Fences in Houston almost never fail because of the pickets. They fail at the posts. Understand that and you will spend your money in the right place, which is underground where you cannot see it and where nobody is tempted to save.
Why It Matters
Gulf Coast clay expands when it takes on water and contracts hard in a dry August. A post set in that ground gets worked back and forth every season, year after year. Set too shallow it loses its grip and the fence starts to lean, and once one goes the load transfers to its neighbours and the failure spreads down the line. We set posts deeper and use reinforced rails, and we quote steel posts alongside wood so you can see what removing the rot problem entirely actually costs.
A wood post set directly in concrete with no drainage rots at exactly the point where it matters, right at grade. The fence looks fine right up until a windy day snaps it at ground level. When somebody’s fence blows down in a storm the pickets are usually still sound. That is why our repairs frequently start with pulling and resetting posts rather than replacing panels.
A gate is the only part of a fence with moving parts, and it carries its weight on a hinge all day. Proper bracing, a heavier gate post and quality hardware are worth paying for. A sagging gate is almost always a gate post problem, not a hinge problem, which is why tightening the hinge never fixes it for long.
What We Do
Cedar, iron and chain link, built and set for what this soil and this wind actually do.
The gold standard for privacy here. Cedar naturally resists rot and insects, weathers to grey unless you seal it, and looks good doing either. Picket grade matters more than people expect, because thin pickets cup and split in this sun. Treated pine is a legitimate budget choice and one where post quality matters even more.
Classic Houston style for front yards, driveways and pool enclosures where code requires it. Very long-lived, and it keeps the view. In coastal areas like League City and Friendswood, coating quality genuinely matters because salt air works on the metal continuously.
Practical and cost-effective for large properties, acreage and boundary runs. Common out toward Tomball, Magnolia and the properties north of us where the run is long and privacy is not the point.
Coverage
We install and repair fences throughout Houston and the surrounding communities.
Don’t see your area? Contact us to check if we service your location, or call (832) 938-7942.
FAQs
It depends most on material, height and how many gates you need, and then on post specification. Steel posts cost more than wood and remove the rot problem entirely, which on a long run or an exposed lot is usually worth it. We provide detailed, itemized quotes with the post spec written in, so you can compare like for like rather than comparing a total against a total.
Usually fixed. Leaning almost always means specific posts have lost their grip, and resetting those posts is far cheaper than a new fence. If pickets are still sound, replacing the whole run is rarely necessary. We assess it section by section and tell you which posts are the problem.
Most residential installs take two to five days depending on length and type. A standard backyard privacy run is typically two to three days. Concrete needs cure time before the fence takes any load, so we do not rush that part even when the weather is good.
HOA approval, almost certainly, if you are in a planned neighborhood, and it commonly covers height, material, style and which side the finished face points. Permits depend on where you live in this metro and on the scope. We check both for your address before ordering material, because ordering first is how a project stalls.
Cedar and wrought iron both do well here. Cedar naturally resists rot and insects in our humidity. For wind resistance, what matters most is not the material but the posts: adequate depth, proper concrete footings, and steel rather than wood where the run is exposed. Metal fences offer the best wind performance because there is less surface for wind to push against.
Yes, and the honest answer is often better than people expect. If the posts held and only panels came down, that is a repair. If posts snapped at grade, those sections need resetting but the rest of the run may be fine. We assess section by section rather than quoting a whole new fence by default. Photograph everything before you clean up.
Traditionally the finished side faces outward, and many HOAs require it. Worth confirming your specific covenants rather than assuming, and worth a conversation with the neighbour before you build if the fence sits on a shared line. If you are unsure where the line actually is, get a survey. It is far cheaper than moving a fence.
Yes, and it is not optional. Texas law requires homeowners and contractors alike to contact 811 two business days before any digging, and that includes a fence post in your own back yard. The service is free. We handle it on every job.
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We will walk the line, tell you honestly whether you need a repair or a replacement, and quote wood versus steel posts so you can see the difference.
