Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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AfterFast, Reliable Fence Installation Across Arlington
A new fence in Arlington typically runs $3,500-$9,000, with most wood privacy fences landing between $4,200 and $6,800 depending on footage, gate count, and whether the old line needs pulling. We schedule Arlington jobs five days a week and can usually get a crew to your street within 7 to 10 days of the estimate. If you’re checking prices against the big outfits, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a written line-item quote before you sign anything.
We know Arlington’s lots the way a neighbor does. The half-acre backyards off Green Oaks Boulevard in Dalworthington Gardens, the tight side yards in the older Woodland West section, the post-war tract homes along Park Row Drive. Different streets, different setbacks, different fence rules. That local ground truth is why our quotes hold up when the digging starts.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Arlington’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Most Arlington homeowners we meet have already been through one bad round with a fence crew that quoted low, showed up late, and disappeared when the gate sagged. We run things differently because Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck and his sons run the crews. Every Fence Installation job in Arlington gets a written scope before the first post hole goes in. If the scope changes, you get a change order on paper before that change touches the job. No end-of-project surprises.
We’re proud of our standing in this market. Tom publishes his name, address, and license number so you can look him up before you sign anything. Our crews are background-checked and uniformed on every visit. And the 90-Day Done Right Promise is written into every contract: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. That’s how we’ve kept Arlington customers calling us back for kitchens, roofs, and patios since 1998.
When you call, a live person answers. Not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. The same person who answers will know whether your street is in 76012 or 76013 and what that means for your setback line.
Our Fence Installation Services in Arlington
Wood Fence Installation
Wood privacy fences dominate Arlington’s residential landscape, and for good reason: they handle the Blackland Prairie clay better than people expect, provided the posts are set deep and the pickets are cedar or treated pine. In Arlington, a 150-foot run of 6-foot cedar privacy fencing with two gates generally runs $4,800-$6,500. We use pressure-treated posts sunk below the frost line and set in concrete, because Arlington’s shrink-swell soil will heave a shallow post out of plumb within two seasons.
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link is the workhorse for Arlington side yards, dog runs, and pool enclosures. Galvanized 4-foot chain link runs about $2,200-$3,800 for a typical residential lot here. Vinyl-coated chain link adds $800-$1,200 on top. In Arlington’s older 76010 and 76011 neighborhoods, we often see chain link paired with wood privacy fencing at the front, which is a practical way to keep costs down while keeping the curb appeal up.
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl fencing in Arlington runs $5,500-$9,000 for a standard residential yard. That’s the honest range, and it’s higher than wood because vinyl posts don’t tolerate sloppy installation: if the posts aren’t perfectly aligned and set in clean aggregate, the panels warp and the gate hangs. Arlington’s hail season is a consideration too. Thinner vinyl panels will crack under golf-ball hail, so we spec commercial-grade gauge vinyl when a homeowner wants it. White vinyl remains the most popular in the newer subdivisions spreading toward the city’s southern edge.
Aluminum Fence Installation
Aluminum is what we recommend for Arlington homeowners who want a clean, low-maintenance look around a pool or across the front of a property. Residential aluminum fence installation in Arlington runs $4,000-$10,000, with the spread driven by panel height, finial style, and gate hardware. Arlington’s pool code requires specific latch and self-closing hinge standards, and we pull permits where required so the inspection doesn’t catch you off guard.
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 Arlington
We install materials you can look up. On fence jobs across Arlington, that means we lean on tried names rather than mystery stock off a van. For fencing and exterior work we regularly carry product lines that Arlington homeowners recognize, and we service installs involving brands like GAF when fencing meets roofing transitions or shed lines. If you want a specific material or brand, we’ll price it in writing rather than substituting something cheaper at the truck. We stock common parts locally for Arlington customers, which keeps repair turnaround short when a gate hinge or panel gets taken out by a storm.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Arlington Homes
- Post heave from Blackland Prairie clay. Arlington’s expansive soil swells after spring rains and cracks hard in summer drought. Fence posts set shallow or with poor concrete collars will lean within 18 months. We dig below the active movement zone and set posts with the right aggregate so the fence stays plumb.
- Rot at the post base from sprinkler overspray. Many Arlington homes in 76012 and 76013 run lawn irrigation close to the fence line. Constant moisture at the post collar rots even treated wood early. We check sprinkler head placement before we set posts and flag it if the heads need adjusting.
- Gate sag on long driveway runs. Arlington’s slab-on-grade ranch homes often have wide driveway approaches with double gates. The gate posts take a beating in high winds that sweep along the flat terrain. We use heavier-gauge posts and adjustable hinge hardware on any double gate we install.
- Hail and wind damage to vinyl and wood panels. Arlington sits in a high-frequency hail corridor. Thin vinyl panels crack under large hail, and wood pickets take bruising. We source hail-rated vinyl and recommend board thickness based on which side of the storm track your street sits on.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Arlington, TX
Expect to pay $3,500-$9,000 for a full fence installation in Arlington, with wood privacy fencing averaging $4,200-$6,800, chain link at $2,200-$3,800, vinyl from $5,500-$9,000, and aluminum from $4,000-$10,000. What changes the number: linear footage, gate count and style, demolition and haul-away of an old fence, post depth requirements, and whether the property sits on a slope or in a flood zone overlay. We give fixed pricing, not allowances that drift. Every price change arrives in writing before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with no trip charge inside the county.
Key Takeaways
- Full fence installation in Arlington typically costs $3,500-$9,000.
- Wood privacy fences are the most common Arlington choice at $4,200-$6,800 for a typical yard.
- Blackland Prairie clay demands deeper post setting and better drainage than standard installation.
- Written change orders and the 90-Day Done Right Promise come standard on every job.
- Free estimates with no trip charge inside Tarrant County: call (877) 610-1318.
We Also Serve Cities Near Arlington
Our Arlington crews regularly work in Arlington proper and the surrounding communities: Kennedale, Forest Hill, Hurst, and Grand Prairie. If you’re in one of those cities and already planning fence work, we can usually bundle a quote visit with an existing Arlington route, which saves everyone a trip. Scheduling is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and crews serve Arlington locally most days of the week.
Related Services in Arlington
If you’re already planning fence work around a bigger project, we also handle Driveway & Pavers in Arlington for the hardscape side of the job, and Home Additions & ADU in Arlington for those expanding their footprint. One crew, one point of contact, and the same written-scope rules on every job.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 Arlington
Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll reach a live person, not a voicemail box. Estimates in Arlington are typically scheduled within 2 to 4 business days, and there’s no trip charge inside Tarrant County. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, ask about our Free Second Opinion: we’ll review it line by line with you.
Yes. We work across 76010, 76011, 76012, and 76013, from Dalworthington Gardens to Woodland West, and from the entertainment district corridor by AT&T Stadium down through the older ranch-home streets along Park Row Drive. We don’t farm jobs out to subcontractors in Arlington. The crew that arrives is a Barrett & Sons crew, background-checked and uniformed.
Most Arlington fence repairs run $400-$1,800, depending on how many posts have heaved, whether panels need replacing, and what the gate hardware looks like. Hail season often brings a run of repair calls for cracked vinyl and splintered pickets. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote after a quick look. Remember the standing offer: $40 Off Any Repair Over $200.
Not without your signature first. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work moves forward. No surprise invoices at the end. That’s how Tom has run Barrett & Sons since 1998, and it’s the main reason Arlington homeowners tell us they stopped using the outfits that quote one price on the phone and hand over a different bill at the door.
Every completed fence job is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If anything isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. That’s in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty on whatever material we install, whether it’s wood, vinyl, aluminum, or chain link. No fine print, no hoops.
Ready to Get Your Arlington Fence Started?
A fence is a statement about how you live: what you keep in, what you keep out, and how your home reads from the street. We’ve been setting fence lines in Arlington long enough to know that the soil moves, the hail falls, and the gate gets used every single day. Ours is built for all three. Call (877) 610-1318 today for a free, written, line-item estimate. Ask for Tom’s name and license number if you want. He’ll give them to you before you ever sign.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1998.