Call your fence contractor while the house is still being finished, ideally before final grading and sod go down. That gives you time to confirm the property lines, pull the permit, and land an install date that fits around the builder, the landscaper, and your move. Good fence contractors in DeBary book out, so the earlier you get on the calendar, the better. To grab your spot, reach out to our team or call (386) 457-2045.
Why should you line up a fence contractor before final grading and sod?
Because digging post holes through brand new sod tears it up, and grading changes after the fence goes in can leave gaps under the panels. Planning the fence first lets every trade work in the right order.
Here is how it usually goes wrong. The builder finishes final grade, the sod crew lays a perfect lawn, and then the fence crew shows up with an auger and wheelbarrows of concrete. Ruts, mud, dead strips of grass along the fence line. Nobody is happy. Flip that order and things get a lot simpler. We set posts while the yard is still bare or right after grading, and the sod goes down cleanly to the fence line.
Grade matters for another reason. A fence follows the ground. If the final slope changes after we set posts, you can end up with a two inch gap under one panel and a panel buried in dirt next to it. On the newer subdivisions going up around DeBary, from the lots off US 17-92 to the neighborhoods closer to the SunRail station, builders often finish grading in stages, so it pays to know the final grade before a single post goes in. As a fence contractor in DeBary, we coordinate that timing with you so the fence and the lawn both come out right.
How do you confirm property corners and setbacks on a new lot?
Start with your survey and the corner markers the surveyor set. Then check your HOA rules and the city's permit requirements before you lock in a fence line.
A new lot should come with a boundary survey, and the corners are usually marked with iron pins or stakes. Construction has a way of burying or knocking those out, though. A skid steer clips a stake, or a pin ends up under a pile of fill. If you cannot find all your corners, have the surveyor re-stake them. It costs far less than moving a fence that sits six inches onto your neighbor's lot.
Setbacks and easements are the other half. Many new communities have utility or drainage easements along the back or side lines, and the HOA may set rules on fence height, style, and color. Planned communities like Glen Abbey have their own architectural guidelines, so get approval in writing before ordering materials. The City of DeBary generally requires a permit for a new fence as well, and that permit often asks for a site plan showing where the fence will sit. We help pull those pieces together so your fence goes up legally and in the right place the first time.
How do you schedule the fence around builder punch-list work and closing?
Plan the fence for the window after the big trades are done and before or right after move in, then share that date with your builder. A clear schedule keeps crews from stepping on each other.
New builds get crowded at the end. Punch-list crews are fixing drywall, painters are touching up trim, and the final inspection is on the calendar. One homeowner called us while his windows were still being installed. His sod delivery, his HVAC contractor, and his moving truck were all booked for the same week. We set up a plan with him so we were not fighting the other tradesmen for space to install his fence.
That early call is what made it work. Ask your builder when final grade is expected, when the punch list should wrap, and when the certificate of occupancy is likely. Then pick a fence date with a little cushion. Summer afternoon storms near the St. Johns River can soak a new lot and push a day here and there, so build that in. Our fence installation crews work from that shared timeline so the yard, the house, and the fence all finish together.
Which fence material works best for a fresh new construction yard?
Vinyl is the one we recommend most for new homes in DeBary, because it shrugs off Florida humidity and needs almost no upkeep. Aluminum is a great pick around pools, and wood fits buyers who want a classic look and do not mind maintenance.
A new yard tends to stay busy for a while. Sprinklers get dialed in, landscaping fills out, and kids and pets start testing the boundaries. Vinyl handles that with a hose rinse now and then. It will not rot, warp, or need painting, and white or tan options match most new stucco homes. Aluminum keeps a pool area safe and open without blocking the view. Wood privacy fences look great and cost less up front, but in our humidity they need sealing to keep them from graying and warping.
Check your HOA's approved list before you fall for a style. Then take a look at our project gallery to see finished fences on homes like yours. When you are ready, call Byers Fence at (386) 457-2045 or book your spot on our schedule before move in week fills up.