Fence Installation in Plano, TX
We build new wood and iron fences for homeowners in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney. The old fence goes on our trailer on day one.
What Goes Underground
Most of a fence’s strength is buried where you’ll never see it. Our crews work like you’re standing right behind them, because half the job happens underground. That’s why we tell you what goes in the ground before we talk about what goes on top. Every fence starts with galvanized steel posts set 3 feet deep and 6 feet apart, with a kicker board at the bottom so the boards never touch dirt.
Fence Types We Build
Nearly every job we take on is a re-fence. The old fence comes out and a new one goes in. We build in cedar and in iron, and the style is your call.
A cedar fence is the standard wood fence in this part of Texas. It handles our heat better than pine does.
With pre-stained cedar, the color goes on before the boards reach your yard. Your fence looks finished the day we drive away.
A board on board run overlaps the boards so there are no gaps. Neighbors around here call it a double sided fence.
- Yards that back a new two story house or a busy street do better with a solid privacy fence.
- Horizontal boards give a cleaner, more modern line. They’re popular on newer West Plano builds.
- Wrought iron suits pool yards, and any yard where you want to keep the view open.
Gates are built as part of your fence, not sold as a separate job. Pre-stained boards arrive with the color already on them. Staining an existing fence is a different job, and it’s one of the three things we do with fences. Homeowners in Frisco and Allen call us for the same builds.
Why Fences Fail
A storm doesn’t take fences at random. It finds the ones with shallow poles set far apart.
- Texas heat working on the wood all summer.
- Shade and sap from certain trees, which do damage in a different way.
- Boards installed touching the ground, which wick up water and rot from the base.
- Pressure treated pine pickets, which don't hold up as well in this climate.
- Poles set shallow, or set 8 feet apart, which move when the ground moves.
When a fence has reached the end of its life, we take the whole run out and build new. Our fence work across Plano starts with poles that stay where we put them.
Post Depth and Spacing
Posts, what most people around here call poles, go 3 feet into the ground. Where the yard allows it, we go deeper still. There’s one tell you can check yourself: we order posts far longer than the fence is tall. A post that long can’t be set shallow. There is nowhere else for the rest of it to go. The post length shows up on your invoice. The depth doesn’t, once the hole is filled.
- Heavy duty galvanized steel posts, coated so they don’t rust.
- Set 3 feet down, and deeper where the site allows.
- Ordered far longer than the finished fence is tall.
- Set 6 feet apart, not the 8 feet that is standard.
- Closer spacing is a structural call, not a style one.
Clay Soil and Fence Posts
Plano sits on heavy black clay. It swells when it rains and shrinks when it dries out. You already know this dirt from foundation talk. Almost nobody connects it to fence poles, and it’s the same ground. A pole set shallow in this clay will move with the next wet and dry cycle. A pole set deep in steel does not. That’s why our depth and spacing numbers are what they are. It’s engineering for this dirt, not an upsell.
Build Order: Demo to Top Cap
Day one is demolition. The old fence comes out and goes on the trailer. While we’re there, we can take other yard junk too, and we haul it off. Hole digging starts the same day the old fence comes down.
- Tear out and haul off the old fence.
- Dig the holes and set the poles.
- Kicker board at the bottom, what a lot of people call the rot board or kick board.
- Framing, which is the horizontal pieces the boards attach to.
- Pickets, the boards you actually see.
- Gates, built as part of the fence.
- Upgrades such as a top cap along the top.
Most jobs run two to three days, depending on the project. Our team hauls off everything we create, so the yard gets left clean.
Permits and Height Rules
Plano has its own rules about fences, and they aren’t the same as the next city over. Our signature build is 8 feet tall, which is as tall as the city lets a back yard fence go. A full fence replacement here is permitted work, and an inspection is part of it. We build to the city’s rules on every job, and we walk you through what applies to your lot.
- A back yard fence here tops out at 8 feet, which is what we build.
- A fence in the front yard has to stay low, and you have to be able to see through it.
- Corner lots have sight rules that keep the corner clear for drivers.
- Pool and spa yards have their own requirements.
- A full fence replacement needs a permit and an inspection.
The City of Plano publishes what it wants on a residential fence permit. We read it against your lot before we quote, so you don’t have to.
Shared Fences and Plano’s Three Foot Rule
The advice people usually get is simple. Just build your own fence a little inside your own line. Plano has a catch. The city doesn’t let two fences stand side by side on one lot. Either the old fence comes out, or you leave a gap between them. So what does that cost you? A strip of your own yard, the whole length of the run. The city even asks on the permit whether the fence is shared, and whether the old one is coming out. This comes up on a lot of Plano jobs. We talk it through at the estimate, before anything gets scheduled.
Utility Line Locates
There are buried lines under most yards, and nobody digs before they get marked. We call ahead and have the lines marked, and we tell you the day we do it. Within three to four business days, strangers will be walking your yard with paint and flags. We give you a heads up before that happens, and we ask you to leave the gates unlocked.
Before the locate crew comes out, you hear from us about:
- When we make the call.
- What the paint marks and flags mean.
- Leaving your gates unlocked for the marking crew.
You don’t have to set any of it up, and you don’t have to be home for it. That call is ours to make, and making it is part of the job.
Questions for Any Fence Company
Two quotes can look completely different and be for the same fence. They can also look the same and be for two very different fences. Watch the unit, too. Fences are priced by the linear foot, which is the length of the run. A lot of people compare in square feet by mistake, and the numbers stop meaning anything. Ask any fence company these questions, ours included.
- What are the poles made of, how long are they, and how deep do they go?
- How far apart are the poles set?
- How thick are the boards, and how many rails per section?
- Is there a kicker board along the bottom?
- Is a top cap included, or added later?
- Are the gates in this number?
- Does the price include tearing out and hauling off the old fence?
- Is this quoted by the linear foot?
- Are you insured, and can I see it?
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
- Who is my contact, and how often will I hear from you?
How a Fence Install Runs
Call or message us. During business hours you hear back in 5 to 30 minutes.
- Walk the fence line with us for an estimate.
- Pick your fence: the height, the style, the boards, and the gates.
- Get the yard marked, with locates called before anyone digs.
- Watch it go up, with demo on day one and a finished fence in about two to three days.
What Our Customers Say
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Very responsive and fixed my fence issue professionally and quickly. Excellent communication and workmanship. Highly recommended!
My Mom and Dad found Mom’s Fence Man they were so pleased with their quality workmanship on their new fence and I was so happy to hear how they had such a great experience. I also had a beautiful new gate with fence built and most recently a new beautiful shared backyard fence. They went above and beyond communicating from the beginning with several easy to understand quotes to updates through the materials arriving and updates of their arrival on the day of work. Throughout the process from the beginning up to the building of my new fence I was able to continue my daily work and scheduled appointments with no interruptions and have peace of mind.
He did a great job, was very communicative and easy to work with! Highly recommend!
I can’t thank Bill, Yvette and the rest of the team at Mom’ Fence Man for their dedication and hard work with replacing my 21yr old fence. From the design process to the demo and installation, the entire process and project were handled with the utmost care and dedication to excellence. I would highly recommend Mom’s Fence Man to anyone looking to install or replace their fence. Thank you Bill, Yvette and the rest of the team for bringing my dream to life! I can’t thank you enough! :) Tracy Marshall #momsfenceman #customerservice #amazing #teamwork #trustedpartner #excellence #expertcraftsmanship
Bill came out and fixed the issues I had. He is so helpful and kind. I love working with this company
My experience with Mom’s Fence Man in replacing my old 6’ fence with a beautifully crafted 8’ fence was 100% positive. The communication was excellent from start to finish. I always knew what to expect and the timelines given were accurate so I was able to plan my time accordingly. Bill helped with the design options and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Home repairs and improvements have always been something I dread, but this experience showed me that doesn’t have to be the case if you have the right company. I highly recommend them.
Bill and his team were very professional, easy to work with, and provided great guidance throughout the process. They did an excellent job with our fence replacement and repairs, and we’re very happy with the results. Highly recommend Bill and his team!
Fantastic work! Yvette and crew took great care in removing and replacing our fence. They took their time and did it right. We are thrilled with the final product and give Mom's Fence Man our highest recommendation.
When I called Bill he answered the phone and we made an appointment to get an estimate to repair my fence. He showed up on time and provided a reasonable estimate. Two weeks later as scheduled his reliable and professional crew arrived on time and completed my repairs the same day to my satisfaction. He was very nice and honest to work with. If I need more repairs in the future I will call him. I recommend you at least call for an estimate and I think you will be pleased! (I had called another company after I spoke to Bill to get a second estimate and to this day they never returned my call. That he answered my call impressed me a lot!)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a fence installation take?
Most jobs take two to three days. Day one is tear out and setting poles. After that it depends on the size of the run and the gates.
What happens on the first day?
The old fence comes out and gets hauled off. We start digging holes the same day, so the poles can go in without losing a day.
Do I need a permit to put in a new fence in Plano?
Yes. A full fence replacement in Plano requires a permit.
What if the fence is shared with my neighbor?
It comes up on a lot of jobs, and we talk it through at the estimate. Plano doesn’t allow a new fence to sit right beside an old one. So the old fence usually has to come out.
Should I just install my own fence?
Boards and gate hardware are a weekend job for a lot of people. Once it involves steel poles, a permit, and a locate request, it stops being a weekend job.
Is financing available?
Yes, through Wisetack. You can apply and see what you qualify for before you settle on a fence.
Ready to Get Started?
Walk your fence line with us and we’ll show you exactly what goes in the ground.