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North Dallas Fence Guide

Fence Installation in North Dallas, TX

Fence installation in North Dallas, TX — cedar privacy, ornamental iron, pool fences and driveway gates for large lots.

  • North Dallas site visits
  • Written 5-year workmanship warranty
  • Steel-post fence options
Fence Installation in North Dallas, TX
North Dallas, TX Measured on site
  • North Dallas FocusAddress-specific planning
  • Site ConditionsGrade, soil and access
  • Written Coverage5-year workmanship warranty
  • Clear ScopeMeasured, itemized estimate
  1. 01

    North Dallas Site Review

    Your North Dallas property is measured in person so grade, access, removals, and gate placement are part of the scope.

  2. 02

    Local Requirements

    Height, placement, HOA rules, and permit needs are checked for the specific address in North Dallas.

  3. 03

    Written Build Scope

    Materials, posts, hardware, cleanup, and workmanship coverage are documented before installation is scheduled.

Fence Installation in North Dallas

A practical fence guide for North Dallas.

Use this guide to compare materials, understand local property conditions, and plan the right fence for a North Dallas address.

North Dallas is the broad, affluent belt that runs north of LBJ Freeway (635) up toward the city limits — Preston Hollow-adjacent estates, the established streets around the Galleria, master-planned Bent Tree, and the long-lot homes threaded along the Campbell and Coit corridor. The lots up here are bigger than most of Dallas. The homes are custom. And a lot of the streets answer to an HOA. That combination changes how you fence a property, and it's exactly the work we do north of the freeway.

01Local field note

Fencing North Dallas: Big Lots, Custom Homes, Active HOAs

Three things set North Dallas fencing apart from the rest of the city.

First, the lots are deep and wide. A backyard behind a Bent Tree or Far North Dallas home can run a lot longer than a standard Dallas lot, which means more linear footage and a real reason to build it right the first time. We set every post in concrete and use galvanized steel posts as standard, because a long cedar run leaning after a couple of Texas summers is a callback nobody wants.

Second, the architecture matters. These are custom homes, not tract builds. A fence that looks fine behind a 1970s ranch in another part of town can look wrong against a Preston Hollow traditional or a newer stone-and-stucco build near the Tollway. We match the fence to the house — cedar tone, cap-and-trim detail, iron picket style, and gate design all get chosen to fit, not just installed off a truck.

Third, the HOAs are active. Large stretches of North Dallas sit under architectural control committees that govern height, material, color, and which direction the smooth side faces. Get that wrong and you're rebuilding. We've handled enough North Dallas approvals to know how the boards think and what they want to see on the submission.

  • Deep lots with long fence runs — steel posts and concrete footings standard
  • Custom homes that need a fence matched to the architecture
  • Active HOAs and ACCs that dictate the specs before you build
Gate and fence repair selected for a North Dallas property
Gate and fence repairMaterial and site conditions shape the final scope.
02Local field note

Fence Styles That Fit North Dallas Properties

Most North Dallas homes end up with more than one fence type. The backyard, the front elevation, and the pool each call for something different.

01

Cedar privacy for the backyard

Tall Western Red Cedar privacy fencing is the workhorse behind North Dallas homes. Board-on-board construction closes the gaps as the wood moves, and 8-foot heights are common up here to fully screen a large rear yard. We build it on galvanized steel posts so the run stays straight for the long haul. Horizontal-slat and cap-and-trim options give the newer builds a cleaner modern line. See our wood fence installation and privacy fence installation pages for the build details.

  • Board-on-board and horizontal cedar
  • 6 and 8-foot heights for large rear lots
  • Galvanized steel posts, concrete footings
02

Ornamental iron for the front yard

Front and street-facing elevations in North Dallas lean toward ornamental iron. It keeps the open, estate feel these neighborhoods are known for, adds security without walling the house off, and holds up for decades. We build custom wrought-iron and powder-coated designs to complement the home. Details are on the iron fence installation and aluminum fence installation pages.

  • Custom wrought iron and powder-coated aluminum
  • Open sightlines for front and side yards
  • Designed to match the home's architecture
03

Pool fencing and driveway gates

Plenty of North Dallas backyards have a pool, and Texas code is strict about enclosing it — minimum 48-inch height with self-closing, self-latching gates. We handle pool fence installation in iron, aluminum, and removable mesh, and coordinate the city inspection. For the long driveways off Preston Road and Hillcrest, an automatic gate with keypad, remote, and smartphone access plus battery backup rounds out the property.

  • Code-compliant pool enclosures, inspection coordinated
  • Slide and swing driveway gates with safety sensors
  • Chain link available for dog runs and rear property lines — see chain link fence installation
03Local field note

HOA and ACC Approval North of LBJ

This is where North Dallas projects live or die. In Bent Tree, the gated communities off the Dallas North Tollway, and the master-planned pockets of Far North Dallas, an architectural control committee reviews your fence before you can build it. They care about height, material, stain color, post caps, and which way the finished side faces the street or the neighbor.

We treat approval as part of the job, not an afterthought. We put together the drawings, material specs, and photos the board wants, submit the package, and answer follow-up questions so it clears the first time. Because an ACC review can take a couple of weeks, we start that paperwork early and stage the build to go the day it's approved.

Not every street is under an HOA. Older sections of Preston Hollow and much of Midway Hollow have no association at all, so you're only dealing with the city. On your free estimate we'll tell you exactly which situation your address is in before you commit to anything.

Composite privacy fence selected for a North Dallas property
Composite privacy fenceMaterial and site conditions shape the final scope.
04Local field note

Dallas Fence Rules for North Dallas Lots

City of Dallas rules apply everywhere north of the freeway:

  • Up to 9 feet allowed in a rear yard (permit required above 6 feet)
  • 4 feet in a front yard (permit required above that)
  • Anything over 9 feet needs Board of Adjustment approval
  • Corner-lot sight triangles kept clear so drivers can see
  • Pool fences at least 48 inches with self-closing, self-latching gates

Where an HOA rule is stricter than the city's, the HOA rule controls. We check both the Dallas code and your association's standards before we quote, so nothing has to come out and go back in later.

Every fence we build in North Dallas carries our 5-year workmanship warranty. We don't invent numbers about how many fences we've built — we'd rather show you finished work near you and let it speak.

05Local field note

The Neighborhoods We Cover

We fence homes across all of North Dallas, including Preston Hollow, Far North Dallas, the Galleria area, Bent Tree, the Campbell and Coit corridor, and Midway Hollow. If your street is north of LBJ, we cover it.

We also work the surrounding areas — Preston Hollow right next door, plus Highland Park and University Park down in the Park Cities.

Ready to fence your North Dallas property the right way? Call Dallas Fence at (469) 809-2424 for a free onsite estimate. We'll walk the lot, check your HOA and city requirements, and give you a straight quote.

Ranch and acreage fence selected for a North Dallas property
Ranch and acreage fenceMaterial and site conditions shape the final scope.

Service area

Neighborhoods we serve in North Dallas.

Before You Build

Fence questions from North Dallas property owners

Practical answers about fence installation, repairs, approvals, and estimates in North Dallas.

Do I need HOA approval for a new fence in North Dallas?

In most of North Dallas, yes. Bent Tree, Far North Dallas master-planned pockets, and gated communities off the Tollway usually run an ACC or architectural review that dictates height, material, color, and which way the finished side faces. Older streets in Preston Hollow and Midway Hollow often have no HOA at all. Tell us your street and we'll tell you which camp you're in, then we submit the drawings and specs the board needs.

What fence style works best for large North Dallas lots?

It depends on the elevation. Backyards almost always get 8-foot Western Red Cedar privacy on galvanized steel posts to close off big rear lots. Front yards and side elevations facing the street lean ornamental iron or powder-coated aluminum so you keep the open, estate look the neighborhood expects. Pool areas get code-compliant iron or aluminum with self-latching gates. Many North Dallas homes use two or three of these on one property.

Can you install an automatic driveway gate on my property?

Yes. Long driveways off Preston Road, Hillcrest, and the Bent Tree streets are a natural fit for automatic gates. We install slide and swing gates with keypad, remote, and smartphone control, plus safety sensors and battery backup so you're not stranded when the power flickers. We can match the gate to an existing iron fence or build both together.

How tall can my fence be in North Dallas?

Dallas allows up to 9 feet in a rear yard and 4 feet in a front yard, and requires a permit once a fence tops 6 feet (rear or side) or 4 feet (front); anything over 9 feet needs Board of Adjustment approval. Corner lots also have sight-triangle limits so drivers can see. HOAs north of LBJ frequently cap height lower or require a specific style, and their rule wins if it's stricter than the city's. We check both before we quote and pull the permit when the job needs one.

How long does a fence project take in North Dallas?

A standard backyard replacement is often one to two days once materials are on site. The real timeline driver here is HOA approval — an ACC can take a couple of weeks to sign off. We start the approval paperwork early so the build is ready to go the day it clears. Book a free onsite estimate and we'll map the schedule to your lot.

Free Fence Estimate

Plan a fence for your North Dallas property.

Start with a free on-site measure and a written scope. You will know what is proposed before installation is scheduled.