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We install aluminum and steel fences in Dallas, TX that combine strength, low maintenance, and upscale style. Perfect for pools, front yards, and property lines, these ornamental metal fences provide security without blocking views and are built to resist rust and fading.
Legendary Fence Company Dallas provides professional aluminum fence throughout Dallas, TX, Texas and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 469-457-3680 or request your free quote.
Durable Aluminum & Steel Fences Built for Dallas Properties
At Legendary Fence Company Dallas, we design and install aluminum and steel fences that look clean and modern while holding up to the heat, sun, and storms we get in North Texas. Whether you are fencing a small Oak Lawn backyard or a large commercial lot near I-35, we match the material and style to how you actually use your property.
Most Dallas homeowners come to us for aluminum fences when they want the look of wrought iron without the heavy maintenance. Powder coated aluminum does not rust, which is a big advantage around sprinkler overspray, pool areas, and low spots that stay damp after storms. Steel is heavier and stronger and is usually the better choice for commercial security, taller fences, or places that take more impact, like alley access gates and industrial yards.
We start with a short phone call or on site visit where we walk the property with you, check slopes, sprinkler heads, utilities, and any tight access points. During that visit we help you choose between aluminum and steel based on your goals, budget, and local conditions. For example, a homeowner in Lake Highlands who mainly wants to keep kids and small dogs in the yard will usually be fine with 4 foot aluminum, while a business off LBJ Freeway trying to discourage cut through traffic might need 6 or 8 foot commercial steel.
Our team is very familiar with Dallas neighborhoods and HOA expectations. Many HOAs in places like Far North Dallas and parts of Plano require open style metal fencing along greenbelts and common areas. We can review your HOA guidelines, recommend panel styles that will pass review, and supply drawings or spec sheets as needed so your approval goes smoothly.
How Our Aluminum & Steel Fence Installation Process Works
Getting an aluminum fence installed in Dallas should not be confusing. Legendary Fence Company Dallas follows a step by step process that makes it clear what is happening and when.
1. Site evaluation and layout: We measure property lines, mark existing utilities with 811, and identify any problem spots, like tree roots or retaining walls. In older Dallas areas like East Dallas or M Streets, we often deal with older property pins and uneven grades, so we take extra time to verify where your fence can legally go.
2. Material selection and quote: We review panel heights, picket spacing, rail profiles, colors, and posts. Aluminum is usually available in black, bronze, or white powder coat, while steel is mostly black with heavier gauge options. We explain the tradeoffs in real numbers, for example how upgrading from residential grade aluminum to commercial grade can help with larger dogs or higher wind exposure in open lots.
3. Permitting (if needed): Inside Dallas city limits, taller fences, corner lots, or front yard installations may need permits or have visibility rules. We can help you understand what applies to your address and handle permit drawings if your project requires it.
4. Post setting: We core drill through concrete, set posts in soil, or mount to retaining walls using heavy duty brackets, depending on what your property needs. Posts are set in concrete footings sized to local soil and wind conditions, not just bare dirt. We use a rock and concrete mix that cures well in Dallas heat and clay soil so posts stay plumb over time.
5. Panel and gate installation: Once posts cure, we attach aluminum or steel panels with brackets that allow us to adjust for slopes. On hilly areas in places like North Oak Cliff, we either step the fence in clean drops or follow the grade with rackable aluminum panels so there are no big gaps at the bottom. Gates are hung with heavy hinges, and we test swing, latches, and clearances before we leave.
6. Final walkthrough: We walk the fence line with you, confirm that everything matches the plan, and show you how to adjust latches, locks, and self closing hinges on pool gates. If we spot any sharp edges, loose fasteners, or paint nicks, we correct those before the job is complete.
Design Options That Work in Dallas Heat and Weather
One of the big advantages of aluminum and steel fences is how many design options you get without creating a maintenance headache. Legendary Fence Company Dallas helps you choose details that fit your home or business and actually hold up in our climate.
Common aluminum fence styles in Dallas include flat top (clean horizontal line across the top), spear top for a more traditional look, and alternating picket heights for decorative interest. For pool code or homes with small dogs, we usually recommend closer picket spacing at the bottom or a double picket section so heads and paws cannot slip through. Around older homes in areas like Highland Park, we may use decorative finials and rings between rails to match historic railings.
With steel, we often use thicker posts and rails, especially for commercial perimeters, alley gates, and dumpster enclosures. Steel is a good choice when you need added security. It resists bending and impact better than aluminum. For businesses along major roads like Harry Hines or Northwest Highway, we might combine a 6 foot steel fence with extended pickets or additional horizontal rails for extra strength and deterrence.
Color and coating matter in Dallas sun. We use powder coated materials that resist fading and chalking, and we explain how darker colors like black and bronze will show dust less than lighter colors. For pool areas, we choose coatings that stand up to chlorinated water and salt systems. Where sprinklers hit the fence daily, aluminum often wins, since it will not rust if a sprinkler head goes out of adjustment.
We also talk through layout choices that affect how you live with the fence. For example, placing gates where driveways can be widened later, leaving enough clearance for lawn equipment, or aligning fence lines with future landscaping. Many Dallas clients like to mix materials, such as a privacy wood fence on side yards with an aluminum fence across the back to keep the view of a greenbelt or golf course. We can integrate those transitions cleanly so it looks like a planned design, not an afterthought.
Cost Factors and Common Issues With Metal Fences in Dallas
Customers often ask what really drives the cost of an aluminum fence. With Legendary Fence Company Dallas, we lay out the main factors up front so there are no surprises.
Material and height are the biggest drivers. Aluminum generally costs a bit more per foot than entry level wood, but less than ornamental wrought iron, and it saves money long term because you avoid staining and rust repair. Steel is typically more expensive than aluminum because it is heavier and stronger, especially in commercial grades. Taller fences, closer picket spacing, and decorative elements like rings, finials, and arches also add to the cost.
Terrain and access matter. A simple straight run along a level backyard in Richardson will cost less to install per foot than a fence that has to snake around trees, tie into a retaining wall, or deal with steep slopes. Tight side yards or rear alley access may require more manual labor if we cannot get equipment to the fence line.
Gates are another cost variable. Single walk gates are usually simple, but double drive gates, rolling or cantilever gates, and automatic openers add hardware and setup time. We use heavier posts and hinge sets for any gate that sees frequent vehicle use or high wind exposure. For example, a 12 foot steel driveway gate across a Preston Hollow front entry needs much more structural support than a 4 foot aluminum walk gate to the backyard.
Locally, the main issues we see with aluminum and steel fences are caused by poor installation or the wrong material choices. Common problems include posts set too shallow in our expansive clay soil, which leads to leaning, panels that do not follow grade correctly so pets escape under gaps, and rust starting at cut edges on steel that were never sealed properly. We avoid these by using deeper post holes, proper drainage, and field touch up on any factory cut edges.
We also help you plan around things that might change later, like neighbor fences and city sidewalk projects. In some Dallas alleys, the city may replace or widen pavement. We can set posts slightly inside the property line and discuss how to protect your fence from future utility or alley work.
Why Dallas Homeowners and Businesses Choose Legendary Fence Company Dallas
A metal fence is a long term investment, so who installs it matters as much as the material. Legendary Fence Company Dallas focuses on practical design, clear communication, and solid installation practices that match our local conditions.
We are used to the quirks of Dallas clay soil, which shrinks and swells through our hot summers and wet springs. That affects how deep we set posts, what concrete mix we use, and where we place expansion gaps. We also time concrete work around weather when possible, since setting posts correctly in extreme heat requires adjusting water content and cure time so the footings do not crack.
Our crews are trained specifically on aluminum and steel fence systems, not just general fence work. They know how to rack panels on slopes without stressing brackets, how to support long gate spans so they do not sag, and how to avoid damage to irrigation, low voltage lighting, and buried lines. Before drilling or digging, we locate utilities and talk through sprinkler layouts with you, which prevents many headaches.
Communication is a big part of why our customers refer us. We confirm layout with paint or string lines before setting posts, so you can see exactly where the fence will go. If we uncover hidden issues, like an unknown concrete footing or a property line mismatch with a neighbor fence, we stop and discuss options instead of guessing. That might mean adjusting a line slightly, stepping a panel, or adding a custom bracket to tie into an existing structure.
After installation, we walk you through basic care. Aluminum fences mainly need an occasional rinse to remove dust and lawn chemicals. Steel fences benefit from quick touch ups on any chips to protect the base metal. We explain what to watch for, such as soil piling up against the bottom rail, sprinkler heads that constantly soak one spot, or plants growing tightly through panels, all of which can shorten the life of the fence.
If you are considering an aluminum fence or steel security fence anywhere in the Dallas area, we are happy to visit your property, talk through real options and pricing, and design something that fits the way you use your space, not just a template pulled from a catalog.
