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We are the highest rated fence company in America | ✔ | – |
We carry a 2M dollar insurance policy and workers' comp coverage protecting customers from liability | ✔ | ✔ |
offering Solar Shield in our vinyl to give you the best innovative product on the market | ✔ | – |
a personalized dashboard with real-time updates and information throughout the project | ✔ | – |
we can handle slopes and tricky areas | ✔ | ✔ |
we have a 98% on-time completion rate -we meet customer expectations and timeframes | ✔ | – |
our team is trained in-house and background checked to provide you with peace of mind | ✔ | – |
for you to visit, meet the team, or see samples and displays HOA and Permit Assistance | ✔ | – |
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Frequently Asked Questions
A fence permit is required in Dallas for any fence over 4 feet tall in a front yard setback. Rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet tall don't require a permit, but fences over 9 feet must be designed by a Texas-registered Professional Engineer. Most DFW municipalities require permits -- Grand Prairie, DeSoto, Irving, Mesquite, and others each have their own processes. Get HOA written approval before applying for any city permit, because HOA rules are often stricter than city code and both approvals are required. We pull permits on every Dallas-area project and know the DFW municipality requirements well. Get in touch with your local Superior Fence & Rail team and we'll handle the process from application through inspection.
Dallas's residential market is strongly wood-focused. Cedar and pressure-treated pine privacy fencing dominate the city's neighborhoods for their natural look, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with Dallas's architectural character. Our Dallas location specializes in cedar and wood privacy fencing precisely because it's what North Texas homeowners prefer and what fits the local market. Vinyl is available but far less common in Dallas compared to other markets. Ornamental iron and chain link round out the primary material options. Our team will help you find exactly what works for your property and HOA.
Dallas's Blackland Prairie clay, locally known as "black gumbo", swells significantly when wet and cracks deeply when dry, and this repeated movement is the single biggest cause of fence post lean in the Dallas metro. Installing posts 24 to 30 inches deep with proper drainage considerations and elevating cedar boards 2 to 3 inches above grade to prevent moisture rot at the base are standard practice in this market. Steel posts in concrete outperform wood posts in black gumbo soil over time. Our crews build every Dallas fence with this soil in mind.
Texas Senate Bill 1588, passed in 2021, significantly changed HOA fence authority statewide. HOAs can no longer prohibit a homeowner from building a perimeter fence; they can only enforce the type of materials used and require prior approval of those materials. You also don't need HOA approval to replace an established fence with the same material. HOAs can still specify cedar, wrought iron, masonry, or vinyl as approved materials, though, and getting that approval in writing before starting any fence project remains the smart move to avoid enforcement actions down the road.
Dallas has numerous designated historic districts, conservation districts, and neighborhood stabilization overlay districts. Swiss Avenue, Munger Place, and portions of the Bishop Arts area, among others, are some where fence installation requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before work begins. These districts evaluate materials, style, and placement for compatibility with the area's architectural character. Chain link is generally prohibited in historic Dallas neighborhoods. Before planning any fence project near a designated district, contacting the Dallas Office of Historic Preservation is essential. Our team can help you identify compliant options that still work for your property.
Superior Fence & Rail of Dallas
Superior Fence & Rail of Dallas works with developers, general contractors, homebuilders, municipalities, industrial facilities, and commercial property owners, delivering fencing systems built to meet both operational and security demands.
98.5%+ on-time installation rate
Trust your fence installation to Superior Fence & Rail with an industry-leading 98.5% on-time fence installation rate; because your time is important!
58 five-star reviews
With a stellar 94% satisfaction rating, we are the most highly rated and reviewed fence installation company in the country.
MEET THE DALLAS TEAM
Keith Watts, Owner
Keith Watts is the owner of Superior Fence and Rail of Dallas focused on delivering high-quality commercial, residential and specialty fencing solutions throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Dallas Fencing Requirements:
Dallas Fence Company
Dependable service, knowledgeable team members, and carefully selected materials
Most people calling around for fence quotes in Dallas are trying to figure out one thing before anything else: who’s actually going to show up, do what they said, and not leave them dealing with a mess afterward. That’s the bar Superior Fence & Rail has been built around. We started as a fence company in Dallas because this market needed a crew that actually follows through on residential and commercial jobs. Turns out, the thing people remember isn’t the fence itself; it’s that nobody had to chase us down.
Fencing knowledge isn’t something you develop in a classroom. Clay-heavy soil behaves differently than what you’d find in other parts of Texas, and a post depth that works in one neighborhood can cause real problems two zip codes over. HOA boards across North Texas each have their own written standards, and knowing those before the first shovel goes in the ground is the difference between a clean project and a costly redo.
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Some of the best proof we can offer is a drive through certain Dallas neighborhoods. Uptown townhomes where six-foot privacy fencing lines nearly every back property line. Oak Lawn lots wedged between commercial parcels that needed something sturdy and clean-looking at the same time. Lakewood yards with grade changes that would trip up a crew that doesn’t measure carefully. Preston Hollow corner lots where the fence has to work as both a boundary and part of the curb appeal. We’ve built in all of those situations, and the neighbors who watched us work are often the ones who call next.
Lake Highlands, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts District, and the pockets just beyond the city boundary are all territory we know. Not sure if your address is covered? Reach out and we’ll tell you straight.
Dallas Fence Contractor
There’s a version of this that goes badly: a fence contractor in Dallas who eyeballs the measurements, skips the permit conversation, and becomes hard to reach the moment a problem shows up. We’ve built our entire operation around not being that company. Every project goes through the same process: detailed scope, permits handled before install day, and a crew that treats your property like they’ll be asked about it later. Because honestly, in this business, they will be.
North Texas adds its own layer to all of this. Clay soil moves. HOA boards in neighborhoods like Preston Hollow and Lake Highlands have rules about fence height, materials, and finish, and those opinions are usually in writing somewhere. We know how to work within those constraints before the first post goes in the ground, which saves everyone a phone call they don’t want to make.
Dallas Fence Builder
Working with a Dallas fence builder who actually listens makes the whole thing go differently. Before we talk materials or pricing, we want to know how the yard gets used: dogs, kids, a neighbor situation, an HOA submittal that needs to be right the first time. From there we walk the property, measure properly including any slope or grade changes, and put together an estimate that doesn’t have surprises buried in the fine print. Materials for Dallas projects are kept ready so scheduling doesn’t stall out once you’ve made a decision, and you’ll hear from us at each stage rather than wondering what’s happening behind the scenes.
Dallas Fence Installation
What separates a smooth fence installation from a frustrating one usually has nothing to do with the fence itself; it’s everything that happens before the crew pulls up. By installation day, materials are confirmed, the layout is mapped, and the crew knows the job. That preparation is what keeps most residential projects wrapped up in a single day without the kind of chaos that makes neighbors come outside to stare.
On your property, the crew works clean. Landscaping gets protected, the work area stays organized, and when the job is done the yard looks like a fence appeared, not like a worksite cleared out. Dogs that need to stay inside, flower beds you’re worried about, a gate placement your spouse has an opinion on: those conversations are better had upfront, and we’re used to having them.
Dallas Fence Financing
Fencing tends to be one of those projects people keep pushing back because the whole cost hits at once, and meanwhile the old fence keeps leaning. Dallas homeowners and property owners can explore their fence financing options through Superior Fence & Rail’s lending partners, spreading the cost into monthly payments without having to wait until the timing feels perfect. There’s also a financing calculator you can use to get a real look at your options without it touching your credit, so you can run the numbers before you commit to anything. Approval is based on credit, and the process is about as low-pressure as these things get.
Dallas Fencing Options
A ranch-style lot on the far edge of Dallas doesn’t need the same fence as a townhouse in Uptown, and the material that looks right in Lakewood might be completely wrong for a commercial property in Preston Hollow. Superior Fence & Rail carries enough options that we can actually match the fence styles to the property instead of steering everyone toward whatever’s easiest to install. Cedar is still the right call when the look matters as much as the function; board-on-board done well in an older Lakewood neighborhood is hard to argue with, and it holds up better than pressure-treated pine over the long haul when you’re dealing with North Texas heat cycling through the seasons. Steel and ornamental options work well for front yards and commercial applications where a defined line matters but a solid barrier doesn’t. Chain link is unglamorous and still exactly right for utility runs, side yards, and commercial jobs where durability and cost efficiency are the actual priorities.
Gates and entry systems are part of it too, from simple walk gates to full driveway entries. We’ll walk through how each option performs in this climate specifically, not just what looks good in a brochure.
Superior Fence & Rail Wants to Be Your Dallas Fence Installation Contractor
Choosing the right Dallas fence installation contractor matters more than it might seem upfront. A fence that’s installed wrong, or by a crew that cuts corners on permits and post depth, becomes your problem to live with for years. Superior Fence & Rail is here to be the team you trust with that decision: local crews who know this market, HOA requirements that vary block by block across neighborhoods like Lake Highlands and Oak Lawn, and materials built to hold up in this climate. Our track record shows up in customer reviews throughout Dallas. When you’re ready to move forward, contact our Dallas team to request a free fence estimate and we’ll get back to you fast.
FENCE NEWS

Homeowners Association Fence Considerations
November 03, 2017
Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries. Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.

Fence Permits
October 24, 2017
Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries. Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.

Irrigation Considerations
October 24, 2017
Sprinkler system consists of a series of PVC tubes that run underground. PVC is a good material because it’s lightweight and easy to install, but it’s also difficult to locate and prone to damage. This happens frequently during fence installation because sprinkler lines usually run along the same property line where you want your fence installed. Unless your fence is installed before your sprinklers – accidental breaks in the pvc lines are unavoidable. The best thing you can do is be prepared, and have an irrigation repair company on hand.












