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Fence Company in Dallas, TX: Installation, Repair & Gates

Dallas Fencing serves homeowners across Dallas, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite with the full range of fence work: new installation in wood privacy fencing, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum or ornamental iron; repair of existing fences and posts; gate installation and automatic driveway gates; and storm damage restoration. We are a local fence company, not a national franchise. The same crews who estimate your fence are the ones who build it, and they know the soil, the climate, and the housing stock here.

Nearly every fenced lot in the greater Dallas area sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, a cycle that works fence posts out of plumb season after season. Add Gulf humidity that keeps wood damp exactly where it bears the most load, and you have the two reasons most fences fail here. We read that problem on site, quote repair when it makes sense, and recommend replacement when the fence has reached end of life. Call (469) 737-9552 for a free estimate.

Why Fences Lean in Dallas: Clay Soil and Rotted Posts

A fence that leans in Dallas is almost always a post problem, not a panel problem. The expansive clay beneath the soil swells when saturated and shrinks as it dries, working a concrete footing and post back and forth through the seasons. Over years, that movement racks the post out of plumb, and the pickets and rails stay sound while the structure fails underneath. At the same time, humidity keeps the base of the wood damp, and decay sets in right at ground line where the post carries the load. You end up with a fence that looks like it might fall over, and often it is only a handful of posts that have actually failed.

We walk the entire fence line rather than just the section you called about. We test every post, not the one that moved, and we check whether the concrete footing itself has heaved or the post has rotted inside a sound base. That distinction matters, because it changes what needs to happen next. A fence with sound pickets and rails and a handful of failed posts is worth repairing. Resetting or replacing those posts saves the rest of the fence and costs far less than replacing the whole run. A fence where posts have decayed along the entire length is at end of life, and repairing it section by section costs more over five years than replacing it once. We quote both options when both are real, and we tell you which one makes sense for your fence and your budget.

When we replace wood that has rotted, the cause is moisture at the ground line, and that is what we address. We do not perform termite or pest inspections, apply chemical treatments, or carry out pest control work, which is a separate regulated trade in Texas. If you have concerns about pest activity, a licensed pest control professional can assess that separately. Our job is to replace the failed post with sound material set properly in concrete, so the fence stands plumb and lasts. Call us for a free estimate.

Storm Damage Fence Repair in Dallas

Hurricane season, spring storms, and straight-line derechos push fences over on the same line, snap posts at grade, and leave whole sections on the ground. A fence rebuilt after a storm should come back stronger than it was before, with posts set deeper and in concrete that is properly cured, not tamped soil that will heave again. We provide a free damage assessment, photograph each section, and prepare a written estimate that you can give to your insurance carrier if you choose. We help you document what happened so you have the information you need to file a claim.

Coverage decisions rest entirely with your insurance company, and the terms of your policy govern what is paid. We cannot promise that any damage will be covered or that a claim will be approved. We also cannot waive, absorb, or discount any part of your deductible. What we do is give you an honest assessment of what failed and what it costs to rebuild it right. If you have damage from a recent storm, call (469) 737-9552 and we will come out and look at it with you.

Cedar, Pine, Vinyl or Chain Link: Choosing for This Climate

Cedar looks beautiful and holds value in a neighborhood, but it needs work. Under Dallas sun and humidity, a cedar fence wants cleaning and re-staining every two to three years. If you keep that schedule, a cedar fence lasts closer to twenty years. If you do not, it fades, grays, and fails faster. Pressure-treated pine costs less upfront and tolerates neglect better, making it the smarter budget call for a fence you want to install and forget. Vinyl requires almost no maintenance and will not rot, but it is more expensive to install, shows dirt in this climate, and racking to follow a slope is more complex than with wood. Chain link is the toughest material per dollar spent, and the gauge of the wire and the mesh size matter. Galvanized chain link resists rust but shows wear; black powder-coated looks sharper longer. Aluminum and ornamental iron suit pool barriers, front yards, and any place where you want to follow the grade with a racked or stepped installation without the maintenance burden of wood.

Pricing is quoted by the linear foot and is always done on site, because slope, access, whether we are removing an old fence, and the number of gates all change the number. We walk your fence line, measure what you need, and give you a price that reflects your actual property. Get a pricing overview and then call us for a site estimate. We install wood privacy fencing, vinyl and PVC, chain link, and aluminum and ornamental iron in all configurations.

Permits, HOA Rules, Property Lines & Pool Barriers

Permits, height limits, setbacks, and material rules vary by city and county across the greater Dallas area. In most jurisdictions, residential fence projects require a permit, though some do not. Many cities in the area set height limits at four feet in a backyard and three feet in a front yard, but requirements vary. If your property is in a master-planned community or subdivision with an HOA, deed restrictions commonly govern fence height, material, and color, and architectural approval is usually required before work starts. It is worth checking your HOA rules and any deed restrictions before you plan your fence. If you need to determine your property line, a licensed land surveyor is the only person who can do that work. We install on the line you identify, working from your existing survey or plat. Before we start, confirm the line with your neighbor if you are close to the property line, and confirm any neighbor or association consent in writing beforehand.

Pool barriers must meet the codes that apply at your address and include self-closing self-latching hardware. We install pool fencing to meet local pool barrier codes, but final determination of compliance rests with the local building official. No barrier replaces supervision. Setting fence posts is excavation, and we request Texas 811 utility locates before we dig. Locates cover participating utility operators only and do not mark private lines such as irrigation or landscape lighting, so please tell us about any private lines on your property. Requirements vary, always verify with the Dallas building department and your HOA before starting your project. Call us for a free estimate and we can discuss what applies to your address.