Fence FAQs for Southwest Florida.

Wood is typically $5 to $10 per foot cheaper upfront. But over 10 years, vinyl almost always wins on total cost: no staining, no warping, no replacement pickets. In SWFL humidity and sun, vinyl is the long-run value.

A 150 foot 6-foot vinyl privacy fence with one gate on flat terrain in SWFL runs about $5,500 to $7,500 installed. That includes materials, labor, concrete, and a single-swing gate. Add $200 to $500 for permits.

Chain link is usually the cheapest fence option, often about $15 to $25 per linear foot depending on height, finish, gates, and site conditions. It works well for back-of-house areas, commercial lots, pet containment, and large runs where visibility is acceptable. For front-yard curb appeal, most homeowners compare vinyl, aluminum, wood, or metal privacy.

Yes. True Fence Florida offers Wells Fargo Outdoor Solutions financing on qualifying projects, including 0% APR promotional terms subject to approval. We share the application link during your free estimate. If you are approved to finance the full project cost, the standard project down payment is not required.

For standard non-financed projects, yes. True Fence Florida's standard structure is 50% at contract signing and 50% at substantial completion. If you are approved to finance the full project cost, that standard down payment is not required.

We can install up to 300 linear feet in a single day once permits clear. Most standard residential yards finish in one day; longer runs or complex layouts stretch to two days, occasionally more. Total time from signed contract to finished fence depends most on county permit turnaround, which varies widely: Charlotte County is 1 to 2 business days, Sarasota typically needs no permit for residential fence, Lee County runs 2 to 4 weeks (Cape Coral specifically 4 to 8 weeks), and Collier County runs 6 to 8 weeks. We give you a realistic timeline in the written estimate before you sign.

We prepare a submission-ready HOA package for you on every install where it's needed: site plan, material spec, color sample, drawing. You submit the package to your HOA board. HOA review time varies by community. Some review applications on receipt, others only at monthly board meetings. We don't order materials until approval is in hand.

Permit requirements depend on the address, city or county jurisdiction, fence type, and whether the project involves a pool barrier. When a permit is required, True Fence Florida pulls it under our license as part of the standard install. For HOA-governed properties, we prepare a submission-ready package for you to submit to your board.

Yes. We leave the jobsite broom-clean: all debris hauled, all tools loaded, grass raked where we walked. If we removed an old fence, that debris leaves on the same trailer.

Light rain doesn't stop us. Heavy rain or lightning pauses work until it passes. Florida afternoons are predictable, so we schedule around it. If a full day washes out, we reschedule the next available day at no extra charge.

Composite hurricane-rated fencing is engineered to survive named-storm winds and is our top recommendation for coastal properties. Chain link is also very storm-tolerant because wind passes through it. Vinyl with reinforced posts and aluminum also hold up well.

Aluminum gives the classic clean pool-barrier look and is virtually maintenance-free. Vinyl adds privacy with a softer aesthetic. Both are Florida pool-code compliant when spec'd correctly. Aluminum is the more common pick in SWFL.

Yes. Composite is our premium hurricane-rated option. Engineered for named-storm winds, no maintenance, the visual of wood without the upkeep. Runs about $60 to $90 per foot installed.

Two layers of coverage. First, the manufacturer warranty on materials, which is lifetime on most vinyl and aluminum and 10 to 25 years on steel, wood, and composite depending on the product. Second, our 1-year True Fence Florida workmanship warranty from the Substantial Completion Date, which covers installation defects we'd stand behind regardless. Most 'lifetime' warranties in the fence industry exclude the things that actually cause problems (weather, settlement, modifications). We'd rather be upfront about what we cover than make a promise we can't keep.

Yes. Modern horizontal styles are available in wood (horizontal shadowbox), aluminum (horizontal-slat panels), and composite (horizontal wood-look). Horizontal styles typically cost more per linear foot than vertical equivalents because the panel construction is more specialized. We install these across Naples, Sarasota, and the higher-end SWFL markets where contemporary architecture is common.

Yes. Dog containment is one of our most common requests. Key specs: puppy-picket aluminum (tighter picket spacing than standard, typically 2 to 3 inches instead of 4) for small breeds and escape-prone puppies, concrete mow strips along the fence line to prevent digging, self-closing gates with high-mounted latches for large breeds, and 6-foot privacy panels for jumpers. We'll walk through your specific dogs on the estimate.

Standard residential fence heights we install include 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet, and 8 feet where the jurisdiction and community rules allow it. Sarasota County generally allows 8 feet in back and side yards, while North Port has a specific variance path for 8-foot back or side fences that requires a permit, engineer sign-off, and a 150 mph wind-rated design. City and HOA rules can override the county baseline, so we confirm the address before ordering materials. Pool barriers minimum is 48 inches per Florida code.

Yes. Storm-damaged fence repair is one of the things we do most often. We respond to post-storm repair calls within a few business days and can usually quote the same week. Common storm damage we handle: leaning panels, snapped posts, damaged gate hardware, debris impact, and post footings that shifted. Insurance claims: we provide itemized quotes you can submit, but the workmanship warranty itself excludes acts of God (standard for every fence contractor in Florida).

Depends on the age and condition of the rest of the fence. A single broken post on an otherwise healthy 5-year-old vinyl fence is a one-afternoon repair. If your fence is 12+ years old, already has multiple soft spots, or the panels are showing UV damage, partial repair is throwing good money after bad. We'll give you the honest call on the first visit, with numbers for both options.

Yes. We regularly extend chain link, vinyl, and aluminum fences when homeowners add acreage, build a new yard section, or want to close an opening. Matching posts, panels, and colors to an existing install is standard work. Bring us the fence manufacturer or a photo and we'll source materials that match.

Yes. We handle fence repair, gate hardware replacement, post replacement, and section replacement across SWFL. We also handle hurricane damage response. Repair estimates are free.

Yes. After named storms, we prioritize fence-damage repairs across our service area. Call (941) 275-9550 or submit the estimate form. We typically respond to storm-damage requests within 24 hours.

Yes. We do absentee estimates for out-of-state buyers, snowbirds, property managers, landlords, and homeowners with busy schedules. Our team visits the property in person, calls the owner from the site with any questions we need answered, and emails the written quote after the visit. No signature is required on site; contracts go out electronically.

Yes. Matching a neighbor's existing fence is one of our most common requests, especially in HOA communities and shared-property-line scenarios. Send us a photo of the existing fence (or let us see it on the estimate visit) and we'll spec matching material, color, height, and style. Most vinyl and aluminum manufacturers we work with have product codes that let us get an exact match.

Yes. True Fence Florida is an active Florida-licensed contractor. We carry general liability insurance and can provide a Certificate of Insurance naming you, your HOA, or your management company as additional insured. BBB accredited since 2023. We are members of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Englewood Chamber, Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association, and North Port Area Chamber of Commerce.

Yes. We regularly quote fences during the inspection window or right after contract signing so the install can start the week you close. We work the permit and HOA timeline backward from your target move-in date. Out-of-state buyers: send us the address and we'll visit the property ourselves, call you from the site, and email the estimate. You don't have to be in Florida.

Yes. True Fence Florida works on residential, commercial, industrial, and government properties. The estimate process is still based on an in-person visit, clear measurements, written scope, and material recommendations that fit the property use.

Yes. True Fence Florida installs automatic gate openers as part of fence and gate projects. We review gate location, power access, opening width, hardware, and access-control needs during the estimate.

No. True Fence Florida does not sell standalone fence material. Materials are paired with professional installation so the finished fence is measured, permitted where required, installed correctly, and covered by the proper warranty.

That's standard in most Southwest Florida gated communities. We install to your HOA's spec. On the first visit, we identify which community you're in, pull the relevant fence rules, and scope the quote around what's approved. We prepare a submission-ready HOA package for you (site plan, spec sheet, drawing, color sample) that you submit to your HOA board. Review time varies by community, and we don't order materials until approval is in hand.

Yes. If something isn't right with the install, we come back and fix it. Our one-year workmanship warranty covers defects in installation. Material warranties pass through from the manufacturer (lifetime on most vinyl and aluminum).

Bring us the written quote and we'll review it line by line. The True Fence Florida Price Promise applies to apples-to-apples quotes from licensed and insured Southwest Florida fence contractors: same material grade, height, gate count, permit handling, warranty terms, and scope. When the comparison is truly equivalent and the project requirements allow it, we do our best to match it. If the lower quote leaves out permits, uses a different spec, or changes the scope, we'll explain the difference clearly.