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A new fence in Midlothian runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a typical vinyl privacy install, and most jobs are completed within three to five working days once the permit clears. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been building fences in Ellis County since Tom Barrett founded the company in 1998. If you live near Shiloh Road, in Lawson Farms, or anywhere in the 76065 zip code, call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a written line-item price before any work begins.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Midlothian’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Midlothian homeowners have had their fill of national outfits that quote over the phone and hand over a different number at the door. Tom Barrett runs his crews the way he always has: his sons are on-site most days, every scope change arrives as a written change order before a single hammer swings, and his name and license number are published for anyone to verify. When a Midlothian family calls us about a fence, they get a real person on the phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a call center in another state.
Our Fence Installation team knows what the black gumbo clay does to a fence post here. We’ve set posts behind homes along Walnut Grove Road and replaced builder-grade fences in master-planned communities throughout the city. The 90-Day Done Right Promise rides on every contract we write: if it’s not right, one call brings Tom back. That’s the kind of guarantee that matters when you’re writing a check for several thousand dollars.
Our Fence Installation Services in Midlothian
Privacy Fence
Privacy fences are the most common install in Midlothian’s newer subdivisions, where lots sit side by side and neighbors can see straight into your backyard. In the Lawson Farms community and along Shiloh Road, we build 6-foot and 8-foot privacy fences with steel-reinforced posts set deep enough to resist the clay. A standard vinyl privacy fence in this city runs $3,500 to $9,000. Wood versions using western red cedar land in a similar range, though the material choice matters when sulfur-heavy dust from the cement plants settles on everything.
Wood Fence
Wood fences in Midlothian live a harder life than most people expect. The Ellis County soil wicks moisture into post bases, the summer heat bakes the boards, and cement-plant dust works into the grain. Most homeowners do best with cedar or metal-post systems, not treated pine on standard 2-foot footings. Our crew recently set a 6-foot western red cedar privacy fence in Lawson Farms where the builder’s original fence failed inspection sign-off because posts had been set with standard 2-foot footings. We redrilled to 3-foot depth, added gravel collars, and used a sulfate-resistant concrete mix, the same mix local concrete suppliers calibrate for Midlothian’s sulfate-bearing clay, to stop the posts from heaving and cracking within two years.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link shows up more on Midlothian’s larger lots and rural edges than in the newer HOAs. The problem here isn’t the steel; it’s the hardware. Cement-plant dust and high winds accelerate rust on chain-link and iron components. Standard galvanized fittings can look rough within three to five years. We use coated or stainless hardware, and we recommend the same for any gate hinges or tension bands when you’re replacing a section rather than a whole run.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum works well for Midlothian homeowners who want the look of iron without the rust. A typical aluminum fence install in this city runs $4,000 to $10,000. It’s a common choice for pool enclosures, and most Midlothian subdivisions require a self-latching gate and specific height minimums around any water feature. Since aluminum doesn’t fight the clay the way a heavy wood fence does, it’s also easier on posts, though we still set footings to 3-foot depth with gravel collars as a matter of course.
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 Midlothian
We carry familiar, verifiable material lines on every Midlothian fence job. For fence work specifically, we order from the same regional suppliers most local builders use, and we stock common replacement hardware for communities across 76065. When a fence project connects to a larger exterior upgrade, we lean on brands like GAF for roofing transitions and Schluter for any adjacent deck or hardscape detail. We don’t install mystery materials off the back of a van. If you can’t look up the manufacturer, we won’t put it on your property.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Midlothian Homes
- Heaving posts from shallow footings. Midlothian’s fence contractors must engineer post footings for Blackland Prairie Vertisol clay that can heave 2 to 4 inches seasonally, a soil dynamic far more severe than neighboring Tarrant or Johnson counties, where sandier soils shift less. Posts set at standard 2-foot depth move with the soil and crack the concrete collar within a couple of winters.
- Gates that sag and bind. Builders’ stock fences in Midlothian often use shallow post footings that heave in wet-dry cycles, causing gates to sag and rails to split within the first two winters. Once the gate post moves even half an inch, the latch stops lining up and the hinges start chewing into the rail.
- HOA rule violations on fence height and setback. HOA-governed subdivisions like those along Shiloh Road enforce strict setback and height rules. Homeowners who install without written approval face a change order to move the fence line at their own cost. We pull HOA guidelines as part of the pre-construction checklist, so you never have to rebuild a line your neighbors’ association never approved.
- Rust from cement-plant dust and wind. Cement-plant dust and high winds accelerate rust on chain-link and iron components, so standard galvanized hardware fails faster here unless upgraded to coated or stainless parts. We see gate hinges, tension bands, and post caps that look decades old after five years in Midlothian air.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Midlothian, TX
Fence pricing in Midlothian tracks the cost of materials, the depth of the footings, and the length of the run. Here are the numbers we give homeowners when they call:
| Fence Type | Typical Midlothian Range |
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| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500-$9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Wood Privacy Fence (cedar) | $3,500-$9,000 |
| Chain Link Fence | $2,000-$6,000 (varies by grade and coating) |
What moves the price is footage, gate count, and whether we’re tearing out an old fence first. The written quote we hand you before work begins is the number you pay. If anything changes in the field, you get a written change order and a signature line before we proceed. We offer free estimates, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% Senior and Veteran discount. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Midlothian
While this page covers Fence Installation in Midlothian, our crews regularly cross into Cedar Hill, Mansfield, Glenn Heights, and Red Oak. If you’re right on the edge of town, give us a call anyway. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and crews serve Midlothian locally.
Serving Midlothian, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Midlothian 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 Midlothian
Fence posts in Midlothian should be set at 3 feet deep with a gravel collar at the base, because the Blackland Prairie Vertisol clay expands and contracts 2 to 4 inches between wet springs and dry summers. A standard 2-foot footing will heave within two winters. If you’re replacing a builder-grade fence and the posts keep moving, we re-drill to 3 feet, add drainage, and pour a sulfate-resistant mix calibrated for Ellis County clay. Call (877) 610-1318 and we can look at your fence line before you spend money on another repair.
Yes, in nearly every case. Subdivisions like Lawson Farms and the areas along Shiloh Road have architectural review committees that govern fence height, setback, material, and gate style. Installing first and asking later means you pay to move the fence at your own cost. We pull the HOA design guidelines as part of our pre-construction checklist and submit the plan for you. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll handle the paperwork alongside the build.
We can, provided the original fence uses a material still in production. Most Midlothian new builds use standard vinyl or cedar privacy panels, both of which are easy to source in matching profiles. Where we struggle is when a builder used a discontinued color or a thin commercial panel that isn’t stocked anymore. In that case, we’re upfront about it and offer the closest available match plus a written note on what differs. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free look at the fence line.
Our new-home fence punch list covers what most builder walkthroughs miss: post depth verification, gate sag under load, hinge alignment, latch clearance, rail-to-post connection tightness, post-cap water entry points, and soil contact at the post base. In Midlothian’s clay, we also look for hairline cracks in the concrete collar, which signal shallow footing or poor drainage. We’ll document everything, give you a written report, and price any correction that falls outside the builder’s scope. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a walkthrough.
We upgrade every exterior fastener and hinge to coated or stainless steel on Midlothian fence jobs, because the combination of cement dust, humidity, and wind strips standard galvanized hardware faster than homeowners expect. Gate hinges get stainless pins, tension bands get a rust-inhibiting coating, and we avoid exposed steel wherever possible. It adds a small cost to the quote and saves you from replacing hardware in three years. Call (877) 610-1318 for a detailed materials list with your free estimate.
Get Your Fence Done Right in Midlothian
If your builder-grade fence has already started heaving, sagging, or rusting, don’t wait for the gate to fall off its hinges. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318. Tom Barrett will put the price in writing, the scope in writing, and the permit on file before the first post hole is drilled. Ask for the 10% Senior and Veteran discount if it applies. We answer the phone.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Midlothian and surrounding Ellis County communities.