Meet Your Fence Designer & Installer
in Southport, Connecticut
What's Important for Designing Fence and Railing in Southport?
Whether your goal is to enhance your property’s curb appeal, ensure privacy, or provide safety for your family and pets, our team brings unmatched expertise to stunning homes in Southport.
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Southport’s homes, from historical estates to modern beachfront properties, require tailored fencing solutions that match the elegance and functionality expected in the area. At Pro Fence Design, we’re proud to serve Southport homeowners with top-quality, tailored fence and railing solutions. Design and installation by any local fence contractor requires a solid understanding of the styles of properties in town and the willingness to provide white-glove service to the residents who own them. While land types and grade differ slightly across Southport communities, it is important to provide homeowners with all the material and design options to connect their purpose for fencing to the uniqueness of their properties. From navigating the unique topography to selecting materials that suit the coastal weather, we bring craftsmanship and local expertise to every project.
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Suggestions for Planning Your Project
1. Continue Your Research
Start by exploring the wide range of styles and materials available to fit your vision. From classic to modern designs, there are countless configurations and finishes to consider. While researching, prioritize local contractors with licenses, insurance, and excellent reviews to ensure your project is in trusted hands.
2. Look At Your Surroudings
Take note of the prevalent designs in your neighborhood. Do any stand out? Southport’s neighborhoods often feature classic picket fences for front yards, wood privacy fences for backyards, or sleek vinyl options for a clean, modern look. If you’re near the beach, you may notice weather-resistant materials like aluminum, vinyl and the Southport favorite, wrought iron are popular choices. All of these are more durable against the salt ridden air of the coast. ​
3. Tailor to Your Home's Needs
Then consider your home's architectural style, placement on your land, and the purpose of your fence. Do you have a modern or historical home. Do you border homes that may require you to consider greater privacy? Determining how much of your backdrop - or neighbors - you want to see is a primary consideration in fence design. Yet another item to contemplate is animals. Do you have a dog? If so, it's size has an effect on the height of your fence and picket spacing.
4. Collaborate with Your Design Engineer
Once you start your review, you will develop what we jokingly call "fence on the brain." (An obsession with ideas and possibilities). Don't worry though, your fence design engineer has remedies to will help you through the process. Your session with an experienced, and licensed fence design engineer will help build on your initial plan to make your fence or railing vision a reality. Share your ideas and partner with your design engineer. Back and forth collaboration will produce the best results.
CONTINUOUS PICKET
is a distinct, Southport design seen at this house on Beachside Avenue
MIXED MEDIA
is a popular design in Southport which integrates both aluminum and wood at this home on Mill Hill
OLD ENGLISH LATTICE
adornes many homes and gardens in Southport shown here is black vinly
WALL TOP FENCE
in aluminum or wrought iron is typical in town like this home on Pequot Avenue
Material & Style Trends in Southport
Vinyl
Vinyl fences are highly sought after in Southport for their durability, low maintenance, and stylish versatility. Matte finishes and expanded color options allow customization for any home style. Victorian picket panels, a Southport staple, are a perfect choice for front yards and coastal homes.​​
Wood
When considering the wood species options in; cedar, spruce or pine, combined with dozens of models available, choices for your Southport home are endless. Wood panels also provide the greatest flexibility to trim and contour the panels to hug land grades which are frequent for homes just north of I-95. Wood fences are also commonly seen on wall tops around town with the "good neighbor", tongue and groove, cap and trim fence panel being the most prefered privacy wood panel in Southport. The most common wood species choice in Southport is white cedar which is durable and ages to a tanned silver over time. Also, many communities prefer (and require) wood fences be solid stained white.
Metals
For homeowners seeking a sleek, long-lasting solution, metal fences remain a go-to choice. Black aluminum picket fences are especially popular around Southport's pools and flat properties, while chain link and steel-core black vinyl-coated fences are trusted for dog enclosures. Wrought iron is also prevalent all over town and particularly for magestic homes. For a more decorative touch, we also offer mixed-media designs, combining wood posts with welded wire panels or black mesh for a modern look.
Bespoke
Southport homeowners often desire bespoke fencing to reflect their property’s individuality. From exotic hardwoods to stainless steel cable railings, custom options accommodate unique grading, height requirements, and aesthetic preferences. Another bespoke design you will see in town are custom colored wood fence or railing sections that are solid-stained or two-tone finished. Black fence is also a growing trend in town which can be built in all materials for contemporary and modern farmhouse homes in Southport. With elegance, your fence can compliment the beauty of your home.
Start Your Fence Project with Southport’s Experts
Your home deserves a fence that’s as unique as Southport itself. At Pro Fence Design, we specialize in creating fences and railings that elevate your property’s beauty, functionality, and value.
Ready to get started? Call us today to speak with our Southport design and installation experts, and let’s bring your vision to life.