What a wood fence in Pine Manor actually costs, and how the build works
A wood fence in Pine Manor, FL typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard residential yard, with most jobs landing around $5,500 for pressure-treated pine spanning 150 linear feet. The work usually takes two to four days from post holes to final walkthrough, weather permitting. That range covers your standard 6-foot privacy fence with one gate, set in concrete on flat ground. Call (844) 638-7249 to get a written, line-item quote for your specific yard - estimates are free and we walk the property with you before pricing anything.
The number shifts based on footage, wood species, gate count, access, and what we find underground when we dig. Pine Manor yards that took on saltwater surge during Ian sometimes have soil compaction issues or hidden debris that changes the post-setting approach, and we’ll talk through that during the estimate so there are no surprises later.
How we build a wood fence in Pine Manor - stage by stage
Most wood fence jobs follow the same five-stage sequence, and we walk you through exactly what happens and when you’ll need to make a decision. We’ve done enough of these in Lee County to know where the bottlenecks live, so the process is built around keeping things moving even when permits or weather push back.
Day 1 - Layout and utility locate. Before any hole gets dug, we mark the fence line with stakes and paint based on your property survey or the pins we find on site. In Pine Manor, where lot lines on older 1960s-era parcels can be fuzzy, we’re careful about this step. We call 811 for underground utility marking, which Florida law requires at least two full business days before we break ground. If you have a survey, great - if not, we recommend pulling one for anything close to a property edge, and we can connect you with a local surveyor we trust.
Day 2 - Post hole digging and concrete setting. Once the locates are clear, we dig post holes to a minimum depth of 24 inches - deeper for gate posts or taller sections - and set pressure-treated 4×4 posts in concrete. We use high-strength Sakrete or Quikrete mix, poured dry into the hole so it cures with ground moisture, which gives a stronger bond in Pine Manor’s sandy, fast-draining soil than wet-mixed pours. Posts get braced and leveled, then we let the concrete cure overnight. This is the one stage where weather really matters - a heavy afternoon thunderstorm can wash out a fresh pour, so we watch the forecast and adjust start times.
Day 3 - Rails, pickets, and gate framing. With posts locked in, we run horizontal 2×4 rails between them and start hanging pickets. We use ring-shank or coated deck screws, not nails, on every picket - Pine Manor’s humidity cycles swell and shrink wood enough that nails back out within a couple years. Gate frames get built with mortise-and-tenon joinery or steel corner bracing, depending on the gate width, and we hang them on heavy-gauge strap hinges. This is usually the longest day on site, and it’s when you’ll see the fence take its real shape.
Day 4 - Gate hardware, cleanup, and walkthrough. We mount latches, handles, and any drop-rod hardware on double gates, then do a full perimeter check - every post plumb, every picket tight, every gate swinging square. We haul off all demolition debris and scrap, rake the work area clean, and walk the finished fence with you before we call it done. Any punch-list item gets noted and resolved before we leave. Permits get closed out with Lee County within the week if one was pulled.
The wood, the height, and the hardware - choices that change your fence
A wood fence isn’t one-size-fits-all. These are the decisions you’ll make before we order materials, and each one pulls the price and the lifespan in a different direction.
- Pressure-treated pine. The workhorse option. Chemically treated to resist rot and insects, it’ll last 15-20 years in Pine Manor’s climate if sealed every couple years. It starts out with a greenish tint and weathers to a soft gray. Most cost-effective by a wide margin, and what we install on roughly 80% of the wood fences in this area.
- Cedar. Naturally rot-resistant without chemical treatment, with that reddish-gold color and distinct grain. It’s lighter than pine and less prone to warping, but costs 40-60% more. Cedar does well in Pine Manor’s humidity if you’re willing to seal it annually to hold the color; otherwise it silvers out gracefully. Availability can be spotty - we order it in advance.
- Board-on-board vs. shadowbox vs. stockade. Stockade (pickets butted tight) gives full privacy and blocks wind, which matters on Pine Manor lots where hurricane gusts find every gap. Shadowbox alternates pickets on both sides of the rail so you get airflow and a finished look from both yards - popular when you and a neighbor split the cost. Board-on-board layers pickets with an overlap; it’s the most private and the most wind-resistant but uses about 20% more material.
- Gate count and hardware grade. One walk gate is standard. Adding a double drive gate for boat or trailer access adds $800 to $1,500 depending on width and whether we need steel-reinforced posts. Gate hardware ranges from basic zinc-plated latches to stainless steel self-latching mechanisms - in a salt-adjacent community like Pine Manor, we strongly recommend stainless or powder-coated hardware. Zinc pits within a few years here.
What a wood fence costs in Pine Manor, FL
Expect $3,500 to $9,000 for a complete wood fence on a standard Pine Manor lot, with the median sitting near $5,500. Here’s what pushes the number toward one end or the other.
Linear footage is the biggest lever. Most Pine Manor yards need 120 to 200 linear feet. At roughly $25 to $45 per foot for pressure-treated pine, a 120-foot run lands around $3,500 while a 200-foot run with a double gate can push past $8,000. Cedar adds $15 to $20 per foot on top of that.
Gate count and gate width. One walk gate is standard. A second gate, or a driveway-width double gate with steel-post reinforcement, adds real labor and material cost. Heavy gates need deeper footings and sometimes 6×6 posts instead of 4×4, which changes the digging and concrete volume.
Access and yard condition. If we can’t get a bobcat or auger into the back yard and have to hand-dig post holes, labor hours climb. Yards with mature tree roots, old concrete footings from a previous fence, or debris buried during Ian cleanup add unpredictability. We’ll flag any access issues during the walkthrough.
Permit fees. Lee County requires a permit for most new fences; the fee is based on valuation and runs a few hundred dollars. If your property sits in a flood zone or a coastal overlay (and much of Pine Manor does), we may need additional elevation or wind-exposure documentation. Our estimate includes the permit cost line-itemed so you can see exactly what you’re paying.
What’s in the written estimate. Every quote includes all materials, concrete, hardware, labor, demolition and haul-off of old fencing, permit fees, and a final cleanup. The number we hand you is the number you pay - no change orders because we hit a root or needed an extra bag of Quikrete. Our estimates are fixed-price, and that’s been our policy since Derek started the company.
What Pine Manor homes specifically do to this job
Pine Manor is shaped by Hurricane Ian in ways that directly affect wood fence work. This is an unincorporated Lee County community where a large share of homes predate the 2002 Florida Building Code overhaul - many built in the 1960s through 1980s, mostly concrete block and stucco, with a pocket of older wood-frame and manufactured homes mixed in. Fence work here isn’t just about marking a property line. It’s about building something that stays standing through the next storm.
Lee County permitting controls every fence project in Pine Manor, and the post-Ian reality is a building department that’s still handling elevated application volume. Permit packages need to be complete on submission - missing wind-load calcs or site plans with outdated flood zone data will kick an application into a weeks-long review queue. We file permits regularly here and know what Lee County reviewers flag, so our packages go in right the first time. It’s the only way to keep a two-to-four-day build from becoming a six-week wait.
The soil in Pine Manor deserves its own mention. It drains fast - sandy loam over limestone at varying depths - which is good for post-setting because water doesn’t pool around the footing. But it also means posts need to go deep enough to resist lateral wind load. We set posts at least 24 inches down, 30 or more for gate posts, and use concrete collars that bell out at the bottom for extra resistance to uplift. In the wind zones Pine Manor occupies, a fence acts like a sail. Posts that are too shallow or set in undersized footings lean within a season or two, and we see this constantly on fences installed by out-of-area crews who don’t account for Lee County wind exposure.
Older Pine Manor lots also tend to have mature landscaping - live oaks, palms, overgrown ficus hedges - right along the fence line. Root systems from a 50-year-old oak don’t care where your post hole is going. We map root interference during the estimate and plan post spacing around it, which sometimes means shifting a post placement a foot or two and adjusting the panel layout before we ever set foot on site with an auger.
Beyond the fence itself, homeowners often pair this with Concrete Driveways & Concrete Work in Pine Manor when they’re rethinking the whole front yard, or Paver Driveways in Pine Manor for a complementary look. If the project expands into a full property refresh, it may fall under our broader Fence Installation in Pine Manor scope, and our fence installation crew will coordinate the sequence so the fence and hardscape work together. We cover all of Pine Manor and know these neighborhoods well.
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Frequently asked - Wood Fence in Pine Manor
Do I need a permit for a wood fence in Pine Manor?
Yes. Lee County requires a building permit for new fence construction, including replacement of an existing fence. The permit process involves submitting a site plan showing property lines, fence location, height, and material specifications. If your Pine Manor property falls within a flood zone or wind-borne debris region (most do), additional documentation may be required. We handle the permit from application to final inspection so you don’t spend time at the county office. Call (844) 638-7249 if you want to know what your specific property will need.
How long does a wood fence installation take in Pine Manor?
Most wood fence jobs in Pine Manor take two to four working days from stake-out to final walkthrough. Day one is layout and utility locates, day two is digging and concrete, day three is framing and pickets, and day four - if needed - is gates, hardware, and cleanup. The 811 utility locate wait is the one hard stop; Florida law mandates two full business days, so we typically schedule the locate, then return mid-week to start digging. Weather delays happen during summer afternoons when thunderstorms roll through, but we build that buffer into the schedule.
What kind of wood holds up best in Pine Manor’s humidity and storms?
Pressure-treated southern yellow pine is the most common and cost-effective choice for Pine Manor, and it performs well here as long as it’s sealed every two to three years. The treatment protects against the rot and termite pressure that come with year-round humidity. Cedar is a step up in natural decay resistance and stability, but costs more and still needs sealing if you want to hold the color. Both hold up to wind load when posts are set deep in concrete, which matters more in Pine Manor than the picket material does. We use stainless or powder-coated hardware exclusively in this area because zinc-plated fasteners corrode fast in the salt-adjacent air.
Will the price change once the work starts?
No. Our estimates are fixed-price. The number in your written quote is the number you pay, full stop. If we hit an unexpected root mass, or the old fence footing is thicker than expected, or we need to adjust post spacing - that’s on us, not you. We’ve been doing this long enough in Pine Manor to know what’s likely underground, and we build our quotes accordingly. The only exception is if you ask us to add scope mid-job - an extra gate, a longer run - and we price that separately before doing anything.
What kind of warranty comes with the wood fence?
Every wood fence we install in Pine Manor is covered by our 730-Day Done Right Promise - if anything isn’t right, we make it right, period. That covers workmanship on the full installation: posts, framing, gate operation, hardware. The wood itself carries a manufacturer’s warranty against defect, which varies by species and mill. Realistically, a pressure-treated pine fence in Southwest Florida needs sealing maintenance to reach its 15-to-20-year lifespan, and we’ll tell you the maintenance schedule before we leave the site so there’s no ambiguity.
Get a written estimate for your wood fence in Pine Manor
If you’re planning a wood fence in Pine Manor, the next step is a free on-site estimate where we walk the property, talk through wood options and gate placement, and hand you a fixed-price quote before we leave. No pressure, no vague numbers - just a real price from someone who’s built fences in this community and knows what Lee County permitting requires. Call (844) 638-7249 to schedule yours. You’ll talk to a live person who can get you on the calendar, and the estimate is completely free.
Written by Derek Hollenbeck, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Pine Manor and Lee County since 2014.