Fence Installation in Austin & Central Texas

Fence installation means measuring your property, choosing a material, setting posts below grade, and building a fence that holds up to Central Texas heat, clay soil, and storms. We handle every step ourselves, from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.

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Whether you’re fencing a new build, replacing something that never held up, or adding a fence to a property that’s never had one, we handle the whole installation as one job. We measure your property, walk you through material options, and give you a written estimate before any digging starts. From there, we set posts, build the fence, and walk it with you when it’s done.

Most installations fall into one of a few categories: a full privacy fence around a backyard, a security fence around a commercial lot, or a boundary fence between neighbors. Each one starts the same way, with a property walk and an honest conversation about what actually fits your yard, your budget for upkeep, and your HOA if you have one. If you already know your material, explore wood privacy, wrought iron, ornamental iron, or chain link fencing. If you’re not sure yet, we’ll help you figure it out during the estimate.

How Installation Works

Every installation starts with a property walk. We measure the fence line, check for slope and drainage, and flag anything that might affect the layout, a septic line, a shared property corner, an easement. We’ll also talk through material options at this stage, since the right choice depends as much on your maintenance preferences as it does on looks.

Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the install and coordinate with permit partners if your project needs one, which is common inside city limits or in HOA-governed neighborhoods. On install day, we set every post below grade and in concrete, deep enough to hold through clay soil that expands and contracts with the weather. That depth is the difference between a fence that holds for years and one that starts leaning after the first wet season, and it’s usually the first thing we check when we’re called out to fix someone else’s installation.

Material choice affects the installation process itself, not just the finished look. Wood requires more layout work up front, since boards and pickets get measured and cut to fit the specific run, while chain link comes in rolls and moves faster once posts are set. Iron fencing, wrought or ornamental, is the heaviest to work with and usually takes the most care during setting, since panels are rigid and don’t allow for much adjustment once they’re attached. We’ll walk you through which of these fits your timeline as well as your budget for upkeep, since a faster install isn’t always the right trade-off for a property that needs privacy or a specific look.

Why BorderCraft

We’re fully insured on every installation, residential or commercial, and every fence we build is backed by a one year craftsmanship warranty. We’ve been installing fences across Central Texas since 2013, and our crews aren’t subcontracted, the people who measure your property are the same people who build your fence. That matters most on installation day, since nothing gets lost between the estimate and the finished product.

We give you a written estimate before we start, with no surprise line items added once the job is underway. If something comes up mid-install, a rock ledge where a post needs to go, a drainage issue we didn’t see on the first walk, we’ll tell you before we act on it, not after. Questions about the process or your specific property are best answered during a free, no obligation estimate.

Where We Install

We install fences across Austin and the surrounding Central Texas area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, Hutto, and Manor. Conditions shift across this region. Cedar Park and the areas northwest of Austin tend to run rockier, which changes how we approach post setting. Areas closer to the Colorado River and East Austin run heavier on clay, which shifts more with rain and needs deeper post work to stay stable long term.

If you’re in Cedar Park specifically, we install fences throughout the area and know the terrain well enough to plan for it before we ever break ground. Visit our Cedar Park fence company page for local specifics, or check our full list of service areas to find your city.

Properties in Lakeway and the areas closer to Lake Travis often deal with steeper grade changes, which affects how a fence line steps down a slope without leaving gaps at the bottom. Newer developments around Kyle and Buda tend to have HOA guidelines that specify fence height, material, or color, so we confirm those requirements during the estimate rather than after the fence is built. Wherever you’re located in our service area, the estimate process is the same: a property walk, a written quote, and a clear answer about what your specific lot needs.

Frequently Asked Question

Do you install fences in Cedar Park?

Yes. We install wood, iron, and chain link fencing throughout Cedar Park and the surrounding area. The terrain runs rockier there than in parts of Austin, and we plan post setting around that from the start rather than running into it mid-job.

How long does a fence installation take?

Most residential installations take one to three days depending on the size of the property and the material. Larger commercial installations take longer. We’ll give you a specific timeline as part of your estimate, not a generic range.

Do I need a permit to install a fence?

It depends on your city and your HOA. We work with permit partners when a project needs one and will tell you upfront during the estimate if yours does, rather than leaving you to find out later.

What's the difference between fence installation and fence replacement?

Installation is for a property that’s getting a new fence, either for the first time or after removing an old one that’s already gone. Replacement is the removal and rebuild in one job. If your existing fence is still standing but past saving, see our fence replacement page instead.

Can you install a fence around an irregular or sloped property?

Yes. We walk every property before quoting, and slope or an irregular boundary line changes the plan, not whether we can do the work. We’ll flag anything unusual during the property walk and explain how we’re accounting for it in the estimate.

Do you install fences for commercial properties?

Yes, alongside residential work. Commercial installations often involve coordinating around active job sites or existing tenants. See our commercial fence page for details specific to business and property manager projects.

What fence materials do you install?

Wood, wrought iron, ornamental iron, and chain link, along with fence repair, replacement, and staining for existing fences. If you’re unsure which material fits your property, we’ll walk through the options with you during the estimate.

Do you offer free estimates for fence installation?

Yes. Every estimate is free and comes with no obligation to move forward. We measure your property, discuss material options, and give you a written quote before any work begins.