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Serving Wellington, FL and surrounding areas. (561) 407-6550
A well-built wood privacy fence gives you the backyard you actually want - away from neighbors, secure for kids and pets, and built to handle South Florida weather.
Wood and privacy fence installation in Wellington covers site measurement, permit filing, HOA coordination, post-setting in concrete, and installing pressure-treated or cedar boards to create a solid, private boundary. Most standard backyard projects take one to two days on-site, with the full timeline from first call to inspected fence running three to five weeks once permits and HOA approval are accounted for.
A 6-foot wood privacy fence is the most common choice for Wellington homeowners who want a fully enclosed yard - whether the goal is keeping pets in, blocking sightlines from close neighbors, or creating a defined pool perimeter. Homeowners who prefer a lower-maintenance alternative often compare wood side by side with a vinyl fence, which skips the repainting and resealing that wood requires over time.
In Wellington, the details that matter most are post depth, wood species, and whether your HOA has already approved the design. Getting all three right at the start is what separates a fence that holds up for 15 years from one that needs repairs after two rainy seasons.
If your fence is visibly tilting or gaps are opening between boards and posts, the structural foundation is failing. In Wellington's sandy, water-saturated soil, posts that were not set deep enough will shift and lean over time as the ground absorbs and releases moisture. A leaning fence is a liability, especially near a neighbor's property.
If you can press a thumb into a board and feel it give, or if you see dark staining, crumbling edges, or boards that have split lengthwise, the wood has absorbed too much moisture over too many seasons. Patching a few boards is sometimes workable, but widespread rot typically makes full replacement more cost-effective.
Florida law requires a barrier around residential pools to prevent unsupervised access by young children. If your pool area is open, your current fence has sections with gaps, or your gate does not self-latch, you may be out of compliance. A properly built wood privacy fence with the right gate hardware can meet the legal barrier requirement.
After a tropical storm, fence panels blown out or posts snapped at ground level are common. If your fence survived but has sections that flex when pushed, visible warping, or loose hardware, it may not hold up through the next storm season. Getting an assessment before June gives you time to replace it properly.
We install board-on-board privacy fences, standard dog-ear panel fences, and open-style picket and rail fences using pressure-treated pine or cedar lumber. Every project starts with an on-site visit to measure your fence line, identify any irrigation or utility conflicts, and confirm your HOA requirements before giving you a written estimate. We handle the Palm Beach County permit application, schedule the final inspection, and walk the completed fence with you before leaving the job site.
We also handle tear-out and disposal of existing fences as part of the same project, so you are not left coordinating two separate contractors. Homeowners who want an enclosed yard alongside outdoor living space often pair a privacy fence with a screened-in porch to create a connected outdoor space that works year-round. Whatever your goal - privacy, pet containment, pool compliance, or curb appeal - we design the fence to fit your yard and your HOA guidelines.
The most popular choice for Wellington backyards - alternating boards on both sides of the rail give full privacy from any angle and create a finished look on both faces.
A clean, cost-effective option for homeowners who want a solid wood privacy fence with a classic look and straightforward installation.
Suits homeowners who want natural rot resistance and a warm wood appearance, and are willing to invest slightly more upfront for a premium material.
Best for front yards and HOA-governed communities where a lower, decorative open-style fence is required rather than a solid privacy panel.
Wellington's soil and weather put more stress on a wood fence than most other parts of Florida. The ground here is sandy and sits near a high water table, which means posts that are not buried deep enough will shift and lean as the soil absorbs and releases moisture through the rainy season. Add South Florida's hurricane winds and you have a combination that will expose every weak point in a fence that was not built for it. We use concrete footings on every post, set deeper than the minimum, because a fence that lasts in Wellington has to be built for Wellington.
The rainy season from June through September brings near-daily heavy rain, and wood that was not properly prepared at installation - either with the wrong species or without a water-resistant finish - will show mold, warping, and rot faster than most homeowners expect. We use pressure-treated lumber rated for ground contact and apply a protective finish at installation so your fence weathers the first rainy season without looking aged. Homeowners in West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach face the same conditions, and we approach every job with the same preparation. For guidance on wood performance in South Florida's climate, the University of Florida IFAS Extension publishes research on wood products and outdoor durability in the region.
Contact us and we will reply within one business day to schedule a time to walk your yard. We measure the fence line, check for irrigation or root obstacles, and ask about your HOA requirements. You will receive a written estimate with a materials and labor breakdown - not a single number over the phone.
We submit the Palm Beach County permit application on your behalf. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we provide the drawings you need to submit for association approval. This step typically takes one to two weeks, sometimes a bit longer depending on your HOA's review schedule.
We dig post holes along the marked fence line and set each post in concrete. Posts are buried deep to account for Wellington's sandy soil and rainy season moisture. After the concrete cures - usually overnight - we attach the fence boards. Most standard backyards are done in one to two days.
We walk the entire fence with you before leaving - checking that boards are even, gates latch cleanly, and nothing wobbles. If a county inspection is required, we schedule it and coordinate the visit. Once the inspector signs off, the permit is closed and your fence is documented.
We handle the permit, HOA coordination, and deep-set concrete footings. Free written estimate with no obligation.
(561) 407-6550Sandy, water-saturated soil is one of the top reasons fences fail here. We set posts deeper than standard minimums and use concrete footings on every post so the fence stays plumb through years of South Florida rainy seasons. We are familiar with soil conditions across Wellington and the surrounding Palm Beach County communities we serve.
Not all treated lumber is the same. We use wood rated for ground contact at the post level, which matters most where your fence meets Wellington's wet, high-water-table soil. Combined with a water-resistant finish applied at installation, this gives your fence the best foundation for the climate.
Palm Beach County requires a permit for most residential fence installations. We file the application, coordinate the inspector's visit, and close out the permit after the job is done. That documentation protects you legally and makes your home easier to sell when the time comes.
Neighborhoods like Olympia, Versailles, and Paddock Park each have their own fence rules around height, materials, and placement. We know the common requirements in Wellington's planned communities and help you submit a complete HOA application so approvals come back faster with fewer revision requests.
Correct post depth, the right wood species for this climate, and a complete permit on file are the three things that separate a fence that lasts from one that creates problems. Every job we do in Wellington checks all three. The American Fence Association sets the installation standards and professional ethics guidelines we follow on every project.
Extend your enclosed outdoor space with a screened-in porch that keeps insects out while staying open to the breeze year-round.
Learn MoreComparing wood to vinyl? We install low-maintenance vinyl fencing built for South Florida wind loads with no painting or staining required.
Learn MorePermit approvals take time - getting started now means your fence is built, inspected, and ready before June brings the heavy rain.