Plano, TX • Fencing
Fence Installation in Plano, TX
In established Plano neighborhoods built through the 1980s and 1990s, original wood fences are reaching the end of their useful life. A leaning run or a gate that drags can point to failing posts rather than bad pickets alone. We inspect the supports, rails and adjoining sections before recommending a repair or a complete replacement, so a fresh face does not hide the same underlying problem.
Mature yards make the work different from fencing an empty lot. Trees and roots follow old fence lines, landscaping limits access, and a shared boundary may have shifted in appearance as beds and paving were added. During a free in-home consultation, we walk the line with you, discuss privacy and gate access, and plan around the yard you want to keep. The homeowner is responsible for confirming property lines; an existing fence is not evidence of the legal boundary.
Why homeowners in Plano hire us
Repair or replacement, decided at the posts
Sound supports can make a targeted repair worthwhile. Where posts are decayed or loose and rails are failing across several sections, replacement may be the more practical choice. We explain what can stay and what needs to come out before agreeing the scope.
Mature trees considered before excavation
Post locations need to respect both the confirmed boundary and established roots. We discuss conflicts before digging rather than cutting substantial roots to force a standard panel spacing. Significant tree-root concerns may need an arborist’s advice.
Tom on site throughout
Tom, the owner, brings 12+ years of hands-on experience and is on site through every project. Your written scope identifies materials, removal, gates and finishing, with staged payments tied to completed work.
Approvals before materials are ordered
Many Plano neighborhoods have HOA requirements for fence style and stain color, including replacements. Obtain HOA approval before work starts and check with the city about applicable fence rules. We handle permits on request; HOA approval and city approval are separate.
What's included
- Fence-line walkthrough, measurements and layout based on homeowner-confirmed property lines
- Cedar privacy fencing: overlapping board-on-board pickets or alternating shadowbox layouts, with privacy differences explained
- Ornamental metal fencing for open views, with compatible posts, panels and corrosion-resistant finishes
- Composite fencing using the selected manufacturer’s support and expansion-spacing requirements
- Replacement and repair of agreed posts, rails and sections, with old-fence removal and haul-off in the scope
- Walk-through and wider access gates with appropriate bracing, hinges, latches and ground clearance
- Texas811 utility locates completed before digging; private irrigation and other private lines may need separate locating
- Post setting planned around roots, soil conditions and gate loads while preserving drainage routes
- Staining when the wood is sufficiently dry for the selected product, followed by cleanup and a gate-operation walkthrough
Replacing a fence in an established Plano yard
The same 1980s–90s build-out that shaped Plano’s homes also shaped its backyards: long-established fence lines, mature shade trees and landscaping that has grown around the original posts. Reusing every old post hole is not automatically the right solution, especially where roots or buried concrete obstruct a sound footing. We plan access and temporary openings with pets and everyday yard use in mind, without treating an old fence as a survey. Confirm the boundary from reliable survey information and involve a surveyor if it is unclear; agree shared-fence arrangements with neighbors before removal. HOA material and color approval comes before ordering, and current City of Plano requirements should be checked for the proposed location and design. Permits are handled on request. Texas811 locates come before excavation, with separate attention to private yard utilities that the public locate service may not mark.
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