Line and Levels
Boundary walked and set out before anything is dug, so the fence goes where it should.
Fences and Gates
Fences
and Gates
Wood and metal fencing, and gates that still swing true after a wet summer. In soft ground the posts are the whole job.
What We Do
It Is All in the Posts
Every leaning fence in this city has the same cause. Posts that were not set deep enough, or were set in soil that moves, or were timber that went into the ground untreated.
We set posts to a depth that suits the soil on your lot, and we use material rated for ground contact. That is unglamorous and it is the difference between eight years and eighteen.
Gates get extra attention. A gate is a fence panel that has to move, and in this humidity timber swells enough to jam a gate that was fitted tight in January.
Fencing is usually the last item on an exterior remodeling job and the first thing visitors see.
- Wood privacy fencing
- Picket and boundary fencing
- Metal and ornamental fencing
- Driveway and pedestrian gates
- Post replacement and straightening
- Repairs after storm damage
What You Get
What a Fence Job Covers
Posts
Set to a depth that suits your soil, in material rated for going in the ground.
Framing
Rails sized and spaced so panels do not bow in the heat.
Cladding
Boards or panels fixed with a gap allowance for timber that will move with the seasons.
Gates
Hung with hardware sized for the weight, and set with clearance for swelling.
Finish
Treated, stained or painted so it survives the first few summers.
How It Works
Four Steps From Call to Finished
The same process on every job in the New Orleans metro, whether it is one room or the whole house.
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Free On-Site Walkthrough
We come to the property and look at the actual house. On older New Orleans homes that means checking settling, moisture and what sits behind the plaster before anyone quotes a number.
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Written Scope and Price
You get fences and gates written down: what is included, what is not, and what could change it. No charge and no obligation.
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One Crew, One Contact
Materials, trades and scheduling handled in house. You hear about problems the day we find them, not in a bill at the end.
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Walk It and Sign Off
We walk the finished work with you, write down anything you are not happy with, and fix it before the job is called complete.
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Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum, or Iron: What Actually Holds Up Here
Wood fences are the most common choice in New Orleans because they fit the look of the older neighborhoods, but humidity and rain shorten their life if the wood isn’t rated for ground contact and the posts aren’t set right. Pressure-treated pine is the standard and holds up fine as long as the posts sit at the right depth and the wood is allowed to dry out before it’s sealed or painted.
Vinyl fencing doesn’t rot and doesn’t need repainting, which makes it appealing here, but it can warp under sustained heat and it doesn’t flex the way wood does if the ground shifts underneath it. Aluminum splits the difference: it won’t rot, it handles humidity better than raw steel, and it’s light, which matters when the ground it’s set in isn’t stable.
Iron fencing is the most durable option and the one most tied to New Orleans architecture, but it has to be properly primed, coated, and maintained against rust, especially closer to the lake or the river where the air carries more salt.
Why Fence Posts Fail Faster in New Orleans Soil
Most fence failures aren’t the panels, they’re the posts. New Orleans soil is soft, holds water, and shifts more than firmer ground elsewhere, so a post set the way it would be set in a drier parish doesn’t get the same grip here. Posts set too shallow, or without enough concrete around the base, lean and eventually fail within a few years instead of decades.
The fix is depth and technique, not a heavier post. Posts need to reach soil that isn’t moving with every rain, and the concrete footing needs to be sized to the actual soil condition on your lot, not a generic number used everywhere. A fence contractor who doesn’t ask about your soil, or doesn’t adjust post depth on low-lying lots or lots near a drainage canal, is setting you up for a repeat job.
Gates carry their own version of this problem. A gate hung on a post that isn’t set deep enough will sag within a year or two even if the rest of the fence holds up fine, because the swinging weight puts constant stress on that one point.
Repair or Replace: How to Tell
A leaning section here and there, a few loose pickets, or a gate that’s started to sag doesn’t always mean the whole fence needs to come out. If the posts are still solid and it’s the panels or the gate hardware that failed, repair is usually the smarter money.
Replacement makes more sense when multiple posts are compromised, when the wood is rotting from the ground up rather than just weathering on the surface, or when you’re changing material entirely, say moving from chain link to a wood privacy fence. When comparing quotes, ask each contractor specifically whether they’re proposing to repair or replace, and confirm both quotes are actually pricing the same scope of work.
Fence and gate permit rules vary by parish across the New Orleans metro, including Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany, so confirm what applies to your property before work starts.
Local Knowledge
Soft Ground and Wet Summers
New Orleans soil does not hold a post the way firmer ground does, and a fence is a large sail when a storm comes through.
Depth, concrete and post material are where we spend the money on a fence here, because that is what actually decides how long it stands up.
- Soft soilPost depth set for ground that gives, not to a generic spec
- Storm loadingPanel and rail spacing that lets wind through where it makes sense
- HumidityGate clearances allowing for timber that swells through summer
- TermitesGround contact rated material, because untreated timber here has a short life
Ready For a Straight Number?
Tell us what you want done. We will come look at the house and put it in writing.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a wood fence last here?
It depends almost entirely on the posts and the material. We will tell you what we are setting and why, so you can judge it rather than take a number on faith.
My fence is leaning. Repair or replace?
If the panels are sound and only some posts have gone, replacing posts is the cheaper fix and we are happy to do just that.
Can you match my existing fence?
Usually. Matching weathered timber exactly is not possible, but we can match profile and height so a repaired run does not read as a patch.
Do you handle permits or boundary questions?
We will flag it if a fence line looks like it needs checking. [CLIENT: confirm whether you pull fence permits]
Do you do metal and ironwork gates?
Yes. See ironworks for railings, balconies and ornamental metal.
Is there a difference between renovation and remodeling?
In practice, no. People use both words for the same work, and we answer to either. If you want the longer version we wrote about it: renovating vs remodeling.
How deep should fence posts be set in New Orleans?
Depth depends on the soil, the fence height, and the material, and it generally needs to go deeper than what’s typical in firmer ground because local soil holds water and shifts. A contractor should set posts to match your specific lot rather than a one-size depth, and exact requirements should be confirmed with your parish.
Do I need a permit for a new fence or gate?
Permit requirements for fences and gates vary by parish in the New Orleans metro area. Confirm the specific requirement for your property, fence height, and location with Orleans, Jefferson, or St. Tammany Parish before starting the project.
Can an existing iron fence be restored instead of replaced?
Often yes. Iron fencing that’s structurally sound but rusted or chipped can usually be stripped, primed, and repainted rather than replaced. A contractor should check the actual condition of the metal, not just the finish, before recommending either option.
Cities We Serve
Fences and Gates Across the New Orleans Metro
Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and Tangipahoa parishes, and out to Baton Rouge.
- New Orleans
- Metairie
- Kenner
- Gretna
- Slidell
- Covington
- Mandeville
- Madisonville
- LaPlace
- Hammond
- St Rose
- Baton Rouge
Not listed? Call 504-470-0455. We cover most of the metro and the Northshore.
Explore Our Services
What Else We Do
One contractor, inside and out, across the New Orleans metro and the Northshore.
Where We Are
Based on Magazine Street
We work out of 3436 Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans, which puts most of the metro within a short run and the Northshore inside an easy morning.
- Address3436 Magazine Street #120-D
New Orleans, LA 70115 - Phone504-470-0455
- HoursMonday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
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- Call504-470-0455
- Visit3436 Magazine Street #120-D
New Orleans, LA 70115 - HoursMonday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm