Residential, commercial, and specialty fence work - all built by Griffin Fence since 1979.
The bulk of Griffin Fence projects are residential. Backyard cedar wood privacy fences, front-yard iron, pool barriers, chain link dog run, and full property perimeters for homeowners across the Houston metro. We treat every residential project with the care and attention of a flagship job - because for the homeowner, it is one. Learn more about residential service.
From single-store retail perimeters to multi-acre industrial complexes with full access control system Houston, TX, Griffin Fence has built commercial fence Houston, TXs across Houston since 1979. Warehouses, dealerships, schools, churches, multifamily, contractor yards, and industrial sites. Learn more about commercial service.
Some projects do not fit neatly into residential or commercial buckets. Griffin Fence specializes in:
Wood, chain link, ornamental iron, vinyl, aluminum, pool fence — Griffin installs every residential and commercial fence type.
We serve all of Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Montgomery County, and surrounding areas.
Every Griffin crew is trained on post setting, rail alignment, gate hanging, and proper material handling for Houston's climate.
Every fence Griffin installs carries a full 1-year workmanship warranty. We stand behind our work completely.
Houston's most-reviewed fence contractor. Consistent 5-star service since 1979.
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Residential fencing is the foundation of Griffin Fence's 47-year history in Houston, TX. A residential project can be as small as a 40-foot side-yard cedar privacy fence or as large as a full 400-linear-foot property perimeter with two vehicle gates and a walk gate. Houston homeowners choose from a wide variety of fence types based on their neighborhood, HOA requirements, and budget.
Common residential fence types in the Houston metro include board-on-board privacy fence cedar privacy fences (the most popular style in inner-loop neighborhoods and master-planned communities alike), shadow box cedar for better airflow, horizontal cedar for a modern look in contemporary homes, traditional picket styles for front yards, and ornamental iron or aluminum for perimeter and front-yard applications where visibility is desired. Chain link remains popular for backyards, dog runs, and pool barriers in mid-century Houston neighborhoods.
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Residential projects also include pool barrier fences — required by the City of Houston and Harris County for new pool installations. Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches tall and cannot be chain link per code. Griffin Fence installs aluminum and ornamental iron pool barriers that meet Houston code requirements and look great.
HOA approval is required for most residential fence installation Houston, TXs in master-planned communities across Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, The Woodlands, and Spring. Griffin Fence reviews HOA guidelines during the estimate process so there are no surprises.
Commercial fence projects are fundamentally different from residential work in scope, materials, permitting, and scheduling. A commercial fence project may protect a car dealership lot, enclose a distribution center, secure a school perimeter, or define a contractor yard along a busy commercial corridor.
Commercial chain link typically uses heavier gauge material — 9-gauge fabric is common for residential, but commercial applications often call for 6-gauge or even 4-gauge fabric for higher-security needs. Posts are set deeper in commercial applications, and top rails are heavier. Commercial fence projects in Houston also commonly require City of Houston building permits, which Griffin Fence research and coordinates for the project.
4.9-Star Rated: Griffin Fence maintains a 4.9-star rating across 847 verified reviews — every installation backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Commercial projects often have to work around business hours, tenant access, and phased construction. Griffin Fence has completed large commercial projects in sections, with temporary access gates maintained throughout. We have built commercial perimeters for warehouses along the Beltway 8 industrial corridor, dealerships on major Highway 290 frontage roads, and school campuses across Harris County.
Industrial fence projects in the Houston area typically involve large perimeter fencing for distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, energy sector properties, and storage yards. These projects have specific security requirements that go beyond standard commercial specifications.
Industrial perimeter fencing commonly uses 8-foot or taller chain link with barbed wire extensions at the top, either angled inward or mounted on extension arms. Post spacing is tighter for wind resistance in open, exposed industrial sites. Security fabric is heavier gauge. Access control integration — keypads, card readers, intercom systems — is common on industrial projects. Griffin Fence has built a 2-mile perimeter fence for a distribution center in north Harris County, demonstrating our capacity for large-scale industrial work.
Waller County, Montgomery County, and the outer ring of Harris County include significant agricultural and ranch properties that require entirely different fencing approaches than urban and suburban residential work. Agricultural fencing commonly uses high-tensile wire, pipe and cable, welded wire, or cedar post-and-rail configurations depending on the type of livestock and the property's perimeter length.
Ranch fence projects in the Houston exurban ring often involve long straight runs across open land with minimal obstacles. However, Griffin Fence also encounters agricultural projects that include creek crossings, uneven terrain, and the same Houston-area clay soil challenges present in urban projects. Post depth and concrete specification change significantly in agricultural settings where posts may not be in direct contact with concrete at all, using gravel and compaction methods instead for wood posts.
Gate projects can stand alone — a single driveway gate replacement or addition — or be integrated into a larger fence installation. Griffin Fence specializes in custom iron driveway gates, automated swing and slide gate operators, and complete access control systems including keypads, intercoms, and remote entry.
Houston homeowners in gated driveway communities, River Oaks estates, and Energy Corridor neighborhoods frequently commission custom iron gates with scroll work and powder-coat finishes to match existing ironwork. Commercial clients along major corridors use automated slide gates for vehicle access control. Gate operators do not require separate building permits, though any electrical work for the operator may require a licensed electrician.
Not every Griffin Fence project is a new installation. Fence repair and partial replacement is a major part of our work — particularly after Houston's hurricane season. A post rotted in the clay soil, sections of fence blown down in a tropical storm, a vehicle collision with a perimeter gate, or gradual wood deterioration from Houston's year-round humidity all generate repair work.
Griffin Fence repair projects range from replacing a single post and a few boards to replacing entire fence sections after storm damage. We repair all fence types we install: cedar, chain link, ornamental iron, and aluminum. Repair projects receive the same 1-year workmanship warranty on the repaired sections. Learn more about fence maintenance and repair services.
In 47 years of serving Houston, TX, Griffin Fence has built everything from a 50-foot backyard fence for a Memorial Heights homeowner to a 2-mile perimeter fence for a distribution center in north Harris County. Each type of project requires a different estimating approach, different material specifications, and a different crew composition.
For residential projects, we focus on HOA review, property line verification, soil conditions, and material selection appropriate to the neighborhood's typical fence styles. For commercial and industrial projects, the focus shifts to permitting, material spec upgrades, phased scheduling, and access control integration. For repair projects, we assess whether repair makes economic sense versus replacement. Our estimators are trained to present honest recommendations, not just the most expensive option.
We have completed perimeter fencing projects spanning multiple acres for industrial and distribution center clients in north Harris County and along the Highway 290 and Beltway 8 corridors. Large commercial and industrial projects typically involve chain link with barbed wire, heavy-gauge specification, automated access gates, and phased installation schedules. Call 713-937-6611 to discuss large-project capabilities.
Yes. Griffin Fence has handled both residential and commercial projects continuously since 1979. Our crews work residential backyards and master-planned community perimeters one week, and return the next for a school campus or warehouse yard. The estimating, permitting, and material approach differs — but both types of customers receive the same 1-year workmanship warranty and free, written estimates.
Houston Note: Houston’s gumbo clay soil and hurricane wind exposure require deeper post footings and galvanized hardware than national minimums.
Yes. Griffin Fence routinely completes large commercial fence projects in phases — installing one section while keeping existing fence intact for access, then completing subsequent sections. Residential projects can also be phased if the customer wants to install a backyard fence now and a front-yard iron fence in the future. We track phased projects with written records so the second phase matches the first precisely.
Yes. Griffin Fence serves Waller County, outer Montgomery County, and the agricultural areas of north and northwest Harris County with ranch, pipe, high-tensile wire, and agricultural wood fence installations. These projects are estimated and built with different material standards than urban residential projects. Call 713-937-6611 to discuss your agricultural or ranch fence needs.
Yes. In the City of Houston, TX, residential fences under 8 feet generally do not require a building permit — though HOA approval is often required. Commercial fences and fences over 8 feet require City of Houston permits. Harris County (unincorporated) rules differ from the City. Fort Bend County requires permits for fences over 6 feet. Griffin Fence reviews permit requirements for every project during the estimate process. For Houston permit questions, call 311 or visit houstonpermittingcenter.org.
For Houston building and zoning information, the Houston Permitting Center is the official source. Harris County weather data from NWS Houston, TX is useful for understanding storm and humidity impacts on fence materials.