A new fence is a big improvement, but it has to go in the right place and meet the right rules. The most expensive fence is the one you have to move after it's built.
Start with your property line. Your survey shows where your lot ends, and if you can't find your survey, it's worth getting the corners marked before you build. Putting a fence a few inches onto a neighbor's lot can cause real headaches later.
Next, check with your city or county. Many Southwest Florida municipalities require a fence permit, and fences around pools must meet Florida's pool barrier requirements for height and self-closing, self-latching gates. We'll tell you what your project likely needs and give you the specs to submit.
If you're in an HOA or deed-restricted community, get approval before work starts. Associations often set the allowed height, material, color, and even which side of the fence faces out. Bring us the guidelines and we'll quote a fence that meets them.
Finally, call 811 before any digging so underground utility lines get marked. It's free, and it keeps everyone safe on installation day.