PGT Fence Installation: The Fort Myers Owner’s Guide
PGT fence installation in Fort Myers typically runs between $3,500 and $9,000 for a standard residential job, and we stock the hardware and compatible aluminum panels on our trucks for most common PGT styles. The price covers tear-out of the old fence, new post footers poured to code, PGT-grade aluminum panels and rails, and a final walkthrough to make sure every gate swings true. Most people call us because a section has blown out during a summer storm, or the gate has sagged so badly it won’t latch, and they want the whole run replaced with something that can handle Southwest Florida humidity and wind without rusting through in five years.
Which PGT Models This Applies To
PGT doesn’t manufacture fence systems under its own brand the way it does impact windows and doors. What Fort Myers homeowners typically mean when they ask for a “PGT fence” is a residential aluminum fence built to the same wind-load and corrosion standards that PGT engineers into its window and door products. We install powder-coated aluminum fence systems that match PGT’s aesthetic and structural expectations: heavy-gauge pickets, reinforced top and bottom rails, and stainless steel fasteners that don’t bleed rust onto white fence panels after two rainy seasons. The most common lines we work with are 4-foot and 5-foot residential aluminum styles with flat or spear-top pickets, and 6-foot privacy options that use thicker gauge rails to resist sagging. To confirm what you have, look for a small manufacturer’s label on the inside of a gate post or along the bottom rail. If the label is gone or unreadable, we can identify the profile and gauge on-site and match it same-day. We are an independent installer, not affiliated with PGT Industries, but we’ve been matching and upgrading aluminum fences across Lee County for over a decade.
Signs Your PGT Fence Installation Is Failing
- Gate drags on the ground or won’t latch. The post has shifted in its concrete footing, usually from soil settlement after heavy rains. Once the post moves, the gate pulls on the hinges asymmetrically and the latch alignment goes with it.
- Pickets are loose or missing at the bottom rail. Aluminum pickets are crimped or screwed into a channel in the bottom rail. After years of lawn-equipment bumps and salt-laden wind, those fasteners corrode and the pickets start popping free, leaving gaps a small dog can walk through.
- White powder or blistering on the finish. This is filiform corrosion creeping under the powder coat. In Fort Myers, where we get salt spray off the Caloosahatchee and daily afternoon humidity, a low-grade factory finish will start blistering within three to five years.
- Entire section leans or wobbles when pushed. The post has rotted at ground level (if it’s a steel-core post inside an aluminum sleeve) or the concrete footer itself has cracked. Either way, the section isn’t doing its job and a stiff wind will finish it.
- Rust stains running from screws or brackets. Someone used zinc-plated hardware instead of 316 stainless. The screws are failing structurally, and the rust is permanent. A fence built for Fort Myers needs stainless fasteners, full stop.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
A full PGT-grade aluminum fence installation in Fort Myers sits between $3,500 and $9,000. The range depends on three things: linear footage, gate count, and what we find when we dig the old footers. A 150-foot run with one walk gate and fresh concrete footers is on the lower end. A 300-foot perimeter with a double-drive gate, a pool-safety latch, and old footers we have to jackhammer out is on the upper end.
Every job includes tear-out and disposal of the old fence, new 24-inch-deep concrete footers with post anchors, the aluminum panels and posts, matching gate hardware with stainless fasteners, and a walkthrough with Derek to make sure every latch and hinge operates cleanly. We give you a line-item quote upfront, and the number on that quote is the number you pay. No change orders because we hit a surprise.
DIY or Call Us?
If you want to confirm what you’ve got, you can measure the post spacing, check for labels, and take photos of the gate hardware. That helps us price the job faster over the phone. Where DIY goes wrong in Fort Myers is the footers. Our soil is sandy with a high water table, and a shallow footer heaves after one wet season. We dig to 24 inches minimum, use proper post anchors, and set the concrete so water drains away from the post. A gate post set too shallow will lean within a year. A gate post set out of plumb by half an inch becomes a problem you’ll fight every time you let the dog out.
If you are comfortable with the risk, mark your utilities before you dig and check local setback requirements. But for most owners, the difference between a fence that stays straight for ten years and one that needs a come-along after the first tropical storm is the footer work. Call (844) 638-7249 for a free estimate and we’ll handle the whole thing.
FAQs
How long does a PGT-grade aluminum fence last in Fort Myers?
A properly installed aluminum fence with a marine-grade powder coat and stainless hardware should last 20 to 25 years in our climate. The finish may need attention around year 15, but the structure itself won’t rust out.
Can you repair a section instead of replacing the whole fence?
We can match and replace individual sections if the rest of the run is still in good shape. We stock several common aluminum profiles and can order exact matches for most manufacturers. Call (844) 638-7249 with a photo and we’ll tell you if it’s a repair or a full replacement.
How long does a full fence installation take in Fort Myers?
Most residential jobs are done in two to three days. Day one is tear-out and footer prep. Day two is setting posts and letting the concrete cure. Day three is hanging panels, installing gates, and the final walkthrough.
Do you pull permits for fence installation?
Yes. The City of Fort Myers and unincorporated Lee County both have fence permitting requirements that cover height, setbacks, and pool-safety compliance. We pull all required permits and our work passes inspection before we call the job complete. That’s part of our 730-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
Get Your Fence Done Right the First Time
We’re Derek Hollenbeck’s crew at Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers. We’ve been building fences across Lee County long enough to know which corner lots catch the crosswinds off the river and which subdivisions have HOA rules stricter than the county code. When you call us, a live person answers, 24/7, and we’ll schedule a free on-site estimate where we walk the property with you, talk through your options, and hand you a written quote before we leave. We don’t just break ground, we build something worth standing on. Call (844) 638-7249 to get started.
Written by Derek Hollenbeck, Owner & General Contractor, Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers, serving Fort Myers and nearby areas.