Line and ownership
Survey, property line, shared-fence, easement, and HOA questions are resolved by the owner or appropriate authority before construction.
DFW trade scope
Fence & Gate Construction
A fence is planned from boundaries, grade, post conditions, gate operation, wind exposure, drainage, utilities, material movement, and finish—not from board count alone.
Written scope
What this specialty page puts on the table
The signed proposal controls the actual project. This page is the checklist used to make the proposal more complete.
- Fence line, grade, and access review
- Post, rail, picket or board, gate, and hardware scope
- Utility-location and demolition responsibilities
- Finish, cap, trim, and drainage-clearance discussion
Field checks
The details that change method, price, or sequence
Posts and grade
Soil, slope, roots, existing concrete, drainage, and wind exposure affect post spacing and installation conditions.
Gate geometry
Swing, latch, clearance, sag resistance, hardware, and pathway width are checked at the actual opening.
Dependencies to resolve
- Confirmed fence line and owner approvals
- Utility-location process
- Selected material and finish
- Permit or HOA path where applicable
Open conditions stay visible
- Surveying or legal boundary determination
- Tree or major root removal
- Automatic gate power or controls unless listed
Direct answers
Questions homeowners ask before the walkthrough
Do I need a survey for a fence?
The owner should be able to establish the lawful fence line. When boundaries or easements are uncertain, a qualified surveyor is the reliable source.
Can a horizontal fence stay perfectly straight over sloped grade?
The layout may step, rack, or use another transition. The choice affects gaps, appearance, drainage, and material cuts.
Next practical step
Request a free estimate
Turn the concept into a measured, written scope.
Send the address, project type, photos, and the decision you are trying to make. TrueForm will screen the fit before scheduling an in-home walkthrough.
