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Live Oak sits under mature oak canopy on expansive clay soil, where the defining challenge for every homeowner is keeping fences upright as the ground swells and shrinks with Houston's wet-dry cycles. When your fence leans, sags, or fails after a storm, the problem is almost always the posts, not the panels, and the cause is almost always moisture at the ground line where wood meets clay.

San Antonio Fence Company has served Live Oak (78233) and the surrounding San Antonio area since 2015. We're a local crew, fully insured and bonded, and we know exactly why fences fail in this neighborhood. We repair what can be saved and replace what cannot, and we install new fences built to last in this soil and climate.

Fence Work in Live Oak (78233)

Live Oak's housing stock is single-family homes built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s, many with original cedar fences that are now timing out under the mature oak cover. The clay soil here swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which heaves fence posts and racks the rails and stringers that hold the pickets. Add the humidity and the ground-line rot that comes with it, and you have the classic Live Oak fence problem: a post that was set in tamped soil or shallow concrete 40 years ago is now leaning, and the decision is whether to reset it or replace the whole fence line.

Our team has replaced and restored hundreds of fences in Live Oak. We work from your existing survey and install on the line you identify. We handle wood and privacy fence installation, vinyl and PVC, chain link, aluminum and ornamental iron, gates, and automatic driveway gates. We also specialize in fence staining and restoration, because cedar fences in this neighborhood need cleaning and re-staining every two to three years to hold up to the sun and humidity.

Our services in Live Oak

How a Fence Job Works in Live Oak

Step 1: We come out for a free on-site assessment. We walk the fence line with you, identify the damage, check post spacing and concrete set, and explain what we find in plain language. If the posts are sound and only the pickets or rails are damaged, repair makes sense. If the posts are heaved, rotted at the ground line, or leaning beyond correction, we'll recommend replacement and give you honest pricing for the full job.

Step 2: Before we dig post holes, we call 811 for a utility locate, because Texas law requires it and because hitting a buried line stops the job cold. We set new posts in concrete below the frost line, space them correctly, and brace them square while the concrete cures. We install your choice of materials: pressure-treated pine or cedar for wood fences, vinyl for low maintenance, chain link for security or pet containment, or ornamental metal for style. In Live Oak's clay, concrete-set posts outlast tamped soil every time.

Step 3: We clean up all debris and walk the finished fence line with you. Your property is left clean and your fence is ready for years of service.

Pricing for fence work in Live Oak depends on material, post spacing, and whether you're repairing or replacing. Wood and privacy fence installation starts at $27 per linear foot. Vinyl fence runs from $38 per linear foot. Chain link is the budget option at $16 per linear foot. Aluminum and ornamental iron start at $42 per linear foot. Fence repair jobs start at $450. Post repair and replacement start at $450. Gate installation and repair start at $475. Automatic and driveway gates start at $2,800. If your fence is badly leaned or rotted, a full replacement typically runs $2,400 and up, depending on the length and material you choose. Call us at (830) 266-4023 for a free estimate. We'll walk your property, measure the fence line, and give you a real number based on what you need.

✅ AFA Member Installer (American Fence Association), fully insured and bonded for work in Live Oak and nearby areas.

Why does my fence lean in Live Oak?
Live Oak sits on expansive clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. This ground movement heaves fence posts over time, especially if they were set in tamped soil rather than concrete. Add 40 years of humidity and ground-line rot, and a post that was vertical in 1980 is now leaning. The fix is to reset the post or replace it. A leaning fence is almost never a panel problem; it's always a post problem.
Should I repair my fence or replace it?
If the posts are solid and only the pickets or rails are damaged, repair makes sense and costs less. If the posts are heaved, rotted at the ground line, or leaning beyond correction, replacement is the better spend. We assess every fence on-site and tell you which makes sense. Call (830) 266-4023 for a free evaluation.
How much does it cost to replace a fence in Live Oak?
Fence replacement in Live Oak typically runs $2,400 and up, depending on the length and material. Wood fence averages $27 per linear foot, vinyl $38 per linear foot, and chain link $16 per linear foot. A typical residential lot might need 150 to 200 linear feet. We provide a free estimate after measuring your property.
Do I need a permit to replace my fence in Live Oak?
Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction in the San Antonio area. Some areas require a permit, others do not. Height, setback, and material rules are set by the city or county and vary across neighborhoods. If you have an HOA, architectural standards may govern height, material, and color. We recommend checking with the Live Oak or Bexar County building department before you start, and we can help you understand what applies to your property.
How do I handle a neighbor's fence that's falling into my yard?
A fence that crosses a property line or leans into your property is a neighbor issue, not a contractor issue. We work from your existing survey and install on the line you identify. If a neighbor's fence is in your yard, that's a conversation between you and your neighbor, or a surveyor and your neighbor. We can help you understand what's on your side of the line, but we don't determine property boundaries.
Are you fully insured and bonded?
Yes. We are fully insured and bonded, with general liability and workers' compensation coverage. We're also an AFA Member Installer with the American Fence Association. When we work on your property, you're protected.
How often should I stain or seal my cedar fence in Live Oak?
Cedar fences in Live Oak need cleaning and re-staining every two to three years because of the sun and humidity. Without it, the wood grays, weathers, and eventually rots at the ground line. We offer fence staining and restoration starting at $950. Regular maintenance keeps your cedar fence looking good and adds years to its life.

Nearby service areas

📍 San Antonio 78205📍 New Braunfels 78130📍 Schertz 78154📍 Cibolo 78108
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Wood & Privacy Fence Installation

Cedar or treated pine, built for Gulf humidity and set to hold a straight line.

Included in your service

  • 811 utility locates requested before the first post hole is dug
  • Posts set in concrete, spaced for the span and the wind load
  • Board-on-board or side-by-side, with cap and trim if you want it
  • Straight talk on where cedar earns its price and where pine wins
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Vinyl & PVC Fence Installation

Low maintenance done properly: the panels are the easy part, the posts are the job.

Included in your service

  • Manufacturer-backed panels, not thin-wall seconds
  • Concrete-set posts at the spacing the panel system requires
  • Routed rails and reinforced gate posts where spans demand it
  • We tell you plainly where vinyl beats wood, and where it does not
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Chain Link Fence Installation

The toughest fence per dollar, and the one most often installed badly.

Included in your service

  • Correct gauge and mesh size for the use, not the cheapest roll
  • Terminal posts braced, line posts plumb, mesh properly tensioned
  • Tension bands and stretcher bar at every terminal, top rail true
  • Galvanized or black powder-coated, with privacy slats if you want them
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Aluminum & Ornamental Iron Fencing

Racked or stepped, welded clean, and finished to survive Gulf Coast air.

Included in your service

  • Powder-coated aluminum or ornamental iron, sized to the opening
  • Racked to follow grade, or stepped where the slope is too steep
  • Core-drilled or concrete-set posts depending on the substrate
  • Welds ground and touched up so rust has nowhere to start
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Fence Repair

We fix what is worth fixing and say so when it is not.

Included in your service

  • The whole fence line walked, not just the section you called about
  • Pickets, rails, stringers and hardware replaced to match
  • Anti-sag bracing on gates that have started to drag
  • Repair or replace put side by side with real numbers, then you decide
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Storm Damage Fence Repair

After a hurricane or derecho: documented, then rebuilt stronger than it fell.

Included in your service

  • Free damage assessment, photographed section by section
  • Written estimate you can use to help document your claim
  • Downed runs rebuilt on the same line, with posts upgraded
  • We make no promise about coverage: that call is your insurer's
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Fence Post Repair & Replacement

Houston clay heaves posts and rots them at the ground line. That is why fences lean.

Included in your service

  • Every post along the run tested, not only the one that moved
  • Rotted or heaved posts reset or replaced in fresh concrete
  • Plumbed and braced until the concrete has actually cured
  • The sound part of your fence saved instead of sold to you again
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Gate Installation & Repair

Gates are the first thing to fail, because they are the only part that moves.

Included in your service

  • Built square, hung on adjustable heavy-duty hinges
  • Self-closing, self-latching hardware where code calls for it
  • Anti-sag cable or welded bracing so it stays square
  • Posts sized and set for the weight of the gate they carry
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Automatic & Driveway Gates

Cantilever or V-track, swing or slide: the operator is only as good as the gate.

Included in your service

  • Swing, slide, cantilever or V-track chosen for your grade and space
  • Professional-grade operator with keypad and safety sensors
  • Repair and tune-up on all major opener brands
  • Electrical supply run by a licensed electrician, or solar on acreage
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Pool Fence Installation

Installed to meet the pool barrier code that applies at your address.

Included in your service

  • Aluminum, mesh or glass barrier at the required height
  • Self-closing, self-latching gate hardware, latch at code height
  • The code requirements walked with you before a post is set
  • Final compliance is your building official's call, and we say so
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Fence Replacement & Removal

Tear-out, haul-away and rebuild, or a straight removal if that is all you need.

Included in your service

  • Old fence, posts and concrete footings pulled and hauled away
  • Whatever is still sound reused, the rest replaced
  • Same line kept, or reset from your existing survey if you move it
  • Repair versus full replacement quoted side by side
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Fence Staining & Restoration

Under Houston sun and humidity, staining on schedule can double a cedar fence's life.

Included in your service

  • Cleaned and brightened before anything is applied
  • Stain and sealer chosen for exposure, then back-brushed in
  • Loose pickets and fasteners set right before we coat them
  • An honest answer when the wood is too far gone to be worth it
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Commercial & Temporary Fencing

Jobsite and property-line fencing that goes up fast and passes inspection.

Included in your service

  • Commercial chain link, security fence and temporary construction fence
  • Silt fence installed to the site's erosion control plan
  • Layouts that account for setbacks, access and equipment gates
  • Volume pricing and scheduling built around builders and GCs
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Farm & Ranch Fencing

Long runs on acreage: straight lines, braced corners, gates sized for a trailer.

Included in your service

  • Ranch rail, no-climb horse fence, field wire, pipe or barbed wire
  • H-braced corners and ends, because that is what holds the tension
  • Line kept true across grade over hundreds of feet
  • Gate openings sized for the equipment that has to get through
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19+ Verified Client Reviews in San Antonio

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Rachel S.
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Rachel S.
San Antonio

« Had San Antonio Fence Company install a 6-foot cedar privacy fence around our backyard and they knocked it out in just two days. The crew was professional, cleaned up all the debris, and the fence looks absolutely beautiful. Couldn't be happier with the quality. »

Wood & Privacy Fence Installation
Robert M.
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Robert M.
New Braunfels

« Our old gray wood fence was falling apart, so we called them to remove it and put in a brand new one. They hauled away all the old material, dug out the posts properly, and the new fence is solid as a rock. Best decision we made for our property. »

Fence Replacement & Removal
Scott H.
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Scott H.
Schertz

« We needed a fence fast before our family reunion, and these guys delivered. They came out, assessed the job, and had our entire side yard fenced in within a week. The craftsmanship is top-notch and they were respectful of our landscaping the whole time. »

Wood & Privacy Fence Installation
Michelle B.
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Michelle B.
Cibolo

« The gate on our privacy fence was sagging and wouldn't close right. San Antonio Fence Company replaced the hinges and adjusted the frame, took them about an hour and it works like new. Fair pricing and they didn't try to upsell me on anything I didn't need. »

Gate Installation & Repair
Jennifer M.
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Jennifer M.
Boerne

« We needed a safety fence around our pool to meet code requirements and they installed a vinyl pool fence that looks great and is super easy to maintain. The crew knew exactly what the inspectors would want and we passed on the first try. Highly recommend them. »

Pool Fence Installation
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Chris A.
Universal City

« Just had them put in a white vinyl fence across the front of our property and wow, what a difference it makes. No painting, no staining, just clean lines and a pristine finish. The whole project took three days and the crew left the yard spotless. »

Vinyl & PVC Fence Installation
Amanda K.
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Amanda K.
Converse

« They installed a beautiful wood privacy fence along our property line in about four days. The posts are perfectly straight, the boards are evenly spaced, and the finish is even throughout. This company really cares about doing the job right. »

Wood & Privacy Fence Installation
Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
Seguin

« Replaced about 120 linear feet of our old fence with new pressure-treated wood fencing. The team was organized, worked efficiently, and handled all the old material removal. Our backyard feels private and secure now, exactly what we wanted. »

Wood & Privacy Fence Installation
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