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Farm Fencing and Gates in Ocala, FL
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Farm Fencing and Gates in Ocala, FL

Fencing and Gates · Ocala, FL

Board fence, pasture gates and entrances for horse country

You bought acreage and the pasture needs a fence before the horses arrive. Or the gate at the road is falling apart. Superior Concrete and Construction builds farm fencing and gates across Marion County. That means three- and four-board fence, horse fencing, pasture gates and driveway entrances with stone or block columns.

We are a builder based in Ocala that pours its own concrete. The same company that builds your horse barn or pole barn can fence the pasture around it. It starts with a free on-site estimate listing the posts, the boards or wire, the spacing and the gates.

What We Handle

  • Three- and four-board wood fence
  • Farm and ranch fencing for pastures and paddocks
  • Horse fencing for perimeters and cross fences
  • Pasture and equipment gates
  • Driveway gates and entry gates
  • Property entrances with stone or block columns
  • Fencing around new horse barns and pole barns
  • A free on-site estimate

Free Fencing and Gates Estimate

Tell us about the job. We come out, look at the site and give you a free on-site estimate.

Board Fence and Horse Fencing for Marion County Farms

A 2023 study counted about 75,000 horses and ponies in Marion County, more than any other U.S. county. Board fences are popular on horse farms because horses see them well, extension guidance notes. Paint protects the wood, and a horse sees a painted board fence as a solid barrier.

We build three- and four-board fence. Fence boards are usually oak or treated pine. A 1x6 board costs less than a 2x6 but warps more and is not as strong. The same guidance keeps the bottom of the fence 6 to 8 inches off the ground.

Farm and ranch fencing can also be wire on wood posts. For horses, extension guidance rates mesh wire with openings too small for a hoof among the safest fences. An electric wire added to a board or mesh fence keeps horses from rubbing on it or chewing the wood.

How Is a Farm Fence Installed in Florida Sand?

Much of the ground around Ocala is deep sand, so posts go in deep and the soil gets packed hard. Extension guidance sets wooden line posts at least 2 feet deep, and deeper in sand or wet soil. The soil goes back a few inches at a time, and packing the bottom 6 inches matters most.

Board fence posts usually sit 8 to 10 feet apart. Each section of a board fence must be equally strong, so every line post is the same size. Corner and gate posts go bigger, at least 8 inches across the top.

Posts need wood treated for ground contact. Florida's building code rates the state's termite risk as very heavy. Lumber treated only for above-ground use will not protect against termites or soil contact, extension guidance warns.

Driveway Gate Installation and Property Entrances

An entry gate between stone or block columns turns a driveway into a property entrance. Each column sits on a concrete footing, and the hinge column carries the gate's weight on every swing. The drive through it can be a limerock driveway or a concrete driveway.

Planning an automatic opener? Mention it at the estimate, so the hinge column and power to the gate are planned for it. Openers built to the UL 325 safety standard use sensors, such as photo eyes, that guard against trapping a person.

Marion County's code exempts fences from its setback rules, so a fence can usually run along the property line. Anything built in a county road right-of-way needs a right-of-way utilization permit. Setting the gate back from the road lets a truck and trailer pull off the pavement while it opens.

New fence posts set in a line along a pasture beside an oak lined drive Welder repairing the hinge on a farm driveway gate

Ready to get started?

Free estimates and site visits across Ocala, all of Marion County and about 50 miles around, from The Villages and Leesburg to Gainesville and Inverness.

(352) 286-7836
Our Process

How a Job With Superior Concrete and Construction Runs

From the first call to the final walkthrough, here is how it goes.

1

Call, Text or Send the Form

Call or text (352) 286-7836, or send the form, to ask for a free on-site estimate. Tell us what you want poured or built, and where.

2

The Site Visit and the Plan

We come out and look at the ground, the drainage and the access. Then we talk through the size, the layout and how you will use it.

3

Your Free Estimate

For concrete, the estimate lists the thickness, the reinforcement, the base and the finish. For a building, it covers the size and the scope of the build.

4

Site Prep, Pad and Forms

We clear the footprint, grade the site and compact the pad. Then the forms and reinforcement go in.

5

The Pour or the Build

Concrete gets placed, screeded and finished. On a building job, the shell goes up and the finish work follows.

6

Finish, Cure and Walkthrough

New concrete gets time to cure before it takes traffic. Then we walk through the finished job with you.

FAQ

Fencing and Gates Questions, Answered

Common questions about fencing and gates across Ocala, all of Marion County and about 50 miles around, from The Villages and Leesburg to Gainesville and Inverness. If yours is not here, call and ask.

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How tall should a horse fence be?
At least 5 feet (60 inches) around the perimeter, per extension guidance for horse farms. Fences that divide pastures can be 54 inches. In small paddocks, the top of the fence should sit at the horse's eye level. That is usually 4 to 6 inches above the withers.
How wide should a pasture gate be?
Wide enough for your equipment. Extension guidance puts pasture gates at 14 to 16 feet wide so tractors and mowers fit. A gate only horses use can be 4 feet. Every gate should hang level with the fence top, with no gap at the post where a hoof can catch.
Do I need a permit for a farm fence?
Often not, if the fence is on working farmland. Florida law (section 604.50) exempts a farm fence on bona fide agricultural land from building and local codes and fees. Floodplain rules still apply, and the county decides whether your land qualifies. A fence on a home lot may need a county or city permit, and HOA rules can apply.
Do I have to fence in horses or cattle in Marion County?
Yes: Marion County's animal-control ordinance says livestock must be controlled with fencing or enclosures. Florida law holds livestock keepers liable for damage when they carelessly let animals stray onto a public road (section 588.15). Horses tend to gather at gates, so extension guidance calls for a sturdy, safe gate.
How do fence contractors price a farm fence?
By the length of the fence line, the style, the ground and the gates. The number of boards, the board size, the post spacing and the corners all change the price. Stone or block columns at the entrance change it too. A free on-site estimate spells out each piece; call or text (352) 286-7836.
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The Slab and the Building From One Company

A Builder That Pours Its Own Concrete

The slab under your barn, shop or home comes from the same company that builds on top of it.

Site Prep to the Last Nail

One company handles the groundwork, the grading, the slab, the shell and the finish work on your build.

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A Free On-Site Estimate

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Free Estimates

Get In Touch With Superior Concrete and Construction

Send a few details about the driveway, slab or building you have in mind. If you would rather talk, call or text (352) 286-7836 for a free on-site estimate.

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Get a Free Estimate

Tell us about the job. We come out, look at the site and give you a free on-site estimate.

Call (352) 286-7836