We are a local fence company serving Plano, TX dedicated to doing it better! Contractors have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being shady and unreliable, and most homeowners do not look forward to dealing with them. At A Better Fence Company, we want to be the fence company in Plano that is known for being reliable, honest, and generally not a hassle to deal with. Our goal is to not only offer wood fences and metal fences of the highest quality, but also to offer a better fence installation experience and better customer service. Which is why we have structured our business around this promise to our customers..(read more)
We are a full-service wood fence and wrought iron fencing design and installation company. We offer residents of Plano a huge selection of creative, unique wood fences as well as wrought iron fences and gates. A Better Fence Company Plano can help you with your new fence installation or replacement, fence repairs, fence staining and much more. Our staff is well trained and up to date with all building standards and codes. We have many, many excellent reviews from our local customers in Plano!
“We absolutely love our fence! The customer service was excellent! My husband had custom gates made. The owner Harry worked tirelessly in dreadful heat over the weekend to ensure those gates were perfection. Harry responded immediately to all our inquiries while our fence was being built. We highly recommend A Better Fence Company which lives up to the name.”
“Had an awesome experience with A Better Fence Company. Their prices were reasonable, they showed up on time, and there was a supervisor there during the entire project making sure that the posts were set deep enough, in a straight line, etc. We are extremely pleased with our new fence!”
“Harry was amazing to work with and had very competitive pricing! We were not the easiest customers to work for as we had construction happening on the property that kept interfering with their job but they went above and beyond customer service expectiaons! Can't wait to have them build our pergola!”
- Lauren J
Our Plano Wood Fence Options
The Plano Premium Cedar Fence
Our most popular option, this fence offers style, strength, durability, and the most value for the cost. If you plan to stay in your home for many years, and want a great fence that will last, this is the wood fence for you!
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The Plano Premium Privacy Cedar Fence
This is our top-of-the-line fence and offers the most privacy and security for your backyard. The overlapping pickets allow no visibility between pickets. Our Premium Privacy Fence is the sturdiest fence style available, and has unlimited options for customization available. Although it is a premium fence, when you choose A Better Fence Company, you can expect to pay less for this fence style.
Our Value Cedar Fence is a great option for homeowners in Plano who want the quality, durability, and unmatched longevity of a cedar fence, but don’t want to pay the higher cost for a premium cedar fence.
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What is the Difference Between Our Value Cedar and Our Premium Cedar Fence?
The main difference is that Our Value Cedar Fence is built using #2 grade Western Red Cedar, and our Premium Cedar Fence is built using #1 grade Western Red Cedar. Cedar that is graded #1 comes from closer to the heart of the tree than #2, and has fewer and smaller knots. The knots that it has are “quality knots”, meaning that they are less likely to fall out and become holes in your fence. There will be fewer blemishes and fewer variations in color with #1 grade cedar. #2 grade cedar will have many small knots and also large knots and blemishes along with more color variation. You will save money by choosing our Value Cedar Fence, and while it is still a quality fence that will last a long time, it just doesn’t look quite as nice as the Premium Cedar Fence once it is installed.
We understand that not all homeowners of Plano are looking for an extremely custom and fancy fence. Some want the cheapest option that will solve their problem. We have designed our Basic Wood Fence homeowners who simply need a new fence for functionality and low cost. Our Basic Wood Fences are builder-grade, and because of their low cost, are perfect for landlords who have multiple rental properties, or homeowners who plan to sell their house in the next few years.
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Horizontal Wood Fences
Choosing to build a horizontal fence over a more traditional design, will give your home in Plano a unique curb appeal. Installing a horizontal fence will expand your backyard. So, what once might have looked like a tiny backyard will now look like there’s room to spread out. Our horizontal fences are crafted onsite with the same quality and expertise as our other wood fences. Deciding what style of fence is right for your yard is a big decision, but not matter what style of fence you decide on, having a new fence installed will drastically transform your outdoor space. Horizontal wood fences are becoming increasingly popular, and are the fence style of choice for many neighborhoods in Plano.
We offer options for you to fully customize your fence and make it your own. Choose one upgrade or combine several. Either way, your new fence will be the talk of the neighborhood!
Top Cap Our Board on Board Wood Privacy fences come standard with the cedar side trim. The 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 cedar top cap is an available upgrade option, which provides the fence with a decorative finish. The top cap also adds even more sturdiness and stability, providing additional longevity to your fence, although many customers choose this option for the design and curb appeal that the top cap adds to the fence. Additionally, adding a cap to the top of the fence prevents water from getting down inside the overlapping pickets.
Boxed Posts
Although metal posts are recommended (and widely popular) for the construction of both residential and commercial fences in Plano, due to the weather and the soil here, it is a concept that is unique to our area. Many homeowners who move to Plano from other states are not familiar with metal posts, and prefer the look of the traditional wood posts. We offer boxed posts as an option for homeowners who prefer the traditional wood post look. Boxed Posts are metal posts that are “boxed in” on three sides, hiding the metal posts from view while still providing the necessary support for a long lasting fence in Plano. Boxed posts are available as an upgrade, and can be plain as seen below on the right, or built with “fluted” wood, as shown on the left, for an even more decorative look. Stacked Trim
Our privacy wood fences are built standard with the side trim. Additional, decorative trim can be added for a tiered finish. This is a very popular option among our customers, especially in conjunction with the top cap as shown below. Arched Trim & Corbels
Arched trim is an upgrade option that we offer to that gives our customers to customize their fence and give it a unique finish. Corbels come in many shapes and sizes, and decorative metal ornaments can be added such as stars, initials, or other decals offering a truly unique and personalized wood fence.
Decorative Ornaments & Windows
A decorative ornament can set your fence apart from other fences. Metal ornaments are typically added to gates, but can also be added to a fence to create a window. Fence windows are convenient for dog owners, because sometimes letting your dog see out of the fence will satisfy his curiosity reducing his desire to dig out or jump over the fence. If you want to maintain complete privacy for your backyard, ornaments can be attached to the fence and framed out without the window behind it.
Before You Decide..
Before you choose a fence style and height, A Better Fence Company recommends reading the City of Plano, TX Fence Ordinances to see if there are any restrictions for style or height for your fence. We have provided this information for you below. If you have any questions, you can ask your Better Fence Company representative, as they have extensive experience dealing with the City of Plano permitting department.
1. The maximum height of a fence shall not exceed 8’-0”.
2. The maximum height of a fence in the required front yard shall not exceed 40” in height and shall be at least 50% open.
3. Fences enclosing corner lot properties must comply with sight visibility clips.
4. Fences enclosing pool/spa are subject to special requirements. (Refer to information sheet on swimming pool/spa).
5. A footing inspection (if applicable) and final fence inspection are required. The permit holder is responsible for requesting required inspections.
6. A permit is not required for alterations, or changes if repairs do not exceed 25% of the area of the fence over a 12-month period. Does not include adding linear feet to existing fences. 7. A permit is not required for retaining walls which are not over 4’ in height measured from the ground/grade to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class 1, 11, 111-A liquids.
8. When installing a new fence parallel to and within three feet of an existing fence on the same lot, the existing fence shall be removed.
10. Products manufactured for other uses as plywood, corrugated steel, barbed wire or fiberglass panels are prohibited as allowed fencing materials
11. Please contact Homeowner’s Association for additional requirements from Deed Restrictions and Covenants.
Golf Net Fences – All golf nets greater than 10 feet must be engineered for wind load and foundation to insure that they remain upright. All golf nets greater than 8 feet must have Board of Adjustments approval prior to permit issuance.
Plano Fencing
All fences with an Estate Development district shall comply with the following standards:
a. Fences within the front yard setback shall be no more than 48 inches in height. Combinations of berms and fences shall not exceed 48 inches in height.
b. Fences within the front yard setback shall be horizontal rail or vertical wrought iron with or without masonry columns.
c. All fencing shall be at least 50% see-through, except that required for enclosing swimming pools.
d. No farm or rural fencing (such as barbed-wire) shall be used. Smooth, non-climbable 2” x 4” Mesh on metal posts will be acceptable behind the building line.
e. Solid type or stockade fencing or walls shall not be constructed on property lines.
All fences in the General Residential district shall comply with the following standards:
a. Fences greater than 40 inches in height shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the front of a structure and shall be no taller than six (6) feet.
b. On any corner lot, no fence shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obstruct or interfere with a clear line of sight for the drivers of approaching motor vehicles within a triangular area formed by extending the two curb lines a distance of 45 feet from their point of intersection, and connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle. *If there are no curbs existing, triangular area shall be formed by extending the property lines a distance of 30 feet from their point of intersection, and connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle.
A Better Fence Company offers painting and staining services to residents of Plano, TX to refurbish your fence and outdoor structures, giving them that newly installed look that you’ve been missing! Schedule an appointment today with one of our representatives, and we will come to your home and assess the condition of your fence, deck, arbor, or other structures. Our representative will then determine the most cost-effective way to refurbish your outdoor structure and provide you with an estimate. Learn more about fence staining & painting in Plano…
Wrought Iron Fences offer a protective enclosure with a spacious feel. From basic flat top and bottom, to extravagant and decorative, we have many options available to fit your budget and style. Each piece is pretreated with a powder coated finish. Our metal fences are virtually maintenance free, which gives them an advantage over traditional wood fences.
Automatic Driveway Gates are available in many custom designs and add curb appeal to your home. The automatic gates that we custom build at A Better Fence Company are attractive and designed to not only add curb appeal to your home, they also provide privacy, security, and ease of access. Driveway Gates are available with many different options including wood or metal, swing or sliding, and solar or electric. Learn more about our Plano Driveway Gates..
Whether you’re looking for a brand new patio cover, new cedar deck, or custom pergola, our professional craftsmen have the knowledge and experience to design and install a beautiful backyard structure that will not only be custom to your needs, but also enhance and accent your backyard. Be ready to relax in the shade this summer with a new Arbor, Deck, or Patio Cover! Learn More…
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