A wood fence is still the fastest way to get real privacy on a Kendall lot, and it is the most common fence we build west of the Palmetto. We install 6-foot and 8-foot board-on-board, shadowbox, stockade and picket styles using #1-grade pressure-treated southern yellow pine or western red cedar, set in concrete footings sized for Miami-Dade wind load.
South Florida is hard on wood. Afternoon storms, sprinkler overspray and 90% summer humidity are what rot fences here, not age. That is why every wood fence we install uses .40 ACQ ground-contact-rated posts, hot-dipped galvanized or stainless ring-shank fasteners, and a 2-inch gap between the bottom of the pickets and grade so water never wicks up the boards.
We build wood fences on-site rather than dropping in pre-built panels. Building on site lets us follow the grade on the sloped lots common around Kendale Lakes and Three Lakes, keep the top line straight instead of stair-stepped, and land the posts where they clear existing irrigation and drainage.
Materials we install
- Pressure-treated southern yellow pine
- Our most frequently installed wood option. Ground-contact 4x4 or 4x6 posts, 2x4 rails, and 5/8-inch dog-ear or flat-top pickets. Expect 15–20 years in Kendall with a stain every 3 years.
- Western red cedar
- Naturally rot- and insect-resistant, holds a clear or semi-transparent stain beautifully, and stays flatter than pine. It is a frequent choice for front-of-house and pool-deck runs.
- Posts and footings
- Posts set 24–30 inches deep in 10-inch diameter concrete footings, 6 to 8 feet on center. Corner, gate and end posts get oversized footings.
- Hardware
- Hot-dipped galvanized or stainless screws, galvanized post caps, and heavy-duty self-closing gate hardware. No electroplated fasteners — they bleed rust in this climate.
How the job runs
- 1Free on-site measureWe walk the property line, note irrigation, trees, slope and gate swings, then hand you an itemized written quote.
- 2Survey + permitWe prepare the site plan and file the fence permit with Miami-Dade County (or your municipality) and submit HOA drawings if your community requires them.
- 3Utility locateSunshine 811 marks are called in and honored before a single hole is dug.
- 4Posts and concreteDay one: layout, dig, set posts in concrete, cure overnight.
- 5Rails, pickets, gatesDay two to three: rails, pickets, gate hanging, and a straight-line check on the top course.
- 6Cleanup and inspectionDebris hauled away, magnet sweep for fasteners, and we meet the county inspector so you don't have to.
Wood Fence questions
How long does a wood fence last in Kendall, FL?
A properly installed pressure-treated pine fence lasts 15–20 years in Kendall, and cedar lasts 20–30 years. The single biggest factor is keeping sprinkler heads from spraying the boards and re-staining every two to three years.
Do I need a permit for a wood fence in Miami-Dade County?
Yes. Miami-Dade County requires a permit for any new fence, and for replacing more than a small section of an existing one. We prepare the site plan, file the permit and meet the inspector as part of our work.
How tall can my wood fence be?
In unincorporated Miami-Dade, residential fences are generally limited to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in the front yard, with corner-lot visibility triangles kept clear. Many Kendall HOAs are stricter, so we confirm your community's rule before ordering material.
Can you stain the fence for me?
Yes, but we wait 30–60 days after installation so the pressure-treated wood dries enough to accept stain. We use a semi-transparent oil-based stain rated for high-UV coastal exposure.