Fences Built for Bluffview's Hillside Lots

Bluffview’s bluffs and big trees make fence work trickier than a flat yard. We plan posts, steps and retaining walls before the first hole is dug.

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Bluffview, Dallas

Can you build a fence on a sloped Bluffview lot?

Yes. Slopes and tree roots are normal in Bluffview, where homes sit on bluffs above Bachman Branch. We lay out posts around them, step or rake the fence panels to follow the grade, and add a retaining wall where the ground needs holding. Google reviewers rate our work 5.0.

Our photos include a block retaining wall with a stained fence built right on top, the kind of combination a hilly yard often calls for. We handle both parts, so the wall and the fence are planned as one job.

Bluffview service area

Where exactly is Bluffview, and do you cover all of it?

We do. Bluffview runs from Northwest Highway south to University Boulevard, between Inwood Road on the east and Midway Road, Bluebonnet Road and Bluff View Boulevard on the west. That includes Briarwood and the original Bluff View Estates, all in ZIP code 75209. Questions? Call (972) 277-1658.

The name comes from the land itself. Some lots rise as much as 50 feet above Bachman Branch, and the streets sit under a heavy tree canopy.

The area started as a 1924 dairy farm that J.P. Stephenson split into one-acre lots, and Dallas annexed it in March 1943.

Services in Bluffview

What else can we build on a Bluffview property?

Besides wood and iron fences, we build retaining walls, stone masonry and yard drainage, which all help on sloped ground. We also add pergolas, patio covers, decks and patios to make a flat, usable spot out back, and gates to match the fence.

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Permits and rules

What permits does a Bluffview fence need?

Bluffview is part of Dallas, so city rules apply: a permit for front-yard fences over 4 feet or other fences over 6 feet, with a 9-foot maximum. Anything taller needs Board of Adjustment approval and engineered plans. Start with the city’s residential permit page.

Before you build in Bluffview:

Fences inside a utility easement need written permission from the utility.
Over 9 feet? That takes Board of Adjustment approval and plans sealed by an engineer.
Permit questions go to the City of Dallas at 214-948-4480.

FAQ

Bluffview FAQ

Do you build retaining walls in Bluffview?

Yes. We build concrete, block and masonry retaining walls, including walls with a fence built on top. On a sloped lot, the wall usually gets planned first so the fence has level, solid ground.

Will the trees get in the way of a new fence?

Sometimes, so we walk the fence line with you before quoting. Posts can be shifted, the line adjusted, or a gap left around a trunk. Talking it through on site is the best way to look after both the fence and the tree.

Is 75209 the only ZIP code for Bluffview?

Yes. Bluffview is in 75209, a ZIP that also reaches into nearby areas, including parts of Highland Park. We cover all of it.

How do I get started on a Bluffview project?

Fill out the form or call (972) 277-1658. We’ll come out, look at the slope and the fence line, and give you a free quote.

Nearby areas

Which nearby areas do you serve besides Bluffview?

Preston Hollow is just north across Northwest Highway, University Park and Highland Park are a short drive east, and Farmers Branch is up the road to the northwest. You’ll find each of them below. For the complete list, visit our service areas page.

Have a sloped Bluffview yard that needs a fence?

We’ll walk the slope with you and plan the posts, walls and gates. Request a visit above or call (972) 277-1658.