Cedar can create a warm, substantial backdrop for pools, patios and landscaped yards. Board-on-board and horizontal layouts offer different rhythms and sight-line behavior; trim, post treatment, height changes and stain expectations complete the design. Rollins reviews these details as one scope rather than a list of disconnected upgrades.

Often considered for: backyard privacy, visible side yards, entertaining areas and complete residential fence-line replacement.

Ornamental metal can define a property without closing it off. It may suit front approaches, landscaped edges, selected pool applications and places where the view is part of the value. Layout, spacing, gate alignment, grade and connections to masonry or wood should be resolved before fabrication or installation.

Often considered for: street-facing areas, view preservation, gardens, pool zones and architectural transitions.

Some properties need privacy in one area, openness in another and a stronger architectural statement at the entrance. A coordinated wood-and-metal or fence-and-masonry concept can respond to those needs while maintaining a consistent visual language.

Often considered for: large or complex properties, prominent frontage, changing functions and phased outdoor improvements.

Gates should be sized and positioned for the way the property is actually used. We evaluate pedestrian flow, vehicle movement, slope, support, hardware, adjacent fencing and—when applicable—the planning factors around an automatic operator and access system.

Often considered for: side-yard access, service routes, pool circulation and controlled driveway entry.

Southlake businesses and managed sites may need perimeter control, screening, equipment separation or coordinated access. The first review should include plans, specifications, operational constraints, submission requirements and the people authorized to approve the scope.

Southlake’s May 2026 permit guide says residential permits are required for fences more than seven feet high and for masonry, pool-barrier, front-yard, subdivision or floodplain fencing. The City’s fence guidance also addresses brick or stone columns, commercial fencing and masonry dimensions. Requirements can change, and unusual conditions deserve direct confirmation.

Private design rules can be more restrictive than city requirements. Confirm approved materials, heights, colors, outward-facing conditions and submission documents before ordering or scheduling. The City specifically advises owners to contact their homeowners association regarding covenants and deed restrictions.

A fence estimate is not a boundary survey. The owner should identify reliable property information, recorded easements and known utilities. Utility locating does not establish ownership lines, and private lines or systems may require separate attention.

Slope changes affect stepping, gaps, gates and how the fence reads across a long line. Drainage paths and established trees also influence placement. These conditions should be documented before the final scope is approved—not improvised after posts are underway.

Southlake’s May 2026 permit guide says residential permits are required for fences more than seven feet high and for masonry, pool-barrier, front-yard, subdivision or floodplain fencing. The City’s fence guidance also addresses brick or stone columns, commercial fencing and masonry dimensions. Requirements can change, and unusual conditions deserve direct confirmation.

Private design rules can be more restrictive than city requirements. Confirm approved materials, heights, colors, outward-facing conditions and submission documents before ordering or scheduling. The City specifically advises owners to contact their homeowners association regarding covenants and deed restrictions.

A fence estimate is not a boundary survey. The owner should identify reliable property information, recorded easements and known utilities. Utility locating does not establish ownership lines, and private lines or systems may require separate attention.

Slope changes affect stepping, gaps, gates and how the fence reads across a long line. Drainage paths and established trees also influence placement. These conditions should be documented before the final scope is approved—not improvised after posts are underway.