Hurricane and tree damage
Broken posts, flattened sections and gates twisted off their hinges, rebuilt to match with paperwork for your insurer. See fence repair.
Eastern St. Tammany Parish
Fence Company in Slidell, LA
Northbound Fences builds new fences and gates in Slidell and repairs the ones storms knock down, from Olde Towne to the canal neighborhoods along the lake. Vinyl, aluminum, wood and chain link, with free on-site estimates and insurance claims accepted.
Northbound Fences is a Covington-based, licensed and insured fence contractor. Eric Bankston started it as a one-man operation in 2005, and today its own crew serves St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes.
Does Northbound Fences work in Slidell?
Yes. Northbound Fences installs and repairs fences and gates across Slidell and the surrounding eastern St. Tammany neighborhoods. Storm repair is a big share of that work, and the crew documents damage for insurance claims so adjusters get what they need.
Slidell is the parish’s eastern gateway, where I-10, I-12 and I-59 come together, and it lives closer to the water than most Northshore towns. Lake Pontchartrain lies along its southern edge, Bayou Bonfouca winds through town, and to the east the Pearl River and Honey Island Swamp mark the way to Mississippi. Canal communities such as Eden Isles and Oak Harbor put backyards right on the water.
That geography is why so many fence repair near me in Slidell searches follow a storm. Hurricane Katrina’s surge flooded much of Slidell in 2005, and many homes were raised or rebuilt afterward. Every hurricane season since has brought wind, falling limbs and saturated ground that leans posts. Northbound Fences resets or replaces posts, rebuilds broken sections to match the fence you already have, and removes the tree debris from the fence line.
New Slidell fences are planned for the same conditions. In Olde Towne, older homes on smaller lots lean toward picket fences and short privacy runs. In waterfront subdivisions, owners usually pick vinyl or aluminum, which will not rot in wet ground and hold up in the brackish lake air better than bare wood.
Slidell fences
Which fences and repairs do Slidell homeowners need?
Vinyl privacy
A no-paint privacy fence that will not rot on low, wet Slidell lots. Available in privacy, semi-privacy and picket styles.
Aluminum near the water
Corrosion-resistant aluminum keeps waterfront views open along the canals and still fences in pets and pools.
Water, wind & permits
How should a Slidell fence be planned for storms?
Northbound Fences plans a Slidell fence around the next storm, not just the property line. These are the points the estimate covers.
- Saturated soil. After days of rain, low ground near the lake, the bayous and the canals goes soft, and that is when posts lean. Post setting and spacing are planned for it.
- Trees over the fence line. Pines and oaks along back lot lines are the usual cause of flattened fences. The estimate notes which trees threaten which run.
- Who issues the permit. A Slidell address may be inside city limits or in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish. The crew confirms which before work starts.
Before hurricane season, it is worth reading the hurricane season fence prep checklist.
Services in Slidell
What can Northbound Fences fix or build in Slidell?
All five services are available in Slidell. After a storm, these three are the busiest.
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
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
Nearby towns Northbound Fences serves
Slidell FAQ
What do Slidell homeowners ask about fences?
Can Northbound Fences repair a Slidell fence after a hurricane?
Yes. Northbound Fences repairs storm and hurricane damage in Slidell: clearing fallen trees and debris off the fence line, resetting or replacing broken posts, and rebuilding sections to match. The crew accepts insurance claims and provides detailed estimates and documentation for adjusters. See fence repair.
Which fence material handles the lake air in Slidell?
Near Lake Pontchartrain and the canal neighborhoods, vinyl and aluminum hold up with the least upkeep, and galvanized or vinyl-coated chain link is the budget choice. Pressure-treated wood still works well away from the water. See the best fences for Louisiana humidity.
Do I need a fence permit in Slidell?
Homes inside the City of Slidell follow city rules, while many Slidell-area neighborhoods are in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish, and HOAs in waterfront subdivisions often add their own approval step. Northbound Fences pulls permits when they are required. See the St. Tammany permit guide.
Storm damage or a new fence in Slidell?
Call Northbound Fences at (985) 630-4452, Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM. Describe the damage in the form, and the crew will schedule a free estimate at the property.