Fence installation and repair in Meridian, Lauderdale County MS. Near NAS Meridian, Bonita Lakes, Highland Park. Privacy, chain link, vinyl, gates. Free quotes.
If you're in Meridian and you need a fence built or repaired, we can be there. Fortenberry Project Solutions runs out of Starkville and covers all of Meridian - from the established neighborhoods around Highland Park to properties out along the US-45 and US-80 corridors. Whether you're fencing a backyard for privacy, closing in a spot for the kids and dogs, or setting up a perimeter for a rental or commercial lot, we'll walk your property, talk through your options, and give you a straight estimate.
Meridian's ground is workable, but it drains slow - and that changes how we set your posts so your fence stays plumb for the long haul (more on that below). A couple of things we'll handle for you up front: if you're in a neighborhood like Briarwood Oaks with an HOA, we'll help you get the covenant approval sorted before we pull your city permit. If your property backs up to Sowashee Creek or one of its tributaries, or sits in one of Meridian's historic districts, there are a few extra steps - and we'll take care of knowing what applies so you don't get caught off guard.
If you're in one of the older neighborhoods near Highland Park where the lots sit close together, this is the one that gives you true backyard privacy - the boards overlap so there are no gaps to see through, even after the wood settles. A good fit if you want your yard to feel like your own.
If you'd rather not deal with staining or repainting down the road, vinyl is worth a look. It stays clean and uniform for years - which is why it's popular with families near NAS Meridian and Key Field and with owners of rental properties who don't want upkeep between tenants.
If you've got a business lot, warehouse, or storage yard to secure - common along the US-11/US-80 corridor and near Meridian Regional Airport - chain link gives you a tough, no-nonsense perimeter and handles heavy-duty gates for trucks and equipment.
If you want to define your front yard or enclose a pool without boxing in the view, this is the clean, open look for it. It's a favorite on corner lots and near Highland Park where you still want to see the yard - and it meets the code most pools require.
Most of Meridian sits on Sweatman clay-hill soil - soft and loamy at the top, but it turns to firm clay a foot or so down. Here's what that means for you: that clay holds a post solid, but it drains slow, so water can sit around the base after a hard rain. If posts aren't set right, that's exactly how a fence starts to lean a few years in. So we set corner and gate posts at least 36 inches deep and pack a gravel bed at the bottom of every hole to keep water moving away from the wood or metal. If your lot is down near Sowashee Creek or one of the low, wet spots in town, we adjust the materials and how deep we go so seasonal water doesn't work against you. It's not something you'll see - but it's the difference between a fence that stays straight and one that doesn't.
Inside the city, fence permits go through the City of Meridian Building and Inspection Division - and if your lot is near Sowashee Creek, there's an added floodplain permit. You don't have to figure this part out on your own. Tell us where you are and we'll point you to exactly what's needed, or help you handle it.
Inside city limits, yes - fence permits go through the City of Meridian Building and Inspection Division, and there are height and setback rules to meet. The good news is you don't have to sort it out alone. Tell us where your property is and we'll confirm what applies. One thing to know: if you're near Sowashee Creek or one of its tributaries, there's a floodplain permit on top of the standard one - we'll flag that early so it doesn't slow you down.
Then we start there. In neighborhoods like Briarwood Oaks in north Meridian, the HOA has to sign off on your fence before you apply for the city permit - do it in the wrong order and you can end up redoing paperwork. We'll help you get that approval lined up first. Not sure if your subdivision even has covenants? Send us what you have, or we'll help you figure it out before we schedule anything. Same goes if you're in one of the historic districts, which have their own review step.
It will if the posts are set right, and that's on us. Meridian's clay holds a post solid, but it drains slow, so water can pool at the base - that's the usual reason a fence starts leaning after a few years. We get ahead of it by setting corner and gate posts at least 36 inches deep and packing gravel at the bottom of each hole so water drains away. On the hillier spots where we hit shale, we widen the hole instead of forcing through it. You won't see any of this, but it's why your fence stays put.
Meridian has six historic districts, and fences there usually need an extra design review before you build. Our advice: check with us on the style before you fall in love with one, so you're not surprised. As a rule of thumb, a more open look toward the street with full privacy saved for the backyard tends to sail through review and still gives you the privacy you want. We'll help you land on something that fits both the rules and what you're going for.
Absolutely - we work throughout the NAS Meridian area northeast of town and around Key Field to the southwest. If you're off base, it's the standard city and county permit process and we handle it. If you're in on-base housing like Juniper Ridge or Pine Crest, there are military housing rules on materials, height, and style - just send us the guidelines and we'll build to spec. We've got a lot of military families in the area, so this is familiar ground for us.
Call 601-562-2540 or send the project details and FPS will follow up.