Barb-wire cattle fence
The workhorse for large pastures: tight strands on treated posts, braced at corners and gate openings.
Tangipahoa Parish · Near the Mississippi line
Pasture & Fence Contractor in Kentwood, LA
Northbound Fences builds pasture, board and barb-wire fences and farm gates in Kentwood, and repairs old fence lines that have leaned, rotted or been pushed through by livestock. Homes in town get privacy and picket fences too. Estimates are free.
Northbound Fences is a licensed and insured Louisiana fence contractor out of Covington. Eric Bankston founded the company in 2005, and its own crew serves St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes, with farm and agricultural fencing as a core service.
Is Northbound Fences a good fit for Kentwood farmland?
Yes. Most Kentwood work is rural, and Northbound Fences builds exactly that: board, wire, barb-wire and ranch rail pasture fencing, deer fencing and heavy farm gates, plus repairs to fence lines that have seen decades of weather and livestock.
Kentwood sits at the top of Tangipahoa Parish, just below the Mississippi state line on I-55 and US-51. The land up here is different from the flat, wet country around Hammond and Ponchatoula. It rolls, it is covered in pine, and it has long been cattle and dairy country; Kentwood was known for decades as a dairy-farming center. The town’s name also travels far on Kentwood Springs bottled water, a brand that started with the spring water found here.
Much of that dairy and cattle land is still in pasture, and old pasture fence wears out. Posts rot at the ground line, wire loosens, boards crack and gates start to drag. When a landowner searches for pasture fencing near me in Kentwood, the job is often a mix: replace the worst stretch, repair what can be saved and hang a new gate where the old one failed.
Kentwood also has its share of homes in and near town that need a backyard privacy fence or a picket fence out front, and Northbound Fences builds those too.
Kentwood fences
Which fences do Kentwood landowners ask for?
Board and ranch rail
Board fence and ranch rail near the house, barn or horse paddock, with wire mesh backing when smaller animals are inside.
Farm gates
Pipe, wire and wood gates sized for tractors and trailers. See gate installation.
Fence line repair
Rotted posts replaced, sagging runs re-set and livestock damage reinforced. See fence repair.
Hills & pasture
What should you plan for when fencing Kentwood’s hills?
Northbound Fences plans a Kentwood pasture fence around the lay of the land and the animals on it.
- Grade changes. Rolling pasture means the fence has to follow or step with the slope without leaving gaps an animal can squeeze under.
- Creeks and wet draws. The low spots between hills stay damp. Posts there rot first, so they get pressure-treated lumber and extra attention.
- Pine and hardwood edges. Fence lines along the woods catch falling limbs in storms. The crew clears debris, replaces sections and documents damage for insurance.
- Gate placement. Gates go where trucks and tractors can reach them on firm ground, not at the bottom of a wet slope.
Services in Kentwood
Which Northbound Fences services matter most in Kentwood?
All five services reach Kentwood. Farm fencing, gates and repairs lead the list here.
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
Towns south and east of Kentwood we also serve
Kentwood FAQ
What do Kentwood farm owners ask about fencing?
How do you run a fence over hilly ground in Kentwood?
On rolling land, a fence either steps down the slope in level sections or follows the grade. Wire and board pasture fencing follow the ground well, which is one reason they suit the hills around Kentwood. Northbound Fences walks the line at the estimate and picks the approach that leaves no gaps underneath.
What gate should I put on a Kentwood pasture?
Most pastures get a pipe, wire or wood farm gate wide enough for a tractor and trailer, set on stout, well-braced posts with hinges rated for a heavy gate. Near the house, a driveway gate in wood, aluminum or vinyl is common. See gate installation.
Can Northbound Fences repair an old pasture fence instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. The crew replaces rotted or leaning posts, re-hangs sagging gates, swaps out broken boards and reinforces weak spots where livestock push through. If a fence is too far gone, the estimate will say so plainly. See fence repair.
Plan your Kentwood fence line with Northbound
Call Northbound Fences at (985) 630-4452, Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM, or send the form. Eric Bankston’s crew will walk the pasture with you and quote it plainly.