Fort Myers Fence and Gate Wood Fence
Wood Fence Installation in Fort Myers, FL
Wood fence installation still makes sense in Fort Myers when you need a lot of privacy on a big lot. Fort Myers Fence and Gate connects property owners with local crews who build pressure-treated pine and cedar privacy fence in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers and out toward Alva, with the post choices that matter most in Southwest Florida's heat, rain and termites.
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- Serving Lee County, FL
- Independent local fence contractors
The Post Is the Weak Point
In this climate, the boards rarely fail first. Ground-contact posts sit in wet sandy soil through the rainy season, and that's where rot and termites start.
Treatment Level
Posts should be rated for ground contact. Ask what treatment level the crew uses.
Steel Posts
Galvanized steel posts with wood boards fastened to them avoid rot at the ground line completely. They're often hidden behind the boards.
Setting
Posts set in concrete with the top crowned to shed water last longer than posts packed in dirt.
Styles
Board-on-Board
Boards overlap on both sides of the rail, so gaps don't open as the wood shrinks.
Shadowbox
Boards alternate sides, letting wind pass through. That helps during storm season and looks good from both yards.
Stockade and Dog-Ear
The basic, most economical privacy styles, common on large back lots.
Cap and Trim
A top cap and trim board give a finished look and shed water off the board ends.
Keeping Wood Looking Good
Bare pine grays within a season or two in Florida sun. A penetrating stain or sealer, applied once the new wood has dried, slows graying, cupping and mildew. Plan on recoating every few years. Ask the crew whether stain is something they quote as part of the job or something to schedule separately.
What Moves the Price
- Footage and heightLinear feet and 6 or 8 feet where allowed.
- Wood and stylePine or cedar, stockade, board-on-board or shadowbox.
- Post typeTreated wood or galvanized steel.
- GatesWalk and drive gates, with steel frame kits.
- StainOptional sealing after the wood dries.
- PermitsCity of Fort Myers or Lee County, plus HOA approval.
Prefer no upkeep at all? See vinyl privacy fence. Back to Fort Myers Fence and Gate.
Request a Quote
Tell us the address, rough footage, height and style. We'll match you with a local crew for a measured wood fence quote.
How It Works
- Tell us about the jobCall anytime or use the quote form.
- We match you with a local crewYour details go to an independent local fence contractor that works your area.
- You get a quoteThe contractor you choose quotes, permits and performs the work.
Call anytime.