Fence Installation
New wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum and picket fences built to your lot.
- Privacy, picket and shadow box
- Most homes finished in 1–3 days
- Permits pulled when required
Covington, LA · St. Tammany Parish · Since 2005
Fence Company in Covington, LA Since 2005
4.8 on Google from 17 reviewsNorthbound Fences has built and repaired fences in Covington, Louisiana since 2005. Owner Eric Bankston’s own crew installs wood privacy, vinyl, chain link, aluminum and farm fences and gates across St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes, with free on-site estimates.
- Licensed & insured
- Own crew, no subcontractors
- Insurance claims accepted
Est. 2005Founded in Covington by Eric Bankston
4.8 ★ Google17 reviews as of September 2026
Own crewEvery job built in-house, never subcontracted
50-mile radiusFrom Covington into Tangipahoa, Washington & Pearl River County
What We Do
What fence and gate work does Northbound Fences do around Covington?
Northbound Fences installs new fences and gates and repairs damaged ones for homes, farms and rental properties within about 50 miles of Covington. That covers wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum and picket fencing, 3-board and ranch rail for pastures, deer fencing, and every kind of gate, from pool latches to driveway gates.
Five services, one crewNew builds and repairs are handled by the same people, so a repair gets the same post work as a new fence.
Farm & Ranch Fencing
Board, ranch rail, pasture, barb-wire and deer fencing for acreage.
- 3-board rail with wire backing
- Horse, cattle and goat pastures
- Deer fencing for gardens
Gate Installation
Driveway, walk-through, pool and farm gates hung to swing true.
- Swing, sliding and cantilever
- Matched to your fence material
- Heavy-duty hinges and latches
Fence Repair
Storm, fallen-tree, rot, leaning-post and animal damage fixed.
- Insurance claims accepted
- Rotted posts replaced
- Sections matched to existing
Gate Repair
Sagging gates, broken hinges, failed latches and leaning posts.
- Re-hung so it latches again
- Anti-sag kits and new posts
- Wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link
Built for Louisiana ground
What does Northshore weather do to a fence, and how is a Northbound fence built for it?
South Louisiana fences fail in predictable ways: posts rot at the soil line, termites work into untreated wood, and hurricane gusts push whole sections over. Northbound Fences has spent more than twenty years building for exactly those conditions around Covington.
Humidity and standing water
Heavy rain and wet clay keep posts damp for weeks. Northbound builds wood fences from pressure-treated lumber and offers vinyl, which will not rot, warp or need paint.
Termites and decay
Posts in the ground are where insects and fungus start. Rotted posts and rails are replaced with pressure-treated lumber rated to resist moisture and insects.
Hurricane-season wind
A solid privacy fence catches wind like a sail. Post setting and bracing are planned for the fence height and your soil so the line stands through storm season.
Pines and falling limbs
Wooded St. Tammany lots lose limbs and whole trees in storms. When one lands on a fence, the crew clears it, rebuilds the sections and documents it for insurance.
Recent work
See farm & ranch fencing
Recent work from the Northbound crew
Owner-run since 2005
Who builds a Northbound fence?
Northbound Fences started in 2005 as a one-man operation run by Eric Bankston and has grown into a full crew working across the Northshore. Eric is still involved in every project, and the company does not subcontract: the crew that gives your estimate is the crew that sets your posts.
The company works for homeowners, property managers, contractors and farm owners, and it accepts cash, checks and insurance claims. The promise on every job is the same one Eric started with: the crew does not leave until you love the fence.
The Northbound 4-Step Fence Build
- Free on-site estimateThe crew walks the line, measures, and talks through material, height and gates.
- Written quote & permitsA transparent written price. Permits are pulled when your parish or city requires them.
- Build in 1–3 daysMost residential fences go up in one to three days, with cleanup included.
- Walk the finished lineYou walk the fence and gates with the crew before they pack up.
21+years building fences on the Northshore
Service area
Which towns does Northbound Fences serve?
Northbound Fences works within about 50 miles of its Covington base: all of western and eastern St. Tammany, the Tangipahoa Parish towns along I-55, Washington Parish up to the Mississippi line, and Pearl River County, Mississippi. Each town page covers the lots, soils and fence types that are common there.
See the full service areaSt. Tammany Parish
Tangipahoa Parish
Washington Parish
Pearl River County
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K B6 months ago
North Bound Fences is the only fencing company I will use. Their pricing is fair and there service is fast. But the best part is the finished product looks fantastic.
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Mike S7 months ago
Eric and his crew removed my old fence and built me a new fence. It turned out great and they knocked it out in a timely manner. He shows up when he says he will and gets right to work. If you’re looking for a fence, Eric at Northbound fences is your guy!
Read moreEric and his crew removed my old fence and built me a new fence. It turned out great and they knocked it out in a timely manner. He shows up when he says he will and gets right to work. If you’re looking for a fence, Eric at Northbound fences is your guy!
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Eugene Gallowaya year ago
Eric the owner did a fantastic job on my fence installion. Came out quickly took only 4 days to install. Great prices.
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Collee Bakera year ago
Very happy with the job Eric and his crew did for us. Very fair and extremely professional. Start to finish was so smooth. Job site was left immaculate. I would highly recommend Northbound Fencing.
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Cypress Gulf Coast Roofing & Gutters3 years ago
Quality fencing company with super service in St Tammany Parish. Call them before calling anyone else.
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Neal Pritchett5 years ago
Eric and his crew did an amazing job for me following hurricane Ida! He was prompt and professional with a great attention to detail. The new fence looks great and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Eric
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Mr. T Billingsley5 years ago
The only fence company that did not require me contacting them multiple times to come out and give me a true estimate. Other competitors in the area came in around the same price (some a little lower) it was the customer service that sold me.
Read moreThe only fence company that did not require me contacting them multiple times to come out and give me a true estimate. Other competitors in the area came in around the same price (some a little lower) it was the customer service that sold me.
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Melly Heathcock Fayard5 years ago
Eric is amazing. Takes the ideas in my head and makes them functional and beautiful. He has worked at three houses for me, now, and it's always perfection.
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J B6 years ago
Work maniacs! Good work.
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Chief Engineer6 years ago
absolutely excellent communication with Eric,
very professional, very respectful crew,
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Brianna Martinez7 years ago
5 stars! Eric was prompt, professional, and very likable. Thursday he measured and gave me a quote. Saturday he told me he could work on Monday. Monday the job was done! How’s that for hard work?! Very impressed. We will be recommending him to all our friends and colleagues. Honest work for honest pricing!
Read more5 stars! Eric was prompt, professional, and very likable. Thursday he measured and gave me a quote. Saturday he told me he could work on Monday. Monday the job was done! How’s that for hard work?! Very impressed. We will be recommending him to all our friends and colleagues. Honest work for honest pricing!
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Daniel Hotard8 years ago
Prompt communication, worked with us, and great sturdy fence!
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Straight answers
What do Covington homeowners ask before hiring a fence company?
How much does a new fence cost in Covington, LA?
It depends on the material, height, total footage, number of gates, how level and wooded the lot is, and whether an old fence has to come out. Northbound Fences does not quote by phone guesswork: the crew measures on site and gives you a free written estimate. Our Covington fence cost guide walks through each price factor.
What types of fences does Northbound Fences install?
Wood privacy (solid board, board-on-board and shadow box), picket, vinyl, chain link (galvanized or vinyl-coated, with optional privacy slats), aluminum, and farm fencing: 3-board and ranch rail, pasture, horse, barb-wire and deer fencing. Every material has matching gate options.
How long does a fence installation take?
Most residential fences in Covington and the surrounding towns are finished in 1 to 3 days once work starts. Long farm runs, custom gates and lots that need clearing take longer, and you get a clear timeline at the estimate.
Does Northbound Fences repair storm damage and work with insurance?
Yes. The crew repairs fences flattened by wind, fallen trees and flooding, and Northbound Fences accepts cash, checks and insurance claims. You get a detailed estimate and documentation for your adjuster. See fence repair.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in St. Tammany Parish?
Sometimes. It depends on whether you are inside Covington, Mandeville or Slidell city limits or in unincorporated St. Tammany, plus your fence height and any HOA covenants. Northbound Fences pulls permits when they are required. Details are in our St. Tammany permit guide.
Does Northbound Fences use subcontractors?
No. Every project is built by Northbound Fences’ own trained crew, and owner Eric Bankston is still involved in every job, as he has been since 2005.
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