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AfterFast, Reliable Fence Installation Across Lighthouse Point
Fence installation in Lighthouse Point, FL typically runs $3,500-$9,000 for a full vinyl or wood perimeter on a standard canal-lot home, with aluminum and iron running slightly higher. Most jobs take 2-4 days once permits clear and materials arrive. If you’re calling around Lighthouse Point right now, you probably already know the hard part is finding a contractor who understands what salt air does to fasteners and who shows up when he says he will. That’s what we do differently at Barrett & Sons Construction. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get Tom or one of his sons on the line, not a call center.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
We’ve been at this since 1998, and Tom Barrett puts his name, his address, and his license number on every contract. You can look it up before you sign anything. In Lighthouse Point, that matters more than most places, because the canal-front lots and salt exposure mean a fence built with the wrong hardware fails years before it should. We’ve torn out fences along the Intracoastal side of town where uncoated steel fasteners had rusted clean through in under five years. That’s an expensive mistake a contractor from inland Pompano Beach wouldn’t think twice about, and one we don’t make.
Customers in Lighthouse Point keep our crews busy year-round, and a lot of that work comes from neighbors talking over fences, literally. We answer the phone with a live person 24/7, schedule estimates inside the week, and every scope of work arrives in writing before a single post hole is dug. If the price changes, you get a written change order first. No surprises at the end.
Our Fence Installation Services in Lighthouse Point
We install and repair the full range of fencing you’ll see driving Lighthouse Point’s canal streets, from pressure-treated wood to powder-coated aluminum. Here’s how each breaks down in this city’s specific conditions.
Wood Fence
Wood fences in Lighthouse Point take a beating from humidity, salt spray, and the occasional tropical storm. We use pressure-treated pine for posts and framing, and we spec hot-dipped galvanized hardware throughout. On canal-front lots, we often recommend a stained cedar option for the visible runs, because it handles the salt better than untreated spruce and looks right against CBS ranch homes from the 60s and 70s. Expect to pay $3,500-$9,000 depending on footage and whether you’re rebuilding an old fence line or starting fresh.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link is the workhorse on Lighthouse Point’s deeper finger-canal lots, especially where homeowners want to preserve sightlines to the water. The galvanized fabric holds up reasonably well, but the rails and fittings are where we see failures. We install only galvanized or vinyl-coated systems with stainless tension bands, because the standard hardware rusts out fast that close to the Intracoastal. A typical residential chain link job runs $1,800-$4,500 for a standard lot.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl handles salt air better than wood without the maintenance, which is why it’s become the most installed privacy fence in Lighthouse Point over the last decade. The catch is the post reinforcement. Vinyl flexes under hurricane-force wind loads, so on canal-front and corner lots we insist on steel-reinforced posts set in concrete to meet Broward County wind codes. A full vinyl privacy fence for a standard Lighthouse Point lot runs $3,500-$9,000, and it’s the best long-term value for most homeowners here.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum is the premium choice on Lighthouse Point’s waterfront rebuilds, especially around pools and seawall-adjacent yards, because it won’t rust and it meets pool barrier code without blocking the water view. We use the heavier-gauge residential lines rated for coastal exposure, not the lightweight stuff sold at the home centers. Expect $4,000-$10,000 on a typical Lighthouse Point canal lot, more if you’re fencing a rear yard that runs to the seawall with custom gate work.
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 Lighthouse Point
We don’t stock mystery materials off a van. On fencing and hardscape work in Lighthouse Point, we source from names you can look up, including Belgard and Techo-Bloc when a project calls for pavers or retaining work at the gate or along a driveway transition. For fence-specific hardware and systems, we order from the same commercial suppliers Broward County’s coastal builders use, and we keep common replacement parts on hand locally so a repair doesn’t sit waiting on a backorder. If you’re comparing bids, ask the other contractor what brand of fastener they’re using on your canal-front fence. Then ask us. The answer will tell you the difference.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
After 29 years of working this stretch of Broward County, we know what goes wrong on Lighthouse Point fence lines before we even set foot on the property. Here’s what we find most often:
- Rusted fasteners and hinges on canal-front lots. Salt air from the Intracoastal Waterway eats uncoated steel in 3-5 years. We replace everything with hot-dipped galvanized or stainless, and the difference in lifespan is measured in decades, not years.
- Posts set too shallow for the water table. Lighthouse Point’s seasonal water table sits within 18-24 inches of grade in the wet months. A post set at 24-30 inches without proper concrete and drainage shifts after the first heavy June rain. We dig deeper and pour right.
- Wood fences built for inland conditions. Standard pine framing warps and splits fast in Lighthouse Point’s humidity and salt. We use pressure-treated stock and cedar where it matters, and we won’t install anything we wouldn’t put on Tom’s own lot.
- Gate sag from hurricane wind exposure. Gates on exposed canal streets take harder wind loading than most of Florida. We frame gates with diagonal bracing and beefier hardware than a standard install, because the wind here isn’t optional.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Lighthouse Point, FL
A full fence installation in Lighthouse Point runs $3,500-$9,000 for wood or vinyl on a standard lot, $4,000-$10,000 for aluminum, and $1,800-$4,500 for chain link. What moves the number is linear footage, what’s underneath the ground we’re digging into, whether the existing fence line has a seawall setback conflict requiring a city variance, and what kind of gate hardware you need on a canal-front yard. We don’t quote over the phone and change the number at your door. You get a written estimate that breaks down materials, labor, and any permit fees, and every change after that arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and bring any written bid you have for a free second opinion.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Our Fence Installation team works throughout the surrounding area, including Pompano Beach Highlands, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, and Coconut Creek. If you’re just outside Lighthouse Point, call and ask. No trip charge inside the county, and we’ll tell you straight whether we’re the right fit for your lot.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point
We can typically get to Lighthouse Point within 2-3 business days for a free estimate, and often sooner if you’re flexible on timing. No trip charge inside the county. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll get you on Tom’s schedule.
Yes, we cover all of Lighthouse Point, including the canal-front streets off Lighthouse Drive, the interior lots around Sample Road, and the waterfront homes east of Federal Highway. Our crews know the city’s finger-canal layout and the permitting realities that come with it. Call (877) 610-1318 to confirm your street.
Yes. If a storm blows a gate off its hinges or a fallen branch takes out a fence section, call us right away. We’ll get a crew out, secure the area, and give you a written estimate for the repair before any work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 day or night.
It can be, and for a real reason: Lighthouse Point’s canal-front lots and salt-air exposure require marine-grade hardware and sometimes seawall variance work that inland jobs in Deerfield Beach or Coconut Creek don’t. A typical fence in Lighthouse Point runs $3,500-$9,000, and the premium is mostly materials and code compliance, not markup. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your lot.
Every fence we install is covered by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. We also stand behind the materials and workmanship with our full warranty, and because we’re local, you’ll see us again at the hardware store if anything ever goes wrong. Call (877) 610-1318 anytime.
Ready to Talk Fencing in Lighthouse Point?
Getting a fence built on a canal-front Lighthouse Point lot is different from anywhere else in Broward County, and you should hire someone who already knows that. We’re owner-operated, we publish our name and license number, and we put every price and every change in writing before the work happens. If you already have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it over for a free second opinion. Or just want to talk through what makes sense for your lot? Call (877) 610-1318 and ask for Tom. He’ll answer.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lighthouse Point and the surrounding Broward County area since 1998.