Fence Company in Universal City, TX
Wood privacy fences, cedar and board-on-board fences, custom gates, metal post upgrades, staining, and repairs for Universal City homeowners. Free on-site estimate and a clear written quote.

Local Fence Installation and Repair in Universal City
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Universal City sits on San Antonio’s northeast side along Pat Booker Road, right next to Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph. Many neighborhoods were built for the families who serve and work at the base, and the city mixes older homes with newer subdivisions. You Picket Fence Co. builds and repairs wood privacy fences, gates, metal-post fences, and staining projects in Universal City.
Soil and Terrain in Universal City
Universal City is mostly on clay soils east of the Balcones Escarpment, with some higher, rockier ground toward the north. Clay expands when wet and shrinks when dry, which is a common reason older fences in the area lean. Deep concrete footings and galvanized steel posts help, and on flat lots we keep pickets off the ground to reduce rot.
Neighborhood Rules and Permits in Universal City
Some Universal City subdivisions have HOAs with fence guidelines, while older streets often don’t. Either way, we’ll build to any rules you share. Fences for dogs, backyard privacy, and replacing worn original fences are the most common projects.
Permits: Universal City has its own city government and building permits, separate from San Antonio. We confirm the requirements for your property before building. (General guidance; confirm current rules with the city before you build.)
Popular Fence Styles in Universal City
Wood privacy fences, board-on-board fences, and steel-post replacements are popular in Universal City. For rentals or homes being sold, a fence repair or re-stain can be an affordable improvement.
Universal City is home to many renters and frequent movers, so we often see fences that have gone a few years without maintenance. A thorough inspection, replacing rotted pickets and posts, and a fresh coat of stain can bring an older fence back. When a replacement is the better value, we’ll explain why.
Comparing options? Our fence cost guide explains what drives price, and every estimate includes a Wisetack financing option (subject to approval).
Fence Services in Universal City
- Fence Installation
- Wood Fence Installation
- Privacy Fence Installation
- Board-on-Board Fences
- Cedar Fences
- Fence Repair
- Gate Installation & Repair
- Metal Post Installation
- Staining & Sealing
Every project includes an on-site measurement of each run, corner, slope, and gate opening, a written estimate that spells out materials, labor, and removal, posts set 24–36 inches deep in concrete, and a final walkthrough and jobsite cleanup.
From First Call to Finished Fence in Universal City
- Call or book online. Tell us what you need: new fence, replacement, gate, or repair.
- Free on-site estimate. We measure, check ground conditions, and talk through options.
- Written quote. You get a clear scope with no surprise line items.
- Build and walkthrough. We install, clean up, and walk the finished fence with you.
Call (210) 243-6733 or book your free estimate online. See every community we cover on our Areas We Serve page.
Why Universal City Homeowners Call Us
We are a local San Antonio fence company rated 5.0 on Google by our customers, and the owner is involved in estimates and jobs. We measure before we price, put the full scope in writing, and recommend materials based on what holds up in local soil and weather rather than what is cheapest to install. Our standard privacy fences use three pressure-treated rails and posts set deep in concrete, gates are framed to swing and latch cleanly, and we clean the jobsite before we call a project finished.
UNIVERSAL CITY FENCE FAQ
Can you repair a fence before I sell or rent my home?
Yes. We can fix leaning posts, broken pickets, and sagging gates, or re-stain a fence to freshen it up.
Why do fences lean in Universal City?
Usually expansive clay soil and rotted posts. Deep footings and steel posts help.
Who handles fence permits in Universal City?
Universal City has its own city offices. We check what applies to your address.
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See every community we cover on our Areas We Serve page.

REQUEST YOUR FREE FENCE ESTIMATE
Tell us what you need and we’ll measure, explain your options, and give you a clear written estimate.
Every estimate includes a Wisetack financing option (subject to approval); Afterpay is also available as a separate payment option. Full fence replacements include our 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
Request a Free QuoteCall (210) 243-6733