We install and repair fences across West Lake Hills and the 78746 Eanes ISD corridor, from Rob Roy guard-gated estates and Davenport Ranch to Seven Oaks acreage and Lost Creek hillside lots. Since 2008: 18 years of Austin metro fence work, 134 verified Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, BBB A+ rated, and a written 1-year warranty on every installation. Fully insured on every job. We know West Lake Hills city ordinances, including mature tree preservation coordination and Edwards Aquifer protection compliance, as well as adjacent Rollingwood work. Written estimates within 48 hours. Book a West Lake Hills site visit or call (512) 900-5735.
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About Fencing in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills is an independent incorporated city geographically surrounded by Austin, sitting on limestone bluffs overlooking downtown along Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road. The population is roughly 3,400 across 3.6 square miles, with the ZIP code 78746 covering the broader Eanes ISD area. Unlike suburban markets, West Lake Hills doesn’t do master-planned tract communities: fence work here is almost entirely custom estate on named-street lots. The main neighborhoods we serve include Rob Roy (guard-gated estates on 1 to 5-acre lots), Davenport Ranch (near Pennybacker Bridge, a mix of gated and estate), Seven Oaks (1+ acre custom estates), Lost Creek (established hillside residential), Las Lomas, Parkstone, Cuernavaca, Woods of Westlake, Treemont, Camelot, and adjacent Rollingwood.
West Lake Hills sits on Edwards Plateau limestone, with hillside topography throughout the city. Most residential lots need rock drilling through the limestone shelf for post-setting, and the city’s steep hillside terrain adds grading considerations on estate perimeter runs. The City of West Lake Hills has its own permit process (separate from the City of Austin) and specific ordinances that govern fence work: mature tree preservation requirements around specimen oaks and Edwards Aquifer protection regulations affecting hillside grading and drilling. We’ll coordinate with arborists on tree-adjacent installs, and we’ll follow city protection setbacks on the aquifer overlay. Standard fence height is 6 feet along common property lines.
Fence Services in West Lake Hills
Cedar Privacy Fence Installation
Cedar privacy’s a natural fit for the custom estate market at Rob Roy, Davenport Ranch, Seven Oaks, and Lost Creek. Without master-planned HOA stain palettes to constrain choice, West Lake Hills homeowners often go with higher-grade Western Red Cedar and premium stain treatments. Our Rob Roy estate cedar specifications run 3-foot post depth standard through limestone with drilled anchors, and we’ll source Western Red Cedar because it holds stain longer than pressure-treated pine and reads appropriately for the estate context here.
Mature Tree Preservation Fencing
West Lake Hills city ordinances require mature tree preservation, and fence installation around specimen oaks requires coordination with an arborist and root-system-safe drilling. Our West Lake Hills tree-safe wood specifications reroute fence lines around specimen tree drip zones, hand-dig post holes within critical root zones instead of machine-drilling, and adjust post spacing to protect established root systems. We coordinate with the city’s tree preservation review before installing on any lot with mature protected trees. For the complete workflow (the 8-inch DBH threshold, city arborist site visit, and hillside preservation design options), see our West Lake Hills mature tree fencing guide.
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link’s uncommon in West Lake Hills residential (custom estate character favors cedar and iron), but shows up on Rob Roy and Davenport Ranch back-perimeter runs for pet containment on larger lots, and on adjacent Loop 360 commercial parcels. West Lake Hills perimeter chain link options cover 4-foot pet containment through 8-foot security-grade with galvanized or vinyl-coated finish. We’ll usually recommend a decorative iron front paired with a chain-link back perimeter on estate lots.
Ornamental Iron Front Fencing
Rob Roy guard-gated estates, Parkstone luxury lots, Wildcat Club contemporary homes, and select Davenport Ranch properties frequently specify West Lake Hills estate iron specifications for front-yard accent runs, pool safety enclosures, and driveway entry gates. Custom estate iron design uses higher-grade materials, custom-fabricated post caps, and site-specific dimensions that are matched to the architecture before installation.
Custom Gates and Automated Entry
Standard walk gates come with every West Lake Hills privacy install. Larger Rob Roy, Seven Oaks, Davenport Ranch, and Cueva de Oro estate lots typically need double drive-through gates and automated operators for hillside driveways carved into limestone. West Lake Hills automated gate services include walk gates, drive-through gates, and keypad, remote, or solar operators sized for hillside grade and driveway curvature. We coordinate with security systems and existing entry-gate installations at the guard-gated communities of Rob Roy and Parkstone.
Our West Lake Hills Installation Process
Our West Lake Hills process is built around three factors specific to this market: the City of West Lake Hills mature-tree preservation review, Edwards Aquifer protection compliance, and Edwards Plateau limestone drilling on hillside estate lots.
Step 1: On-site estimate. We’ll measure your property, discuss material options, identify specimen trees and root zones near planned fence lines, note the aquifer overlay setback, if applicable, and confirm the limestone drilling scope. Written itemized estimate within 48 hours.
Step 2: City of West Lake Hills permit coordination and tree preservation review. West Lake Hills runs its own permit process, separate from the City of Austin, and any fence line within the critical root zones of protected mature trees requires city review or arborist sign-off. We’ll have our permit partners handle the paperwork and coordinate the tree preservation review so you don’t have to chase forms. For gated communities such as Rob Roy or Parkstone, we’ll also coordinate with community management prior to installation.
Step 3: Material sourcing and delivery. We’ll source Western Red Cedar, standard cedar, ornamental iron, or specialty materials to your approved spec. Delivery coordinated with confirmed install date.
Step 4: Installation. Our crews set posts to a 3-foot minimum depth with concrete collars on eastern clay-loam lots, and rock-drill through limestone shelf on western lots as needed. A standard 180-foot residential installation takes 1 to 2 days.
Step 5: Final walkthrough and warranty handoff. We’ll test gate operation, verify plumb, complete site cleanup, and hand off your workmanship warranty in writing. If anything’s out of spec in the first year, we’ll come back and fix it. Standard West Lake Hills projects run 2 to 4 weeks total when tree preservation review is required, and 1 to 2 weeks when it isn’t.
Why West Lake Hills Homeowners Choose Austin Fence Company
West Lake Hills’s premium market and strict city ordinances mean fence contractors here need specification depth plus real coordination discipline. What West Lake Hills homeowners tell us: they want a contractor who’s worked around specimen oaks with arborist coordination, who handles Edwards Aquifer protection setbacks, who knows Rob Roy and Parkstone gated-community access protocols, and who’ll still be around in five years to honor the warranty. That’s what our 18-year Austin metro track record delivers.
- Since 2008: 18 years serving the Austin metro
- 134 verified Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars
- Written 1-year warranty on every installation
- BBB A+ rated
- Insured crews and vehicles (general liability + workers’ comp)
- Edwards Plateau limestone drilling is handled on every West Lake Hills install, including steep hillside terrain
- Familiar with Rob Roy, Davenport Ranch, Seven Oaks, Lost Creek, Parkstone, and other named-neighborhood custom estate work
- Coordinate mature tree preservation review with arborists and city planning on tree-adjacent installs
- Comply with Edwards Aquifer protection setbacks on affected hillside lots
- Same-day callback on all inquiries, written itemized estimates within 48 hours
Fence Cost in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills pricing depends on material selection (custom estate market favors premium cedar and higher-grade iron), limestone drilling scope, tree preservation, and root-safe hand-digging when specimen trees are on the fence line, hillside terrain complexity, and total perimeter footage. Larger Rob Roy or Seven Oaks estate perimeters run higher on total cost because of the footage, not per foot. For per-foot pricing by material and typical West Lake Hills project totals in Rob Roy, Davenport Ranch, Seven Oaks, and Lost Creek, see our full West Lake Hills fence cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What West Lake Hills neighborhoods do you serve?
We install fences across all West Lake Hills neighborhoods, including Rob Roy (guard-gated), Davenport Ranch, Seven Oaks, Lost Creek, Las Lomas, Parkstone (gated), Cueva de Oro, Cuernavaca, Wildcat Club, Woods of Westlake, Treemont, Camelot, Camelot West, Countryside, Woodhaven, Westwood, and Bee Cave Woods. We also cover adjacent Rollingwood (about 500 homes closer to Zilker) as a partner Eanes ISD community.
Do I need a permit for a fence in West Lake Hills?
Yes. West Lake Hills is an independent incorporated city with its own permit process, separate from the City of Austin. Most standard residential fences (6 feet or less, not on a corner lot) require a City of West Lake Hills permit. Fences over 6 feet always require a permit, and corner lots are subject to sight-triangle rules. Additional review may apply for tree preservation, Edwards Aquifer protection setbacks, or hillside grading. We’ll have our permit partners handle paperwork for all West Lake Hills city-permit-required projects.
How do you handle mature tree preservation on fence installs?
West Lake Hills city ordinances require preservation of specimens and protected trees. When a planned fence line runs within a mature tree’s critical root zone, we’ll reroute the fence to avoid root damage where possible; we’ll hand-dig post holes within the critical root zone instead of machine-drilling; and we’ll adjust post spacing to protect established root systems. We coordinate with arborists and city tree preservation review before installing on any lot with mature protected trees. Root damage during fence work can trigger city violations and tree loss, so this coordination isn’t optional here.
How long does fence installation take in West Lake Hills?
For West Lake Hills projects requiring tree preservation review or aquifer setback compliance, allow 2 to 4 weeks for city review plus 1 to 2 days for a standard install, accounting for limestone drilling. City of West Lake Hills permit adds 1 to 2 additional weeks on top of tree review if applicable. Larger Rob Roy, Seven Oaks, or Davenport Ranch estate perimeter runs (500+ feet) take 3 to 5 days. For non-permit-required smaller projects, we’ll usually install within 1 to 2 weeks.
Do you offer a warranty on West Lake Hills fence installations?
Yes, in writing. You’ll get a 1-year workmanship warranty at no extra charge on every West Lake Hills fence, covering post plumbness, gate function, picket alignment, and any structural issues traceable to the installation. Materials carry separate manufacturer warranties. If our work slips out of spec in the first year, we’ll come back and fix it.
Get a Free West Lake Hills Fence Estimate
Ready to install a West Lake Hills fence that clears City of WLH permit review, mature tree preservation, and Edwards Aquifer protection compliance on the first submission? We’ll provide free on-site estimates and written, itemized quotes within 48 hours. We’re set up for Rob Roy and Davenport Ranch estate cedar, custom-fabricated iron for guard-gated Parkstone, Seven Oaks acreage perimeters, and tree-adjacent hand-dug installs. Request your free West Lake Hills fence estimate or call (512) 900-5735.
