Fence
Cedar, vinyl, wrought iron, and horizontal-plank fences built to last in Houston's climate.
Materials
What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.
Posts
Pressure-treated 4x4 or 6x6 set in concrete, 24–30" deep.
Metal T-posts pounded into dirt.
Why it matters: Concrete-set posts survive storms; T-posts lean the first year.
Fasteners
Hot-dipped galvanized or stainless screws.
Bright nails or ungalvanized staples.
Why it matters: Wrong fasteners bleed rust down every board within a year.
Hardware
Commercial-grade galvanized hinges and drop rods on gates.
Residential-grade hinges rated for a fraction of the gate weight.
Why it matters: Undersized hinges are why every fence gate sags.
Process
A predictable path — with real durations.
Layout & call-before-you-dig
1 dayMark line, submit 811 locate, confirm property lines.
Post-setting
1–2 daysDig holes, plumb posts, pour concrete, let set 24 hrs.
Rails & pickets
1–3 daysInstall horizontal rails, cut and screw pickets, hang gates.
Stain/seal (optional)
1 dayApply penetrating semi-transparent stain to cedar.
Customer projects across Houston
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Recent fence projects from neighborhoods across the Houston area. Drag the slider on each image to see the before and after.
Why us
Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for fence.
Every post gets 24–30 inches in the ground and a full bag of concrete. That's why our fences stand up to a Gulf Coast storm and the ones staple-gunned to the ground don't. We use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless screws — not bright nails that rust and bleed down cedar within a season. Gates get commercial-grade hinges rated for the weight of the gate, so they don't sag and drag on your slab.
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
How long will a cedar fence last?+
10–15 years unstained, 15–20 years with periodic sealing. Vinyl and metal go 30+.
Do you handle HOA approval?+
We provide the drawings and material samples for your submittal, and adjust once approved.
Who owns the shared fence?+
Legally shared with your neighbor, but you own the side facing your yard. We can install "good neighbor" (pickets alternating sides) or dedicated single-side.
Do you stain new cedar right away?+
No — let cedar weather 30–60 days first, then stain. Staining green cedar traps moisture.
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