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title: "Fence Installation in Lake Highlands, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/lake-highlands
description: "Lake Highlands fence installation and repair: City of Dallas height and permit rules, creek and alley easements, and cedar planned around mature trees."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Fence Installation in Lake Highlands, TX

We build cedar privacy fences, pool barriers and chain link, and repair or restain older fences, across Lake Highlands. It is a Dallas neighborhood, so a fence here follows City of Dallas rules rather than those of Richardson or Garland next door.

## City of Dallas rules for Lake Highlands fences

Dallas Fence is registered as a fence contractor with the City of Dallas and pulls the permit for you when the job needs one. The limits that matter on most lots:

| Project | City of Dallas rule |
|---|---|
| Front-yard fence | No taller than 4 ft; going taller takes a Board of Adjustment special exception |
| Backyard fence 6 ft or shorter | No permit |
| Backyard fence over 6 ft | Permit required; 9 ft maximum |
| Fence in a creek, drainage or alley easement | Written approval first from the agencies holding the easement |

A historic, conservation or planned development district can add requirements, and an HOA can be stricter than the City. We check both for your address at the estimate; our [Dallas fence permit guide](https://dallasfence.co/fence-permit-dallas) explains the process.

## Building around trees, creeks and old fence lines

- **Cedar rebuilds.** We replace old lines with Western Red Cedar pickets on galvanized steel posts set in concrete, for both [wood fences](https://dallasfence.co/wood-fence-installation) and taller [privacy fences](https://dallasfence.co/privacy-fence-installation).
- **Trees on the line.** A trunk or major root where a post should go means changing post spacing or moving the line, not sawing through the root.
- **Weathered cedar.** [Fence staining](https://dallasfence.co/fence-staining) changes the color and helps the wood handle weather. [Fence repair](https://dallasfence.co/fence-repair) is the better first step when a few posts or pickets have failed and the rest is solid.
- **Dogs and pools.** [Chain link](https://dallasfence.co/chain-link-fence-installation) suits a dog run or a rear line where screening is not the goal. For a [pool fence](https://dallasfence.co/pool-fence-installation), we confirm the City's barrier requirements for the address before quoting.

## Lake Highlands neighbors we also serve

Our work covers Merriman Park Estates, Lake Highlands Estates, Highland Meadows, Moss Farm, White Rock Valley and the L Streets. North and east, permits come from other cities: see [Richardson](https://dallasfence.co/richardson) and [Garland](https://dallasfence.co/garland). Within Dallas, see [North Dallas](https://dallasfence.co/#north-dallas) and [Preston Hollow](https://dallasfence.co/preston-hollow).

## Getting a Lake Highlands estimate

Estimates are free and start with a visit: we measure the runs and mark trees, slopes, gates and the old fence to remove. The written estimate itemizes materials, posts, labor, haul-off and any permit work. Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days depending on size. Qualifying residential installations carry the 5-year workmanship warranty explained on our [warranty page](https://dallasfence.co/warranty). Call (469) 809-2424.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a permit to replace my backyard fence in Lake Highlands, and who pulls it?

Not at 6 feet or shorter, unless your lot sits in a district with extra requirements. Taller than that, up to the 9-foot cap, the City of Dallas wants a permit. We are a registered fence contractor there and handle the filing.

### My yard backs onto a creek or alley. Where can the new fence go?

Outside the easement, unless the agencies with an interest in it approve in writing first. Creek, drainage and alley easements are shown on your plat or survey, so we read it before setting the new line instead of reusing the old fence position.

### How much does a fence cost in Lake Highlands?

A wood fence runs $30 to $80 per linear foot installed; iron and steel run $20 to $90. Your written estimate itemizes materials, posts, labor and haul-off, so the final number is clear before work begins.

### How soon can you start, and how many days does a fence take?

Most installs start within days of the approved estimate. Most jobs then take 1 to 5 days to install, depending on size. If your fence needs a permit or HOA approval, that happens before we build.

## 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/