Subdivision privacy fences
Six-foot solid board or shadow box wood around a new backyard, with a walk gate and a wider gate for a mower or trailer. See fence installation.
Tangipahoa Parish · Largest city
Fence Contractor in Hammond, LA
Yes, Northbound Fences builds and repairs fences in Hammond. The crew drives west on I-12 from Covington to install privacy, picket, vinyl and chain link fences, hang gates and fix storm damage, with free on-site estimates.
Northbound Fences is a licensed and insured fence contractor headquartered in Covington, Louisiana. Eric Bankston founded it in 2005, and today the company serves St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes with its own trained crew.
What kind of fence work does Hammond need?
Northbound Fences sees three kinds of Hammond jobs: new privacy fences for the subdivisions that keep going up around the city, durable fences and quick repairs for rental houses, and storm fixes. Most home fences are finished in one to three days.
Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish and the home of Southeastern Louisiana University, so it does not behave like a sleepy small town. The I-12 and I-55 interchange sits on the south side of the city, and that easy access has pulled new subdivisions onto former pasture and pine land all around the city. A new house on a fresh lot almost always needs a backyard fence, which makes privacy fencing the everyday fence job in Hammond.
The neighborhoods near campus and the historic downtown are a different story. Many houses there are rentals, managed by owners or property managers who need a fence that holds up to tenants, pets and years of wear, and who need it fixed fast when a section goes down. If you are looking for fence repair near me in Hammond, Northbound Fences can quote the job on site and send the written estimate straight to the owner.
Hammond is flat, and a lot of it drains slowly after a heavy Gulf rain. That is hard on untreated wood, so the crew uses pressure-treated lumber for posts and rails, or vinyl where the ground stays wet.
Hammond fences
Which fences do Hammond homeowners and landlords choose?
Rental-ready fencing
Galvanized or vinyl-coated chain link and pressure-treated wood hold up to tenant turnover. Sturdy latches and hinges keep gates closing after years of daily use.
Low-upkeep vinyl
Owners who do not want to paint or stain choose vinyl privacy or semi-privacy panels. Vinyl will not rot on a soggy lot and usually costs more upfront than wood.
Before you build
What should you check before fencing a Hammond lot?
Northbound Fences walks through these points at every free estimate.
- Which rules apply. A Hammond address can sit inside city limits or out in the parish. The two have separate permit offices, so confirm which one covers your lot.
- New-subdivision covenants. Many new neighborhoods limit fence height, material or color. Bring the HOA rules to the estimate and the quote will match them.
- Who approves the work. On a rental, the tenant, the manager and the owner may all be involved. A written, itemized quote keeps everyone on the same page.
- Standing water. Low corners of a flat lot collect rain. Posts there get extra attention, and vinyl is worth considering.
Services in Hammond
Which Northbound Fences services do Hammond customers use most?
Every service is available here. New fences, repairs and gate fixes lead the list.
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
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
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Hammond FAQ
What do Hammond property owners ask about fences?
Can Northbound Fences work with a property manager on a Hammond rental?
Yes. Property managers and landlords are regular Northbound Fences customers. For a rental, the crew can meet the manager on site, give a written estimate the owner can approve, and repair or replace sections between tenants. Detailed estimates and documentation are provided for insurance claims too.
Who handles fence permits in Hammond?
It depends on where the property sits. Homes inside Hammond city limits follow the City of Hammond’s rules, while many subdivisions with a Hammond mailing address are in unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish. Check with the city or Tangipahoa Parish; Northbound Fences pulls permits when they are required and follows local codes.
How long does a new backyard fence take in Hammond?
Most residential fences Northbound Fences builds are finished in one to three days. A typical six-foot wood or vinyl privacy fence around a subdivision backyard falls in that range. The estimate visit sets the schedule. See fence installation.
Book a free Hammond fence estimate
Call Northbound Fences at (985) 630-4452, Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM, or send the form. Homeowners, landlords and property managers are all welcome.