Want to save time and money on your custom fence quote? Making a few key decisions on the front end can help.
Plus, making these decisions ensure you get a more accurate quote, and that you’ll be much happier with the final product.
#1) How does the purpose of a fence impact your custom fence quote?
The fence’s purpose is the first thing you need to determine before asking for a custom fence quote. Is it an aesthetic buy? Are you trying to protect pets or children? Are you attempting to protect your privacy? Are you mostly concerned about security?
This decision impacts every other decision that will need to be made, from the height of the fence to the materials that you use.
#2) Which fence materials are best for each fence purpose?
While there is some flexibility of choice for each purpose to which you might put a fence, some materials work better than others for some needs.
Aesthetic fences can use almost any material, though masonry and wrought iron fences provide a high-end option that withstands the test of time.
Protecting pets and kids is possible with a chain link fence, a vinyl fence, a wooden fence, or a wrought iron fence. You’ll just want to make sure the final design makes it difficult or impossible to squeeze between slats.
Protecting your privacy requires a solid fence or a fence which can be built in a solid, view-blocking way such as a wooden fence, a vinyl fence, or a masonry fence.
Security fences work best when built with wrought iron, a smooth wood build, or masonry. You want a fence that is difficult or inconvenient to climb. Blocking street views of your interior space can also help with security.
#3) Which regulations govern fence construction in Houston, TX?
Like it or not, before any fence that’s created is bound by a web of laws and regulations.
Fortunately, Lone Star Fence and Construction helps you check all the laws you might need to account for, including:
- Zoning laws
- Building laws
- HOA rules
These regulations most often impact acceptable materials, fence height, and property line setbacks that dictate where you can build your fence.
#4) How do you choose a realistic budget for a custom fence?
Custom fences vary widely in cost based on material, complexity, and length. In general:
- Vinyl fences typically cost between $15 to 40 per linear foot.
- Wooden fences typically cost $15 to $50 per linear foot.
- Wrought iron fences typically cost $28 to $35 per linear foot.
- Masonry fences typically cost anywhere from $20 to $60 per square foot.
There may be variances in these prices based on factors like:
- The fence design you ultimately choose.
- Whether you want to include features like automated gates.
- Additional art or design features you want to include.
Schedule a Custom Fence Estimate Today
Once you know the purpose of your fence, the materials and design you want to use, a realistic budget and any local regulations that might impact your fence construction, you’re in a great position to get a custom design and quote! Contact Lone Star Fence & Construction to start designing today.