Services • Fencing
Fence Installation in Plano & Dallas-Fort Worth
A fence has to do more than close off a yard. It needs to give you the privacy you want, leave room for drainage, and provide gates that work for everyday use. Across Plano and Dallas-Fort Worth, sun exposure, storms and seasonal soil movement put pressure on posts, rails and fasteners. When a fence leans, we look at the support beneath it before recommending new pickets. Replacing the face of a fence will not correct a loose or decaying post.
The right material depends on how you use the boundary. Cedar privacy fencing suits screened backyards; ornamental metal keeps views open while defining the space. Composite offers a consistent appearance with less routine refinishing, but still needs the support and spacing specified by its manufacturer. We discuss privacy, maintenance, neighborhood requirements and access during your free in-home consultation, rather than choosing a fence by appearance alone.
Tom, the owner, brings 12+ years of hands-on experience and is on site through every project. We are based in Plano and serve the wider Dallas-Fort Worth area. Your written scope sets out materials, removal, gates and finishing, with a staged payment schedule tied to completed work. Permits are handled on request wherever required.
What's included
- New wood privacy fences in cedar or pressure-treated pine, with posts, rails and exterior-rated fasteners selected for the installation.
- Board-on-board designs with overlapping pickets for privacy as wood moves, or shadowbox layouts with alternating pickets for airflow and a finished appearance from both sides.
- Metal and ornamental iron fencing for open boundaries, with corrosion-resistant finishes and gate hardware suited to the weight of the assembly.
- Composite fencing installed with compatible posts and rails, allowing the expansion gaps required by the chosen system.
- Fence replacement and repair: assess the posts and rails, replace damaged sections where practical, and include old-fence removal and haul-off in the agreed scope.
- Walk-through and wider access gates, with opening sizes planned around lawn equipment, bins and backyard access; gate posts and bracing sized for the load.
- Wood staining and sealing after the surface is clean and dry enough for the selected product, including attention to cut ends and a discussion of future maintenance.
How a project runs
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Consultation and boundary confirmation
We walk the fence line, measure the runs and discuss height, materials and gate locations. The homeowner is responsible for establishing the property boundary using reliable survey information, with a surveyor involved when needed. An old fence is not proof of the line. Confirm shared-boundary arrangements with your neighbor before work starts.
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Written scope, approvals and utility locates
We document the layout, materials, removal and payment stages. Obtain HOA approval before installation when required; permits are handled on request. Before digging, arrange Texas811 utility locates, allow the required response time and confirm the locate process is complete. Private irrigation, pool lines and other owner-installed utilities may need separate locating because Texas811 does not mark every private line.
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Removal and post setting
The agreed old fencing comes out, and post locations are laid out around confirmed boundaries and utility markings. Posts are set plumb in concrete, with footing dimensions appropriate to fence height, soil and gate loads. Concrete needs time to gain strength before the posts carry the fence; wet ground or poor weather can change the sequence.
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Rails, panels, pickets and gates
Rails and pickets or manufactured panels follow once the supports are ready. On sloped ground, we agree whether sections follow the grade or step down, while keeping drainage routes open. Gates are braced, aligned and checked for clearance, latch operation and access before finishing.
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Finishing and cleanup
Staining or sealing follows the wood moisture level and product requirements, not simply the installation date. We remove agreed debris, check fasteners and gate operation, and walk the fence with you before final payment. The handover includes practical care guidance for the material you chose.
What affects the cost
- Total linear footage and fence height determine material quantities, post requirements and installation effort.
- Material and layout: cedar, treated pine, ornamental metal or composite, plus board-on-board versus shadowbox construction.
- Gate count, width and hardware, especially wider openings that require stronger posts and additional bracing.
- Removal and haul-off of the old fence, including whether existing concrete footings must be excavated.
- Slope, rocky or wet ground, access restrictions and nearby roots that complicate excavation without damaging the yard.
- HOA style rules, required approvals and the amount of staining or sealing included in the written scope.
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