Fencing in Crawfordville
Crawfordville is the county seat of Wakulla County, about twenty miles south of downtown Tallahassee on US 319. Many lots are wooded and an acre or larger, with plenty of room for dogs and gardens, and newer subdivisions keep spreading along the highway. Wakulla Springs and the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge are close by, and the ground tells you so: it is low, sandy and wet in places.
Water table and flood zones
Parts of Crawfordville have a high water table, and some areas sit in mapped flood zones. After heavy rain, post holes can fill with water as they are dug. Experienced contractors in Wakulla County plan for this with post depth, concrete and timing. If your lot holds water, mention it in your request. Fences in flood zones and drainage easements can face extra rules, so check with Wakulla County's building and planning offices before you build. See also the permit guide for the general steps.
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What people build here
- Wood privacy fences on new homes, especially along the side facing a road or a neighbor
- Vinyl for owners who do not want to stain in the humid, shady conditions that grow mildew
- Chain link to fence large lots for dogs on a budget
- Farm and horse fencing on acreage
- Drive gates for boats and trailers, which are common this close to the coast
Shade, mildew and wood
Wooded lots mean shade, and shade plus humidity grows mildew on wood and vinyl alike. Keep plants trimmed back from the fence, leave a small gap at the bottom, and plan on cleaning and sealing a wood fence regularly.
Storms
Wakulla County is close to the Gulf, and tropical storms reach it with little warning. Fences fail most often at gates and corners, and where trees fall on them. Ask for stronger terminal posts, and keep photos of your fence for any insurance claim later. For damage that has already happened, see fence repair.
Before any post hole is dug, Florida law requires a locate request through Sunshine 811 at least two full business days ahead, so buried power, gas, water and cable lines get marked. A good contractor handles this for you; ask to make sure.
Getting a fence quote in Crawfordville
Tell us the fence type, rough length, timing and your ZIP code. We pass the request to one licensed local fence contractor who works in your area, and they contact you to set up a free on-site measure and a written quote. One contractor, no bidding war on your phone, and you are never obligated to hire anyone.
Coastal property? See Wakulla County for Shell Point, Panacea and St. Marks. Also nearby: Woodville.
Common questions
Who handles fence permits in Crawfordville?
Wakulla County's building and planning offices. Requirements can depend on zoning and flood zone, so check before you build.
What fence holds up best on a wet lot?
Material matters less than how posts are set. Vinyl and aluminum do not rot, but every fence on wet ground needs posts set deep enough with good drainage.
