Wood Fence Company in Abilene, TX (Who Actually Call You Back)

Why Some Wood Fences Lose Their Line

You want boards that stay tight and a fence that stands straight. Every wood fence starts that way. Then dry summers shrink the boards, gaps open and the privacy thins out.

A post set shallow or without concrete moves first. Once one post leans, the rails twist, the gate drags and the run follows. One lean can turn into several posts to reset.

Settle it at the start and the fence goes up once. We set posts in concrete and size the depth to the height and the ground. Board on board keeps the privacy when a board shrinks.

Why Choose Wood Fence

Privacy you control

You decide how much of your yard the street sees. Board on board closes every gap, and shadowbox lets air through while it still blocks the view. Each style hides your yard in its own way, so you match the fence to the way you live.

A look that fits the house

Wood sits well beside brick, siding and stone. It takes stain in many shades, so you can match the house now. Later you can change the color without replacing a thing.

A frame that holds its line

Your boards stay straight and your gates keep swinging true. At Everock Fencing we set the posts in concrete and run rails between them. Wind then has little to push against.

Years of service for little work

A yearly look and a fresh coat of stain keep your fence in good shape. The care takes an afternoon. The wood keeps its color and strength.

Services That Go With a Wood Fence

Built for Abilene Sun

The sun is the main test for a wood fence in Abilene. The city averages 19 days a year at 100°F or higher, and the record stands at 81 days in a single year. Bare boards dry out in that kind of heat. They shrink, open gaps and fade to grey.

We build with that in mind. Board on board keeps privacy when boards shift. We space boards for movement and fasten them with hardware that holds as the wood moves. We recommend stain and sealer on every face, so the sun works on a finish and not on bare grain. You get a fence that keeps its color and its line through the long summers.

What Happens After You Get In Touch

Three steps, in this order. Nothing is hidden, and nothing starts until you approve the plan.

1. You get in touch. Send the short form or call. We can call you back and ask a few questions first, so we know what you want to fence and where. Estimates are always free.
2. We visit and quote in person. We walk your lot with you, measure each run and mark the gate spots. You choose the style, the height and the finish, and you see the itemized quote on site.
3. We build, you approve. We check the layout against Abilene’s height and setback rules and request the Texas811 locate. Then we set the posts in concrete and let the footings cure before the rails go on. Boards, caps and gates come last, and we tidy the work area when we finish.

What the Job Covers From Start to Finish

Layout with you. We walk your lot, measure each run and mark the gates before any hole is dug.

Rules and lines. We check the layout against Abilene’s height and setback rules and request the Texas811 locate. That call does not mark private lines such as sprinklers, so you point those out on the visit.

Posts and footings. Posts go in concrete footings sized to the height and the ground. The footings cure before the rails go on.

Rails, boards and gates. Rails, boards and caps go on next. Gates hang on braced frames with a latch that lines up.

Finish. The build is ready for stain and sealer on every face.

Four Styles and How They Hold Up

Four styles cover most Abilene yards. Each one answers a different question: how much privacy, how much wind and how much money goes into the boards.

Board on board. Two layers of boards overlap, so no gaps open as the wood dries. It gives the most privacy and the heaviest feel.

Shadowbox. Boards alternate on each side of the rails. Air passes through, the view stays mostly blocked and the wind has less to push on.

Horizontal slat. Boards run level between the posts. You get a clean, modern line that looks the same from both sides.

Picket. A short, open fence for front yards, flower beds and gardens. It marks the line without closing off the house.

Wood does well when water has a way out. We keep the boards off the soil, leave small gaps for movement and finish every face, cut ends included. A fence built that way ages evenly instead of splitting at the bottom.

Posts, Rails and Boards That Keep Their Line

A wood fence is only as good as its parts and how they fit. At Everock Fencing we choose each part for the job.

Abilene Fence Rules for Wood

Plan to Abilene’s rules from day one and your fence goes up once. Planning & Development Services handles fence placement, and Code Compliance handles fence condition.

Privacy where you want it. A solid wood fence stands 2½ feet at the front property line and steps up to 7 feet by the front of your house. An open style such as picket reaches 4 feet at the front. Put the tall privacy fence along the side and rear lines, where 7 feet is allowed.

A clean setback. Keep fences at least 10 feet from the curb or pavement edge, on private property and outside the public right-of-way.

Paperwork that stays small. A fence of 7 feet or less that meets the setbacks needs no permit. Over 7 feet, a building permit and a variance from the Board of Adjustment apply.

Lines marked before the first hole. Texas811 marks public utility lines for free. The call goes in at least two working days before digging.

HOA rules sorted early. If your neighborhood has an HOA, its rules come on top of the city’s. We sort that paperwork with you before we build.

Your lot decides the rules. Abilene’s rules apply inside the city. A lot in a nearby town such as Tye or Merkel follows the rules of that town or the county, so your layout starts with where your lot sits.

Fence Installation in Abilene and the Towns Around It

You get the same visit whether your lot is in Abilene or out toward Tye, Merkel, Buffalo Gap, Hawley or Clyde. Tell us where the lot sits, and we start with the rules for that address.

Five Habits That Protect Your Boards

You can keep your wood fence straight and good looking with five simple habits. Each one takes minutes and protects the boards you paid for.

Look it over once a year. Walk the fence after the hot months and after big storms. Check gate latches, loose boards and any post that moves.

Keep the bottom dry. Pull soil, mulch and sprinkler spray away from the lowest boards. Dry boards last longer than wet ones.

Restain when water soaks in. Splash a little water on the wood. If it beads, the finish is working. If it soaks in, it is time for stain or sealer.

Clear the growth. Vines hold moisture against the boards. Cut them back before they climb.

Tighten after storms. Wind loosens screws and hinges first. A few minutes with a driver keeps the gate swinging true.

Price Drivers for a Wood Fence

Length and height set most of the price. Style comes next, because board on board uses more wood than a single layer. After that it comes down to the site: slope, hard digging, the number and width of gates, and whether an old fence has to come out first.

Estimates are always free. Quoting in person is the preferred way, because the measurements, the ground and the gate openings are all visible on site.

You pay nothing to see what the job involves. Have three things ready: your property line, your gate spots and the height you want.

Wood Against Vinyl and Chain Link

Pick wood for privacy and a natural look you can restain later. Pick vinyl if you do not want to stain a fence. Pick chain link for an open boundary, pets or acreage.

If Something Needs Fixing

You approve the layout, the height and the gate spots before the first post goes in. After that, the work is ours to get right.

After we build your fence, any fix goes to the front of the schedule. You’re booked first. If the problem is the installation, we fix it.

FAQs

See the Whole Job Before You Decide

Walk your lot with us and see the whole job before you decide. We measure the runs, mark the gates and talk through the style and height with you. Your estimate is free, and you leave with a clear plan for your fence.

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