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Our custom fence services in Broken Arrow, OK let you design a fence that matches your home, layout, and lifestyle. We combine creative designs with quality materials so your fence delivers privacy and security while becoming a standout feature on your property.
Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow provides professional custom fence throughout Broken Arrow, OK, Oklahoma and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 918-215-7241 or request your free quote.
Custom Fences Designed Around Your Broken Arrow Home
A custom fence should fit your home like a well tailored suit, and that is exactly how Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow approaches every residential project. Instead of pushing a one size fits all panel from a big box store, we start by walking your property, looking at how you use your yard, and learning what you want the fence to do. Privacy, pet containment, curb appeal, pool safety, or a mix of all four will shape the design.
In Broken Arrow, many neighborhoods like Rose District, Aspen Creek, and near the BA Expressway have a mix of brick homes, vinyl siding, and existing neighbor fences. We look at sightlines from your patio and kitchen windows, grade changes in the yard, and how close neighboring houses sit. All of this affects height, style, and where a custom fence should turn, step, or change materials. For example, you might want full privacy along a busy street, but a more open, decorative run facing a greenbelt.
We also review your HOA rules or city requirements with you. A lot of Broken Arrow subdivisions limit fence height along front yards, require certain materials, or have setback rules around corners. Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow can interpret those documents, help you avoid violations, and design a fence that passes review the first time instead of risking fines or having to take sections down.
Material Options That Match Oklahoma Weather and Your Budget
Custom residential fences are only as good as the materials behind them. During your consultation, we walk through real world pros, cons, and price ranges instead of generic sales talk. For wood, we typically recommend pressure treated pine posts paired with cedar pickets. Pine handles ground contact better and keeps costs reasonable, while cedar resists rot and holds stain color longer in Oklahoma sun and humidity.
For homeowners who want low maintenance, we install high quality vinyl and ornamental steel. Vinyl custom fences work well in newer Broken Arrow subdivisions where HOAs require a uniform look, and they are easy to hose off after red clay splatter from spring storms. Ornamental steel (often mistaken for wrought iron) gives a higher end look around pools or front yards and holds up well to our freeze thaw cycles compared to cheap aluminum.
If you have a specific vision, like a mixed material fence with steel posts and horizontal cedar slats, we can design that too. Steel posts hidden behind wood pickets add strength during our strong spring winds without changing the look. For corner lots or homes backing up to a drainage easement, we might suggest stepping the fence height and switching from solid panels to spaced pickets to keep wind load manageable and avoid leaning sections.
Costs are driven mostly by material type, fence height, terrain, and access. A flat, open backyard with standard 6 foot wood privacy fence will cost less per foot than a yard with a lot of trees, retaining walls, or tight side yards that require more labor and custom cuts. Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow provides detailed written estimates that show these factors so you can understand where your money is going.
Our Step by Step Custom Fence Installation Process
When you choose Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow for a custom fence, you are not getting a rushed, one day throw it together crew. Our process is structured so you know what is happening each step of the way.
First, we schedule a site visit and measurement. We locate property pins where possible, or recommend a surveyor if boundaries are unclear. This matters in Broken Arrow because older areas sometimes have fences that were built on the wrong line years ago. Building on the real boundary helps you avoid neighbor disputes and resale headaches later.
Second, we finalize the design. This includes fence height changes, gate locations and widths, decorative touches like top caps or lattice, and any special features for pets or kids. If you have a large dog that likes to dig, we might integrate a concrete mow strip or a buried wire along the bottom. For pools, we make sure gates self close and self latch and that picket spacing meets safety guidelines.
Third, we handle permits where required and coordinate with Okie811 to mark underground utilities. Gas lines, irrigation, and cable are common in Broken Arrow backyards, and guessing where they are is a recipe for a dangerous and expensive mistake. We wait for all marks before we dig.
Fourth, we set posts. We dig below the frost line, bell out the bottom of the hole where soil conditions allow, and use concrete tailored for our climate. Posts are spaced correctly for your chosen material and wind exposure. We check for straight lines and consistent height at this stage, because everything that follows depends on solid posts.
Finally, we install rails, pickets or panels, and gates. For custom fences we do a lot of on site cutting and fitting to follow slopes smoothly instead of creating big gaps under the fence. Gates get extra attention and heavier hardware so they do not sag after a few Oklahoma summers. Before we leave, we walk the fence line with you, test gates, and answer maintenance questions.
Common Broken Arrow Fence Challenges and How We Solve Them
Building a custom fence in Broken Arrow is not the same as putting one up in a flat, dry climate. Our clay soil, occasional standing water, and strong storms create specific challenges that Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow plans for from day one.
Clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry, which can push on fence posts. We respond by setting posts deep enough and with the right amount of concrete, and when needed, by widening the bottom of the hole so the post has a solid footing that resists heaving. In low spots where water tends to sit after heavy rain, we may recommend raising the fence slightly off grade, adding gravel in the bottom of the holes, or rerouting the fence line a few inches to avoid the worst drainage areas.
Slope is another issue in many Broken Arrow neighborhoods, especially where newer homes were built on contoured lots. You can choose to have the fence step down in panels or to follow the grade (racking). For privacy fences where gaps matter, we often mix both methods. We will show you visual examples so you know how each option will look and what it means for cost.
Neighbor relationships can also complicate fence projects. Maybe the existing fence is shared and falling apart, or the neighbor wants a different style. We can build a new custom fence just inside your property line so you have full control, or we can help you price a shared project and provide a written quote you can show the neighbor. When there is an old fence on the line, we can remove and haul it away, then build the new fence in the same general footprint while staying within your boundaries.
Finally, Oklahoma wind is no joke. That is why we pay close attention to post spacing and bracing on long runs, especially around open fields or along the BA Expressway where gusts hit harder. Choosing board on board or shadowbox styles for very windy areas can also reduce pressure on the fence by letting some air pass through.
What To Know Before You Hire a Custom Fence Installer
Before you commit to a custom fence, there are a few smart steps Broken Arrow homeowners can take to avoid surprises.
First, clarify your goals. Are you mainly trying to block traffic on Aspen Avenue, keep a small dog secure, or create a backdrop for a future patio or pool? Letting us know your priorities helps us suggest the right height, style, and materials instead of overbuilding in the wrong areas and underbuilding where it matters.
Second, gather any neighborhood or HOA guidelines you have. Many Broken Arrow communities have rules on fence styles along streets, shared alleys, or common areas. Bring those to your first meeting with Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow so we can design within the rules instead of guessing and having to redesign later.
Third, think about gates and access early. A lot of homeowners regret building a fence with a narrow single gate when they later buy a riding mower, trailer, or hot tub. We usually recommend at least one 4 foot gate for pedestrian use and one 8 to 10 foot double gate if you have room and foresee larger equipment needing access.
Fourth, ask about maintenance. Wood custom fences in our climate benefit from staining or sealing about 4 to 8 weeks after installation, once the lumber has dried enough. We can recommend local stain products or staining services and explain how often you will need to recoat based on sun exposure and sprinkler patterns.
Finally, evaluate any fence contractor on more than price. Ask who will actually be on your property, how long the project should take, what the warranty covers, and how they handle unexpected issues like hidden concrete, rock, or unmarked utilities. Legendary Fence Company Broken Arrow is happy to walk you through our schedule, crew structure, and warranty in plain language so you know exactly what to expect before we start digging.
