Fence Company in SouthWood, Tallahassee

What makes fencing in SouthWood different

SouthWood was planned as a traditional neighborhood: front porches, sidewalks, homes close to the street and to each other, a town center and Central Park with its lake. Lots are often narrower than in older Tallahassee subdivisions, and many backyards are small. That changes the fence conversation: you are usually fencing a short run, the fence is highly visible, and neighbors share most property lines.

Design review comes first

SouthWood has a homeowners association with design standards. Fence height, style, color and placement (especially anything in front of the house or along a street side) typically need approval before construction. Ask the association for the current fence guidelines and the application form, and plan for review time before your contractor can start. When you request a quote, choose "After HOA approval" so the contractor knows the schedule. SouthWood lies within the City of Tallahassee, so city rules also apply; see the permit guide.

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Fence styles that fit

• Picket and low front fences in vinyl or wood, often in white or a coordinated color.
• Black aluminum for side yards and pools, which keeps sight lines open on small lots.
• Privacy fences in back yards, where the guidelines allow them, often with a finished side facing the neighbor.
• Pool barriers with self-closing, self-latching gates.

Small lots, tight access

On narrow lots, getting materials and an auger into the backyard can be the hardest part of the job. Tell the contractor about side-yard width, gates, irrigation lines and any landscaping you want protected. Irrigation and low-voltage lighting are common in SouthWood yards and are not marked by 811, so point them out before digging.

Typical SouthWood projects

• Enclosing a small backyard for a dog with a matching walk gate
• Adding a pool barrier after a pool is built
• Replacing a short section damaged by a storm or a falling limb
• A shared fence between neighbors, with the cost split between both homes

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 SouthWood

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.

Close by: Woodville to the south, and the main Tallahassee page.