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FAQ

Fence questions from around Conroe

These are answers to what homeowners, lake-lot owners, and landowners ask us most, from permits and HOAs to scheduling and payment.

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If your question is not answered here, call or text (713) 331-9419 and you will reach someone on the local team.

Questions

Fence questions, answered

Do I need a fence permit from the City of Conroe, or does the county handle it?

That depends on whether your lot is inside Conroe city limits. Inside the city, permits go through the City of Conroe Building Inspections and Permits department. A lot of subdivisions with a Conroe mailing address are actually outside the city, in unincorporated Montgomery County, where deed restrictions and the HOA usually set the rules. Panorama Village is its own city. We look up which rules cover your address before we finish the quote.

Does my HOA have to approve the fence?

In most master-planned and deed-restricted communities around Conroe, yes. Each HOA, POA, or architectural committee writes its own guidelines, so we check the current rules for your lot. Then we prepare the sketch and material, height, and color details they ask for. We build after written approval arrives. More on HOA fencing.

Can you put a fence on my Lake Conroe lakefront lot?

Yes, with some planning. Shoreline land up to the 201-foot contour belongs to the San Jacinto River Authority, and a permanent structure on it needs an SJRA permit. We check the survey to see where your lot ends before we lay out posts near the water. On many lakefront lots, an open ornamental fence is the best fit because it keeps the view.

What about waterfront lots on Lake Livingston?

The Trinity River Authority manages Lake Livingston, so building close to the water there may involve TRA rules as well as your community’s POA guidelines. We confirm what applies to your lot before we build.

My lot is heavily wooded. Can you still fence it?

Yes. A lot of lots around Conroe back to pine and hardwood woods or greenbelt. We walk the line to find trees and root zones and see how much brush needs to come out, and we route the fence around trees worth keeping. Any clearing gets its own line on the quote, so you can see what it costs.

Do you work in Willis and on the east side of Lake Conroe?

Yes. We regularly work in Willis and the east-shore lake communities, including Point Aquarius, Seven Coves, Lake Conroe Hills, and Water Crest. See the Willis service area.

Do you go as far as Huntsville, Cleveland, and Lake Livingston?

Yes. Huntsville is about 30 miles north of Conroe on I-45, and Cleveland is roughly the same distance east on SH 105. We also serve the communities around Lake Livingston, such as Waterwood, Cape Royale, and Westwood Shores. The service areas page lists every neighborhood.

How soon can you start, and how long does the install take?

A typical home fence takes one to three days of on-site work. Before that, the timeline mostly depends on the estimate visit, HOA review, and 811 locates. Spring and early summer are our busiest seasons, so a fall or winter booking often gets on the calendar sooner. You will get a realistic schedule along with your quote.

Do you call 811 before digging?

On every job. We request Texas 811 locates so public utility lines are marked before we dig any post holes. Private lines like sprinkler pipe, landscape lighting, or a line to a shop are not marked, so please show us where they run.

Do I need a property survey?

Not always, but it helps. A survey or located corner pins are the best way to pin down the line, especially on acreage, along a shared line with a neighbor, near an easement, or on a lake lot near SJRA land.

Are estimates free?

Yes. Call or text (713) 331-9419 or book online. Small repairs can sometimes be priced from photos, but new fences are quoted after we measure on site.

How much does a fence cost?

It depends on footage, height, material, gates, and the lot itself. The pricing guide lists typical installed ranges per foot. Those are only ranges, and your written quote is the actual price.

Is financing available?

Yes, through Hearth. Options start at a 550 credit score, and qualified applicants at 680 or higher may be offered 0% financing. Hearth sets the rate and term based on your application. See financing.

Who pays for a fence on a shared property line?

Texas has no general rule that splits the cost of a regular residential fence between neighbors. Neighbors often agree to share it, and writing that agreement down is a good idea. Your deed restrictions may also say how a shared fence is handled. This is not legal advice. For a dispute, a real estate attorney is the right call.

What does your warranty cover?

You get an 18-month limited workmanship warranty that starts on the completion date. It covers problems caused directly by our installation. Storms and weather, ordinary wear, shifting soil, impacts, roots, and misuse are excluded. Material warranties come from the manufacturer. The warranty page has the full terms.

Are you insured?

Yes. Both general liability and workers’ compensation policies are in place.

On the job

Building, materials & upkeep

Do you set every post in concrete?

Yes. On our wood fences, every post is sunk a minimum of 24″ and set with 80 lb of concrete. Where the ground is loose sand or stays wet, we dig deeper or wider. Gates and corners take the most strain, so those posts go deeper still.

Will you take out my old fence?

Yes. On replacement jobs, tearing out and hauling away the old fence is part of the quote unless you want to handle it yourself. That includes the many builder fences in Conroe subdivisions that have started to lean.

Which holds up better here, wood or vinyl?

Either one lasts when it is built well. Wood is cheaper to start with but wants a stain or sealer every few years to stand up to the humidity. Vinyl costs more and needs no staining or rot repair. Often your HOA guidelines make the decision for you. Compare wood & cedar and vinyl.

Why did my gate stop latching a few months after install?

New posts settle as the ground goes through wet and dry stretches, and a gate can drift a little. That is expected. Call us, and we will come adjust it at no charge.

Is it time to repair or replace my fence?

When the posts are mostly sound and only some pickets, one section, or a gate took the damage, a repair usually makes sense. If posts are rotting or leaning along much of the line, patching will not hold for long. We inspect the entire line and give you our recommendation. See repair & maintenance.

What does a pool fence need?

Most pool barrier rules call for a minimum height of 4 feet, small gaps, few footholds, and self-closing, self-latching gates. Requirements vary by city, county, and HOA, so we check them for your address. See pool enclosures.

Still have a question?

Call or text (713) 331-9419, or book a free estimate and ask us in person at your fence line.