Cedar privacy
Naturally rot- and insect-resistant, tight grain, takes stain beautifully. The pick for street-facing runs and anyone who wants the fence to look good for years.
Fences · Gates · Repairs
Fence & Gate Builders in the Greater Houston Area
Triple G Roofing & Construction is a family-owned roofing and exterior contractor based in Humble, TX, serving the Greater Houston area since 1973. We build cedar and pine privacy fences, board-on-board, ranch rail and custom single and double gates, and we repair or replace the sections that have given up — with the owner on the job and a free written estimate before we start.
1973Serving Houston since
Father & sonFamily owned
OwnerOn every job
FreeWritten estimates
Fences Built To Stay Straight
Who builds and repairs fences and gates in the Greater Houston area?
Triple G Roofing builds new cedar and pine fences, ranch rail and custom gates, and repairs or replaces sections of existing fence for homeowners across the Greater Houston area — Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Spring, Crosby, Porter, Baytown and the communities between. Owner Tim Menn walks your fence line with you, sets posts for Gulf Coast clay and wind, and hands you a free written estimate first.
If you have been searching for a fence builder near me in Houston, here is what you are really shopping for: posts that stay plumb, gates that still latch a few summers from now, and a crew that leaves your yard and your neighbor's yard the way they found them. A fence is the one project where the shortcuts stay hidden underground until the first long wet spell, which is why we spend most of our effort below grade.
Fences are a large share of what homeowners call us back for after a roof. Several of the reviews on this page started as roofing customers who had us return for a gate, a boundary line or a full privacy fence, because the same father-and-son team shows up and the same owner stands behind the work.
Last Updated: October 2026- Cedar privacy fence
- Pressure-treated pine privacy fence
- Board-on-board (shadowbox and overlap)
- Ranch rail and post-and-rail
- Single and double gates with heavy hinges
- Repairs and partial replacement
Pick A Style
What fence styles does Triple G Roofing build?
Five, mostly: cedar privacy, pressure-treated pine privacy, board-on-board, ranch rail, and gates to match any of them. The photos are our own jobs; the two illustrated cards show styles we build that are not in the current gallery.
Pine privacy
Pressure-treated pine is the budget-friendly workhorse for long backyard lines. Built on treated posts and rails, it gives you full privacy without the cedar cost.
Board-on-board
Pickets overlap on alternating sides of the rails, so there are no gaps when the boards shrink and both neighbors get a finished side.
Ranch rail
Two-, three- or four-rail post-and-rail for acreage, front yards and pasture lines. Open sightlines, low wind load, easy to pair with wire mesh for pets.
Gates
Single walk gates and double drive gates built to match the fence, hung on heavy hinges with diagonal bracing so they swing and latch for years.
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Fence Style Chooser
Which fence is right for your yard?
Start with what matters most — privacy, curb appeal, an open look, or a gate that works — and the right style mostly picks itself. Tap a goal below. Then call and Tim will confirm it on your actual fence line.
What matters most to you?
Our pick
Six-foot privacy fence, cedar or pine
Solid pickets, three rails for stiffness, posts set deep for wind. Cedar if it faces the street or you plan to stain; pressure-treated pine for long backyard runs on a budget.
- Blocks sightlines from the street and neighbors
- Catches the most wind, so post setting matters most
- Check HOA rules on height and finished side
Our pick
Cedar board-on-board with a cap rail
Overlapping cedar pickets give a finished look from both sides, a cap and trim rail along the top dresses it up, and a stain locks in the color.
- No gaps when the boards dry and shrink
- Both neighbors see a finished side
- Stain or seal once the wood has dried
Our pick
Ranch rail, two to four rails
Post-and-rail keeps the view and the breeze, marks the line, and stands up to wind better than any solid fence. Add welded-wire mesh behind the rails if you have dogs.
- Acreage, front yards and pasture lines
- Low wind load and fewer boards to maintain
- Paint, stain or leave natural
Our pick
Framed gate on heavy hinges
A gate that still latches is about the frame, the bracing and the posts. We build the gate as a braced frame, hang it on heavy-duty hinges from a well-set post, and add a drop rod on double gates.
- Diagonal brace from bottom hinge to top latch side
- Double drive gates sized for mowers and trailers
- Matches the fence it lives in
Not sure? Tell Tim how you use the yard and he will tell you what he would build. (281) 570-3325
Gates That Still Latch
What makes a wood gate last in Houston?
A gate fails at three places: a post that leans, a frame that racks, and hinges that were too light for the weight. We build every gate as a braced frame on heavy-duty hardware, hung from a post set for the job, so it swings and latches for years instead of dragging after the first wet season.
- PostsGate posts carry the whole load, so they are set deeper and heavier than line posts and allowed to cure before the gate is hung.
- FrameA full perimeter frame with a diagonal brace running from the bottom hinge corner up to the latch side, which is what stops sag.
- HingesHeavy-duty strap or T-hinges sized to the gate's weight, through-bolted where the wood allows rather than screwed into end grain.
- LatchesGravity or lockable latches set at a comfortable height, with a drop rod or cane bolt on double gates so one leaf stays put.
- WidthWalk gates for people and trash cans; double drive gates sized so a mower, trailer or small vehicle fits through without scraping.
Below Grade
Why do fence posts lean in Houston, and how do we set them so they don't?
Gulf Coast clay swells when it is wet and shrinks when it is dry, and a solid privacy fence is a sail in a thunderstorm. Posts that stay straight are set below the active clay, in concrete crowned to shed water, with spacing and rail count sized for wind rather than for the cheapest bid.
Above grade
Active clay
Below the swell zone
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Set below the active clay
The top layer of gumbo moves the most. Posts that stop in it get lifted and tilted every wet-dry cycle; posts that go below it stay put.
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Concrete crowned at the top
A flat or dished concrete collar holds water against the post and rots it at grade. We crown the top so water sheds away from the wood.
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Spacing and rails sized for wind
Solid fences take real wind load. Closer post spacing and a third rail on a six-foot fence keep pickets from bowing and rails from snapping in a storm.
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Treated posts, or steel where it earns it
Ground-contact treated posts are the standard. Where a line takes heavy wind or sits in wet ground, we will talk through steel posts with wood fencing on the face.
Fence leaning, gate dragging, or ready for a new line?
Tim will walk the fence with you, tell you what can be repaired and what should be replaced, and put it in writing — free.
Repairs, Neighbors, Finish
Do you repair fences, handle shared lines, and stain?
Yes to all three. We replace single sections or one whole boundary line, we coordinate access with your neighbor before we set foot on their side, and we can stain or seal the finished fence once the wood has dried out.
Repair and partial replacement
A blown-down panel, a run of rotted posts, a gate past saving, or one side of the yard that is older than the rest. We match the height and board style of what is staying so the new section blends in, and we tell you when replacing the whole line is the better value.
“They replaced about half of the privacy fence along our East boundary line.”Randy & Charlene, after their roof and gutters
Shared fences and neighbors
Most fence lines are shared. If we need to work from the neighbor's side to pull old panels or set posts, we ask first, protect their beds and grass, and clean up both sides. Who pays is between neighbors, but we will give both households the same written estimate.
“He had to get permission from my neighbor to get on her side of the property line and handled it graciously.”Barbara, Atascocita, TX
Staining and sealing
Cedar and pine both gray and check in the Houston sun without protection. Once the wood has dried out, a penetrating stain or clear sealer blocks UV and water and keeps the color. We can include it in your estimate or tell you when the fence is ready if you would rather do it yourself.
“Tim gave me a fair estimate which was below my budget, his crew started on time every day, cleaned up the work-space at the end of each day.”Clint, Humble, TX — cedar fence and gate
Start To Finish
What happens after you call about a fence?
We walk the line, put the price in writing, build it with the owner on site, and have you inspect the work before we leave. We will tell you up front if your fence needs a permit or HOA approval.
Walk the line
Tim comes out, measures the run, locates the corners and gates, checks what is salvageable, and talks through cedar versus pine, height and style. Free, no pressure.
Written estimate
You get a free written estimate that spells out footage, height, material, gates, haul-off of the old fence and staining as an option, so nothing is a surprise.
Build it right
Old fence out, posts set in concrete and allowed to cure, rails and pickets hung straight, gates framed and hung last. Tim is on the job to see it is done as agreed.
You inspect before we leave
Both sides cleaned up, debris hauled, and a walk-through with you at the end. As one Spring customer put it, we have you inspect the work before we leave.
In Their Words
What do homeowners say about their Triple G Roofing fence or gate?
Real reviews from our own customers, quoted as they wrote them. Voted a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
“I would highly recommend Tim at triplegroofing.com. They do quality work and it's not limited to roofing! I have used his services for several jobs, the most recent has been building a new gate to my backyard and repairing my fence. They keep you posted as the project progresses and have you inspect the work before they leave. They are always punctual and offer flexible hours to fit your schedule. I will always call them first for any project since they offer many services. I give them a 5 out of 5 rating!!! They do free estimates!!!”
“We have lived here 11 years (Oaks of Atascocita), and I wanted a new fence. Tim Menn and his crew did a wonderful job, at a reasonable price. Super nice man. He had to get permission from my neighbor to get on her side of the property line and handled it graciously. Again, THANK YOU to TRIPLE G ROOFING! I love my new fence!”
“I contacted Tim of Triple G Roofing and Construction with a list of items (cedar fence, gate, 2 roof leaks, 2 sheetrock repairs, windows sealed, siding replacement, and exterior paint) to be repaired/replaced at my home in Fall Creek. Tim gave me a fair estimate which was below my budget, his crew started on time every day, cleaned up the work-space at the end of each day, completed a few small extras that I was not expecting, and finished the entire job in less time than what was estimated.”
Good Questions
What do Greater Houston homeowners ask before building a fence?
Straight answers on cedar versus pine, partial replacement, neighbors, posts in clay, cost and HOA rules. Anything else, call (281) 570-3325 and ask Tim.
Cedar or pine: which fence should I build?
Cedar costs more up front but resists rot and insects on its own and takes a stain beautifully, so it is the pick when the fence faces the street or you want it to look good for a long time. Pressure-treated pine is the budget-friendly workhorse for long backyard runs. We build both across the Greater Houston area and will show you samples of each at your free estimate.
Can you replace just part of my fence?
Yes. Plenty of our fence jobs are partial: one boundary line, a blown-down section, a rotted run of posts, or a gate that has sagged past fixing. We match the height and board style of what is staying so the repair blends in, and we will tell you honestly when a fence has reached the point where replacing it all is the better value.
What about my neighbor's side of the fence?
Shared fences take a little coordination. If we need access to the neighbor's side to set posts or pull old panels, we ask first and we treat their yard like yours. One Atascocita customer told us Tim handled getting permission from her neighbor graciously. Who pays for a shared fence is between neighbors, but we are glad to give both households the same written estimate.
How do you keep fence posts from leaning in Houston clay?
By setting them below the layer of clay that swells and shrinks with our wet and dry seasons, in concrete that is crowned at the top so water sheds away from the post instead of sitting against it. Gulf Coast gumbo moves, and a post set shallow will lean within a couple of seasons. Solid privacy fences also catch a lot of wind, so post depth, spacing and rail count all matter more here than in drier parts of Texas.
How much does a new fence or gate cost?
It depends on the length and height, cedar or pine, the style, how many gates you need and how much old fence we haul away. Rather than guess, Tim walks the line with you, measures it and hands you a free written estimate that shows each of those choices, so you can decide what fits your budget before anything is ordered.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a new fence?
Many Greater Houston HOAs have rules on fence height, style and which way the finished side faces, and some cities require a permit for fences above a certain height or along a street. We will tell you if your project needs one, and we can help with the HOA paperwork so approval does not hold up the build.
What We Do
What else does Triple G Roofing build and fix outside your home?
A new fence usually comes up alongside the rest of the exterior: a patio cover to go with it, siding and trim that need paint, gutters that have been dumping water on the fence line. Triple G Roofing & Construction handles all of it with one crew and the owner on site, so the yard matches from the roofline to the back gate.
Roofing, siding, gutters, patio covers, decks and fences — one callFamily owned and operated, serving the Greater Houston area since 1973.
Patio Covers, Pergolas & Decks
Custom patio covers, enclosed patios, pergolas and wood decks.
- Tied into your roofline
- Cedar pergolas and covers
- Pressure-treated wood decks
Siding, Fascia & Soffit
Siding, fascia, soffit, wood-rot repair and exterior paint.
- Hardie and vinyl siding
- Wood-rot repair included
- Trim and paint matched
Gutter Installation
New gutters and downspouts that move water away from your foundation.
- Protects fascia and soffit
- Downspouts routed away
- Pairs with any roof job
Ready for a fence that stays straight and a gate that still latches?
Call Triple G Roofing for a free on-site estimate anywhere in the Greater Houston area. Tim will walk the line, tell you what to repair and what to replace, and put it in writing — then be on the job when it is built.
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun Closed. Or send photos of the fence through the contact form and we will call you back.