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title: "Fence Installation in Garland, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/garland
description: "Garland fence permits, the 8-foot residential limit, corner-lot visibility clips and alley easements explained, plus cedar, chain link and pool fences."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Fence Installation in Garland, TX

In Garland we install, replace and repair fences. Blackland Prairie clay and older lots explain a lot of what fails here: wood posts rotted at ground level, runs pushed out of line and gates that sag and stop latching.

## Garland permit and height rules

Dallas Fence is a registered fence contractor with the City of Garland, so we pull the permit for you whenever the job calls for one. The figures below come from the city's [fence permit page](https://www.garlandtx.gov/2173/Fence), its development code and its Fence Requirements handout:

| Item | Garland rule |
|---|---|
| Permit required | A fence where none existed; a change in height, location or material; any fence on a corner lot; any lot with a pool in the back yard |
| Like-for-like replacement | Same spot, height and material on an interior lot with no pool may not need a permit |
| Residential height | 8 ft maximum, measured from grade on the owner's side |
| Front yard | Wood or wrought iron under 3½ ft, with open spacing built in |
| Solid fence on a corner lot | Visibility clip required; specs come with the permit |

HOA covenants, where a neighborhood has them, are a separate approval and can be tighter, so we look at what applies to your address during the estimate visit.

## Building for Garland's clay, alleys and older lots

- **Aging wood fences:** our standard [wood fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/wood-fence-installation) pairs Western Red Cedar pickets with galvanized steel posts set in concrete, which hold up better in shifting clay than wood posts. Inside a utility or maintenance easement along the alley, the city calls for metal posts and removable panels.
- **Side yards and dog runs:** [chain link](https://dallasfence.co/chain-link-fence-installation) is a practical fit where you want airflow and visibility; a separate pen stays 5 feet from the neighbor's line.
- **Pools and front yards:** a pool needs a 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool, which our [pool fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/pool-fence-installation) and ornamental [iron fencing](https://dallasfence.co/iron-fence-installation) are built for. Out front, the low, open-spaced limit also points to iron.
- **Wind and storm damage:** [fence repair](https://dallasfence.co/fence-repair) starts with checking whether posts loosened in their footings, not just replacing the panels that blew out.

## Where we work in and around Garland

We work across Garland, from Firewheel in the north to Eastern Hills, Southpointe and Downtown Garland. Next door, see our [Richardson](https://dallasfence.co/richardson) page, or [Lake Highlands](https://dallasfence.co/lake-highlands) for the Dallas side of the line. We also cover [Plano](https://dallasfence.co/plano) and the communities on our [service areas](https://dallasfence.co/service-areas) page.

## Your Garland fence quote

The quote is free; reach us at (469) 809-2424 or through the [contact form](https://dallasfence.co/contact). We come out, walk the fence line with you and check the survey, alley access and any pool, then put the scope in writing, line by line: materials, post type, gates, removal of the old fence, labor and any permit work. Most jobs begin within days of an approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days to install depending on size, and qualifying residential installations carry our written [5-year workmanship warranty](https://dallasfence.co/warranty).

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a fence permit in Garland, and who pulls it?

Often: for a fence where none existed, a change in height, location or material, any corner-lot fence, or a yard with a pool. Dallas Fence is a registered fence contractor with the city, and we pull it whenever your job needs one.

### My Garland house is on a corner lot. What changes?

Any fence replaced or installed on a corner lot needs a permit, and a solid fence must have its corner cut back in a visibility clip so drivers can see. Building Inspection supplies the dimensions with the permit.

### How much does a fence cost in Garland?

Our wood fences cost $30 to $80 a linear foot installed; iron and steel cost $20 to $90. Post type, gates and removal of the old fence are itemized in your written quote, which sets the final number.

### How fast can you start, and how long will my Garland fence take?

We usually start within days of your approved estimate, and most fences are up in 1 to 5 days depending on size. When a permit or HOA approval is required, it comes first.

## About the publisher

- Business: Dallas Fence, fence contractor in Dallas, Texas
- Address: 17480 Dallas Pkwy #111, Dallas, TX 75287
- Phone: (469) 809-2424
- Email: build@dallasfence.co
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–2pm · Sun closed
- Experience: 10+ years of fence experience; 200+ projects completed
- Estimates: free, on site, in writing (https://dallasfence.co/contact)
- Website: https://dallasfence.co/