File 01 / How we work

Four phases.
Fixed price.
No surprises.

Name: Perimeter Fencing & Gates
Address: 1500 Foundry Lane, Austin, TX, 78702, US
Telephone: (512) 555-0188

Every Perimeter project moves through the same disciplined path — from the first site survey to the final walkthrough. Here's exactly what happens, how long each step takes, and who handles what.

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Step 01

Site Survey

Free — no obligation

One of our estimators visits your property. We walk the full fence line, measure every dimension, note all grade changes, flag utility crossings, and photograph problem areas.

Property perimeter measurement with laser distance tool
Grade change notation for stepped or raked panel transitions
Underground utility identification (811 call coordination)
Setback verification against Travis County/City of Austin rules
Gate location and swing direction review
Soil type assessment — caliche, clay, rock dictate post depth

PHASE-01 · Typical: 45–90 minutes on-site

Step 02

Blueprint & Quote

Fixed price. No asterisks.

Within 48 hours you receive a PDF layout drawing of your fence, materials specification, and a fixed-price quote. What we quote is what you pay.

AutoCAD layout drawing showing exact fence line and gate positions
Complete materials list: posts, rails, boards, hardware, concrete
Labor breakdown by phase
Optional upgrades itemized separately
Permit cost included in quote if applicable
Three-line summary: materials / labor / total

PHASE-02 · Delivered within 48 hours

Step 03

Permit & Schedule

We handle the paperwork.

If your project requires a City of Austin permit or HOA approval, we file the application, coordinate the timeline, and notify you when you're clear to schedule.

City of Austin residential fence permit application (if required)
Flood plain determination and documentation
Historic district pre-approval coordination
HOA submission package: site plan, elevation, materials spec
Utility notification coordination (811)
Installation date confirmed after permit clearance

PHASE-03 · Permit timeline: 3–10 business days typical

Step 04

Build & Inspect

Done right the first time.

Installation day arrives. Our crew shows up on time, leaves the site clean, and walks you through every detail before we consider the job complete.

Crew arrival between 7–8am on scheduled date
Auger post holes to specified depth
Set posts in concrete — 24-hour cure before rail and board install
Rails and infill installed to spec
All gates hung, adjusted, and tested
Site cleaned: concrete, wood scraps, packaging removed
Final walkthrough with owner before payment

PHASE-04 · Most residential projects: 1–3 days

File 02 / Deliverables

What's included in every project

Every fixed-price quote comes with the same standard deliverables. No line-item surprises, no "oh, that's extra" calls on installation day.

01 Phase 01

On-site survey

Property measurement, grade notation, utility verification, soil assessment. 45–90 minutes, free.

02 Phase 02

PDF blueprint

AutoCAD-drawn layout showing exact fence line, post spacing, and gate placements.

03 Phase 02

Fixed-price quote

Materials, labor, permits, concrete — one number. What we quote is what you pay.

04 Phase 03

Permit handling

City of Austin filing, HOA submission package, flood/historic-district coordination.

05 Phase 03

811 utility marking

Every dig is pre-cleared. Gas, water, power, fiber — marked before the auger starts.

06 Phase 04

Concrete-set posts

Augered to depth, plumbed, 24-hour cure before rails. No dry-setting, no shortcuts.

07 Phase 04

Clean job site

Concrete slurry bagged, wood scraps hauled, hardware packaging removed. Leave-no-trace.

08 Phase 04

Owner walkthrough

Every panel, every gate, every fastener reviewed with you before we consider it done.

09 Post-build

1-year workmanship warranty

If something we built fails in the first year — leaning post, bad gate latch — we fix it.

File 03 / By the numbers

A decade of fences, measured.

500+ Projects delivered Residential + commercial across Central Texas

4.9/5 Average review Google, Nextdoor, Angi combined

97% On-time completion Permit-adjusted schedule adherence

0 Hidden fees Fixed-price model since day one

24hr Response time Quote requests acknowledged within 1 business day

1yr Warranty Workmanship coverage on every install

File 04 / Common Questions

What to expect on project day

Do I need to be home for the installation?

Not necessarily. As long as we have access to the yard and the gate locations are marked, most installations proceed without you present. We send photos and a sign-off text when complete.

What happens if it rains?

Light rain doesn't stop the job. Heavy rain or lightning will delay us by one business day. We'll text you by 6am if weather requires rescheduling.

When do I pay?

We take 50% upon signed quote acceptance (materials order). Final 50% is due on completion, after the walkthrough. We accept check, ACH, credit card.

What about my neighbor's side?

By Austin ordinance, the finished side of a privacy fence must face outward (toward the public or neighbor). We install finished-side-out as standard. If you and your neighbor want to share the cost, we can coordinate the conversation.

How do posts get set in Austin's rock?

Caliche and limestone are common in Austin. We use hydraulic breaker bars and occasionally rotary hammer attachments on our auger. Rocky posts may be set shallower with extra-large concrete footings — we note this in your quote.

What is the process for a fence repair vs. new install?

Repairs start with the same site survey. We identify rot, leaning, or broken components, match the existing material as closely as possible, and provide a fixed repair quote. Repair response is typically 1–2 weeks vs. 2–4 weeks for new installs.

Ready to start phase 01?

Schedule a site survey. Free, no obligation, finished in under 90 minutes.

Schedule Survey (512) 555-0188

Four phases. Fixed price. No surprises.