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Fence installation in North Lauderdale typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard vinyl privacy fence on an average residential lot, and our crews work this area every week. We know what it takes to set posts that stay put in this city’s groundwater-heavy soil, and we handle the Broward County permit process from start to finish. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and Tom Barrett or one of his sons will actually answer the phone.
We serve every ZIP code in North Lauderdale, including 33068. Our crews know the neighborhoods: the 1970s and 1980s CBS block homes east of Rock Island Road, the duplexes and zero-lot-line properties along SW 10th Street, the corner lots with wide frontages near the Tamarac border. North Lauderdale isn’t a drive-through for us. It’s a community we work in every month, and you’ll see the same faces on your job from the first stake-out to the final inspection.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is North Lauderdale’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
North Lauderdale homeowners have learned to be leery of contractors who show up with a glossy brochure and a dispatcher in another time zone. We’re the opposite of that model. Barrett & Sons Construction was founded in 1998 by Tom Barrett, and Tom’s sons run the crews. When you call with a question about your fence, you talk to the person who runs the company, not a call center.
Our Fence Installation team brings the same standard to every North Lauderdale job: a written scope, a written change order for any adjustment, and permits pulled before the first post hole goes in. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written into every contract, not buried in fine print. If something isn’t right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call. That’s it.
We also work with inspectors, not against them. The permit inspector works for you, not for me – that’s why I like him. In North Lauderdale, where unpermitted 1980s additions still turn up on a regular basis, that matters more than most people expect. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t tell you permits are optional. They’re not.
Our Fence Installation Services in North Lauderdale
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl is a smart fit for North Lauderdale’s wet, hurricane-prone climate. It won’t rust, rot, or get eaten by the same termites that love older wood framing in this city. The catch is that vinyl panels act like sails in a storm. On the wide-open lots you see throughout North Lauderdale’s 1970s build-out streets, a solid vinyl privacy fence needs posts set deeper than code minimums and anchored in concrete that can handle the flex. We set every vinyl post at a 30-inch minimum depth and use a concrete mix rated for submerged and high-moisture conditions.
Aluminum Fence Installation
Aluminum fences are popular around the swimming pools and small courtyards of North Lauderdale’s CBS homes because they meet pool-safety code without rusting into orange streaks within two years. We install aluminum with powder-coated finishes that hold up against South Florida’s salt air and afternoon downpours. Expect to budget $4,000 to $10,000 for a typical aluminum fence job on a North Lauderdale residential lot, depending on linear footage and gate hardware.
Fence Repair
We see a lot of failing fences around North Lauderdale, and most of them share the same root problem: posts set with standard bag mix that groundwater got into before it cured. The result is a post that leans after one wet season and panels that sag by the next hurricane season. Fence repair in North Lauderdale runs $400 to $1,800 for most jobs. We pull the bad posts, re-set them with the right concrete, and replace damaged panels with materials that match the existing fence. If the whole fence is on its last legs, we’ll tell you that too, with a written quote either way.
Commercial Fencing
North Lauderdale has a dense mix of small commercial lots, church properties, and multi-family buildings along the Tamarac and Margate borders. We handle chain link, ornamental aluminum, and steel gates for properties that need security and durability without the constant maintenance. Every commercial fence we install meets Broward County wind load requirements, and we pull the permits before we set the first post.
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 North Lauderdale
We’re picky about materials because Tom puts his name on every job. When we install aluminum fencing, it’s from manufacturers with proven powder-coat warranties that stand up to South Florida sun. For paver and hardscape trims that border fence lines, we use Belgard and Techo-Bloc, and we work with Quikrete for the specialty concrete mixes this city’s groundwater demands. These are brands you can look up, not mystery products off the back of a van. When a manufacturer changes a specification or recalls a line, we know before it hits a North Lauderdale lawn.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in North Lauderdale Homes
- Groundwater in post holes. North Lauderdale sits on former Everglades drainage land, and the water table is so high that post holes often fill with standing water before the concrete goes in. Standard bag mix can’t cure properly in those conditions, and the result is a fence that wobbles after one summer storm season.
- Unpermitted 1980s additions crossing the fence line. Broward County inspectors routinely flag old screen enclosures or room additions that were never permitted. If your new fence line runs over a buried footing or drain field from one of those additions, the inspector won’t sign off, and you’re relocating a brand-new fence at your own expense.
- Undersized posts snapping in hurricane-force winds. Wide-open lots in North Lauderdale don’t have neighboring structures to break the wind, so a solid privacy fence takes full gusts. A 4×4 post set in shallow concrete snaps at the ground line. We set posts deeper than 30 inches and use more concrete than the minimum spec.
- Sagging gates from soil movement. The same wet, shifting soil that heaves posts also throws gate hinges out of alignment. We build gate frames with adjustable hinges and set the gate posts in deep concrete with heavier sections than the rest of the fence line.
Pricing for Fence Installation in North Lauderdale, FL
Fence installation in North Lauderdale runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a typical vinyl privacy fence, and here’s the honest breakdown. The dominant cost driver in this city isn’t labor or materials, it’s what’s under the grass. North Lauderdale’s high water table means we spend more time and money on post-hole prep, specialty concrete, and drainage consideration than a crew would in a dry-soil city. You’re paying for posts that stay plumb, not just panels that look good on day one.
| Service | Price Range |
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| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Fence Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
Every quote is written, line by line, before we start. If something changes once we’re digging – and in North Lauderdale, it often does – you get a written change order with the new price before we spend another dollar. No surprise invoices at the end. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate, and we’ll give you numbers you can actually plan around. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
We Also Serve Cities Near North Lauderdale
Our crews work all over Broward County, including Margate, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, and Pompano Beach. If you’re in one of those cities and comparing fence quotes, the same pricing, written change orders, and 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. This is our home territory. When you call, you reach a live person who knows these neighborhoods. For details on our work across the region, see our Fence Installation in North Lauderdale page or call (877) 610-1318.
Serving North Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale
Yes, in most cases, North Lauderdale and Broward County require a permit to replace a fence, and we pull that permit for you before any work starts. If your old fence was installed without one, we handle the process to bring the new installation into compliance. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what your property needs.
They will if the concrete isn’t right for the job. North Lauderdale’s high water table from the former Everglades drainage basin means standard concrete mix often fails within one rainy season. We use quick-setting hydraulic cement with a waterproofing admixture in wet post holes, and we set posts deeper than code minimums. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your fence line.
Look for a fence system rated for at least 130 mph sustained wind gusts, which is the county’s baseline for new residential fencing, and make sure the contractor sets posts deeper than the manufacturer minimum. We set every privacy fence post at 30 inches or deeper with additional concrete on wide-open lots. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written wind-load assessment on your property.
Yes, and we do it regularly in North Lauderdale, where most homes are 1970s and 1980s concrete block and stucco. We match vinyl color tones to common stucco finishes and can install aluminum gates that complement existing block wall openings. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll bring color samples to your property.
Yes, replacing an unpermitted fence is actually the cleanest way to resolve the issue without triggering a code violation, and we pull the new permit before we start work. If there’s an unpermitted addition crossing your fence line, we’ll flag it early so the inspector doesn’t surprise you later. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free property walkthrough.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving North Lauderdale and Broward County since 1998.