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Fence Company in Plano, TX — Iron Fencing, Automatic Gates & Cedar Fence Replacement
For 17 years, Easton Fencing has been the fence company Plano TX homeowners call when a fence line finally gives out — custom wrought iron, automatic gate systems, and handcrafted cedar fencing, all installed by our own in-house crews with zero subcontractors. From 1980s neighborhoods east of Central to new builds along the Tollway, we build fences that earn their keep.
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Fence Installation & Fence Replacement in Plano, TX
Plano is a city of established neighborhoods, and that shapes most of the fence work we do here. Willow Bend, Deerfield, Prestonwood, Chase Oaks, Windhaven, Los Rios, and Whiffletree were largely built out between the late 1970s and the 1990s, which means a great many of the fences standing in Plano today are on their second life — and a fair number are overdue for their third.
West of the Dallas North Tollway, the newer Legacy West and Windhaven corridors bring a different job entirely: clean-slate installs where the fence has to match a modern elevation. We handle both, and the crew that quotes your job is the crew that builds it.
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Custom Iron Fence Company Plano, TX
Wrought iron does two things in Plano that wood cannot: it holds a sightline open across a front elevation, and it stands up to the soil. We fabricate custom iron panels and gates to fit your property, powder-coat them for the Texas sun, and set them on concrete footings sized for the ground they are going into — not a one-size spec pulled off a shelf.
Iron is also the right answer around a pool, where Plano’s barrier requirements and self-latching gate hardware rules leave no room for improvisation.
Automatic Gate Installation for Plano Homes & Businesses
Automatic gates in Plano fall into two buckets. On the residential side it is estate lots and rear-alley entries, where a gate has to clear its swing in a short throw. On the commercial side it is the Legacy, Preston Road, and Plano Parkway corridors — access-controlled entries, property perimeters, and equipment yards.
We install single swing, dual swing, and sliding configurations with keypad, remote, and access-control options, and we set the footings and run the conduit before anything gets hung.
Cedar Wood Fence Installation & Replacement in Plano Backyards
Cedar is still the workhorse of Plano backyards, and replacement is the most common job we run in this city. We build board-on-board and shadowbox in cedar, set every post a minimum of 30 to 36 inches in concrete, and finish in the stain color you pick rather than whatever the crew had on the truck.
Seal new cedar within 60 to 90 days of installation and it holds its color for years. Miss that window and it greys out fast.
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Whether it is a full cedar replacement in Deerfield, custom iron across a Willow Bend front elevation, or an automatic gate on a commercial property off Plano Parkway, we will come walk the fence line with you and give you an honest, itemized number.
Built for Plano's Blackland Clay and Established Neighborhoods
Plano’s housing stock tells you what the fence work looks like here. The neighborhoods east of Central Expressway went up through the late 1970s and 1980s; the Willow Bend and Preston corridors filled in through the 1990s. Fences on those lots have typically been replaced once already, often by whoever was cheapest, and the second failure comes faster than the first.
On replacement jobs we check what the last crew left behind — undersized posts, buried concrete collars, and fence lines that drifted off the property line are all things we find regularly.
What a fence permit in Plano actually requires. Plano is stricter than most of Collin County, and the rules catch people out. A permit is required for a new fence, and the application needs a site plan, fence elevations, and footing details. Repairs are exempt only if they cover no more than 25 percent of the fence area in a 12-month period.
Height caps at 8 feet, and front-yard fences are limited to 40 inches and must be at least 50 percent open. Two inspections apply — a footing inspection where one is required, and a final. Masonry fences, brick columns, and retaining walls over 4 feet need drawings signed and sealed by a Texas Registered Engineer. And if you are building a new fence within three feet of the existing one, the old fence has to come out.
We pull the permit, submit the drawings, and schedule the inspections as part of the job. You do not chase the city.
Plano sits on expansive Blackland Prairie clay. It swells when it is wet and pulls away from everything when it is dry, and it is the single reason fence posts lean in this city. Our installers counter it with correct embedment depth and concrete footings sized for the soil, not shortcuts. Most Plano neighborhoods also run an HOA with its own material, color, and height rules on top of the city code, and many older sections are alley-served, which changes how a gate has to swing. We confirm all of it before a post goes in the ground.
Easton Fencing Service Areas
Here are the most common cities we services but not limited to, so call us today!
- Parker, TX
- Lucas, TX
- Prosper TX
- Anna TX
- Celina TX
- Allen, TX
- Murphy, TX
- Wylie, TX
- Plano, TX
- Fairview TX
- Sachse, TX
- McKinney, TX
- And throughout Collin County
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fence Company Plano TX
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Does Easton Fencing serve Plano, TX?
Yes — Plano is one of our core service areas, along with neighboring Allen, Murphy, Wylie, Parker, and McKinney. We install custom iron fencing, automatic gates, and cedar wood fencing for both residential and commercial properties in Plano, and every job is handled by our own insured in-house crews. Call (469) 544-9707.
Do I need a permit to build or replace a fence in Plano, TX?
Yes. Plano requires a permit for a new fence, and the application needs a site plan showing the fence location, fence elevations, and footing details. Repairs are exempt only when they cover no more than 25 percent of the fence area within a 12-month period. Easton Fencing pulls the permit and schedules the required inspections as part of the job.
How tall can a fence be in Plano, TX?
Plano allows fences up to 8 feet. Fences in the front yard are limited to 40 inches in height and must be at least 50 percent open. Your HOA can cap you lower than the city does, so check the covenants before ordering materials — HOA rules can be stricter than city code but never more permissive.
How much does it cost to replace a fence in Plano?
Cost depends on linear footage, material, gate count, and how much demolition and haul-off the old fence requires. Cedar is the most economical option, custom wrought iron sits at the top of the range, and automatic gates are priced separately from the fence line. We quote on-site and give you a fixed, itemized number rather than a per-foot estimate that moves later.
Why do fence posts lean in Plano's soil?
Plano sits on Blackland Prairie clay, which expands when it absorbs water and contracts during drought. That seasonal movement works against any post set too shallow or set without a properly sized footing. Correct embedment depth — a minimum of 30 to 36 inches in concrete for a standard residential fence — is what keeps a fence line straight through the cycle.
How long does it take to install or replace a fence in Plano?
Most residential cedar and iron fence installations and replacements in Plano are finished within one to three days. Custom automatic gates require fabrication lead time, and larger estate or commercial projects run longer. We give you the schedule along with the quote.
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