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A typical fence installation in Kendale Lakes runs $3,500-$9,000, with vinyl and aluminum on the higher end and chain link on the lower. Most jobs take one to three days once the permit clears and the underground utility lines are marked. If you’re reading this because your 1970s-era fence finally gave out or because a hurricane-ready upgrade is on your mind, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free, line-item estimate with no surprise pricing.
Kendale Lakes is not like Kendall West or The Crossings when it comes to fencing. The original lots were graded deliberately to feed stormwater into those man-made lakes you pass every day. That means fence lines near a lake edge can trigger a Miami-Dade DERM review that out-of-area contractors never see coming. We’ve built and repaired enough fence in the 33183 ZIP to know which side of the lot line needs that extra step, and we’re not afraid to tell you about it before you sign.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Kendale Lakes’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. That’s not a marketing line. When you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, and when the crew shows up in Kendale Lakes, Tom knows their names because he raised half of them. We carry the Barrett name on the truck, not a franchise logo.
Kendale Lakes residents with 40-year-old CBS homes often tell us the same story: a national company quoted one price by phone, then added change orders at the driveway. We don’t operate that way. Every allowance, every scope line, and every price adjustment arrives in writing before any work starts. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is printed on the contract itself, not buried in a PDF you never opened. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back to Kendale Lakes.
You can also verify us the way we’d want you to. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. That’s the whole point of being owner-operated: there’s no one to hide behind.
Our Fence Installation Services in Kendale Lakes
We handle residential and light commercial fencing throughout the 33183 corridor, from the streets around Kendale Lakes Elementary up to the community’s western edge near the Everglades basin, and we also offer Kitchen Remodeling - Kendale Lakes. Here’s how each common fence type holds up against what Kendale Lakes actually throws at it.
Wood Fence
Wood fences are classic, but they work harder in Kendale Lakes than they would in drier parts of the state. The humidity and afternoon thunderstorms mean pressure-treated posts need proper concrete footings with gravel at the base for drainage, or the post rots from the bottom up within five years. We set posts below the typical rot line and use galvanized or stainless hardware so the boards don’t leave rust streaks after the first wet season. A wood privacy fence in Kendale Lakes typically runs $3,500-$7,500 depending on the lot size and whether you need double gates.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link remains the practical choice for homeowners who want a clear property line without blocking sightlines across their backyards. In Kendale Lakes, the bigger concern is corrosion. The area’s high water table and proximity to the Everglades drainage basin keeps soil moisture high, so we recommend galvanized posts and fittings over uncoated steel every time. A standard chain link installation for a typical 1970s-era Kendale Lakes lot runs $3,500-$5,500.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl is the most popular privacy option in Kendale Lakes right now, and for good reason. It handles humidity without warping, doesn’t need staining, and cleans up with a hose. The catch is that vinyl panels can flex in a strong squall if the posts aren’t set deep enough and filled properly. We sink posts into concrete footings sized for Miami-Dade wind exposure, not the shallower specs you’d see in a coastal county to the north. Vinyl fence installation in Kendale Lakes generally lands between $4,000 and $9,000, with gates adding to the total.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum gives you the look of wrought iron without the rust problem, which matters in a subdivision built around man-made lakes. When we install aluminum fence in Kendale Lakes, we use a heavier gauge than the big-box panels sold at the hardware store, and we set every post in concrete. For homeowners near the lakes themselves, aluminum holds up to constant moisture far better than painted steel. Expect $4,000-$10,000 for a full aluminum installation depending on height and panel count.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Install in Kendale Lakes
We don’t sell mystery materials off the back of a van. For Kendale Lakes fence work, we regularly install Simonton and PGT fencing and gate products, along with Ply Gem options where vinyl is the call. These are brands you can look up and verify. Because we keep local parts stocked for the 33183 area, we can turn around most repairs and replacements without waiting on a distribution center in another county.
If your fence project sits near a driveway or walkway, our Driveway & Pavers in Kendale Lakes crew often coordinates the fence line so the gate swings clean and the pavers meet the post line without awkward gaps. It’s the same team, same standards, and same written change order process.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Kendale Lakes Homes
- Post rot at the soil line. The high water table in western Miami-Dade keeps fence posts wet for weeks after a heavy rain. We see original 1970s wood posts snapped off at grade, and the fix starts with concrete footings and drainage gravel, not just a taller post.
- Wind-damaged vinyl panels. Kendale Lakes sits inside Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Vinyl panels not rated for HVHZ flex and pop out of their rails in a serious storm, and we replace them with wind-rated systems and deeper post settings.
- Corroded chain link fittings. The soil moisture from the Everglades drainage basin accelerates rust on uncoated fittings. Aluminum and galvanized hardware last years longer here than standard steel.
- Gate posts leaning within a season. Because the substrate under the slab is porous oolitic limestone, shallow-set posts shift easily. We set gate posts deeper and wider than code minimums so a swinging gate stays square through wet and dry cycles.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Kendale Lakes, FL
You deserve real numbers before you decide, not a “we’ll call you back with something.” Here’s what fence work in Kendale Lakes typically costs with us:
Fence Installation Cost Ranges in Kendale Lakes
- Chain link fence: $3,500-$5,500 for a typical 1970s-1980s lot
- Wood privacy fence: $3,500-$7,500 depending on height and gate count
- Vinyl fence: $4,000-$9,000 including concrete post footings
- Aluminum fence: $4,000-$10,000 depending on panel height and grade
- Fence gate replacement or rebuild: $500-$2,500 depending on material and width
- Fence repair (posts, panels, rails): $400-$1,800 based on damage extent
What moves the number: lot perimeter length, whether you have lakefront property with DERM review, gate count, and whether we find old concrete footings from a previous fence that need to be removed. Every quote is free, itemized, and tied to your actual property lines, not a generic square footage formula. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate in Kendale Lakes.
And if your fence project is actually the start of something larger, our Home Additions & ADU in Kendale Lakes team can tell you how a new fence ties into the property line once an addition shifts it.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendale Lakes
Our Fence Installation team covers Kendale Lakes and the surrounding communities. If you’re in Kendall West, The Crossings, Three Lakes, or Country Walk, we’ll come out the same way we do for a neighbor: live answer, written quote, permits pulled, and the Barrett name on the work. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll schedule around your week.
Serving Kendale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendale Lakes service 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 Kendale Lakes
Most Kendale Lakes fence projects can begin within one to two weeks after you approve the written quote and we file the permit. Underground utility marking typically adds a day or two, and if your lot touches a man-made lake or drainage easement, a DERM review may extend that slightly. We’ll give you a real timeline in writing before anything starts. Call (877) 610-1318 to pin down your date.
Yes, we install and repair fences across all of the 33183 ZIP, including lakefront lots, interior streets, and the blocks near Kendale Lakes Elementary and the western residential edge. Lakefront properties may need an extra Miami-Dade DERM step, and we handle that paperwork with you rather than handing you a surprise notice. If you’re in Kendale Lakes, we’re local.
If a storm or a car takes down a section of fence and your yard is suddenly open to the street, call us right away at (877) 610-1318. We’ll come out, assess the damage, and give you a written quote for the repair before any work begins. We keep common fence parts stocked for the Kendale Lakes area so we can often patch a section fast without waiting on a parts shipment.
Kendale Lakes sits inside Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which requires stronger post footings, wind-rated panel connections, and sometimes a DERM review near lake edges. Neighboring Broward communities don’t carry the same HVHZ requirements, so their fence work can come in cheaper. You’re paying for a fence that stays square in a named storm, not one that folds in August. We’ll show you exactly where every dollar goes in your written estimate.
Every fence installation comes with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If anything isn’t right during those 90 days, you call us at (877) 610-1318 and Tom comes back to make it right. Manufacturer warranties on Simonton, PGT, and Ply Gem products apply on top of that, and we’ll hand you the paperwork for those too before you pay a final invoice.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Kendale Lakes and nearby Miami-Dade communities since 1998.