Pineville's Top-Rated Fence Contractors

The City of Pineville requires permits for most fence work — typically anything over a set height, plus front-yard fences regardless of height in many residential zones. Alexandria has its own permitting process, and properties in unincorporated Rapides Parish follow parish rules instead of city rules. We handle the permit and any required setback drawings as part of every project so you don't have to chase it down.

Powder-coated aluminum and vinyl are the most durable choices for the Louisiana climate — neither rusts nor rots, both ignore termites entirely, and both shrug off the humidity that punishes lesser materials. Western red cedar is the best wood option, naturally resistant to rot and insects, and it weathers to a soft silver-gray if left unfinished. Pressure-treated pine works for budget projects and rural fence lines but needs more upkeep through Louisiana summers.

There's no frost line in Central Louisiana, but the heavy clay soil holds water for weeks after a wet stretch and softens around shallow posts in tropical storm winds. We set residential posts a minimum of 24 to 30 inches deep in concrete bell footings, with deeper and wider footings for taller fences, gate posts, and corners. On wet sites we go deeper still and add gravel below the concrete for drainage. This is the single biggest factor in whether a fence stays straight long-term.

A standard residential fence of 150 to 200 linear feet typically takes two to four days once permits are in hand. Larger projects, custom gates, and rural properties with significant acreage take longer. Heavy rain can shift the schedule a day or two — we don't set posts when the soil is fully saturated. We give a clear timeline in the written estimate and adjust if conditions change on-site.

Often, yes. A few storm-damaged panels, a leaning corner post after a wet stretch, termite damage in a couple of pickets, or failed gate hardware are usually fixable without a full tear-out. We assess what's actually failing and recommend the option that makes sense for the condition of the rest of the fence.

Termites are a year-round reality in Rapides Parish, and they hit the bottom rails and post bases hardest. We use ground-contact-rated pressure-treated lumber for everything that touches soil, run a kickboard between the pickets and the dirt, keep mulch and pine straw pulled back from the fence base, and recommend cedar over pine for the picket faces. These small details add years to the life of a wood fence in this climate.

Yes. Louisiana follows the IRC pool barrier requirements: minimum 48-inch height, self-closing and self-latching gates, restricted picket spacing, and specific clearances around climbable surfaces. We build new pool fences to current code and bring older ones into compliance for resale, insurance, or homeowner peace of mind.

Pineville, Alexandria, Ball, Boyce, Lecompte, Woodworth, Tioga, Forest Hill, and Deville — plus most of Rapides Parish and the surrounding Central Louisiana towns. If you're in the Pineville-Alexandria area or the rural parish around it, we likely cover your property.