Wood board fence curving across an open pasture
St. Tammany Parish · I-59 corridor

Fence Company in Pearl River, LA

Northbound Fences builds and repairs fences and gates in Pearl River, from subdivision backyards to wooded rural lots near the river. Chain link, wood privacy, vinyl and pasture fencing are the common requests, with free estimates at the property.

or call (985) 630-4452

Northbound Fences is a licensed and insured fence contractor based in Covington, Louisiana. Eric Bankston founded it in 2005 and is still involved in every project, and the company’s own crew covers St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes without subcontractors.

Is there a fence contractor that serves Pearl River, LA?

Yes. Northbound Fences serves the Town of Pearl River and the rural land around it with new fences, gates and repairs. Estimates are free, the price quoted is the price you pay, and most home fences are finished in one to three days.

Pearl River sits in the eastern part of St. Tammany Parish along I-59 and US-11, just north of Slidell and a short drive from the Mississippi line. It takes its name from the river to the east, whose floodplain holds the Honey Island Swamp and the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area. Few Northshore towns sit this close to that much swamp and bottomland forest.

Housing in Pearl River is a mix. Near the highway there are subdivisions with standard backyards, where a chain link or six-foot wood privacy fence is the usual ask. Farther out, homes sit on wooded lots and small acreage with horses, goats or a garden to protect, and the job becomes pasture fencing, deer fencing or a wide gate at the drive.

The low ground is the constant. Land toward the river floods in big rain events, and wooded lots stay shaded and damp, which is hard on untreated wood and on posts set in soft soil. Northbound Fences uses pressure-treated lumber on wood fences and suggests vinyl or coated chain link where a lot stays wet.

Pearl River fences

Which fences fit Pearl River lots?

Chain link

Galvanized or vinyl-coated, in the height and gauge the job needs, with optional privacy slats. A practical fit for wet yards and dogs.

Wood privacy and shadow box

Pressure-treated privacy fences for subdivision backyards, in solid board, board-on-board or shadow box. See fence installation.

Pasture and deer fencing

For wooded acreage with animals to keep in and deer to keep out of the garden. See farm & ranch fencing.

Floodplain & woods

What does living near the Pearl River mean for a fence?

Northbound Fences builds Pearl River fences for wet ground, big trees and the animals that come with living next to a swamp.

  • Standing water. After heavy rain, low lots near the river can hold water for days. Materials and post setting are picked to handle it.
  • Wildlife and pets. Wooded edges mean deer in the garden and dogs that want to chase them. Buried mesh, kickboards and stronger bottom rails stop digging.
  • Storm-felled trees. Tall pines and hardwoods on wooded lots come down in storms. Repairs include clearing the fence line and insurance documentation.
Post holes augered along a fence line in an open field
Post holes laid out before a new fence line goes in
Services in Pearl River

What Northbound Fences services are offered in Pearl River?

The full lineup. If you need a chain link fence near me in Pearl River, or a repair after a storm, start here.

Wood picket fence built by Northbound Fences with the company sign on the gate

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 Installation details
Wood fence knocked down and splintered by a fallen tree

Fence Repair

Storm, fallen-tree, rot, leaning-post and animal damage fixed.

  • Insurance claims accepted
  • Rotted posts replaced
  • Sections matched to existing
Fence Repair details
Three-board wood rail fence with wire mesh backing along a green pasture

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
Farm & Ranch Fencing details
Pearl River FAQ

What do Pearl River homeowners ask before fencing?

What fence works on low, wet ground in Pearl River?

On Pearl River lots that hold water, vinyl will not rot and galvanized or vinyl-coated chain link shrugs off wet ground, while pressure-treated wood resists moisture and insects at a lower upfront cost. Northbound Fences walks the low spots at the estimate and recommends accordingly. See the best fences for Louisiana humidity.

Can Northbound Fences keep dogs from digging out under a Pearl River fence?

Yes. For dogs that dig, Northbound Fences adds buried mesh along the fence line, kickboards on wood fences or a stronger bottom rail, and can retrofit an existing fence instead of replacing it. See fence repair.

Do I need a permit for a fence in Pearl River, LA?

Homes inside the Town of Pearl River follow the town’s rules, and many Pearl River addresses sit outside town limits in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish. Northbound Fences confirms which applies to your lot and pulls permits when they are required. See the St. Tammany permit guide.

Schedule a free Pearl River estimate

Call Northbound Fences at (985) 630-4452, Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM, or use the form. Tell the crew whether the lot is in a subdivision or out in the woods, and they will come see it.

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