by Austin Fence Contractor | Sep 3, 2026 | Fence
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,...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Sep 3, 2026 | Fence
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...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 5, 2026 | Fence
Much of Austin sits on heavy Blackland clay. This soil swells up when it’s wet and shrinks when it’s dry, and that constant movement pushes on fence posts and slowly makes them lean. The fix is deeper posts, set the right way, so they hold steady while the...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Nov 18, 2025 | Fence
Texas doesn’t have a single statewide fence law — your responsibilities depend on local city code, your HOA’s governing documents, and common law principles that Texas courts have developed over time. For Austin homeowners, understanding all three is the...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Nov 17, 2025 | Fence
Fence disputes with neighbors in Texas usually come down to three issues: where the property line is, who owns the fence, and who’s responsible for maintenance or repair costs. Texas law gives you options for each, but the fastest resolution almost always comes...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Nov 14, 2025 | Fence
TL;DR If you build a fence in Austin without a permit, you risk city code violations, fines, stop-work orders, and possible fence removal. The City of Austin enforces strict fence-height and property-line regulations — and noncompliance can affect home sales or lead...
