Fence Install & Repair in Corpus Christi, TX
Notable recent landfall: Hurricane Harvey (August 2017) struck the Coastal Bend as a Category 4. Hail-storm season runs March through May.
Coastal plain with expansive clay soils inland (Calallen, Northwest) that swell and contract with moisture. Sandier soils closer to the bay and on Padre Island.
For fence install & repair, the service area covers roughly 50 miles from central Corpus Christi.
Common reasons to call
- Fence blown down or leaning after high wind
- Rotten posts, loose pickets, or broken rails
- Gate dragging, sagging, or not latching
- Privacy fence replacement before selling a home
- Pool barrier or pet containment concern
- Salt-air corrosion on metal fencing near the bay
- New fence for a Southside subdivision or Calallen lot
- Storm prep before hurricane season
Typical work
- Wood privacy fence repair or replacement
- Post replacement with concrete set
- Gate rebuild, hinge replacement, and latch adjustment
- Chain-link fence repair or install
- Ornamental steel or aluminum fence install
- Pool fence and self-closing gate coordination
- Fence haul-off and disposal after replacement
Typical turnaround
Small repairs can often be scheduled within a few days. Full replacements depend on material availability, utility locates, HOA approvals, weather, and crew schedule.
Materials and equipment
- Cedar, treated pine, or composite pickets
- Pressure-treated posts, rails, and kick boards
- Galvanized steel posts and brackets
- Concrete mix, gravel, screws, nails, and fasteners
- Chain-link fabric, top rail, tension wire, and gates
- Ornamental steel or aluminum panels
- Hinges, latches, drop rods, and gate hardware
Job sizes
Minor
Gate adjustment, latch repair, few pickets, or single post replacement
Standard
Straight run of wood privacy fence or moderate storm repair
Major
Full backyard fence, multiple gates, steel posts, or ornamental metal sections
Replacement
Full tear-out and replacement with haul-off, pool barrier, or powered gate coordination
Final pricing comes from the on-call provider after on-site assessment, with a written estimate before any work starts.
What to expect
- ✓Utility locate coordination before digging
- ✓Material, post, gate, and haul-off scope written before work starts
- ✓Pool-barrier and HOA requirements reviewed where applicable
- ✓Metal gate welding routed to qualified welders when needed
General liability insurance, workers comp, local permit experience, 811 utility locate coordination, pool-barrier familiarity, welding credentials for metal gates where applicable.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a fence?
It depends on the city, height, location, corner visibility, easements, and HOA rules. The contractor should ask those questions before setting posts.
Is fence work licensed in Texas?
Texas does not issue a general fence contractor license. Look for insurance, local permit experience, utility locate habits, and clear material specs.
Should I use wood posts or metal posts?
Metal posts usually last longer in wind and wet soil. Wood posts cost less up front but rot faster, especially where sprinklers hit the fence or the soil stays damp.
Can you fix a sagging gate?
Yes. Sometimes it is hinges and latch hardware. Sometimes the gate is too heavy or the post is moving. The contractor checks the post first, because hardware will not fix a bad post.
How does salt air affect fencing?
Near Padre Island and the bay, fasteners, hinges, latches, and metal panels corrode faster. Galvanized or coated hardware helps, and regular rinse-downs can extend life.
Can you build a pool fence?
Yes, but pool barriers have specific height, gap, latch, and self-closing requirements. The contractor should build to the local code and inspection standard, not just what looks good.
Who calls 811 before digging?
The contractor should coordinate utility locates before post holes are dug. Sprinkler lines, private lighting, and low-voltage wires may not be marked by 811, so point those out.
Coastal Bend seasons
Spring (March - May)
Storm winds expose weak posts and loose panels. Good time for repairs before hurricane season.
Summer (June - August)
Heat slows digging and concrete cure planning. Salt air and sprinkler overspray accelerate hardware and post wear.
Fall (September - November)
Post-storm repairs and full replacements get busy after named storms. Utility locates and material supply can slow schedules.
Winter (December - February)
Good season for planned fence replacement because demand is usually lower and working weather is easier.