After more than 25 years of building fences across North Texas, I can tell you one thing for sure—no two backyards
are exactly alike.
Most people think building a fence starts when the first post hole is dug. It doesn't. It starts by understanding the property.
I was born and raised right here in Texas, and every bit of my experience has come from building fences throughout North Texas. I
I've worked through our scorching summers, heavy spring rains, high winds, and everything in between. I've built fences on clay, rock, sand, and just about every type of ground you'll find in this part of the state.
That's why I spend as much time evaluating a property as I do building the fence itself.
1. The Ground Beneath Your Fence
Every yard is different.
Some properties have solid ground, while others have expansive clay that swells when it's wet and shrinks when it's dry.
Drainage also plays a huge role in how well a fence performs over time.
Understanding what's below the surface helps determine how a fence should be built so it stays straight and strong for years to come.
That's one of the biggest lessons I've learned after more than 25 years of building fences throughout North Texas.
2. How You'll Actually Use Your Fence
Every homeowner has different priorities.
Some want complete privacy for their backyard.
Others need a safe place for children or pets to play.
Some are looking for security around a swimming pool, while others simply want to improve the appearance of their property.
The right fence starts with understanding how you'll use it.
That's why I take time to recommend the style that fits your needs, whether it's a wood privacy fence, ornamental wrought iron fence, chain link fence, horizontal fence, board-on-board fence, side-by-side cedar fence, split rail fence, pipe and wire fencing, custom gates, or professional fence staining to protect and extend the life of your investment.
3. The Layout of Your Property
Before we ever dig a hole, I'm looking at slopes, drainage, trees, landscaping, utilities, existing structures, and where your gates need to be.
Good planning today prevents problems years down the road.
4. The Details Most People Never Notice
Most homeowners notice the finished fence.
I notice everything underneath it.
Post placement.
Gate openings.
Corners.
Transitions.
Water runoff.
Areas that need extra support.
These are the details that don't just make a fence look good—they help it stay standing for decades.
Before we ever dig a hole, I'm looking at slopes, drainage, trees, landscaping, utilities, existing structures, and where your gates need to be.
Good planning today prevents problems years down the road.
4. The Details Most People Never Notice
Most homeowners notice the finished fence.
I notice everything underneath it.
Post placement.
Gate openings.
Corners.
Transitions.
Water runoff.
Areas that need extra support.
These are the details that don't just make a fence look good—they help it stay standing for decades.
5. Building It Right the First Time
I've built hundreds of fences over the last 25 years, and one thing has never changed.
I'd rather spend a little more time building it right than come back later to repair shortcuts.
That's also why Mike Downs Fencing never uses subcontractors or revolving crews.
When you hire me, you're getting me—from the estimate to the final walkthrough. Every fence is built to the same standard because my name is on every project.
I've built hundreds of fences over the last 25 years, and one thing has never changed.
I'd rather spend a little more time building it right than come back later to repair shortcuts.
That's also why Mike Downs Fencing never uses subcontractors or revolving crews.
When you hire me, you're getting me—from the estimate to the final walkthrough. Every fence is built to the same standard because my name is on every project.
6. Knowing North Texas Makes a Difference
One thing I've learned over the years is that you can't build every fence the same way.
A fence installed in Sherman may sit in heavy clay that expands and contracts with the weather.
Just a short drive away, you may hit solid limestone while digging post holes.
Other properties have sandy soil, rolling terrain, drainage issues, or mature trees that completely change how a fence should be built.
That's why local experience matters.
I've spent more than 25 years building fences throughout Grayson County, Cooke County, Collin County, Fannin County, Denton County, and Bryan County, Oklahoma. Every county—and sometimes every neighborhood—can present different challenges.
Whether I'm building in Sherman, Denison, Howe, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro, Gainesville, Lake Kiowa, Anna, Melissa, Celina, Prosper, Gunter, Aubrey, Pilot Point, Tioga, Sanger, Bonham, Trenton, Leonard, Whitewright, Durant, or anywhere across Texoma, I build each fence based on the conditions of that property—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
That's experience you only gain by spending decades building fences right here in North Texas.
One thing I've learned over the years is that you can't build every fence the same way.
A fence installed in Sherman may sit in heavy clay that expands and contracts with the weather.
Just a short drive away, you may hit solid limestone while digging post holes.
Other properties have sandy soil, rolling terrain, drainage issues, or mature trees that completely change how a fence should be built.
That's why local experience matters.
I've spent more than 25 years building fences throughout Grayson County, Cooke County, Collin County, Fannin County, Denton County, and Bryan County, Oklahoma. Every county—and sometimes every neighborhood—can present different challenges.
Whether I'm building in Sherman, Denison, Howe, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro, Gainesville, Lake Kiowa, Anna, Melissa, Celina, Prosper, Gunter, Aubrey, Pilot Point, Tioga, Sanger, Bonham, Trenton, Leonard, Whitewright, Durant, or anywhere across Texoma, I build each fence based on the conditions of that property—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
That's experience you only gain by spending decades building fences right here in North Texas.
Experience Matters
Whether you're looking for a cedar privacy fence, ornamental wrought iron, chain link, split rail, pipe and wire fencing, custom gates, or professional fence staining, my goal is always the same—to build a fence that's made to last.
If you're thinking about a new fence anywhere in North Texas, I'd be honored to earn your business.
Mike Downs Fencing
✔ 25+ Years of Experience
✔ Born & Raised in North Texas
✔ Veteran Owned & Operated
✔ Mike Personally Builds Every Fence
✔ No Subcontractors—Ever
✔ Financing Available
🌐 www.fencingplusmore.com
📞 903-814-8118
Whether you're looking for a cedar privacy fence, ornamental wrought iron, chain link, split rail, pipe and wire fencing, custom gates, or professional fence staining, my goal is always the same—to build a fence that's made to last.
If you're thinking about a new fence anywhere in North Texas, I'd be honored to earn your business.
Mike Downs Fencing
✔ 25+ Years of Experience
✔ Born & Raised in North Texas
✔ Veteran Owned & Operated
✔ Mike Personally Builds Every Fence
✔ No Subcontractors—Ever
✔ Financing Available
🌐 www.fencingplusmore.com
📞 903-814-8118
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