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AfterFast, Reliable Fence Installation Across The Acreage
Fence installation in The Acreage typically runs $3,500-$9,000 for a standard vinyl privacy fence, with aluminum running slightly higher at $4,000-$10,000. Most jobs in The Acreage take two to four days once the ITID right-of-way check clears. We answer the phone at (877) 610-1318, and we will tell you straight what your fence will cost before you sign anything.
We know the 1.25-acre lots, the swale drainage, and the muck soil that make fencing here different from Royal Palm Beach or Wellington. Every fence we set in The Acreage gets post depths cut for the wet-season water table, not a chart pulled from a national catalog. That matters when your property line runs along 60th Lane North or anywhere the Indian Trail Improvement District has jurisdiction over the roadside swale.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is The Acreage’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
We have been building and fencing in western Palm Beach County since 1998. Tom Barrett puts his name on the truck and his sons run the crews here in The Acreage. When you call, you get a live person, not an out-of-state call center. When we quote a fence, the scope, the post depth, the concrete footing spec, and every price change arrives in writing before work starts. That is the only way we do business, and it is why homeowners between 50 and 70 who have been burned by national outfits keep our number.
We pull the ITID right-of-way permit and the Palm Beach County fence permit on every eligible job. We coordinate the culvert and swale review before we auger a single post hole. If the county withholds a final sign-off, that is on us to fix, not on you to chase. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on the contract: if something is not right, Tom comes back. One call to (877) 610-1318.
Our Fence Installation Services in The Acreage
Privacy Fence
Privacy fences dominate The Acreage because every lot is large enough that neighbors are far apart until they are not. A 6-foot vinyl privacy fence along a property line gives you a clean boundary without the maintenance of wood. We set posts in concrete below the muck line, because the soil here shifts during the June-October wet season and shallow posts tilt within a year.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl holds up to The Acreage humidity and the high water table better than most wood species. We carry premium vinyl line systems that do not chalk or warp in the South Florida sun. A typical vinyl fence installation in The Acreage runs $3,500-$9,000 depending on linear footage, gate count, and whether the line runs along an ITID swale.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum works well for pool enclosures and property lines where you want sightlines through the fence. It will not rot, and it handles the wet-season ground moisture better than iron. Expect $4,000-$10,000 for aluminum fence installation in The Acreage, with the higher end reflecting double gates and longer runs.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link is the workhorse for large lots, horse properties, and anyone who needs a boundary without a visual barrier. We install galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link with post depths cut for the muck-and-peat soil. It is the most affordable option per linear foot in The Acreage, and we quote it the same way we quote everything else: in writing, with no surprise at the end.
Fence Gates and Fence Repair
We build and hang swing gates, double gates, and walk gates to match your existing fence. We also repair sagging lines, rotted posts, and storm-damaged sections. If the ITID flag is on your property and your fence line shifted after a heavy wet season, we can reset it properly and keep your permit current.
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 The Acreage
We carry and install premium fence systems from manufacturers you can look up. For vinyl and aluminum lines, we spec brands with the same rigor we bring to GAF on roofs and Schluter on showers. We keep common rail and picket stock available for The Acreage jobs, so a repair is not waiting two weeks on a freight truck. That matters when the ITID inspection is scheduled and your fence needs one more board before sign-off.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in The Acreage Homes
- Shallow posts in muck soil. A contractor uses a standard depth chart, sets posts at 24 inches, and the whole line tilts by the end of the first wet season. We cut posts to 36-42 inches in The Acreage, through the muck and into stable ground below it.
- Concrete poured before the ITID right-of-way permit clears. A fence runs within 5 feet of the swale without the review, the county issues a stop-work order, and the posts have to come back out. We pull that permit before we auger.
- No back-drawn layout on the final survey. The county withholds the inspection sign-off and the fence permit stays open, which can lock up other permits on the property. We back-draw every fence line on the survey before we set anything.
- Wood posts set directly in wet ground. The Acreage water table sits 18-24 inches below grade in the wet season. Wood posts rot from the bottom up here. We use pressure-treated posts with concrete collars or vinyl sleeving when the soil is consistently wet.
Pricing for Fence Installation in The Acreage, FL
Here is what you can expect to pay for fence installation in The Acreage. These are the ranges we quote, in writing, before you sign.
| Fence Type | Typical Range in The Acreage |
|---|---|
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 - $9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000 - $10,000 |
What moves the number: linear footage, gate count and hardware, whether the line runs along an ITID swale (which adds the right-of-way review), and how deep we have to dig to get below the muck. We do not pad the quote with allowances that disappear. Every allowance is on paper. Every change order is on paper. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will schedule a free on-site estimate for your fence in The Acreage.
We Also Serve Cities Near The Acreage
Our Fence Installation crews cover The Acreage plus Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, and Lake Park. If you are anywhere in western Palm Beach County, we are close enough to walk the line with you before we quote it.
Serving The Acreage, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Acreage 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 The Acreage
Yes, if any part of your fence line runs along or within 5 feet of a roadside swale, you need an ITID right-of-way permit before Palm Beach County will finalize your fence permit. We handle that review for you, because it is the step most out-of-area contractors skip and the step that triggers a stop-work order when it is missed. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will check your property against the ITID map before we quote anything.
Posts should be set 36-42 inches deep in The Acreage, through the muck layer and into stable ground, with concrete collars at the base. Standard charts say 24 inches; those fences tilt within a year here because the soil shifts during the June-October wet season. We back-draw the depth on your survey so the county sees it.
In most cases, yes, as long as the fence is on your side of the surveyed property line and does not encroach on an ITID drainage easement. But if the line is close enough to the swale that the district considers it part of the right-of-way, you will need the review regardless. We verify this before we dig.
Because a private inspector may not check the ITID right-of-way or the back-drawn survey that Palm Beach County requires before final sign-off. The county withholds the fence permit closing if the layout is not recorded and the swale clearance is not confirmed. We coordinate both so the fence passes the first time.
Vinyl and aluminum hold up best. Vinyl does not rot or wick groundwater, and aluminum does not rust the way iron does in the wet-season moisture. Wood posts need pressure treatment and concrete collars to survive the 18-24-inch water table here. We will tell you which material makes sense for your lot and your budget, and the price will be in writing before you sign.
Get Your Fence Estimate in The Acreage
We are the name on the truck, and the phone rings to a live person. For over 29 years, Tom Barrett and his sons have been doing work in Palm Beach County the way it should be done: permits pulled, prices in writing, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every fence we build. Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free estimate for fence installation in The Acreage. We will walk the line with you, check the ITID swale requirement, and hand you a written quote before we ask for a signature.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving The Acreage, FL.