Repair a section or rethink the fence?
A useful fence estimate begins with the full picture. Show which runs are affected, whether the posts or gates are part of the concern, and whether you want to retain the existing height, material and alignment.
If you are planning a larger backyard change, explain that too. A fence decision may need to account for access to a future pergola project, delivery space or the way you move between the house and yard. Lee Construction serves The Colony from Little Elm; call to discuss the location and proposed work.
The Colony asks more than “new or replacement?”
The city's fence application asks for material, height on each side, pool presence, garage access and whether a driveway gate is proposed. It also distinguishes limited reconstruction from work changing material, height or location. Those details are useful to collect before requesting an estimate.
Describe the full extent of work to the city before relying on a repair exemption. A replacement fence and a changed fence are not necessarily the same scope.
The Colony fence application and scope questionsWalk the yard in this order.
Trace each fence run
Note the sections you want evaluated. Identify shared boundaries and any uncertainty about the property line before making assumptions about placement.
Look at the gates
Include the opening you need, what passes through it and any access that must stay available. Mention a pool or driveway gate at the outset.
Place the next project
For a pergola, describe where you imagine it and how you want to use it. Bring a survey or site sketch if available so the discussion includes existing structures and access.
Keep the outdoor scope specific.
Ask which fence sections, posts, gates, removal and cleanup are included in the proposal. If a pergola or exterior painting is also being considered, keep its materials and preparation separate in the discussion. That makes it easier to decide what should happen now and what can wait.
Written association requirements can also influence the material and appearance you consider. Bring them early, and confirm the relevant city and association steps before choosing a start date.
The Colony project questions.
What should I measure before asking about a fence?
Approximate lengths and gate openings can help explain the project. Photographs of the affected sections are useful too. Treat your notes as a starting point; the proposed work still needs to be evaluated at the property.
Can I assume a small fence repair needs no permit in The Colony?
Confirm the details first. The city application describes a limited-reconstruction exception with conditions, including unchanged material, height and location. Tell city staff what has been or will be replaced rather than relying on the word repair.
Can we plan a pergola while discussing the fence?
Yes. Both are Lee Construction services. Explain the intended location and use of the pergola so access and the sequence of the outdoor work can be discussed together.
Local resources reviewed October 17, 2026. Confirm current requirements with the city for your specific scope.