FAQ
Vinyl Fence FAQs
Answers to the questions Tampa Bay homeowners ask most about vinyl fences, care, permits and repairs.
FAQ
Vinyl Fence Basics
What warranty comes with a Tampa Vinyl Fence installation?
Every job comes with a 2-year workmanship warranty on our labor, installations and repairs alike, twice the 1-year coverage many contractors offer. Our USA-made vinyl also carries a limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty on the material. If something isn’t right, it usually shows up in the first few months, and we’ll come back and make it right.
What is a vinyl fence made of?
Vinyl fencing is made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) with added ingredients that improve impact resistance and weather durability. Titanium dioxide is added as a UV inhibitor to help the fence resist yellowing in the sun.
What colors are available?
Our privacy, picket and ranch styles come in white, khaki and tan.
How does heat and cold affect vinyl?
Vinyl expands slightly in heat and contracts in cold. It gets less flexible on the rare cold Florida morning, but it won’t break unless something hits it unusually hard.
Is vinyl fencing safe for kids and pets?
Yes. Vinyl has a smooth surface with no nails, sharp edges or splinters, and it doesn’t absorb moisture.
Will vinyl burn?
Vinyl doesn’t ignite easily and stops burning once the flame source is removed, though no fencing material is fireproof.
FAQ
Care & Maintenance
How do I clean my vinyl fence?
Most dirt and pollen come off with a garden hose and a mild detergent. For mildew in shady, damp spots, a mild bleach solution works well.
Can I paint a vinyl fence?
We don’t recommend it. Paint doesn’t bond well to vinyl, it creates the upkeep vinyl is supposed to eliminate, and it can void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Is vinyl more expensive than wood?
Vinyl usually costs more up front. Over the years it often comes out ahead, since you skip the staining, painting, sealing and board replacement a wood fence needs in Florida.
FAQ
Planning Your Fence
Do I need HOA approval?
Many communities in Hillsborough and Pasco have HOA rules on fence style, height and color. Check your HOA guidelines and get approval before your installation date.
Do I need a permit?
Permit rules depend on where you live: the City of Tampa, unincorporated Hillsborough County, Pasco County or another city each run their own permitting. Pool fences have extra state rules under Florida Statute 515.29.
Can you remove my old fence?
Yes. Old fence removal and disposal is available; just let us know on your estimate request.
How wide should a gate be?
Walk gates only need to fit people and trash cans. Where a riding mower needs to get through, we suggest at least 60 inches; vehicles and trailers need a double gate.
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Repairs & Service Area
Do you repair vinyl fences?
Yes. We repair storm-damaged and cracked panels, leaning posts and gates that sag or won’t latch.
What areas do you serve?
North Tampa and communities across Hillsborough and Pasco counties, including Carrollwood, Cheval, Keystone, Lake Magdalene, Lutz, New Tampa, Northdale, Brandon, Riverview, Bloomingdale, Lithia, Land O’ Lakes, Odessa, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, San Antonio and St. Leo.
How do I get an estimate?
Call (813) 421-4745 or send our free estimate form with your address, fence style and approximate footage.
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Still Have Questions?
Call us or request a free estimate and we’ll walk you through it.