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AfterFast, Reliable Fence Installation Across Gateway
Most fence projects in Gateway run between $3,500 and $9,000, with wood and vinyl privacy fences making up the bulk of what we install here. The bigger variable isn’t labor, it’s the two-step approval process: Lee County wants your permit, and your HOA wants a say in materials and color before anyone digs a post hole. We’ve been through enough Gateway Architectural Review Committee meetings to know exactly which specs pass the first time. If you’re ready to get a real number, call Tom and his crew at (877) 610-1318.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Gateway’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he still answers the phone. His sons run the crews that show up in Gateway, not subcontractors hired off a lead site. That matters here because Gateway isn’t just any Lee County job site. The HOA review adds a layer most contractors treat as an afterthought. We don’t. We pull the Architectural Review Committee approval letter before we pull the county permit for any Kitchen Remodeling in Gateway or fence project, because an approved material spec changes everything about what gets ordered and when.
Homeowners in Gateway tell us the same story: a national Bathroom Remodeling - Gateway or fence company quoted one number, sent a crew nobody recognized, then handed over an invoice that didn’t match the first one. Tom publishes his name, address, and license number so you can look him up before signing anything. His crew members are background-checked and uniformed on every visit, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise is written into the contract, not hidden in fine print. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back.
We coordinate scheduling from our South Florida office, but the fence crews serving Gateway live and work in Lee County. When you call, a live person answers, day or night. No voicemail box. No out-of-state call center. Just a real human who knows the Gateway ZIP code, 33973, and can tell you when we can walk your lot.
Our Fence Installation Services in Gateway
Every fence we install in Gateway goes through the same two gates: your HOA’s design standards and Lee County’s permitting desk. We handle both. Here’s what we build most often.
Wood Fence
Pressure-treated pine and cedar privacy fences are the most requested style in Gateway, especially along the backs of lots that stay visible from the community walking paths. The flat, low-lying terrain here holds moisture through the wet season, so we set posts in concrete and slope the bottom rail to keep standing water from wicking into the wood. A typical 6-foot wood privacy fence in Gateway runs $3,500 to $8,000 depending on linear footage and gate count.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl holds up well against Gateway’s wet summers and doesn’t need staining, which makes it a natural pick for homeowners in the villa communities. The catch is color. Most Gateway communities have an approved exterior palette, and white vinyl isn’t always on it. We pull the HOA approval letter before ordering anything, so you don’t end up with a fence the ARC makes you take down. Vinyl fence installation in Gateway typically lands between $4,000 and $9,000.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link is a practical choice for Gateway homeowners who need to enclose a side yard for a dog run or secure a utility pad behind the home. It costs less up front and handles the seasonal saturation of Gateway’s soil without shifting, as long as posts are set deep. We see chain link projects in Gateway come in around $3,500 to $6,500 including gates and post caps.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum fence is the quiet workhorse for Gateway pool enclosures and perimeter privacy. It also passes HOA review more easily than wood in many of the newer neighborhoods, since black aluminum matches the standard spec the builders used originally. Budget $4,000 to $10,000 for aluminum fence installation in Gateway, with the higher end reserved for longer runs and custom gate hardware.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Gateway
We stock and install fence lines we can stand behind, and our Fence Installation team works with materials you can look up, not mystery brands off a van. For hardscape transitions around fence lines and gate posts in Gateway, we often set posts into Belgard or Techo-Bloc paver borders so the base doesn’t heave when the water table rises in September. It’s a detail most crews skip, and it’s exactly the kind of thing that shows up in a fence leaning six months after the last rain.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Gateway Homes
- HOA rejection letters. Homeowners order a fence, the contractor installs it, then the community’s Architectural Review Committee flags the color or style. Now it’s a removal, not a repair. We pull the approval letter first, every time, before the county permit.
- Posts leaning in the wet season. Gateway sits on flat, low-lying land with a high seasonal water table. From May through October, saturated fill soil shifts under shallow-set posts. We set posts in concrete below the typical frost line and, where the lot allows, add paver collars around gate posts so they don’t drift.
- Post-Ian rebuild delays. Hurricane Ian hit Lee County directly in September 2022, and the permitted reconstruction backlog still shapes every contractor’s scheduling reality here. A fence job that used to take ten days may stretch longer when the county inspection queue is stacked. We’ll tell you that up front, in writing, before you sign.
- Wood rot at ground contact. Gateway’s humid, rain-heavy seasons accelerate wood decay anywhere the bottom rail touches soil. We use ground-contact-rated lumber and slope the bottom rail so standing water drains instead of soaking in.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Gateway, FL
A full fence installation in Gateway lands between $3,500 and $9,000 for most residential lots. Wood and vinyl privacy fencing runs $3,500 to $9,000, aluminum runs $4,000 to $10,000, and chain link typically falls between $3,500 and $6,500. What moves the number: linear footage, how many gates you need, whether we have to remove an old fence first, and whether your HOA requires a specific material grade beyond the standard spec. You’ll get a written line-item estimate before work starts, and every change order arrives on paper before a single post goes in. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received, no trip charge inside the county.
We Also Serve Cities Near Gateway
We regularly build fences for homeowners in Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers Shores, Fort Myers, and Villas. If you’re in one of those communities and comparing fence contractors, the same rules apply: get everything in writing, ask to see the permit, and check the license number before signing. If you’re also planning hardscape work, we can coordinate your fence line with Driveway & Pavers in Gateway so the posts land on a proper base. And if your fence project is part of a larger property update, we also handle Home Additions & ADU in Gateway.
Serving Gateway, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Gateway area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Fence Installation in Gateway
We can typically schedule a fence estimate in Gateway within a few days, sometimes sooner if a cancellation opens up. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll get you on the board.
Yes. We pull the Architectural Review Committee approval letter before we order materials or pull the Lee County permit. That’s the only way to avoid a costly removal order after the fact. If your community requires a specific color palette, material grade, or post style, we match the spec on paper before we schedule anything.
Fence installation in Gateway runs $3,500 to $9,000 for most residential jobs, which is in line with Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres. The difference is the HOA approval layer, which can add a week or two to the schedule here. We factor that into the timeline we give you in writing.
Yes. If a gate sags, a post shifts, or a rail comes loose within 90 days of completion, one call brings Tom back to make it right. It’s written on every contract, not buried in the fine print.
Yes. Every eligible fence job in Gateway includes a Lee County permit and signed inspections. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s exactly why we like having him on the job.
Ready to get a real fence number for your Gateway lot? Call Tom and the crew at (877) 610-1318 or ask for a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received. Estimates are free, no trip charge inside the county, and every number you get is the number you’ll pay.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Gateway and surrounding Lee County communities.