Loading...
Serving Big Spring, TX and surrounding areas. (432) 263-5703
Texas law requires a barrier around every residential pool. We install fences that meet state code, handle the Big Spring permit, and get the city inspection passed - so you are protected and your yard is safe.
Pool fence installation in Big Spring, TX is required by Texas state law for every residential pool - the fence must be at least 48 inches tall, have no openings wide enough for a small child, and every gate must self-close and self-latch, most installations completed in one to two days. If you have a pool without a compliant barrier, you are not just out of step with state law - you are carrying real liability. We install aluminum, vinyl, and removable mesh pool fences throughout Big Spring and Howard County, and we handle the city building permit and inspection from start to finish. If you need a gate that works reliably in West Texas wind, or you are worried about clay soil shifting your posts, our crews know how to build for those conditions. Whether this is a new pool build or an upgrade to bring an existing fence up to code, a call to us is the right first step. If your existing fence has damage or gaps, we can also handle farm and ranch fencing or direct you to the right service for your situation.
Texas law requires every residential pool to be enclosed - if your pool is accessible from the yard without going through a self-latching gate, you are not in compliance. An open pool is a hazard for any child who wanders into the yard, and it creates legal liability for you as the homeowner.
Big Spring's clay-heavy soil expands when wet and contracts when it dries. Over time that movement works fence posts loose, especially if they were not set deep enough. If you see posts that are no longer straight, or gaps opening at the base of the fence, your barrier may no longer meet code.
Walk up to your pool gate and let it go without latching it yourself. If it swings back open, drifts ajar, or the latch does not catch reliably, it is not functioning correctly. A gate a child could push through - or that an adult leaves open by accident - defeats the entire purpose of the fence.
After a season of Big Spring's high winds and summer heat, it is worth doing a slow walk around your pool fence. Look for bent panels, broken welds, cracked vinyl, or gaps that have opened at the bottom. Any opening wide enough to fit your fist through is wide enough for a small child - and wide enough to fail an inspection.
We install aluminum, vinyl, and removable mesh pool fences for residential properties throughout Big Spring and Howard County. Aluminum is a popular choice because it holds up through West Texas summers, does not rust, and meets state barrier height requirements without looking industrial. Vinyl offers a cleaner appearance and similar durability in high heat. For homeowners who want flexibility, removable mesh fencing anchors into the deck with small sleeves and can be taken down and stored when not needed - useful when you want the yard to feel open during cooler months. Every installation includes permit handling and coordination with the city inspector. If your project involves a larger outdoor enclosure or gate automation, we also offer aluminum fence installation and can discuss options that extend beyond the pool perimeter.
Every gate we install is set to close and latch on its own, because a gate that does not latch correctly is the most common reason a pool fence fails an inspection - and the most dangerous failure point in daily use. We size gate openings for your yard, position latches where young children cannot reach them, and use hardware rated for the kind of sustained wind Big Spring sees regularly. Before work begins, we measure the full perimeter, walk through material options with you, and give you a written quote that covers everything.
Best for homeowners who want a durable, low-maintenance barrier that handles heat, UV, and West Texas wind without rusting or warping.
A good fit for homeowners who want a clean, finished appearance and do not want to repaint or re-stain the fence in future years.
Ideal for families with young children who want the flexibility to take the fence down and store it when not needed.
Big Spring sits at 2,400 feet on the open plains of the Permian Basin - which means intense UV exposure, summer temperatures that regularly hit 100 degrees, and sustained winds that stress fence panels and gate hardware year-round. Those conditions matter when you are choosing materials. Vinyl and aluminum hold up far better in this climate than wood, which tends to crack and fade quickly under prolonged West Texas sun. Beyond material selection, the shrink-swell clay soil underneath most Big Spring yards is a real factor in how posts are set. A contractor who does not account for soil movement when sizing concrete footings will leave you with leaning posts and shifted panels within a few seasons. We set posts with Howard County's soil conditions in mind from the start, which means your fence stays plumb and your gate stays aligned long after installation day. Homeowners in Stanton and Coahoma face the same soil and wind challenges, and we bring the same approach to every project across the region.
Permits are also a real part of this job in Big Spring. The City of Big Spring requires a building permit before any pool fence goes in, and a city inspector will come out after installation to verify the fence meets code. We handle the permit application and coordinate the inspection on your behalf. You should not have to make a single call to the city - we take care of it so the fence is fully legal and documented when the job is done. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we will ask about that upfront too, because some subdivisions have their own rules that go beyond what the city requires.
Texas pool barrier requirements are governed by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 757. For pool safety resources, the American Red Cross pool safety guidelines cover gate and barrier requirements in plain language.
We respond within one business day. We will ask about your pool size, material preferences, and whether you have any existing fencing - so we show up to the site visit prepared, not starting from scratch.
We come to your property, measure the full perimeter, check soil and slope conditions, and walk through material options. You get a written quote covering materials, labor, permit fees, and cleanup - no surprises later.
We apply for the City of Big Spring building permit on your behalf. Permit approval typically takes a few business days. We confirm the start date once the permit is in hand and the schedule is set.
Most standard pool enclosures are completed in one day. After installation, we coordinate the city inspection and are present when the inspector comes out. Any minor adjustment needed is handled before we consider the job done.
We handle the permit, the inspection, and the cleanup. Call us or submit a free estimate request - we respond within one business day.
(432) 263-5703Navigating the City of Big Spring permit office is not how you want to spend your time. We apply for the permit, track its status, and coordinate the city inspection so you do not have to make a single call to a city office. The fence gets signed off legally and the paperwork is handled.
The shrink-swell clay under most Big Spring yards will push posts out of alignment if they are not anchored properly. We size concrete footings for local soil conditions so your fence stays plumb through wet seasons and dry stretches - not just through the first year.
A gate that drifts open is the whole reason a pool fence fails. We install and adjust every gate so it closes and latches on its own, using heavy-duty hardware rated for the sustained gusts Big Spring sees regularly. Your gate works correctly every single time.
You get a written price covering materials, labor, permit fees, and cleanup before a single post goes in the ground. The American Fence Association, whose standards we follow, recommends getting everything in writing - and we agree. No guessing, no surprise charges at the end.
Every pool fence project we complete in Big Spring is built for the actual conditions here - the soil, the wind, the heat, and the permit process. When the inspector comes out, we want the fence to pass the first time. American Fence Association members follow a professional code of ethics that covers exactly this kind of accountability.
Barbed wire, high-tensile, and pipe fencing for rural properties in Howard County - built for West Texas wind and caliche soil.
Learn MoreLow-maintenance aluminum fencing for residential yards and perimeters - the same durable material used in many pool enclosures.
Learn MoreSummer pool season does not wait - call us now or request a free estimate and we will get your fence permitted, installed, and signed off before the heat hits.