by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 16, 2026 | Home Improvement
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,...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 16, 2026 | Home Improvement
A gate is the one part of your fence people walk up to, so its design carries real curb appeal. Little touches make a big difference: an arched or decorative top, quality hardware, a pop of iron, or a style that complements the house. The right gate turns a plain...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 14, 2026 | Home Improvement
A neighbor can build a fence on their own side of the line without your okay. But building right on the shared line usually makes it a shared fence, and that’s where you get a say. Nobody can put a fence on your land without your permission. If the line’s...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 14, 2026 | Home Improvement
Before you plan a fence, dig into your HOA rules first. Check the allowed height, materials, colors, and styles, any placement or setback rules, and how the approval process works. Your HOA guidelines, usually in the CCRs, spell all this out. Knowing it up front keeps...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 13, 2026 | Home Improvement
Pflugerville sits on heavy Blackland clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that constant movement pushes fence posts out of line. The fix is simple but important: deeper, well-set posts that reach below the layer where the soil moves most. Set right,...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 13, 2026 | Home Improvement
Getting your fence ready for storm season is mostly about catching weak spots before the wind finds them. Check for loose or leaning posts, secure wobbly boards and gates, clear debris from the fence line, and fix small problems now. A solid, well-maintained fence...