Your Local Fence Company in South Austin, TX
Austin Fence Pros installs and repairs fences across South Austin, TX, from Bouldin Creek and Zilker to Circle C Ranch and Manchaca Road. We build wood, cedar, iron, chain link, and privacy fences for homes on the limestone and clay soils south of the river.
We’re a fully insured, veteran-owned fence company that’s worked south of the river for years, and South Austin’s mix of old-Austin bungalows, 1970s ranch homes, and new master-planned builds means no two jobs here are quite alike. We know the ground shifts from rocky limestone on the west side to sticky Blackland clay toward the east, and we build for both. Whether you’re off South Congress, out in Circle C, or backing onto the greenbelt, you can book a South Austin estimate, and we’ll walk your property in person. From the first call to the final rail, we handle the permits, the HOA approvals, and the layout so you don’t have to.
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Fence Services We Offer
We handle the full range of residential and commercial fencing across this side of town. Our most common projects are cedar and wood privacy fences for backyards, and our cedar fencing holds up well against the Texas sun. We also build ornamental iron and aluminum for front yards, chain link for pet runs and work yards, horizontal slat fences for the modern builds going up around 78704 and Circle C, plus custom fences, driveway gates, and gate repair when a hinge or opener gives out. Whether you need a new build or a full swap, our crews handle fence installation work, plus repair, staining, and replacement. For offices and mixed-use lots along Ben White and South Congress, we take on commercial fence projects too.
Here’s something we’ve learned the hard way on jobs here: post setting isn’t the same across the district. On the west side, near the greenbelt and out toward Oak Hill, we often hit limestone within a couple of feet, so we bring rock augers instead of forcing a standard digger. Closer to the east and south, the ground turns to Blackland clay that swells and shrinks with the seasons, so we set posts deeper, add gravel for drainage, and crown the concrete to shed water. Matching the method to the block is what keeps a fence standing straight years later.
Repairs are a big part of what we do here, and South Austin’s clay is usually the culprit. When the ground swells and shrinks through the seasons, it walks posts out of plumb and leaves a run leaning in waves, and a single storm can snap panels or take out a gate overnight. We reset or sister failing posts, swap damaged pickets, and re-hang sagging gates, matching the existing wood and style so the fix blends into the rest of the fence. Most repairs are a same-week job once we’ve seen the damage. When rot or age has gone too far, we’ll tell you honestly and price a replacement rather than patching a fence that’s already past saving.
Why South Austin Homeowners Choose Us
We’ve built fences across this side of Austin since 2017, and we’re fully insured with a one-year workmanship warranty on every job. We’re not a national chain; we’re a local, veteran-owned crew that knows the difference between a Bouldin Creek lot and a Circle C lot before we show up. That local read matters here. Many blocks fall under an HOA, from Circle C Ranch to Travis Country, and each one has its own rules on height, material, and color, so we handle the approval paperwork alongside any city permit. Our permit partners take care of the filings when a job needs them, which keeps your project off the city’s radar for the wrong reasons. If a storm took out a section or a post finally gave up, our repair crew can match the existing style rather than replacing the whole run. And if you aren’t sure whether your project needs a permit at all, we’ll walk you through the rules before anything starts.
South Austin Neighborhoods We Serve
This side of town covers a lot of ground, and we work all of it. Some of our busiest areas now have their own detailed pages: if you’re in one of the 78704 neighborhoods, see our Zilker fence company and Travis Heights fence company pages for the local specifics. Beyond those, we regularly install and repair fences in Bouldin Creek (78704), South Congress (78704), Travis Country (78735), Circle C Ranch (78749), Cherry Creek and Western Oaks (78745), Shady Hollow and the 78748 blocks, East Riverside-Oltorf (78741), and Oak Hill (78749). Don’t see your street? Reach out, because we very likely cover it.
Closer to the greenbelt, our Barton Hills fence company page covers that pocket of 78704 in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work as a fence company in South Austin?
Yes. We’re a full-service fence company covering all of South Austin, from the 78704 neighborhoods near the river to Circle C, Shady Hollow, and Oak Hill. We install and repair wood, cedar, iron, chain link, and privacy fences, and we handle the HOA approvals and city permits these jobs often need.
Why does fence installation differ from one part of the area to another?
It comes down to the ground. West of the escarpment, toward Oak Hill and the greenbelt, we hit limestone close to the surface, so we drill with rock augers. Farther east and south, the soil is Blackland clay that swells and shrinks with the weather, so we set posts deeper and add gravel for drainage. Same fence, different footing.
Do I need HOA approval to build a fence in Circle C Ranch or Travis Country?
Usually, yes. Master-planned neighborhoods like Circle C Ranch and Travis Country have architectural rules covering fence height, material, and sometimes color, and they often want a submittal before work starts. We’re used to these, so we help you match the standards and handle the paperwork so your fence doesn’t get flagged after it’s up.
Do I need a city permit for a fence in South Austin?
Often not. Standard residential fences up to six feet usually don’t need a permit inside Austin. But if your lot sits in a floodplain near Williamson or Barton Creek, a fence needs a permit at any height, and protected heritage trees can trigger tree review. Our guide to fence permit rules covers the details, and we check which rules apply to your address before we dig.
Which fence holds up best in this soil and heat?
Cedar is the local favorite. Our natural cedar fencing handles the Texas sun well and looks right on everything from a Bouldin bungalow to a Circle C ranch home. For low upkeep, powder-coated iron and aluminum resist rust and fading. Whatever the material, proper post depth and drainage matter more than anything for a fence that lasts in this clay.
Can you repair a fence instead of replacing the whole thing?
Often, yes. If a storm took out a few panels or a gate is sagging, our fence repair service can replace just what’s failing and match it to the rest of the run. We’ll tell you honestly when a repair makes sense and when age or rot means a full replacement is the better spend.
Call (512) 354-7670 or request your free estimate online, and a local South Austin crew will walk your property and give you a straight answer. As a fence contractor across Central Texas, we know the whole metro, but South Austin is home.