Fence Repair in Leander, TX
Most fences fail at the posts first. A good repair company fixes the cause, like rotted posts or loose footings, not just the boards you can see.
- Cedar privacy fence. Cedar is the common upgrade in the Austin area and holds up well against sun and moisture.
- Wood fence with masonry columns. The city code encourages a masonry column between a wood fence and the house as a fire break.
Hail has hit Leander neighborhoods such as Larkspur, and storm trackers log hail reports near the city.
The city requires concrete footings on all posts, which helps wood fences stay upright in wind.
Leander rules that apply
Leander's permit list names fences over 8 feet and masonry screening walls. Most standard wood fences up to 8 feet are not on the list. The Permits & Building Inspection Division reviews fence permits online through the Development Hub, and the city's review time for a fence permit is about 5 days. Call the division before you build if your fence is near the limit or you are not sure.
- In front yards of single-family and two-family homes, fences can be 3 feet tall or less.
- Fences along a shared property line can be up to 8 feet tall. Taller fences are only for secured or hazardous sites.
- Barbed wire is not allowed in residential districts, except in the SFR district and on farm land.
- At a street corner, keep a clear view between 3 and 8 feet high, 40 feet back along each curb line.
- Within 25 feet of where two rights-of-way meet, a fence cannot be more than 3 feet tall or more than 20 percent solid.
- All fence posts need concrete footings.
- Any fence next to a public right-of-way must have its smooth, finished side facing the street.
- Fences must stay in good shape. Leaning, sagging or rotted pieces have to be fixed.
Questions
Do I have to call 811 before I dig fence post holes?
Yes. Call Texas811 at least 2 working days before you dig. It is free, and a contractor should give you the ticket number.