Fulshear's planned communities sell thousands of new homes a year. Tamarron sold 974 in 2025 and Jordan Ranch 361, both among the top 50 in the country. That means a lot of families are looking at a builder fence and wondering what to change, and what their HOA will let them change.
Start with the fence you already have
Most new homes here come with a basic wood fence on the back and sides, built to the builder's standard. Before you plan anything, walk it and note:
- What it is made of (pine or cedar) and whether the posts are wood or steel.
- Where the gates are and how wide they are. A 4-foot gate will not fit a riding mower or a trailer.
- Which side faces out, and whether it has a cap and trim.
- Where it meets the neighbors' fences, and who shares which run.
- Low spots where water stands after a storm.
Upgrades worth doing early
These are easier before the landscaping and the pool go in:
- A double drive gate on the side yard for a boat, trailer or a future pool build. See gates.
- Stain or seal in your HOA's approved color, while the wood is new. See staining.
- An open iron or aluminum section on a lot that backs to water or a trail, where the guidelines ask for open views. See iron and aluminum.
- A pool fence planned with the pool builder, so gates and equipment pads line up. See pool fences.
- Steel posts when a run gets replaced. They do not rot at the ground line the way wood posts can.
How approval and the build line up
- Get your design guidelines. They come with your closing documents, or from the association's website or manager.
- Book a free estimate. We quote the fence your guidelines allow, so the request and the estimate describe the same fence.
- Submit the request. Include the drawing, height, material, stain color and gate locations from the estimate.
- Wait for the decision. Cross Creek Ranch says review can take up to 30 days, and Weston Lakes allows its committee 30 days.
- We build. Most yard fences take one to two days. Keep the approval letter with your house papers.
Sharing a fence with a neighbor
New subdivisions put a lot of fences on shared lot lines. Talk to the neighbor before replacing a shared run, agree on who pays for what, and use your survey to confirm the line. We can quote a shared run as one job and split the invoice if you both ask.
Find your association, its manager and its documents in our HOA fence rules directory.
Communities we know
Questions we hear
Can I replace my builder fence right after closing?
Usually yes, once your HOA approves the change. Replacing a fence counts as a modification in most communities.
Do I have to use my HOA's stain color?
If your guidelines name one, yes. Fulbrook, for example, requires its own green stain for wood fences. We match the approved product.
Can you add a gate to my existing fence?
Yes. A new or wider gate in an existing fence is one of our most common new-home jobs. It still needs HOA approval in most communities.