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Fence installation in Arlington, TX typically runs $3,500-$9,000 for a standard residential lot, with vinyl and aluminum systems falling in that range and wood or chain link often coming in at the lower end. Most Arlington jobs take two to four days from post-set to final walkthrough, weather permitting. If you’re calling around for quotes, you want the price on the page before you pick up the phone. That’s exactly how we work at Rowan Construction Group. Call (470) 298-9650 and we’ll put a written number in front of you before anyone digs a hole.
We’ve worked Arlington’s neighborhoods long enough to know the difference between a 1972 ranch on the north side and a 1994 two-story off Matlock Road. Both need a fence, and both need a different approach to footings, post depth, and what’s underneath the grass. That local knowledge is the difference between a fence that stands through the next tornado season and one you’re replacing in three years.
Why Rowan Construction Group Is Arlington’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Grant Rowan founded this company in 2007 on a simple rule: write the price down before the work starts. That rule, Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, has held across more than 4,000 projects. Every Arlington fence quote we issue is a flat, written number with a written scope and a written warranty. If something changes mid-job, you sign a change order before we touch it. No verbal add-ons, no surprise line items at the end.
Arlington homeowners research contractors the way they research appliances. They read the three-star reviews first. So we lead with what we can show you: a documented photo record from every single visit, a license number on the page, and background-checked, uniformed crews who arrive with their facts straight. We don’t ask you to trust us on vibes. We hand you paper.
Our dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the Dallas-Fort Worth office, and crews are out in Arlington every weekday. If you call (470) 298-9650, a live person answers, not a voicemail tree. That’s true at noon and true at midnight.
Our Fence Installation Services in Arlington
Aluminum Fence Installation
Aluminum is the workhorse for Arlington homeowners who want a fence that won’t rot, won’t warp, and won’t need staining every two years. It’s also the material we recommend most often for yards with post-tension slab risk, because aluminum posts can be set in shallower, hand-augured holes near the foundation line where machine digging would be reckless. A typical aluminum fence in Arlington runs $4,000-$10,000 depending on linear footage, gate count, and whether you’re doing a simple perimeter or decorative panels around a pool.
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl fence installation in Arlington runs $3,500-$9,000 for a standard backyard enclosure. Vinyl holds up well against Arlington’s summer heat and doesn’t need paint, but it’s only as good as the post setting. Cheap installers use shallow holes and minimal concrete; the first big wind event takes the whole run down. We set posts below the frost line and use Sakrete high-strength concrete mix on every post, which matters when Arlington’s clay soil swells and shifts seasonally. Our Fence Installation team specs every vinyl job with a written wind-load rating so you know what you’re buying before we break ground.
Wood Fence and Privacy Fence
Wood privacy fences still dominate Arlington’s older neighborhoods, particularly the brick-veneer ranch tracts built from the 1960s through the 1980s. Cedar holds up best in our climate; pressure-treated pine is the budget option. Expect $3,500-$8,000 for a standard privacy fence around a quarter-acre lot, depending on gate count and whether we’re pulling an old fence first. We always recommend steel post anchors over direct-burial for wood posts in Arlington, because the clay soil’s seasonal movement will torque a buried post out of plumb within five years.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link is the most economical option we install, and it’s still the right call for dog runs, side yards, and any stretch where you need a boundary but not a view block. In Arlington’s post-war subdivisions, chain link was original to many lots, and we still match existing top rails and fabric when we do replacements. A typical residential chain link job runs $2,500-$6,000. Galvanized posts set in concrete will outlast the fabric, and we quote it that way frankly.
We also handle fence gates of every configuration, from simple walk gates to rolling driveway gates in the 76013 and 76016 zip codes, as well as Arlington commercial fencing for HOA common areas and small business perimeters.
What happens when you call
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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We stock parts and order materials from suppliers that serve Arlington faster than anyone shipping out of state, including Dvele-fabricated panel systems when a homeowner wants a highly specified, pre-engineered line. Sakrete concrete mix is our standard for every post set in Arlington’s expansive clay, because we know how the soil behaves and we’re not willing to gamble with a cheaper bag mix. We’re happy to talk brand specifics on your quote; we don’t hide behind generic “quality materials” language.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Arlington Homes
- Post-tension cable strikes. In Arlington’s 1980s-1990s subdivisions, cutting into a yard without locating live tensioned tendons can snap a cable and crack the slab. We pull the original slab engineering drawings and mark cable locations before any digging near the house.
- Wind-code failures. Cheap panels rated for lower wind speeds blow down in the first significant storm Arlington gets, which is a regular occurrence given our tornado corridor position. A compliant fence meets the city’s 110 mph wind-load requirement with rated panels and properly spaced posts.
- Clay-induced post heave. Arlington’s Blackland Prairie “black gumbo” clay shrinks during triple-digit drought summers and heaves in wet winters. Posts set without sufficient depth and concrete will move visibly within a few seasons, binding gates and cracking sections.
- Skipped permits and missing inspection records. Fences in Arlington require a permit and inspection for a reason. Homeowners who skip it lose the third-party documentation insurers want after a claim. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and hand you the sign-off.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Arlington, TX
Fence installation in Arlington is not a mystery-number business. You should be able to screenshot a price range and compare it against the next quote. Here’s what we’re quoting in Arlington right now:
| Service | Arlington Price Range |
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| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500-$9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Wood Privacy Fence | $3,500-$8,000 |
| Chain Link Fence | $2,500-$6,000 |
| Fence Gate (single walk) | $400-$1,200 |
| Fence Gate (driveway / rolling) | $1,800-$5,500 |
What moves the number on your quote: linear footage, gate count, whether we’re removing an existing fence, and the wind-load rating you choose. Every quote we issue is a fixed price with a written scope. If the price changes, it’s because you signed a change order. Call (470) 298-9650 and we’ll walk the yard, measure, and hand you a number in writing. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Arlington
Our crews work throughout the Arlington area regularly, so we’re familiar with the specific soil and slab conditions in Mansfield, Burleson, Cedar Hill, and Grand Prairie. If you’re outside the Arlington city line but nearby, reach out at (470) 298-9650 and we’ll confirm coverage for your address. We don’t ask you to drive to us; we coordinate scheduling out of the DFW office and meet you at the fence line.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Fence Installation in Arlington
Post-tension cable slabs are common in Arlington’s 1980s and 1990s subdivisions, especially in neighborhoods like Dalworthington Gardens. The cables run under the slab and can snap if a post hole is cut in the wrong spot near the foundation. We pull the original slab engineering drawings from the city before any digging, mark every cable location, and hand-augur near the house rather than running a power auger up against the foundation line. If you’re getting quotes, ask each contractor whether they check for tendons before they dig. If they hesitate, move on. Call (470) 298-9650 for a quote that accounts for this from the start.
Arlington’s building code requires fence systems to meet a 110 mph wind-load rating, which lines up with the city’s position in a serious tornado corridor. That means rated panels from a manufacturer that publishes wind-load data, posts spaced and set to the manufacturer’s spec, and gates with proper hinges and latches. Big-box panels that don’t publish wind ratings are not compliant, and inspectors here know to look. We quote only rated systems and document the rating on the permit.
Because the permit includes a third-party city inspection, and that inspection creates a documented compliance record your insurer can reference after a claim. Arlington’s building department has seen enough post-tension cable strikes and wind-code failures that inspectors specifically flag improper fence work. Skip the permit, and you lose the paper trail. That paper trail is exactly what keeps your premium from jumping after the first storm. Our quotes include pulling the permit and scheduling the inspection, documented and signed.
Potentially yes, because vinyl and aluminum systems can be documented as wind-rated to 110 mph, and that documentation gives your insurer something concrete after a wind claim. A rotted wood fence that fails in a storm is a claim waiting to happen; a rated aluminum fence with an inspection sign-off is defensible. We recommend asking your insurer directly before you commit, then bring that conversation to us. We can quote whatever documentation your provider needs, because we already include the photo record and inspection report as standard.
Arlington sits almost entirely on Blackland Prairie “black gumbo” montmorillonite clay, which is far more expansive than the sandier and shallower soils you find across much of Fort Worth. That soil shrinks several inches during drought and heaves back after wet winters, which torques fence posts out of plumb if they’re set too shallow or with too little concrete. We set posts below the frost line and use Sakrete high-strength mix on every hole, which resistance to heave depends on. A Fort Worth fence might survive a 24-inch hole; in Arlington’s clay, that same hole will move within three seasons. Call (470) 298-9650 and we’ll quote the post depth your lot actually needs.
What a Compliant Arlington Fence Quote Actually Includes
Here’s the step-by-step roadmap this page promised. When we quote an Arlington fence, the written price covers pulling the original slab engineering drawings and marking post-tension cable locations, hand-auguring where needed near the foundation, post holes below the frost line with Sakrete high-strength concrete, wind-rated panels that meet Arlington’s 110 mph code, the permit, the city inspection, and the final documentation packet. That packet includes the photo record, the inspection sign-off, and the written warranty under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. A cheap quote leaves out most of those steps. That’s why it’s cheap.
In Dalworthington Gardens, our crew installed an aluminum fence around a 1987 ranch with a post-tension slab. Before any digging, we pulled the original slab engineering drawings from the city and marked all cable locations, then used hand augering near the house to avoid tendon strikes. The fence met Arlington’s 110 mph wind-load requirement, and the final inspection sign-off documented full compliance for the homeowner’s insurer.
If you’re in Arlington and you want a fence that won’t snap a post-tension cable, won’t blow down in a tornado, and won’t get denied by your insurer, call us before you sign anything. Grant Rowan built this company so you can hold a written number in your hand before one shovel hits dirt. Call (470) 298-9650 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Fence Installation customers across Arlington and the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth metro.
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