear the scrap, square up the gates, and walk the finished fence with you — all backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty.
Continuous Fence Installation FAQ
Continuous fence is pre-welded steel panel — typically four to six horizontal pipe or rolled-steel rails in roughly 20-foot sections — bolted together and run on solid posts. There's no wire to stretch and no boards to replace, which is why ranchers use it for corrals and high-pressure areas where ordinary fence gives out.
A properly set continuous fence easily lasts 30 years or more out here. The steel doesn't rot or warp, and the only real upkeep is a coat of paint or primer down the road. The posts are what matter — set deep in concrete the way we do it, the run stays plumb through years of freeze-thaw and wind.
For corrals, pens, and high-traffic corners, yes. Barbed wire sags and snaps where cattle crowd it, while welded continuous panel spreads that pressure across several posts and holds. The smooth steel is also easier on hides. Barbed wire still has its place on long, low-pressure pasture lines where budget matters more — we'll tell you honestly which fits your spot.
It's excellent for horses and cattle. Standard rail spacing is too wide to hold goats, sheep, or young calves on its own, but we can tighten the spacing or add a bottom run of wire or panel so smaller stock stay contained. Tell Cody what you're running and we'll spec it right.
Most installed continuous fence runs about $14–$30 per linear foot here, depending on the number of rails, pipe weight, gates, and how rough the ground is. Straight perimeter is on the lower end; tight corrals and heavy pipe push higher. A free on-site estimate is the only way to get a real, written number.
Absolutely. We weld and connect continuous panel into pipe posts, existing corrals, and ranch entry gates all the time, so your new run matches what's already there. If you want a full steel setup — pipe posts, continuous panel, and a matching entry gate — we build the whole thing as one clean job.
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Phone
(620) 899-5595
codeyoder@icloud.com
Address
Haven, KS 67543
Hours
Open Daily · 8 AM – 6 PM
Service Areas
Haven, Hutchinson, South Hutchinson, Buhler, Nickerson, Yoder, Pretty Prairie, Partridge, Arlington, Plevna, Mount Hope, Burrton, Halstead, Newton, Kingman, Sterling, Lyons, McPherson, Maize, Wichita, Pratt, Stafford