Wood
Wood fence, stained and standing straight
Privacy, board on board, picket and garden fence out of high quality lumber. We stain and paint what we install, and a fence wants re-staining every two to three years after that.
Wood fencing →Athens, Texas · Fence and gate contractors since 1989
Wilson Fence sets the line and hangs the gate, across eight East Texas counties.
Family owned since 1989, with certified welders and gate operator specialists on the crew. Estimates are free, and Mike comes out and looks at the ground before anybody quotes a number.
On a working gate
Five things we look at before anyone quotes an automated gate
This one is a dual swing entrance on a rural drive with no line power at the road. Hover or tab through the marks.
What we build
Fourteen kinds of fence and ten kinds of gate, off one crew.
Residential picket through to industrial security gate. Below are the three we do most of out of Athens, and then everything else we carry.
Iron
Wrought iron and ornamental, welded by certified hands
Iron, ornamental, pool and security fence. Our team includes certified welders, which is why the scrollwork, the pool run and the security spec all come off the same crew.
Iron fencing →Gates
Gates built to the entrance, then made to open by themselves
Driveway, sliding, swing, manual, wooden and wrought iron gates, designed to the property and installed by gate operator specialists. We carry Apollo Gate Openers, and operator installs carry a 1-year labor warranty.
Gates and gate automation →And the rest of what we carry
- Chain link
Residential, commercial and industrial. Dog runs, ball field backstops and outfield fence.
- Ranch and field
Field, rail and ranch rail for pastures, equestrian ground and uneven terrain.
- Vinyl and composite
The two low maintenance materials. Resist fading, cracking, rot and warping.
- Repair and maintenance
Post and panel replacement, welding repairs, latch and hinge work, operator servicing.
One job, start to finish
An old gate heavy enough to pull the fence line out of true.
Mike came out and looked at it before anyone quoted. The gate had got so heavy it had started dragging the fence line out of alignment and sagging with it, so rehanging the same leaf would only have bought a season.
The answer was a lighter gate, custom built to the opening, worked out to fit the budget rather than the catalogue. It was installed and then painted on site, and the crew set it to the fence posts that were actually there, skewed as they were, instead of to the ones a drawing would have wanted.
“Great company to work with. Mike came out and assessed our problem with an older gate that was so heavy it had begun to pull the fence line out of alignment and sagging. He worked out a solution that fit our budget to replace the old gate with a new custom-built lighter gate that looks amazing. Installed and then painted on site, the crew worked diligently to orient the gate to the existing skewed fence posts. If you have a fence problem, give these folks a call to get it fixed right at a reasonable price.”
4.9
out of 5, from 103
Google reviews
“Mike and team did an awesome job repairing a mechanical driveway gate. It required a rebuild of the gate itself and stabilizing system. The install was quick and done right. Very excellent experience from start to finish, highly recommend Wilson Fence.”
Jonathan Szabo
“Thank you to Mike and his team at Wilson Fence for coming out and assessing our needs and providing the guidance for the appropriate equipment. Once the work was approved they quickly scheduled the installation. The gate is operating properly with no issues. Thank you again for taking care of us and making sure we knew how to operate and maintain the system.”
Tammy Ricker
“They did an excellent job. It was done when they said. I would recommend them any time. We have not had any problems with the gate.”
Robert Mitchel
A fence is one line held straight. The gate is where you decide to open it.
That is the whole job, and it is why we would rather come and stand on the ground first. Terrain, length and material all move the number, so we quote what your line actually needs. Estimates are free. A service call, if something already out there needs fixing, is $125.00.
Repair and maintenance
Fences fail for eight reasons out here, and none of them are a surprise.
We repair and restore fence, adjust and service gates, replace posts and panels, weld what has cracked, swap hardware and treat rust before it spreads. If yours is on this list, it is fixable.
Fence and gate repair →What the weather and the ground do
- Storm, wind and extreme temperature damage
- Ground shifting or soil erosion under the line
- Rotting or pest damaged wooden elements
- Rust or corrosion on metal components
What use and time do
- Loose or sagging gates
- Malfunctioning gate operators
- Broken or missing fence panels
- Ordinary wear and tear from daily use
On the record
Thirty seven years of it, in Athens, under one name.
- Established
- 1989, locally and family owned
- Crew
- Certified welders and gate operator specialists
- Cover
- Fully licensed, bonded and insured
- Warranty
- 1-year labor on gate operator installs, all manufacturer warranties honored
- Association
- Better Business Bureau
- Brands carried
- Apollo Gate Openers, Elite Fence
- Service call
- $125.00 standard fee. Estimates are free.
- Payment
- Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Where we work
Athens and Henderson County, plus Van Zandt, Smith, Kaufman, Navarro, Anderson, Cherokee and Freestone Counties.
The full service area →Asked before the first call
If yours is not here, the office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After hours and weekends by appointment.
Call (903) 677-8281Fence pricing varies depending on factors such as terrain, fence type, and length required. For an accurate estimate tailored to your specific needs, we encourage you to contact Wilson Fence. Our expert contractors will be happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Our standard service call fee is $125.00. If you need assistance with repairing your driveway gate or fence, please don't hesitate to reach out to Wilson Fence.
Absolutely, we provide staining and painting services for all fences we install. Fences should be re-stained every two to three years for optimal protection and appearance.
In most cases, yes. Our gate operator specialists look at the weight of the leaf, the condition of the hinges and posts, and whether power is available at the entrance, then fit the right operator to it. Gate operator installs carry a 1-year labor warranty and we honor all manufacturer warranties.
A gate is usually a one to three day job. A fence run takes anywhere from a few days to a week, depending on the length, the terrain and the material.
Yes, we certainly do offer special orders for many items. We invite you to contact Wilson Fence to discuss how our wood and iron fence company can accommodate your specific requirements.
Tell us where the line runs.
Estimates are free and there is no obligation on them. Call the office, or send the length, the material you are thinking about and a photograph of the ground, and we will come and look at it.
8310 State Hwy 31 W, Athens, TX 75751 · mike@mikewilsonfence.com