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Drexel Heights' dense older neighborhoods and modest housing stock mean that fences take a real beating from the desert sun and the occasional monsoon wind that sweeps through Tucson's South Side. We've been installing and repairing fences here since 2015, and we know exactly what works in this community.

Whether you need a chain link fence repaired after a haboob, a wooden gate rehung on a side yard, or a vinyl privacy fence installed along your property line, our crews handle the caliche, the UV, and the tight lot access that comes with Drexel Heights. We're AFA Member Installers, fully insured, and we work from your existing survey or the property line you identify.

Fence Installation and Repair in Drexel Heights (85746)

Drexel Heights sits in the low-density desert housing stock south of Tucson where block walls dominate the perimeter, but wood and vinyl fences show up on side yards, pool enclosures, RV screening, and entry gates. The real challenge here is caliche, that cemented hardpan that makes post holes slow and sometimes requires an auger or jackhammer to break through. Add relentless UV sun, and you've got a climate where wood splits and loosens at the post rather than rotting at the ground line, and powder coating fades faster than you'd expect.

Our crews know how to set posts deep in concrete to resist the shifting ground, choose pressure-treated pine or cedar based on your budget and the sun exposure, and install chain link with proper tension and anti-sag bracing so the fence stays square. We've repaired storm damage, replaced leaning fence runs, rehung gates that drag, and installed pool barriers to meet local code. We've been serving Drexel Heights and the surrounding Tucson area since 2015.

Our services in Drexel Heights

How a Fence Job Works in Drexel Heights

We start with a free on-site assessment. You call us at (520) 351-0669 or reach out online, and one of our crew comes to your property to look at the fence line, discuss what you want, take measurements, and give you an honest estimate. If it's storm damage, we'll document what happened and help you gather information for your insurance claim if you need to file one.

Once you're ready to move forward, we'll call 811 for a utility locate before we dig any post holes, because that's Arizona law and it protects you and us both. We'll work around your lot access, coordinate with your HOA if there are architectural standards to follow, and install the fence to meet Drexel Heights and Pima County setback and height rules. If you're replacing a fence, we'll remove the old one and haul it away. If you're repairing, we'll replace the damaged sections, reset posts that have loosened, or repair the gate hardware and hinges.

When we're done, we leave your property clean. We'll walk you through the new fence or repair, explain any maintenance that will help it last (like re-sealing wood every few years in this sun), and answer your questions.

Pricing for fence work in Drexel Heights depends on the material, the length of fence, the condition of the ground, and whether you're installing new or repairing existing. Chain link runs from $16 per linear foot, wood privacy fence from $27 per linear foot, vinyl from $38 per linear foot, and aluminum or ornamental iron from $42 per linear foot. Pool fences run $34 per linear foot. Gate installation and repair start at $475, and automatic driveway gates start at $2,800. Storm damage repair and fence post replacement also start at $450. For a free estimate on your specific project, call us at (520) 351-0669. We'll look at your fence line, talk through your options, and give you a realistic price before you decide.

✅ AFA Member Installer (American Fence Association), fully insured and bonded for work in Drexel Heights and nearby areas.

Why does my wood fence post keep loosening in Drexel Heights?
The caliche and the shifting desert ground don't hold a tamped post the way clay soil does back east. We set posts at least 2 to 3 feet deep in concrete, which keeps them stable even as the ground around them moves. If your existing fence is leaning, we can reset the posts or replace the worst ones. Concrete-set posts are the standard here.
My fence blew over in the monsoon. Can I just nail it back up?
Not safely. If a section came down, the posts or rails probably shifted or cracked. We'll assess the damage for free and let you know whether repair makes sense or if replacement is the better spend. If you need to document the damage for insurance, we can photograph it and help you gather the information you need. Call us at (520) 351-0669 to schedule that assessment.
How much does a new fence cost in Drexel Heights?
It depends on the material and the length. A 100-foot chain link fence runs roughly $1,600 to $1,800. A 100-foot wood privacy fence is closer to $2,700 to $3,000. Vinyl costs more upfront but lasts longer in the sun. The best way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate. Call (520) 351-0669 and we'll measure your fence line and quote you.
Does Drexel Heights require a fence permit?
Fence rules in the Tucson area vary by jurisdiction. Drexel Heights is in Pima County, and setback, height, and material rules are set by the county. If you're in a master-planned community or HOA, there may be architectural standards too. We'll work from your existing survey and the property line you identify, and we recommend checking with Pima County Planning and Zoning to confirm height and setback rules for your specific property before we start.
My neighbor's branch hangs over my fence. What can I do?
Arizona property law says you can trim branches that cross your property line, but you can't go onto your neighbor's property to do it. If it's a large branch or the tree is on HOA common ground, contact your HOA first. We can trim branches that overhang your fence line if you'd like, but a surveyor is the only person who can definitively determine a property line if there's a dispute.
Are your crews fully insured?
Yes. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We can provide a certificate of insurance on request. Arizona requires a Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license for fence work, and we operate as a fully insured fence contractor serving Drexel Heights and the Tucson area.
When's the best time to install a fence in Drexel Heights?
The mild Tucson winter is the most comfortable time to work, and we stay busy with installations from October through March. Midsummer heat compresses the working day, but we can still install fences year-round because the ground doesn't freeze. If you have storm damage or an urgent repair, we'll fit you in as soon as we can. Call (520) 351-0669 to discuss your timeline.

Nearby service areas

📍 Tucson 85701📍 Oro Valley 85737📍 Marana 85653📍 Sahuarita 85629
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Wood & Privacy Fence Installation

Cedar or treated pine, built for Gulf humidity and set to hold a straight line.

Included in your service

  • 811 utility locates requested before the first post hole is dug
  • Posts set in concrete, spaced for the span and the wind load
  • Board-on-board or side-by-side, with cap and trim if you want it
  • Straight talk on where cedar earns its price and where pine wins
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Vinyl & PVC Fence Installation

Low maintenance done properly: the panels are the easy part, the posts are the job.

Included in your service

  • Manufacturer-backed panels, not thin-wall seconds
  • Concrete-set posts at the spacing the panel system requires
  • Routed rails and reinforced gate posts where spans demand it
  • We tell you plainly where vinyl beats wood, and where it does not
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Chain Link Fence Installation

The toughest fence per dollar, and the one most often installed badly.

Included in your service

  • Correct gauge and mesh size for the use, not the cheapest roll
  • Terminal posts braced, line posts plumb, mesh properly tensioned
  • Tension bands and stretcher bar at every terminal, top rail true
  • Galvanized or black powder-coated, with privacy slats if you want them
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Aluminum & Ornamental Iron Fencing

Racked or stepped, welded clean, and finished to survive Gulf Coast air.

Included in your service

  • Powder-coated aluminum or ornamental iron, sized to the opening
  • Racked to follow grade, or stepped where the slope is too steep
  • Core-drilled or concrete-set posts depending on the substrate
  • Welds ground and touched up so rust has nowhere to start
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Fence Repair

We fix what is worth fixing and say so when it is not.

Included in your service

  • The whole fence line walked, not just the section you called about
  • Pickets, rails, stringers and hardware replaced to match
  • Anti-sag bracing on gates that have started to drag
  • Repair or replace put side by side with real numbers, then you decide
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Storm Damage Fence Repair

After a hurricane or derecho: documented, then rebuilt stronger than it fell.

Included in your service

  • Free damage assessment, photographed section by section
  • Written estimate you can use to help document your claim
  • Downed runs rebuilt on the same line, with posts upgraded
  • We make no promise about coverage: that call is your insurer's
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Fence Post Repair & Replacement

Houston clay heaves posts and rots them at the ground line. That is why fences lean.

Included in your service

  • Every post along the run tested, not only the one that moved
  • Rotted or heaved posts reset or replaced in fresh concrete
  • Plumbed and braced until the concrete has actually cured
  • The sound part of your fence saved instead of sold to you again
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Gate Installation & Repair

Gates are the first thing to fail, because they are the only part that moves.

Included in your service

  • Built square, hung on adjustable heavy-duty hinges
  • Self-closing, self-latching hardware where code calls for it
  • Anti-sag cable or welded bracing so it stays square
  • Posts sized and set for the weight of the gate they carry
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Automatic & Driveway Gates

Cantilever or V-track, swing or slide: the operator is only as good as the gate.

Included in your service

  • Swing, slide, cantilever or V-track chosen for your grade and space
  • Professional-grade operator with keypad and safety sensors
  • Repair and tune-up on all major opener brands
  • Electrical supply run by a licensed electrician, or solar on acreage
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Pool Fence Installation

Installed to meet the pool barrier code that applies at your address.

Included in your service

  • Aluminum, mesh or glass barrier at the required height
  • Self-closing, self-latching gate hardware, latch at code height
  • The code requirements walked with you before a post is set
  • Final compliance is your building official's call, and we say so
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Fence Replacement & Removal

Tear-out, haul-away and rebuild, or a straight removal if that is all you need.

Included in your service

  • Old fence, posts and concrete footings pulled and hauled away
  • Whatever is still sound reused, the rest replaced
  • Same line kept, or reset from your existing survey if you move it
  • Repair versus full replacement quoted side by side
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Fence Staining & Restoration

Under Houston sun and humidity, staining on schedule can double a cedar fence's life.

Included in your service

  • Cleaned and brightened before anything is applied
  • Stain and sealer chosen for exposure, then back-brushed in
  • Loose pickets and fasteners set right before we coat them
  • An honest answer when the wood is too far gone to be worth it
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Commercial & Temporary Fencing

Jobsite and property-line fencing that goes up fast and passes inspection.

Included in your service

  • Commercial chain link, security fence and temporary construction fence
  • Silt fence installed to the site's erosion control plan
  • Layouts that account for setbacks, access and equipment gates
  • Volume pricing and scheduling built around builders and GCs
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Farm & Ranch Fencing

Long runs on acreage: straight lines, braced corners, gates sized for a trailer.

Included in your service

  • Ranch rail, no-climb horse fence, field wire, pipe or barbed wire
  • H-braced corners and ends, because that is what holds the tension
  • Line kept true across grade over hundreds of feet
  • Gate openings sized for the equipment that has to get through
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18+ Verified Client Reviews in Tucson

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Tom D.
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Tom D.
Tucson

“We needed a privacy fence around our whole backyard and Tucson Fence Company knocked it out in just three days. The crew was professional, cleaned up every scrap of wood and debris, and the finished fence looks even better than the photos they showed us. Really impressed with the quality and how quickly they got it done.”

Wood & Privacy Fence Installation
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Chris A.
Oro Valley

“Had a section of our wood fence that was rotting out along the side yard. Instead of replacing the whole thing, they just replaced that one damaged section and stained it to match. Cost way less than I expected and you can barely tell it was repaired.”

Fence Repair
Sarah W.
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Sarah W.
Sahuarita

“Got a beautiful wood fence installed around our garden area last month. The team was respectful of our property, marked out everything perfectly before they started, and the posts are solid as a rock. Really happy with how it turned out.”

Wood & Privacy Fence Installation
Robert M.
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Robert M.
Marana

“Needed a new wooden gate for our desert yard and they built and installed it in one afternoon. It swings smooth, the latch works great, and it matches the style of our property perfectly. Best part was they didn't charge extra for the quick turnaround.”

Gate Installation & Repair
Michelle B.
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Michelle B.
Green Valley

“We just had our pool finished and needed the safety fence installed ASAP. Tucson Fence Company came out, measured everything, and had it up within two days. The aluminum frame is sturdy and the mesh is tight, totally code compliant and the inspector approved it right away.”

Pool Fence Installation
Emily C.
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Emily C.
Tucson

“Went with a white vinyl fence for our front yard and I have to say, it looks cleaner than I imagined. The installers were careful around our landscaping, the fence is perfectly level, and there's barely any maintenance. Honestly considering doing the backyard too.”

Vinyl & PVC Fence Installation
Karen T.
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Karen T.
Vail

“Built a substantial wood privacy fence around our desert property, took about a week and a half with a crew of three. They dealt with the rocky terrain like pros, set the posts deep for the wind we get out here, and the whole thing is rock solid. Couldn't ask for better workmanship.”

Wood & Privacy Fence Installation
Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
Catalina

“Storm tore up a good chunk of our back fence last month. Called Tucson Fence Company and they got us scheduled within days, replaced the damaged boards and posts, and even touched up the stain so it all blends together. Really grateful they could fix it so fast.”

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