Fence Installation, Replacement & Repair in DFW & North Texas

Repair the Fence or Replace It?

A damaged gate, post or fence section does not automatically require complete replacement. Partial repair or replacement may be appropriate when the surrounding structure can support it.

Evaluate posts, rails, surrounding fence condition, material compatibility, damage or deterioration, gate loads, site conditions and intended use. Widespread deterioration or unstable supporting components may warrant broader replacement; a fixed fence-age rule does not decide the scope.

Posts, Rails and Site Conditions

A fence is more than linear footage and visible pickets. Posts, rails, boards, fasteners, hardware and gate supports work together with grade, soil/site conditions, wind exposure and intended use.

Construction choices remain project-specific. The selected written Proposal/specification controls post material, setting and footing requirements, rails, pickets and fasteners; Longhorn does not apply one universal construction specification to every fence.

Many standard residential fence installations can be completed in approximately 1–3 days. Footage, demolition, design, gates, finishing, weather, access, grade/site conditions, discovered conditions and project complexity affect timing. This is not a completion guarantee or a universal Commercial schedule.

Clear Fencing Pricing and a Written Scope

Longhorn uses an open-book approach for Fencing Proposals. This Fencing-specific transparency helps you understand what is included and compare selections or changes. The written Proposal can separately show:

• Materials
• Installation Labor / Services
• Applicable Direct Project Costs / Fees
• Longhorn Contractor Profit
• Options / Upgrades
• Total Project Price

Actual pricing depends on footage, height, material, style, construction, posts/rails, gates, demolition, access, grade/site conditions, finishing, Commercial requirements and selected options. The written Longhorn Fencing Proposal establishes actual project pricing; there is no universal per-linear-foot price.

Your written scope should identify:

• Fence sections/runs, selected material/style, height and construction selections.
• Gates, finishing, removal/disposal and any retained sections or materials.
• Exclusions, options, price and the written change/additional-work process.

If financing is useful, ask about financing options during your estimate. Eligibility, approval and terms depend on the lender.

Existing Fence Removal and Finishing

Removal/disposal can be included where selected. Define the identified fencing, normal resulting debris, post removal and cleanup in the scope, and identify materials to retain before removal. Extraordinary buried concrete or debris, unrelated cleanup and unexpected site conditions are not automatically included.

Longhorn provides staining, sealing and painting. Selected options may include natural/unstained wood, pre-stained materials or field Clean & Stain, with the product/color and treated surfaces identified. Ready Seal, Smitty's Stain and Sherwin-Williams are selectable products/manufacturers where appropriate; product use is not certification.

Application timing and maintenance depend on the selected product, wood/material condition, moisture, weather, preparation and written scope, not a universal drying or reapplication schedule. Opposite-side treatment on a shared fence is not automatically included. Explore related Painting services for other finishing needs.

Property Lines, Approvals, Utilities and Shared Fences

Confirm the authorized fence location and property boundary, using appropriate survey authority where needed. An existing fence does not establish the legal boundary, and a construction layout is not a boundary survey.

Confirm applicable HOA and permit requirements. Longhorn can provide project specifications and assist with or make HOA submissions where expressly included in writing. Customers remain responsible for required approvals unless the written agreement assigns responsibility differently; approval is not guaranteed.

Longhorn handles applicable 811/public utility-location coordination before excavation. Public locating does not necessarily identify private irrigation, landscape lighting, electrical, gas/service lines, drainage or other underground improvements. Identify known private systems and site conditions before excavation; not every underground condition can be detected.

Neighboring/shared fence projects can be divided into distinct sections, scopes and prices. Longhorn can prepare separately defined work/pricing. The parties remain responsible for ownership, legal boundaries, access authorization, payment and neighbor agreements. An estimate does not establish ownership or authorize entry onto another property.

Residential and Commercial Fencing

Residential projects may focus on privacy, appearance, pets and everyday access. Commercial planning may also involve longer runs, gates/access, material/system selection, staging, property operations, phasing and occupied-property coordination. The selected scope defines the intended function without assuming a security rating or specialty credential.

For storm-related work, Longhorn documents observed construction conditions and prepares its proposed construction scope. The insurer determines coverage under the policy. Storm damage does not automatically establish coverage. Broader property damage may require separately scoped Restoration services.

Longhorn's One-Year Fencing Workmanship Warranty

Longhorn's Fencing Contract provides a one-year workmanship warranty beginning at completion of Longhorn's contracted fencing work, subject to its written terms. Coverage applies to defects caused by Longhorn workmanship on contracted work.

Localized repairs do not warranty the entire pre-existing fence, and Clean & Stain workmanship does not create unrelated structural coverage. Natural material changes and external conditions are distinct from installation defects; exclusions do not excuse defective Longhorn installation. Manufacturer/material warranties are separate and subject to their own terms.