Wood Fence Installation in Hollywood, FL: Timeline, Cost, and What to Expect
A typical wood fence installation in Hollywood runs $3,500-$9,000 for residential properties, with most projects completed in 2-4 business days after permits clear. You’ll choose between pressure-treated pine, cedar, or redwood in styles ranging from stockade privacy to spaced-picket designs, all of which must meet Broward County’s wind-load requirements for this High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Call (844) 665-0162 for a free on-site estimate and material samples you can compare in your actual yard.
How We Build a Wood Fence in Hollywood - Start to Finish
We break every wood fence project into five distinct stages so you know exactly where we are and what decision sits in front of you.
Stage 1: Layout and utility check (Day 1, 2-4 hours)
We mark the fence line with you present, then call 811 for utility locates. In Hollywood’s older east-side neighborhoods near Hollywood Boulevard and Dixie Highway, we’ve learned to expect shallow, unmapped irrigation lines from the 1960s and 70s that don’t always show on utility maps. You decide at this stage: exact fence line, gate placement, and whether we’re removing an existing fence or building alongside it.
Stage 2: Post holes and setting (Day 1-2, 4-6 hours)
We auger holes to 24-30 inches deep, below the frost line and into stable soil. Hollywood’s western ZIPs - 33024 through 33029 - often hit sandy, well-draining soil that sets fast with concrete. Eastern areas near the Intracoastal can present denser, more variable fill. Posts go in with concrete footing and a slope for water runoff. You’ll confirm post spacing (typically 6 or 8 feet on center) and whether you want decorative post caps.
Stage 3: Frame and rail assembly (Day 2, 3-5 hours)
Horizontal rails go up between posts. For Hollywood’s HVHZ wind loads, we use three rails on any fence over 4 feet tall, not two. You decide rail profile: standard 2×4, or a more finished 2×4 with routed edges. This is also when gate framing gets built - single or double, and whether you want hardware-mounted or welded-steel gate frames for heavier assemblies.
Stage 4: Picket or panel installation (Day 2-3, 4-8 hours)
Pickets get face-screwed or toe-nailed depending on style. Stockade privacy fences with tight 0-inch gaps take longer than spaced picket. In Hollywood’s salt-air zones, particularly anywhere east of Federal Highway, we default to stainless or ceramic-coated fasteners even on pressure-treated lumber. You choose final picket top style: dog-ear, flat, Gothic point, or custom.
Stage 5: Final inspection and walkthrough (Day 3-4, 1 hour)
We check plumb, level, and gate swing; stain or seal if that was part of your scope; and walk the line with you. In Hollywood, Broward County requires a final inspection for fences over 6 feet or any fence with concrete footings in a flood zone. We schedule this - you don’t need to be present, but we recommend it so we can address any notes in real time.
The Wood Fence Options You’ll Actually Choose Between
- Pressure-treated pine - The standard for Hollywood fences. Costs least upfront, takes stain well, but will check and crack within 3-5 years in full sun. Best for budget-conscious projects or rental properties where you’re not optimizing for 15-year lifespan. Our crews use MCA-treated stock rated for ground contact.
- Western red cedar - Natural rot and insect resistance without chemical treatment. Runs roughly 40-50% more than pine. The tight grain and color variation look sharp in Hollywood’s 1980s-2000s planned communities like Emerald Hills or West Lake Village where curb appeal drives resale. Requires maintenance staining every 2-3 years in this UV intensity.
- Redwood - Premium option, comparable to cedar in durability, slightly richer color. Imported stock adds cost; we spec it when a homeowner wants a specific aesthetic match to existing landscape timbers or Craftsman-style architecture. Honest trade-off: the performance gain over cedar is marginal for most Hollywood applications.
- Stockade vs. board-on-board vs. spaced picket - Stockade gives full privacy fastest and cheapest. Board-on-board overlaps pickets for true sightline blocking even as wood shrinks; costs 15-20% more but holds privacy longer. Spaced picket is decorative, not privacy, and performs better in high wind since air passes through - relevant in Hollywood’s HVHZ exposure.
- 4-foot, 6-foot, or 8-foot height - 6 feet is the practical maximum without engineering in most of Hollywood; 8-foot requires Broward structural review and often triggers HOA scrutiny in communities like Hollywood Lakes or the historic district near Young Circle.
What Wood Fence Costs in Hollywood, FL
| Component | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Basic pressure-treated pine, 6-ft privacy, 150 linear ft | $3,500-$5,200 |
| Mid-grade cedar, 6-ft board-on-board, 150 linear ft | $5,800-$7,400 |
| Premium redwood or upgraded hardware/gates | $7,500-$9,000+ |
| Gate upgrade (single, steel-framed, hardware-mounted) | $450-$850 |
| Stain/seal application (first coat) | $1.20-$2.10 per sq ft |
| Existing fence removal and haul-away | $400-$900 |
Five variables move your number within this range. Linear footage is obvious - we measure on-site, not from satellite. Existing fence condition matters: a rotted pine fence with concrete-encrusted posts takes longer to demo than a simple post-and-wire job. Grade changes on your property line mean stepped or racked installation, adding labor. Material grade - #1 vs. #2 lumber, clear vs. knotty - shifts cost without changing the species. And permit scope in Hollywood: if you’re in a flood zone or need a variance for height, Broward’s review timeline extends and fees increase.
Our written estimates include posts, rails, pickets, fasteners, concrete, gates, and basic hardware. They do not include sod repair, irrigation relocation, or HOA documentation fees - we’ll flag those if they apply to your property.
What Hollywood Homes Specifically Do to This Job
Hollywood sits in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and that changes wood fence construction in ways that don’t show up in standard fence guides. Every permitted fence here must use HVHZ-listed fasteners and connection hardware backed by a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. We’ve seen contractors from Palm Beach County learn this the hard way at the Broward permit desk, watching their project stall for weeks while they source replacement brackets and post bases that actually carry the right NOA.
The housing stock splits the job type. In eastern Hollywood - the 33020, 33021 corridor near Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk - we work on 1950s-1970s concrete block homes with original yards that were never fenced to modern standards. Setbacks are tight, utility easements run unpredictable paths, and the salt air from the Atlantic, barely a mile east, forces us to spec ceramic-coated or 316 stainless fasteners even on inland jobs because the corrosion zone extends well past the barrier island. West of I-95, in 33024 through 33029, the planned communities built in the 1980s and 90s often have existing fence lines that failed in Hurricane Wilma or Irma. Homeowners there are replacing wind-damaged vinyl or wood with better-engineered wood assemblies, sometimes as part of a full Fence Installation in Hollywood project that reconfigures the whole yard.
HOA oversight is heavier west of the Turnpike. Communities like Pembroke Falls and Hollywood Oaks have design guidelines that specify picket width, approved stain colors, and hardware finishes. We pull those documents before we quote so your fence doesn’t get rejected at the architectural review stage. If you’re pairing this work with hardscaping, many homeowners in these neighborhoods also look at Paver Driveways in Hollywood or Concrete Driveways & Concrete Work in Hollywood to coordinate the full exterior look through one contractor relationship.
Our Fence Installation crew covers all of Hollywood and the surrounding Broward corridor, including Andover, Miramar, West Park, and West Hollywood. We’re familiar with the specific inspection routes and inspector preferences at Broward County’s unincorporated office versus Hollywood’s city building department.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked - Wood Fence in Hollywood
Most residential wood fences in Hollywood are built in 2-4 business days after permits are issued. Broward County permit review typically adds 5-10 business days for standard fences; HVHZ documentation review can extend that if your contractor submits incomplete product approvals. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll check current permit turnaround before we schedule.
Yes, if your fence exceeds 6 feet in height, uses concrete footings, or is located in a flood zone - which covers much of eastern Hollywood near the Intracoastal Waterway. Fences 6 feet and under on stable soil in non-flood zones sometimes qualify for a simplified zoning certificate rather than full building permit. We determine this during your free estimate and handle the submittal.
Often yes, but it depends on location. We adjust fence lines by a foot or two to avoid irrigation mains and equipment pads when possible; in Hollywood’s older east-side neighborhoods, shallow sprinkler lines from the 1960s-70s are the most common conflict. If your AC pad sits directly on the property line, we may need to coordinate with your HVAC contractor for a minor relocation - we’ll flag this during layout, not mid-project.
Replacement is usually more economical once more than 30-40% of posts are rotted at grade or rails are failing. Spot repairs on a 15-year-old pine fence in Hollywood’s climate often become a game of whack-a-mole; new pressure-treated lumber adjacent to old stock creates visible mismatch, and the labor to disassemble and reassemble approaches new construction cost. We assess this honestly and will tell you if repair makes sense.
Our workmanship warranty covers structural installation: post plumb, rail attachment, gate function, and hardware integrity. Wood itself is a natural material - we don’t warranty against warping, checking, or decay, which is why we spec ground-contact-rated lumber and recommend stain or seal within 90 days of installation. Manufacturer warranties on pressure treatment or cedar certification pass through to you where applicable. We document everything in your written estimate.
Get Your Wood Fence Estimate in Hollywood
Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site estimate for wood fence installation in Hollywood. Raymond Estevez or a member of our crew will walk your property line, check for utility conflicts and grade changes, and bring material samples you can set against your house and landscaping. You’ll receive a written estimate within 24 hours with line-item pricing, permit scope, and a realistic timeline based on current Broward County review times.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Hollywood and South Florida homeowners since our founding.