Fencing here
Seguin is the seat of Guadalupe County, east of New Braunfels along State Highway 46 and I-10, on the Guadalupe River. Fence work here runs from older neighborhoods near downtown to new subdivisions and rural acreage outside town.
The ground
Seguin sits on the prairie side of the Balcones Escarpment, where expansive clay is common. It swells when wet and shrinks hard in drought, which moves posts and racks gates. Deep, well-set posts and galvanized steel posts hold up best. Good drainage away from the fence line helps too.
Rules to check
The City of Seguin sets its own fence rules for property inside city limits, so check with the city before building, especially for front-yard fences and pools. Outside the city, check your deed restrictions and any easements on your plat.
Popular projects
Replacing aging wood fences on older lots, chain link for dogs and big yards, ranch and field fencing on acreage, and resetting posts that clay has pushed out of line.
Fence guides
- Fence installation and fence repair
- Wood privacy, chain link, iron and ranch fences
- Gates and openers
- What fences cost
Common questions
Why are fence posts in Seguin so prone to leaning?
Expansive clay soil swells and shrinks with the seasons and pushes posts around. Deeper holes, concrete and steel posts help.