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Fence installation in Fort Myers Shores typically runs $3,500-$9,000 for a standard residential vinyl privacy fence, with aluminum running $4,000-$10,000 depending on linear footage and wind-load requirements. Most jobs take two to four days once Lee County permits clear. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written, line-item quote specific to your lot along the Orange River corridor.
We know this community differently than an outfit running crews out of a van with no local ties. Fort Myers Shores sits in an unincorporated pocket of Lee County, which means your fence permit pulls through the county, not City of Fort Myers. After Hurricane Ian, the county tightened floodplain reviews and wind-load checks on anything attached to a structure. Get those wrong on paper, and a $6,000 fence becomes a $9,000 fence with a change order halfway through. We price it right the first time because we’ve been working these streets since the rebuild started.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fort Myers Shores’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Barrett & Sons Construction is owner-operated, founded in 1998, and run by Tom Barrett and his sons on-site most days. We’re not a franchise that phones in a bid from another county and sends strangers to your yard. We publish our name, address, and license number. Look it up before you sign anything.
Our Fort Myers Shores customers call us because the estimate Tom writes matches the invoice at the end. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. No surprise change orders at the end, because, as Tom says, an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We pull every permit and stand for every inspection. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s exactly why we like him.
A live person answers our phone 24/7. Not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. If something’s off on a fence along Palm Beach Boulevard or a canal-front lot off Tice Street, you reach a human who can do something about it that day.
Our Fence Installation Services in Fort Myers Shores
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl is the most common fence we install in Fort Myers Shores now. The 2022 storm wiped out hundreds of wood privacy fences along the Orange River, and homeowners rebuilding want material that won’t rot, warp, or turn silver after two humid summers. Vinyl panels from brands like Ply Gem and Simonton carry the wind-load ratings this community’s hurricane exposure category demands. Expect $3,500-$9,000 for a typical 150-250 linear foot install, including Lee County permit drawings and 30-inch post footings with stainless steel brackets.
Aluminum Fence Installation
Aluminum suits the canal-front and semi-rural lots common in ZIP 33905. It won’t rust in the salt-air humidity and it stands up to sustained wind better than wood. A solid aluminum fence for a standard Fort Myers Shores yard runs $4,000-$10,000, depending on grade and gate hardware. On lots near the Caloosahatchee backflow areas, we spec aluminum specifically because it doesn’t hold moisture after summer afternoon flooding.
Privacy Fence Installation
Privacy fencing in Fort Myers Shores means more than screening a neighbor. Post-Ian, a lot of these yards have code-mandated drainage swales the county requires remain unobstructed. A privacy fence plan has to show setbacks and flow paths before Lee County signs the permit. We handle that drawing as part of the job. Most privacy vinyl and wood installs in this area run $3,500-$9,000 with the floodplain review included, not added later.
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link still makes sense for dog runs, pool enclosures, and temporary perimeter on lots still mid-rebuild. It’s the least expensive option and quick to pull through Lee County when not attached to a substantially damaged structure. We install commercial-grade and residential chain link across Fort Myers Shores, including gate and post replacements after storm damage.
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 Fort Myers Shores
We install Premium-brand fences from Ply Gem, Simonton, and PGT. You can look these names up. They publish wind-load and impact specs, which matters in Fort Myers Shores because your insurance adjuster may ask for documentation after the next named storm. We keep our local scheduling coordinated through our South Florida office, and crews serve Fort Myers Shores directly. If we wouldn’t put it on our own canal-front house, we won’t install it on yours.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Fort Myers Shores Homes
- Posts set at 24-inch depth with bagged concrete. That’s fine in inland Georgia, not in a hurricane exposure category like Fort Myers Shores. We set posts 30 inches deep with stainless steel brackets and rated concrete. Panels leaning after the first summer storm are usually a 24-inch problem.
- Missing Lee County permit and floodplain development review. A contractor prices a standard 6-foot wood privacy fence and skips the county’s mandatory floodplain check. That becomes a change order mid-project, or a stop-work notice. In Fort Myers Shores specifically, unincorporated status means county triggers apply even when a City of Fort Myers crew would have waved it through.
- Fence blocking a code-mandated drainage swale. Post-Ian drainage is not decorative in this community. If the drawing doesn’t show proper flow, Lee County rejects it. We’ve walked onto job sites in 33905 where two other bids omitted the swale entirely.
- Ignoring the substantial-damage threshold. If the home was substantially damaged by Ian and later needs elevation work, a non-compliant fence can block that lift and get torn down at the owner’s expense. We check that threshold before we ever dig a post hole.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Fort Myers Shores, FL
Most residential fences in Fort Myers Shores fall between $3,500 and $10,000 total, depending on material, linear footage, and whether Lee County requires a floodplain development review. Vinyl runs $3,500-$9,000. Aluminum runs $4,000-$10,000. Chain link comes in lower. Privacy fence pricing lands near the top of those ranges on canal-front lots where setbacks and swales are tighter. We include permit drawings, wind-load documentation, and inspection coordination in the written quote. You’ll see every line before we start, and every price change will arrive as a written change order, not a surprise at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, no-obligation estimate.
| Fence Type | Typical Fort Myers Shores Price Range |
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| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500-$9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Chain Link Fence | Lower end, quoted per linear foot |
| Privacy Fence (wood or vinyl) | $3,500-$9,000 |
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers Shores
Beyond Fort Myers Shores, our crews cover Gateway, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers. If you’re in any of those communities, the same permit and wind-load documentation applies. Learn more about our Fence Installation work across the region. For specifics about this community, read more about Fence Installation in Fort Myers Shores.
Serving Fort Myers Shores, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores
Yes, in most cases you do. Because Fort Myers Shores is unincorporated, all fence permits pull through Lee County rather than the City of Fort Myers. Replacing a fence attached to a structure that was substantially damaged by Ian triggers additional floodplain review. We handle the permit drawings and inspection coordination as part of the job. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what your specific lot requires before you spend a dollar.
A fence in Fort Myers Shores must typically carry a manufacturer wind-load rating of 140 mph or better, depending on the exposure category for your specific lot. Products from Ply Gem, Simonton, and PGT publish these ratings, and your insurance adjuster may ask for documentation after the next named storm. We include that documentation with every install. Get a written quote that lists the rating, not just the panel brand. Call (877) 610-1318 for specifics.
Yes, it can. If Lee County determines your home crossed the 50% substantial-damage threshold, the home must be brought into current flood-zone compliance, which often includes elevation. A fence installed now that blocks that future work can be torn down at your expense. We check the threshold before we quote so you don’t pay twice. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what applies to your property.
For wind-rated fencing in Fort Myers Shores, posts should be set at least 30 inches deep in concrete with stainless steel brackets. The older standard of 24 inches fails under sustained hurricane winds and saturated soil. Panels leaning after the first summer storm are almost always a post-depth problem. Our quotes specify post depth, footing material, and bracket hardware in writing. Call (877) 610-1318 for a line-item estimate that shows exactly what you’re paying for.
It can, though it depends on your carrier and policy. Many insurers in Lee County now ask for documentation that fencing attached to a structure meets current wind-load standards. A storm-rated fence with manufacturer specs and inspection sign-off gives your adjuster something to work with. We provide that documentation with every install. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll help you understand what your specific fence needs to satisfy your policy.
What a Fort Myers Shores Fence Quote Must Include That a Cheap One Leaves Out
Our Fort Myers Shores crew just finished a 240-linear-foot vinyl privacy fence on a canal-front lot along the Orange River in the 33905 zip, where the previous wood fence was ripped out by Hurricane Ian. The job required Lee County permit drawings showing the fence would not obstruct the required drainage swale, a manufacturer wind-load rating of 140 mph, and inspection sign-off after we set all posts in 30-inch deep concrete footings with stainless steel brackets. Details the homeowner said two other bids omitted.
That’s the difference between a quote that looks cheap on paper and one that actually passes inspection and holds up through the next summer storm season. We write the full scope before we ever break ground. You’ll see permit fees, floodplain review, post depth, wind rating, and hardware in the contract, not a change order later.
Get Your Free Fort Myers Shores Fence Estimate
Older ranch homes along the Orange River were built before today’s flood and wind standards, and post-Ian permits are stricter than anything a City of Fort Myers contractor from before 2023 would remember. If a fence isn’t documented for wind-load compliance, an insurance claim after the next storm can get complicated fast. We pull the permits, handle the inspection, and document every rating and bracket spec in writing.
We also honor four standing offers on every job: $40 Off Any Repair Over $200, a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate, No Trip Charge Inside the County, and a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount. Every completed job is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right with one call.
Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free estimate. Ask for Tom or one of his sons. You’ll get a written, line-item scope with your price, your permit plan, and your wind-load documentation, all before a shovel touches dirt.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Myers Shores and surrounding Lee County communities since 1998.