Broward County Certificate of Competency 20-F-21966-X
Fence Installation & Repair before the next storm in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Fence Installation & Repair for homes in Lauderdale Lakes and the rest of Broward County. Free estimate.
Much of Lauderdale Lakes was built out between the late 1950s and the 1980s, mostly single-story block-and-stucco homes and low-rise condo and co-op communities. If a fence section is leaning, a post has rotted at the base, or a gate no longer latches, the cause is usually decades of humidity and salt-tinged air working on wood, hardware and footings. Broward County is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), so a replacement fence or gate has to be designed for the area's high wind loads.
Cat 5 Home Shield installs and repairs privacy, pool and decorative fences in wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link, plus driveway and walk gates. We prepare the permit application with the survey, schedule the final inspection, and close out the permit when the work needs one. Call (954) 906-1715 for a free estimate.
Lauderdale Lakes sits about five miles inland, but salt-laden air off the Atlantic still drifts west and speeds up corrosion on exposed metal such as gate hinges, latches and fasteners. Daily summer thunderstorms and a May to October rainy season keep wood fences damp, which invites rot and termites. Many of the older condo and co-op properties here have association-governed entries, and some have automatic vehicle gates. Association rules, city height and setback limits, and HVHZ wind-load requirements can all shape what a replacement fence looks like. A fence that was fine in the 1970s may not match what is required today.
Problems to watch for in Lauderdale Lakes
Panels blown over or leaning
Strong storms and severe thunderstorms routinely topple wood and vinyl fence sections across Broward. A lean often means the posts or footings were not built for HVHZ wind loads.
Rotted posts and rails
Year-round humidity and the rainy season keep wood damp in Lauderdale Lakes. Rot and termites usually start where posts meet the ground.
Corroded gate hardware
Salt-tinged air reaches this inland city and attacks hinges, latches and fasteners. A gate that sags or will not latch is often a hardware problem before it is a structural one.
Pool barrier that no longer complies
Florida's pool safety rules call for the right barrier height, no-climb spacing, and gates that self-close, self-latch and open outward, away from the pool. Older fences around pools may fall short.
Height or setback questions
City height and setback limits can differ by yard, and corner visibility and easements matter too. Verify the limits for your lot with the city's building and zoning department.
Worn gates at condo and co-op entries
Many Lauderdale Lakes condo communities have original or first-replacement walk and vehicle gates. Wear from humidity can make them hard to operate or keep secure.
What we do
- Fence installationPrivacy, pool and decorative fences in wood, vinyl, aluminum or chain link. We choose materials and post spacing with HVHZ wind loads in mind.
- RepairsWe repair or replace damaged panels, posts, rails and hardware. If the damage points to a bigger problem, we will tell you.
- Driveway and walk gatesGates are built to latch properly. Pool gates are set up to self-close and self-latch and to open outward, away from the pool.
- Permit application with surveyWhen the work needs a permit, we prepare the application and gather the survey the building department asks for. Verify the requirements with the city's building department.
- Final inspection and close-outWe schedule the inspection and see the permit closed out, so the job is documented.
Permits, codes and licensing in Lauderdale Lakes
Florida does not issue a statewide fence contractor license as a standard CILB classification, so fence work is usually licensed or registered at the county or city level. Larger structural work, such as masonry walls, may need a state-licensed contractor. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the Broward County Central Examining Boards and the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals all play a part. Our fence work is covered by Broward County Certificate of Competency 20-F-21966-X. A permit is typically required for new fences, walls and substantial replacement, with zoning review for height, setbacks and easements. Permits come from the city building or zoning department. Many properties also need homeowners' or condo association approval, and a survey is often requested. Florida Building Code wind-load provisions for the HVHZ apply, and aluminum or vinyl fencing may need a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA. Verify details with the city's building department.
Fence Installation & Repair work is done under Broward County Certificate of Competency 20-F-21966-X.
When to call
Fence work goes on year-round, but the November to April dry season is usually the easiest time to build. Demand rises in spring and after hurricanes and severe thunderstorms, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Booking a repair or replacement before the season gives you time for association approval, the survey and permitting. To get started, call (954) 906-1715 or use the quote form on this page for a free estimate. The Fence Linear Foot Calculator (/tools/fence-calculator) and the Florida Pool Barrier Checker (/tools/pool-fence-checker) on this site are free to use.
We work throughout Lauderdale Lakes in Broward County, including Oriole Estates, Oriole Gardens, Hawaiian Gardens, Somerset, Cypress Chase, the State Road 7 / US-441 corridor, the Oakland Park Boulevard corridor and the Lauderdale Lakes Mainstreet district.
Fencing in Lauderdale Lakes: questions we hear
- Does a fence in Lauderdale Lakes need to meet HVHZ wind-load rules?
- Yes. Broward County is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and the Florida Building Code applies HVHZ wind-load provisions to fences and walls. Products such as aluminum or vinyl fencing may also need a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA.
- Do I need approval from my condo or co-op association?
- Many Lauderdale Lakes properties are in association-governed communities, and board approval is commonly required on top of the city permit. Check your association's rules before you choose a style or height.
- Why does gate hardware rust so quickly here?
- The city is only about five miles inland, so salt-laden air from the Atlantic still reaches it. Combined with year-round humidity and daily summer storms, that speeds up corrosion on hinges, latches and fasteners.
- What are the rules for a fence around a pool?
- Florida's pool barrier requirements cover barrier height, no-climb spacing, and gates that self-close, self-latch and open outward, away from the pool. Use the Florida Pool Barrier Checker on this site as a first step, and verify with the city's building department.
- Will you handle the permit and survey?
- When the work needs a permit, we prepare the application, gather the survey, schedule the inspections and see the permit closed out. Specific requirements vary by city, so we confirm them with the building department.
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