Service areas · Kingwood
Fences for the Livable Forest
Every Kingwood village, with deed-restriction approvals and greenbelt and floodplain lots handled carefully.
About Kingwood
Villages, greenbelts, and deed restrictions
Friendswood Development began building Kingwood in the 1970s on timberland that had belonged to the King Ranch, and marketed it as "The Livable Forest." It grew into a group of villages connected by roughly 100 miles of greenbelt trails, then became part of the City of Houston in 1996. Most of it sits in Harris County, with a small northern piece in Montgomery County.
Two things shape almost every fence here. First, Kingwood's deed restrictions are strict, and each village reviews fence changes, so approval comes before the build. Second, the San Jacinto River and its creeks run right through the community.
Permits & flood
Permits, approvals, and the river
City of Houston permit: required only for a fence over 8 feet above grade, or any masonry or concrete fence. Processing typically takes about 10 days and carries an administrative fee.
Village approval: separate from the city and required under most villages' deed restrictions.
Floodplain: Harvey damaged about 16,000 homes in the Lake Houston area, including much of Kingwood. Since 2018, Houston has required new construction in both the 100-year and 500-year floodplains to sit 2 feet above the 500-year flood elevation. A fence isn't a building, but on these lots we choose designs and footings that hold up to standing water and let it pass.
Before any digging, we request Texas 811 utility locates.
Lots, ground & styles
What we build most in Kingwood
Original fence replacements
Many villages date to the 1970s and 1980s, so a lot of fences here are second or third generation and ready to go again. We replace them in cedar and haul the old fence away.
Repair or replace →Greenbelt and golf-side fences
Lots backing to greenbelts, golf courses, and the lake often call for a see-through ornamental fence instead of solid wood.
Ornamental metal →Building among the pines
Mature trees mean roots in post holes and branches over the fence line. We route around trees and adjust post spacing rather than damage them.
Wood & cedar →Villages we serve
Every Kingwood village
We build and repair fences throughout Kingwood: Trailwood, Woodland Hills (north and south, with part of North Woodland Hills in Montgomery County), Bear Branch, Hunters Ridge, Greentree, Sand Creek, Elm Grove, Kings Point, Foster's Mill, Riverchase, Mills Branch, Woodstream, Kingwood Greens Village, Barrington, Deer Ridge Estates, Forest Cove, Kings Forest, Kings Lake Estates, Kings River Estates, Royal Shores, and Kings Manor, the Montgomery County village of about 600 homes in New Caney ISD.
Neighboring areas we also serve: Porter, New Caney & Splendora to the north, Atascocita across the lake, and Humble to the west.
Questions
Kingwood fence questions
Do I need a City of Houston permit for a fence in Kingwood?
Kingwood has been part of the City of Houston since 1996. Houston requires a fence permit only for fences taller than 8 feet above grade, or for any masonry or concrete fence. A typical 6- to 8-foot wood or metal fence doesn’t need one.
Do I still need approval from my village?
Almost always. Kingwood’s villages are deed restricted, and fence changes generally go through your village’s architectural review before work starts. We prepare the drawing, material, and color details for the submittal.
Is all of Kingwood in Harris County?
Most of it is. A small part, including part of North Woodland Hills and Kings Manor, is in Montgomery County. We check the county and flood map for your address.
My lot backs to a greenbelt. Can I fence it?
Usually, but greenbelt-facing fences are where village rules tend to be most specific about style and height. We confirm your village’s requirements and set the fence on your side of the property line.
Planning a fence in Kingwood?
Call or text (713) 331-9385. We'll check your village's deed restrictions and your lot before we quote.