We install and repair fences across all of Austin city proper, from central neighborhoods like Tarrytown, Hyde Park, and Rosedale to south Austin (Zilker, Barton Hills, Travis Heights, Circle C Ranch), east Austin (Mueller, Cesar Chavez, Holly), north Austin (Crestview, Northwest Hills, Great Hills), and southeast Austin (Easton Park). 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 the City of Austin permit process and Austin’s heritage tree ordinance for fence installation around protected 19+ inch and heritage 24+ inch oaks, pecans, and bald cypress. Written estimates within 48 hours. Book an Austin site visit or call (512) 900-5735.
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About Fencing in Austin
This page covers fence installation for residents within the City of Austin proper. For Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Manor, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Sunset Valley, Bee Cave, Lakeway, or West Lake Hills, we’ve got dedicated pages that go deeper into each of those markets. Austin proper’s the largest of our service areas by far, with distinct fence needs across quadrants: central Austin (Tarrytown, Old West Austin, Hyde Park, Rosedale, Allandale, North Loop, Windsor Park, Judges’ Hill); south Austin (Zilker, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, South Congress, Travis Heights, South Lamar, Circle C Ranch, Shady Hollow); east Austin (Mueller master-planned on the former airport site, East Side, Holly, Cesar Chavez, Govalle); west Austin (Balcones Park and Barton Creek enclaves inside city limits); north Austin (Crestview, Wooten, Domain area, Northwest Hills, Great Hills); and southeast Austin (Easton Park master-planned near Tesla, Cherry Creek).
Austin sits on the same soil transition that runs through the broader metro: Blackland Prairie clay east of I-35 (Mueller, East Austin, Southeast Austin, Easton Park) and Edwards Plateau limestone west of MoPac (Tarrytown, Barton Creek enclaves, Northwest Hills, Great Hills). Central and south Austin sit largely on the transition zone with mixed clay-loam. Eastern lots take 3-foot minimum post depth with concrete collars; western lots need rock drilling through limestone shelf. City of Austin code specifies 6-foot standard fence heights along common property lines. On top of that, Austin’s Heritage Tree Ordinance (Land Development Code Section 25-8, Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3) protects trees 19+ inches in diameter as Protected Trees and 24+ inch oaks, pecans, bald cypress, and Texas ash as Heritage Trees; no fence posts are allowed in the 1/4 Critical Root Zone of these trees, and the 1/2 CRZ has strict cut-and-fill limits.
Fence Services in Austin
Cedar Privacy Fence Installation
Cedar privacy’s the most-installed material across Austin proper, from Tarrytown and Hyde Park older-home replacements to Mueller and Circle C Ranch master-planned installs and Easton Park newer construction. Our Austin cedar privacy specifications run 3-foot post depth standard (clay-loam) or drilled anchors through limestone (western neighborhoods), and we’ll source Western Red Cedar for HOA-required projects at Mueller, Circle C, or Easton Park because it holds stain longer than pressure-treated pine.
Austin Heritage Tree Ordinance Compliance
Austin’s Heritage Tree Ordinance protects trees 19+ inches diameter as Protected and 24+ inch oaks, pecans, bald cypress, and Texas ash as Heritage. Our Austin heritage tree compliance specifications reroute fence lines outside the 1/4 Critical Root Zone (no fence posts allowed there under city code), respect the 1/2 CRZ cut-and-fill limit of 4 inches, and coordinate Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) submission through the City Arborist Program when a fence line impacts a regulated tree. For the complete workflow (protected species list, CRZ measurement, and City Arborist Program review), see our Austin Heritage Tree Ordinance guide.
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link’s the go-to for Austin’s commercial perimeter work along South Congress, East 7th, Burnet, and other retail corridors, plus larger residential lots in Circle C Ranch, Great Hills, and Northwest Hills. Austin commercial chain link options cover 4-foot pet containment through 8-foot security-grade, with galvanized or vinyl-coated finish and top rail included on all runs.
Ornamental Iron Front Fencing
Tarrytown historic-district homes, Hyde Park’s period residential streets, Judges’ Hill mansions, Barton Creek enclave estates, and Northwest Hills upscale lots frequently specify Austin estate iron specifications for front-yard accent runs, pool safety enclosures, and driveway entry gates. We’ll match iron dimensions, post spacing, and cap style to historic-district design standards or HOA specs before installation.
Custom Gates and Automated Entry
Standard walk gates come with every Austin privacy install. Larger Circle C Ranch, Barton Creek enclave, Northwest Hills, and Great Hills lots often need double drive-through gates for RV, trailer, or landscape equipment access. Austin residential gate services include walk gates, drive-through gates, and automated operators (keypad, remote, or solar) sized for driveway length and grade common on Austin’s larger residential lots.
Our Austin Installation Process
Our Austin process is built around three factors specific to this market: City of Austin permit and Heritage Tree Ordinance compliance, Blackland Prairie clay east / Edwards Plateau limestone west transition post depth, and quadrant-specific HOA and historic-district workflows.
Step 1: On-site estimate. We’ll measure your property, discuss material options, identify any HOA (Mueller, Circle C, Easton Park, or otherwise) or historic-district context, note Protected or Heritage trees within 25 feet of planned fence lines, and confirm whether your lot sits on Blackland Prairie clay east or Edwards Plateau limestone west. Written itemized estimate within 48 hours.
Step 2: City of Austin permit and Heritage Tree Ordinance coordination. Most standard residential fences in Austin require a City of Austin permit through the Austin Build + Connect Portal. When a planned fence line runs within 25 feet of a Protected or Heritage tree, we’ll coordinate a Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) through the City Arborist Program. We’ll have our permit partners handle both permit and TORA paperwork so you don’t chase forms. For master-planned communities (Mueller, Circle C, Easton Park), we’ll also coordinate HOA architectural review in parallel.
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 3-foot minimum depth with concrete collars on eastern clay-loam lots, and rock-drill through limestone shelf on western lots as needed. Standard 180-foot residential install completes in 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 Austin projects run 3 to 5 weeks total when TORA is required, 2 to 4 weeks with HOA review only, and 1 to 2 weeks for straightforward city-permit-only jobs.
Why Austin Homeowners Choose Austin Fence Company
Austin’s fence market is crowded, but City of Austin ordinances (Heritage Tree Ordinance, permit process, historic-district requirements) create a real barrier to entry that a lot of newer contractors don’t fully understand. What Austin homeowners tell us: they want a contractor who knows the Heritage Tree Ordinance CRZ rules cold, who handles Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) submissions, who understands the difference between an eastern clay lot and a western limestone lot, and who’ll still be around in five years to honor the warranty. That’s what our 18-year Austin 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)
- 3-foot post depth on eastern Austin clay-loam lots, limestone drilling on western Austin lots
- Heritage Tree Ordinance CRZ compliance and TORA coordination through City Arborist Program
- Familiar with Mueller, Circle C Ranch, Easton Park, and other Austin master-planned HOA processes
- Experienced with Tarrytown, Hyde Park, and Judges Hill historic-district design standards
- Same-day callback on all inquiries, written itemized estimates within 48 hours
Fence Cost in Austin
Austin pricing depends on material selection, whether your lot needs limestone drilling (western Austin) or is on straightforward clay-loam (eastern Austin), whether Heritage Tree Ordinance CRZ compliance requires hand-digging near a Protected or Heritage tree, and any HOA or historic-district material grade requirements. For per-foot pricing by material and typical Austin project totals across Tarrytown, Hyde Park, Zilker, Mueller, Circle C Ranch, and Easton Park, see our full Austin fence cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Austin neighborhoods do you serve?
We’ve installed fences across all City of Austin neighborhoods. Central Austin: Tarrytown, Old West Austin, Hyde Park, Rosedale, Allandale, North Loop, Windsor Park, Judges’ Hill. South Austin: Zilker, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, South Congress, Travis Heights, South Lamar, Circle C Ranch, Shady Hollow. East Austin: Mueller, East Side, Holly, Cesar Chavez, Govalle. West Austin: Balcones Park and Barton Creek enclaves inside city limits. North Austin: Crestview, Wooten, Domain area, Northwest Hills, Great Hills. Southeast Austin: Easton Park, Cherry Creek. For adjacent municipalities (Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Manor, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Sunset Valley, Bee Cave, Lakeway, West Lake Hills), see the dedicated city pages.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Austin?
Most standard residential fences in Austin require a City of Austin permit through the Austin Build + Connect Portal. Fences over 6 feet always require a permit, and corner lots have sight-triangle rules. Additional review applies when a planned fence line runs within 25 feet of a Protected (19+ inch) or Heritage (24+ inch oak, pecan, bald cypress, Texas ash) tree, which requires a Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) through the City Arborist Program. Historic-district lots (Hyde Park, West Line, Judges’ Hill, and others) may have additional review. We’ll have our permit partners handle all of that so you don’t chase forms.
How does Austin heritage tree ordinance affect fence installation?
Austin’s Heritage Tree Ordinance (Land Development Code Section 25-8 plus Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3) protects Protected Trees (19+ inch diameter) and Heritage Trees (24+ inch diameter oaks, pecans, bald cypress, Texas ash). Critical Root Zone (CRZ) is calculated at 1 foot of radius per inch of trunk diameter. Under the ordinance, no fence posts are allowed within the 1/4 CRZ, and the 1/2 CRZ has a cut-and-fill limit of 4 inches (which typically means no fence post footings either). When a planned fence line impacts a regulated tree, we’ll reroute the fence outside the 1/4 CRZ, hand-dig within the 1/2 CRZ where allowed, and coordinate a Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) through the City Arborist Program before installation.
How long does fence installation take in Austin?
For standard Austin projects requiring only a City of Austin permit, allow 1 to 2 weeks for permit plus 1 to 2 days for the install. For projects requiring Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) coordination, allow 2 to 4 weeks for city review plus install. Master-planned HOA communities (Mueller, Circle C Ranch, Easton Park) add 2 to 4 weeks for ARC review in parallel. For larger Circle C or Northwest Hills perimeter runs (500+ feet), we’ll spend 3 to 5 days on installation. Western Austin limestone lots add drilling time.
Do you offer a warranty on Austin fence installations?
Yes, in writing. You’ll get a 1-year workmanship warranty at no extra charge on every Austin fence, covering post plumb, gate function, picket alignment, and any structural issue traceable to the install. 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 Austin Fence Estimate
Ready to install an Austin fence that clears City of Austin permit review, Heritage Tree Ordinance compliance, and any HOA or historic-district requirements on the first submission? We’ll provide free, on-site estimates with written itemized quotes within 48 hours. We’re set up for Tarrytown and Hyde Park historic-district cedar, Mueller and Circle C Ranch HOA cedar, Easton Park newer construction, and heritage-tree-adjacent hand-dug installs across all Austin quadrants. Request your free Austin fence estimate or call (512) 900-5735.
