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Custom wood fences stick built on site in Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee, backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.
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Custom Wood Fences in Franklin & Nashville
Heron Building Co designs and builds custom wood fences across Franklin, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee. Every wood fence we build is stick built on site, board by board, never assembled from prefabricated panels. We build privacy, semi privacy, picket, cap and trim, split rail farm, and post and wire fences in pine and cedar, backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.
What does “stick built” mean, and why does it matter?
It means your fence is built where it stands. Each post is set individually, and every rail and picket is cut and fastened on site to fit your ground, your grade, and your lines. A stick built fence follows the land the way it should, instead of forcing factory sized panels onto a yard that was never flat to begin with.
The fastening matters too. We drive galvanized ring shank nails with pneumatic nail guns so every fastener countersinks into the wood. Ring shank nails grip the way a screw does; countersinking them locks the boards down for the long haul. Small details like that are the difference between a fence that's tight in year ten and one that's rattling in year three.
Should I Install pine or cedar?
Pine is the better value; cedar is the better wood. That's the short version, and it's why the decision usually comes down to budget and patience. Pressure treated pine builds a strong, handsome fence at a friendlier price, but it arrives holding a lot of moisture: a new pine fence needs four to six weeks to dry before it can be stained. Cedar costs more and earns it. It starts with a lower moisture content, which is part of why it's prized for fencing: it settles in faster and takes finish sooner.
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Neither choice is wrong. We have spent more than a decade building fences in transitional climates, the kind that swing from humid summers to hard freezes and back, and that is exactly the weather both of these woods have to answer to here. Once we have walked your property we will tell you plainly which one we would put in our own yard.
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"We could not be happier with the professionalism, quality of workmanship and the service we received from Heron Building Co."
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What wood fence styles does Heron build?
Privacy fences for full seclusion, the workhorse of Middle Tennessee backyards.
Semi privacy fences that let air and light through while still screening the neighbors.
Picket fences for front yards, gardens, and classic curb appeal.
Cap and trim fences with a finished top rail that dresses up a privacy design.
Split rail farm fences and post and wire for acreage, pastures, and a countryside look.
Wood gates built to match the fence they belong to.
How is a Heron wood fence built to last?
HOW A HERON FENCE IS BUILT
Posts are the whole game. Ours are set roughly two feet deep in high strength concrete, and around here that means planning for rock, which we do as a standard part of every job. Before anything is dug, utilities are marked through Tennessee 811. We set the fence four to six inches inside your property line, and then the fence is framed and clad board by board with countersunk ring shank fasteners. When it's finished, your foreman walks the whole line against an Installation Inspection Checklist before we call it done.
WHY HERON
FREE ESTIMATES
Same Day Quotes
WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY
Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
EXPERT DESIGN
Free Design Consultation
LICENSED & INSURED
Fully Committed, Fully Covered
LOCALLY OWNED
Family Owned & Operated
2nd GENERATION
Building on Two Generations of Craftsmanship
FIVE STAR
Top Rated in Williamson & Davidson County
PREMIUM MATERIALS
Highest Quality Materials
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Clear & Seamless Experience
THE Process
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During your free estimate consultation, we will meet at your property to discuss your needs and vision, answer your questions, and take measurements to build a detailed wood fence quote.
Fence Installation
Once your quote is approved, we begin HOA approvals, permits, and utility marking for proper preparation and compliance. During installation, our skilled installers ensure that your wood fence is built to the highest standards, using premium materials and best building practices.
Enjoy!
Once installation is complete, it’s time to take the hangs outside and enjoy your beautiful new wood fence, designed to be lived with and enjoyed for years to come!
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This guide walks you through everything you need to know about planning for and installing a wood fence in Nashville or Franklin, TN.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should I wait before staining a new pine fence?
About four to six weeks. Pressure treated pine arrives holding significant moisture, and stain applied too early won't absorb properly. Cedar's lower moisture content means it can typically take finish sooner.
Does Heron use prefabricated fence panels?
No. Every Heron wood fence is stick built on site, board by board, so the fence fits your ground and your lines exactly.
Will my wood fence warp or crack over time?
Some seasonal movement is normal. Warping, checking, and shrinkage are natural characteristics of wood, not defects. Our job is to build so that movement stays cosmetic rather than structural, which comes down to deep set concrete posts, ring shank fasteners, and sound framing.
The rest is maintenance, and this is the part homeowners underestimate. Most of the warping and cracking we see on other people's fences traces back to a fence that never got sealed. Stain protects the wood from taking on and shedding moisture too fast, and that cycle is what pulls a board out of shape. A new pine fence needs four to six weeks to dry before it can be stained. Cedar takes finish sooner. Either way, get it done, then keep it up on a regular cycle.
Timing matters more than most people expect, because none of this is reversible. Once a board has warped or cracked, it stays that way. Staining a fence that has already moved will not pull it back. The maintenance you do in the first year is what decides how the fence looks in year ten.
Does Heron offer free estimates for wood fences?
Yes. Estimates and on site consultations are complimentary throughout Franklin, Nashville, and the surrounding areas of Williamson and Davidson County.
Is Heron Building Co a licensed contractor?
Yes. Heron Building Co is a licensed and insured contractor in the state of Tennessee, license #82657.
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Heron Building Co is a 5 star fence company in Williamson County and Davidson County, including Franklin, Nashville, Brentwood, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Thompson's Station, College Grove, Leipers Fork, Arrington, Spring Hill, and beyond.
Workmanship Warranty
What does the Lifetime Workmanship Warranty actually cover?
We'd rather explain this plainly than hide it in fine print. Wood is a natural material. It warps, twists, checks, and shrinks as seasons change, and no builder can honestly promise you otherwise, so we don't. What we do promise is our workmanship: for as long as the original purchaser owns the fence, if a defect results from improper installation, we repair the affected portion at no cost. That's a promise we can keep for life, because we control how the fence gets built.
