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...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 13, 2026 | Home Improvement
A cedar privacy fence is one of the most popular choices in Austin, and for good reason. Cedar handles our heat, bugs, and rot well, looks great, and gives you a solid, private back yard. Before you build, it’s worth knowing your style and height options, the...
by Austin Fence Contractor | Jul 12, 2026 | Home Improvement
Most fence line disputes come down to one thing: nobody’s sure where the property line actually falls. The fix usually starts with a survey, which shows the real, legal boundary. From there, a calm conversation with your survey in hand settles the large majority...
