Answers to the questions we hear most often from homeowners across Grayson County, Fannin County, Bryan County, North Collin County, Cooke County, and the surrounding North Texas area about our custom wood fences.
1. What kind of wood do you use for privacy fences?
We build every custom wood privacy fence with genuine western red cedar. It's naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insects, holds up better to North Texas heat and humidity swings than cheaper woods, and ages beautifully whether you leave it natural or stain it.
2. Do you use wood posts or steel posts?
Steel. We use deep-set steel posts on our fences instead of wood posts. North Texas clay soil shifts and holds moisture differently than other soil types, and wood posts tend to rot, lean, or heave over time in that kind of ground. Steel posts, set deep, give the fence a foundation that actually holds up long-term.
3. What hardware do you use to put the fence together?
We use stainless steel nails and fasteners throughout the build. Standard hardware rusts, stains the wood, and weakens over time — especially with North Texas rain and humidity. Stainless steel resists that corrosion, which means fewer rust streaks down your boards and a stronger hold that lasts.
4. Do you offer a warranty on your work?
Yes. Every fence comes with a workmanship warranty, because we stand behind the way we build. If something isn't right due to our workmanship, we make it right.
5. Why don't you have to come back and repair your fences very often?
Because of how we build them from the start. Genuine western red cedar, deep-set steel posts, and stainless steel hardware aren't the cheapest way to build a fence — but they're the reason our fences rarely need repair calls. We'd rather build it right the first time than get called back to fix corners that got cut.
6. Do you subcontract the labor?
No. Mike builds every fence himself and never subcontracts labor. When you hire us, you're getting the same hands and the same standards on every job, not a rotating crew of subcontractors.
7. How long have you been building fences in North Texas?
25 years, and fence building runs three generations deep in the family — Mike's grandfather and uncles were fence builders too. We've built hundreds of fences throughout North Texas.
8. How much does a custom wood fence cost?
Every yard is different, so pricing depends on fence length, gate count, terrain, and site prep needs. What we can tell you is that we aim to give you the best fence at the best price — quality materials and workmanship without inflated costs. Call us at 903-814-8118 for a straightforward quote based on your property.
9. What areas do you serve?
We serve Grayson County, Fannin County, Bryan County, North Collin County, Cooke County, and the surrounding cities in North Texas.
10. What makes Mike Downs Fencing different from other fence companies?
Our motto is "It's your fence, but our name" — and we mean it. We build every fence like it's our own: genuine western red cedar, deep-set steel posts, stainless steel hardware, no subcontracted labor, and a workmanship warranty behind it. That's why our fences rarely come back for repairs, and why we've been doing this in North Texas for 25 years.
Have a question we didn't cover? Call us at 903-814-8118 or visit fencingplusmore.com.
1. What kind of wood do you use for privacy fences?
We build every custom wood privacy fence with genuine western red cedar. It's naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insects, holds up better to North Texas heat and humidity swings than cheaper woods, and ages beautifully whether you leave it natural or stain it.
2. Do you use wood posts or steel posts?
Steel. We use deep-set steel posts on our fences instead of wood posts. North Texas clay soil shifts and holds moisture differently than other soil types, and wood posts tend to rot, lean, or heave over time in that kind of ground. Steel posts, set deep, give the fence a foundation that actually holds up long-term.
3. What hardware do you use to put the fence together?
We use stainless steel nails and fasteners throughout the build. Standard hardware rusts, stains the wood, and weakens over time — especially with North Texas rain and humidity. Stainless steel resists that corrosion, which means fewer rust streaks down your boards and a stronger hold that lasts.
4. Do you offer a warranty on your work?
Yes. Every fence comes with a workmanship warranty, because we stand behind the way we build. If something isn't right due to our workmanship, we make it right.
5. Why don't you have to come back and repair your fences very often?
Because of how we build them from the start. Genuine western red cedar, deep-set steel posts, and stainless steel hardware aren't the cheapest way to build a fence — but they're the reason our fences rarely need repair calls. We'd rather build it right the first time than get called back to fix corners that got cut.
6. Do you subcontract the labor?
No. Mike builds every fence himself and never subcontracts labor. When you hire us, you're getting the same hands and the same standards on every job, not a rotating crew of subcontractors.
7. How long have you been building fences in North Texas?
25 years, and fence building runs three generations deep in the family — Mike's grandfather and uncles were fence builders too. We've built hundreds of fences throughout North Texas.
8. How much does a custom wood fence cost?
Every yard is different, so pricing depends on fence length, gate count, terrain, and site prep needs. What we can tell you is that we aim to give you the best fence at the best price — quality materials and workmanship without inflated costs. Call us at 903-814-8118 for a straightforward quote based on your property.
9. What areas do you serve?
We serve Grayson County, Fannin County, Bryan County, North Collin County, Cooke County, and the surrounding cities in North Texas.
10. What makes Mike Downs Fencing different from other fence companies?
Our motto is "It's your fence, but our name" — and we mean it. We build every fence like it's our own: genuine western red cedar, deep-set steel posts, stainless steel hardware, no subcontracted labor, and a workmanship warranty behind it. That's why our fences rarely come back for repairs, and why we've been doing this in North Texas for 25 years.
Have a question we didn't cover? Call us at 903-814-8118 or visit fencingplusmore.com.
