Manor sits east of Austin on deep Blackland clay, where fast-growing subdivisions have filled in with new wood privacy fences behind every row of homes. If you own property in Manor (78653) or the surrounding Austin area, you know that clay soil and Texas weather are hard on fences: posts heave in wet cycles, wood rots at the ground line, and a leaning fence is usually a post problem, not a panel problem.
Austin Fence Contractors has been serving Manor and the greater Austin area since 2015. We install and repair wood, vinyl, chain link, and ornamental metal fencing, and we handle gates, automatic driveway gates, and storm damage work. When a fence leans or fails, our team diagnoses the real issue, proposes honest repair or replacement, and gets the job done right.
Fencing in Manor (78653): Blackland Clay and Fast Growth
Manor's signature challenge is expansive clay soil. When summer heat dries the ground, clay shrinks and pulls away from fence posts set shallow or without proper concrete. When fall and winter rains come, clay swells and heaves posts upward or sideways, racking the fence line and throwing gates off their hinges. A post set in tamped soil alone will fail. Posts set deep in concrete and spaced correctly hold the line for decades.
New subdivisions in Manor mean new fencing behind every lot, and most of it is pressure-treated pine or cedar privacy fence. Cedar looks better and weathers naturally, but it needs re-staining every two to three years in our humid climate. Pressure-treated pine lasts longer without finish work, though the ground line still rots if water pools around the base. Vinyl and PVC fencing sidestep wood rot entirely, and ornamental metal never rusts if it is powder-coated properly.
We have been installing and repairing fences in Manor and across the Austin area since 2015. Our fully insured crews know how to set posts correctly in Blackland clay, repair leaning fences before they fail, and replace sections or entire runs when repair no longer makes sense.
Our services in Manor
- Wood & Privacy Fence Installation in Manor · Cedar privacy fencing in Austin has to handle two different grounds on either…
- Vinyl & PVC Fence Installation in Manor · Vinyl fencing across Austin has to stand up to clay that swells and shrinks…
- Chain Link Fence Installation in Manor · Chain link fencing around Austin has to handle clay soil east of town and thin…
- Aluminum & Ornamental Iron Fencing in Manor · Wrought-iron look aluminum fencing is common on Austin's hillside lots where…
- Fence Repair in Manor · Fence repair in Austin usually starts with a post that's worked loose in…
- Storm Damage Fence Repair in Manor · A rare hard freeze does more damage to Austin fences than the year's usual heat…
- Fence Post Repair & Replacement in Manor · Fence posts in Austin lean for two different reasons depending on which side of…
- Gate Installation & Repair in Manor · A gate on an Austin fence line usually sags first where the ground moves most…
- Automatic & Driveway Gates in Manor · Automatic driveway gates on Austin's hillside lots need posts set into drilled…
- Pool Fence Installation in Manor · A pool fence in Austin has to meet the pool barrier code that applies at your…
- Fence Replacement & Removal in Manor · Fence replacement in Austin often starts with pulling out a fence that clay…
- Fence Staining & Restoration in Manor · Cedar fences in Austin dry out and crack fast in long droughts…
- Commercial & Temporary Fencing in Manor · Commercial and temporary fencing around Austin covers both limestone job sites…
- Farm & Ranch Fencing in Manor · Farm and ranch fencing here has to cross both rocky hill country and flat clay…
How a Fence Job Works in Manor
Step one: call us at (737) 237-0592 or request a free on-site estimate. We come out, look at your fence, ask about your goals (privacy, pool safety, property line, gate function), and walk you through options and costs. If your fence is leaning or sagging, we diagnose whether the posts are heaving from clay pressure or rotting at the ground line, and we tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Step two: we schedule the work. Before we dig any post holes, we call 811 for a free utility locate (required by Texas law). We then set new posts deep in concrete, install rails and pickets or panels to your specifications, and ensure everything is level and square. If you have an HOA, we coordinate with your architectural guidelines. In Manor's newer subdivisions, HOA standards often govern fence height, material, and color, and we respect those rules.
Step three: we clean up, haul away old material, and do a final walkthrough with you. Your property is left clean and your fence is ready to hold the line for years.
Fence installation and repair costs in Manor depend on material, length, and soil conditions. Wood privacy fence starts at $32 per linear foot for pressure-treated pine; vinyl runs from $42 per linear foot; chain link from $19 per linear foot. Ornamental metal and aluminum fencing start at $48 per linear foot. A basic fence repair (loose boards, hardware, minor post work) starts at $475. Post replacement or repair runs from $480 per post, depending on depth and concrete work required. A full fence replacement on a typical Manor lot (120 to 150 linear feet) typically ranges from $4,800 to $7,200 for wood or vinyl. Storm damage assessment is free. Call us at (737) 237-0592 for a free on-site estimate tailored to your property, soil conditions, and goals.
✅ AFA Member Installer (American Fence Association), fully insured and bonded for work in Manor and nearby areas.