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New-Construction Fencing in Leander and Round Rock
New-construction neighborhoods in Leander and Round Rock come with a fence decision built in: accept the builder fence, upgrade it at move-in, or fence a bare lot from scratch. Austin Fence Contractors works these communities every week, and the honest answer is that...
Security Fencing for Austin Homes: What Actually Works
A security fence has one job: make your home a harder target than the next one. For Austin homes that means height used correctly, materials that resist climbing and cutting, gates with real hardware, and a layout that removes hiding spots instead of creating them....
Fence Permit Rules in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville
Each Austin suburb runs its own fence permit rules, and they don't match the city of Austin or each other. Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville each set their own triggers for when a residential fence needs a permit and their own process for getting one. Austin...
When a Leaning Fence Can Still Be Saved
A leaning fence can often be saved, especially if the boards and rails are still sound and only the posts have shifted. Resetting or reinforcing the posts straightens many fences without a full rebuild. It's usually too far gone when the wood is rotting throughout or...
Do You Have to Split Fence Costs With a Neighbor in Texas?
In Texas, you generally can't force a neighbor to split the cost of a fence just because you want one. But when a fence sits on the shared property line and both benefit, neighbors often agree to share the cost of building and maintaining it. The key is a clear,...
How Deep Should Fence Posts Be in Austin Soil?
A common rule of thumb is to set fence posts about a third of their above-ground height into the ground, so a 6-foot fence often means posts around 2 feet deep or more. But in our shifting clay soil, deeper is usually better. The right depth depends on your fence,...
Fencing Steep Lots in West Lake Hills
On a steep lot, a fence can't run straight across the slope. It's built by stepping the panels down like stairs or racking them to follow the grade, set on solid posts drilled into the rocky ground. Done right, a steep-lot fence looks clean and holds tight. It just...
Hidden Fence Costs to Ask About Before You Sign
A low fence quote sometimes leaves things out that show up later. Before you sign, ask what's included: old fence removal and haul-off, gates, permits, hauling and cleanup, and how surprises like rock or utility lines are handled. A clear, itemized quote and a few...
Fence Rules for Corner Lots in Austin
Corner lots follow stricter fence rules than a standard lot, mainly to keep drivers' views clear at the intersection. Expect limits on fence height and placement near the corner, a sight-triangle rule that keeps that zone low and open, and often two front-yard sides...
Wrought Iron vs Aluminum Fencing
Wrought iron is heavier, stronger, and has a classic look, but it can rust and needs upkeep to keep it that way. Aluminum is lighter, won't rust, and needs almost no maintenance, though it's not as tough as iron. For most homeowners it comes down to strength and looks...
Spite Fence Laws in Texas
A spite fence is one built mainly to annoy or harm a neighbor rather than serve a real purpose, like an ugly, oversized fence put up out of pure retaliation. Texas doesn't have a single clear-cut spite fence statute, so these cases turn on local rules and intent. The...
How Summer Heat Affects Wood Fences
Our brutal summer sun dries wood out, which makes boards warp, cup, crack, and fade, and can open small gaps as the wood shrinks. Dry soil pulling away from posts adds to the strain. The fix is upkeep: a good stain or sealer to lock in moisture, plus a little care,...
Lake-View Fencing Around Lake Travis
Around Lake Travis, the goal is usually a fence that marks your property and adds safety without walling off the view you paid for. Open styles like ornamental iron are the go-to, since they define the yard while keeping the water in sight. Mixing an open fence for...
How to Get HOA Approval for a New Fence
Getting HOA approval for a fence is a step-by-step process: read your HOA rules, prepare a request with your fence's height, material, color, and placement, submit it to the architectural committee, and wait for the green light before building. A complete,...
Privacy Fences for Close-Set Austin Lots
On a tight lot where houses sit close together, a good privacy fence makes all the difference. The keys are a solid, gap-free design, enough height to block sightlines, and a style like board-on-board that hides gaps completely. With the right fence, even a small yard...