New cedar board-on-board privacy fence and gate beside a brick ranch house under tall pines

Fences built to stand in East Texas ground

Wood privacy, cedar, ranch, iron and chain link fences installed and repaired in Tyler and the towns around it. Posts set in concrete, deep enough for sandy soil over clay.

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Texas811 locate before every post hole

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Fences we build and fix

Each one has its own page with materials, heights and what to ask before you buy.

New pressure-treated pine dog-ear privacy fence around an East Texas backyard

Wood Privacy Fences

Pressure-treated pine, 6 or 8 ft, dog-ear, flat-top or shadowbox.

Horizontal cedar slat fence on black steel posts beside a brick house

Cedar Fences

Board-on-board, horizontal slat and picket fences in cedar.

White welded pipe ranch fence along a green pasture with pines behind

Ranch and Pipe Fencing

Welded pipe, pipe and cable, and wire fencing for acreage and livestock.

Double cedar drive gate on a black steel frame across a gravel driveway

Gates and Gate Openers

Walk and drive gates on steel frames, plus automatic openers.

Black ornamental iron fence around a backyard swimming pool

Wrought Iron and Aluminum Fences

Ornamental iron and aluminum for front yards and pools.

Black vinyl-coated chain link fence around a residential side yard

Chain Link Fences

Galvanized or black vinyl-coated, for dogs, side yards and lots.

Wooden privacy fence section leaning after a storm with a fallen pine branch

Fence Repair

Leaning sections, rotted posts, storm damage and loose pickets.

Wood privacy fence half stained in cedar tone and half weathered gray

Fence Staining and Sealing

Cleaning, staining and sealing wood fences, new or weathered.

Which fence fits your yard

A plain comparison of the materials we install. We’ll walk the line with you and help you pick.

Material	Best for	Upkeep	Watch for
Pine (treated)	Privacy on a budget, big backyards	Seal or stain every few years	Shrinking and twisting as new boards dry
Cedar	Privacy that looks finished, horizontal styles	Optional stain; turns silver-gray if left	Costs more than pine up front
Pipe and wire	Acreage, horses and cattle, long runs	Repaint pipe when rust shows	The line needs clearing before posts go in
Iron / aluminum	Front yards, pools, HOA neighborhoods	Rinse; touch up steel where it chips	Pool gates must close and latch on their own
Chain link	Dogs, side yards, back lots	Almost none	No privacy unless slats are added

No prices on purpose. Cost depends on length, height, gates, clearing and the ground, so every quote is measured on site.

Fresh fence post hole showing sandy topsoil over red clay

What Tyler ground and weather do to a fence

Most fences that fail here fail at the post. We build for Smith County conditions, not a national spec sheet.

Sandy topsoil over red clay. Many East Texas upland soils, including the Kirvin series first described here in Smith County, have a sandy surface over firm red clay a foot or so down. Loose sand won't hold a post on its own, so posts go deep and get set in concrete.
Rain and termites. Tyler averages about 42 inches of rain a year, and Formosan termites have been documented in Smith County. Wood that sits wet at ground level rots and draws termites, so we use ground-contact rated posts or steel.
Storms and ice. Spring storms bring pine limbs down on fences, and the February 2021 freeze brought up to 9 inches of snow. Most repair calls start with weather. We fix the damaged section instead of pushing a full replacement.
Front yards, corners and historic streets. Tyler caps front-yard fences at 4 feet and at least 50% open, keeps a sight triangle clear at corners, and reviews exterior changes in the Heritage Neighborhood overlays in Azalea, Brick Streets and Charnwood. We check the rules for your address before any post goes in.

How a fence job goes

From the first call to a gate that latches.

Measure
We walk the fence line, mark gates and corners, and note slopes, trees and drainage.
Quote
A written quote, itemized by material, posts, gates and removal of the old fence.
Locate
Texas811 is called so buried utility lines are marked before any post hole is dug.
Build
Posts set in concrete, panels hung, gates adjusted, and the site cleaned up.

Where we build fences

Tyler and the towns around it. Each area has its own page with what’s different about building a fence there.

Tyler
Inside Loop 323 out to the Toll 49 corridor
Whitehouse
Southeast on TX-110, and the Lake Tyler lots
Lindale
North on US-69, across I-20
Hideaway (Hide-A-Way Lake)
Gated lake community northwest, off FM 16
Bullard
South on US-69, west to Lake Palestine
Flint
Southwest Tyler along Old Jacksonville Hwy
Chandler
West on TX-31, Lake Palestine's east shore
Troup
Southeast on TX-110, town and acreage
Jacksonville
South on US-69 in Cherokee County
Kilgore
East on TX-31 in Gregg County

Fence questions we hear most

Still unsure? Call and ask. We’ll give you a straight answer.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Tyler?

Inside Tyler city limits, a fence doesn't need a building permit, but it still has to meet the city's rules. In residential zones, front-yard fences are capped at 4 feet and must be at least 50% open, and side and rear fences can go up to 8 feet. The towns around Tyler have their own codes, so we check the rules for every address.

How do you know where my property line is?

Property lines are set by a registered professional land surveyor. We build to your survey pins and won't guess a line. If the corners can't be found, get the lot surveyed before the fence goes in: a fence on the wrong side of the line is expensive to move.

Do you call 811 before digging post holes?

Yes, on every job. Texas law requires an 811 locate at least 48 hours ahead, not counting weekends and holidays, before powered digging 16 inches or deeper, and every augered fence post goes deeper than that.

What does a pool fence need in Tyler?

Tyler requires a pool on a single-family lot to be fully enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet tall, with no gaps over 4 inches and no wire fencing. Gates must close and latch on their own, with the latch on the inside top quarter of the gate.

Does my neighbor have to pay for half the fence?

Not unless they agree to. Texas law doesn't make a neighbor share the cost of a boundary fence. Taking down a shared or attached fence needs the neighbor's consent or six months' written notice.

Should I pick pine or cedar?

Pine costs less up front and needs sealing to last. Cedar costs more, holds its shape better as it dries, and resists rot and insects on its own. We can quote both on the same fence line so you can compare.