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title: "Fence Installation in Lewisville, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/lewisville
description: "Lewisville fence code explained: 8-foot cap, half-open front-yard fences, no chain link along streets or alleys, and the 10% repair permit rule."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Fence Installation in Lewisville, TX

We build, replace and repair fences throughout Lewisville, where the code is strict about what faces the street: front-yard fences must be at least half open, chain link can't run along a street or alley, and most repairs need a permit.

## Lewisville's fence code in plain terms

Dallas Fence is registered with the City of Lewisville as a fence contractor, and we pull the permit for you. The rules sit in Chapter VIII.6 of the [Unified Development Code](https://library.municode.com/tx/lewisville/codes/unified_development_code?nodeId=SP3DEDEST_ARTVIIIOREPALOST_CHVIII.6FE):

| Item | Lewisville rule |
|---|---|
| Permit | Needed to build, alter, repair or replace a fence, with a final inspection |
| Repair exemption | Minor repair of up to 10% of the fence, or painting, as determined by the Building Official |
| Maximum height | 8 ft from finished grade |
| Front yard | At least 50% open; 3.5 ft maximum nearest the street, 6 ft in the remaining front-yard area |
| Chain link | Rear and side yards only, never along a street, alley or front yard |

HOA approval, where a subdivision has one, comes on top of the city's; we go over both for your address when we come out to estimate.

## Picking materials for Lewisville yards

- **Along an alley or street:** chain link is off the table there, which leaves wood, metal or masonry. Our [wood fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/wood-fence-installation) is built on galvanized steel posts set in concrete, with Western Red Cedar pickets; board-on-board and other styles are on the [privacy fence](https://dallasfence.co/privacy-fence-installation) page.
- **Front yards:** the half-open rule points to ornamental [iron fence](https://dallasfence.co/iron-fence-installation) or a spaced wood picket.
- **Driveways:** a gate wider than 6 feet needs a driveway approach the City Engineer approves, which gets settled before an [automatic gate](https://dallasfence.co/automatic-gate-installation-repairs) is ordered.
- **After a storm:** [fence repair](https://dallasfence.co/fence-repair) starts with how much needs replacing, since crossing 10% of the fence brings in the permit.

## From Old Town to Castle Hills

We build fences across Lewisville, from Old Town to Vista Ridge and Castle Hills, where residents have an HOA. Bordering Lewisville, we also cover Flower Mound, Highland Village, The Colony and Coppell, and our [Carrollton](https://dallasfence.co/carrollton) page covers the city to the southeast. See all [service areas](https://dallasfence.co/service-areas).

## How a Lewisville estimate works

A Lewisville estimate is free and happens at the property; schedule it at (469) 809-2424 or [online](https://dallasfence.co/contact). We look at the fence line, slope, gates and any easement, then send a written breakdown of each cost: materials, posts, removal of the old fence, labor and permit work. The permit comes first; once you approve the estimate, most jobs start within days and go up in 1 to 5 days depending on size, with our [five-year workmanship warranty](https://dallasfence.co/warranty) on qualifying residential installations.

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, to build, alter, repair or replace one; only minor repair of up to 10% of the fence, or painting, may be exempt. Our company is registered with the city as a fence contractor, and we pull the permit.

### Can I build a fence in my Lewisville front yard?

Yes, if it is at least 50% open. The code caps it at 3.5 feet in the area nearest the street and allows up to 6 feet, such as ornamental metal, in the rest of the front yard.

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

Installed, wood runs $30 to $80 per linear foot and iron and steel $20 to $90. Fence line, slope, gates and removal of the old fence decide where you land, and the written estimate gives you the exact number.

### How soon can you start, and how long does a Lewisville fence take?

Once you approve the estimate, most jobs start within days, and installation takes 1 to 5 days depending on the size of the fence. The city permit and any HOA approval come 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/