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Custom Wood Fencing
Privacy, picket, board-on-board and horizontal fences in pressure-treated pine or cedar, designed around your yard and finished to last.
Typical courseOne visit to measure, then installation
Fence services
Custom Wood Fencing
In short
Custom Fencing Solutions builds custom wood fences for homes in Lexington and across Central Kentucky, in pressure-treated pine or cedar. Choose privacy, picket, board-on-board, shadowbox or horizontal styles, with custom gates, caps and trim. Wood gives you full privacy and a warm, natural look, usually at a lower starting cost than aluminum, vinyl or composite.
A custom wood fence is designed around your property: the length of each run, where the gates fall, how the fence handles a slope and which side faces the neighbors. That is what separates a fence that looks built-in from one that looks dropped in.
Central Kentucky weather decides a lot of the details. Humid summers and freeze-thaw winters are hard on wood, so the lumber, the post setting and the finish all matter. Pressure-treated pine is the most common choice and the most budget-friendly. Cedar costs more but resists rot and insects naturally and weathers to a soft silver-gray. Either way, a sealed finish applied at the right time is what keeps the boards straight and the fence looking good for years.
How it works
How your fence gets built
A visit to measure and choose a style, a written quote, then the build. Pressure-treated wood is stained once it has dried.
Measure and plan
We walk the fence line, note slopes, gates and trees, and agree on style and height.
Written quote
Footage, materials, gates and price in writing.
Permits, HOA and 811
Permit and HOA requirements are checked and utility lines are marked before digging.
Build and walkthrough
Posts set, fence built, gates hung and adjusted, then a final walkthrough with you.
Suitable for
A good fit for
The homes and jobs this fence suits best.
- Backyard privacy
- Dogs and kids
- Screening
- Matching your home
Why choose this
Why choose Custom Fencing Solutions
Two materials, done properly
We focus on aluminum and custom wood, so you get the right posts, hardware and finish for the fence you choose.
You deal with the owner
Carlos Henson runs Custom Fencing Solutions. The person who quotes your fence is responsible for building it right.
Planned around the rules
Permits, HOA guidelines, pool barrier rules and Kentucky 811 utility marking are planned for before any digging starts.
Before you book
Things to plan for
- Wood needs sealing: Plan to stain or seal a wood fence and refresh it every few years. It is the single biggest factor in how long the fence lasts.
- Pressure-treated wood must dry first: New pressure-treated lumber is wet. It usually needs several weeks or more to dry before stain will soak in properly.
- Finished side and height rules: Many HOAs require the finished side to face out, and zoning limits fence height. Lexington requires a permit for fences 24 inches or taller.
- Utility lines must be marked: A Kentucky 811 locate request is required at least two full business days before digging.
Afterwards
Looking after your fence
- Stain or seal the fence once the wood is dry, then refresh the finish every two to three years, or sooner on the sunniest side.
- Keep soil, mulch and sprinklers off the bottom of the boards, trim back vines, and check gates and fasteners each spring so small issues do not become loose boards.
Performed by
Who builds it
Every project is led by the owner, Carlos Henson.
Frequently asked
Fence questions we hear most
Should I choose cedar or pressure-treated pine?
Pressure-treated pine is the most common and most affordable choice and holds up well when it is sealed. Cedar costs more, resists rot and insects naturally, stays straighter and weathers to a silver-gray. Both work in Kentucky; the decision usually comes down to budget and the look you want.
When can I stain a new wood fence?
Pressure-treated wood needs to dry first, which usually takes several weeks or more depending on the weather. A simple test: sprinkle water on a board. If it soaks in, the wood is ready for stain; if it beads, wait. Cedar can usually be sealed sooner.
Which side of the fence faces the neighbors?
The finished side normally faces outward, toward the neighbors or the street, and many HOAs require it. If you want both sides to look finished, choose board-on-board or shadowbox.
What wood fence styles do you build?
Privacy fences in dog-ear and flat-top styles, board-on-board, shadowbox, horizontal slat and picket fences, with cap-and-trim upgrades and matching custom gates.
What affects the price of a fence?
Total length, height, material, style, the number and size of gates, slopes, rocky ground, removal of an old fence and how easy the fence line is to reach. Board-on-board and cedar cost more than a standard pine privacy fence.
Ask about this fence
Tell us your town, roughly how many feet you need and any gates. Carlos will follow up to arrange a time to measure.
What happens next
- We review your details and any photos you sent.
- Carlos calls you to talk through the project and arrange a time to measure.
- You receive a written quote with footage, materials, gates and price.
Ready for a fence that fits your property?
Call +1 (507) 533-3205 or request an estimate online. Serving Lexington and Central Kentucky.