Josephine, Leander Station area, Leander
Pool Safety Fencing
- Material
- powder-coated aluminum
- Size
- 140 ft pool enclosure
- Est. investment
- $4,800 to $5,900
- Est. duration
- 2 to 3 days
A backyard pool with a wood fence that left a gap at one corner
Pool Safety Fencing in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown Metal Gates is Central Texas's trusted expert in pool safety fencing, specializing in powder-coated aluminum enclosures, steel pool barriers, and self-closing pool gates. We offer panels cut to the 4-inch sphere rule and gates hung to open away from the water, in powder-coated aluminum or galvanized steel.
Pool Barriers Built to the Texas Enclosure Rules
Our team provides layout, welding and finish coating, delivering a barrier that protects children and pets for homes and a clean, durable edge for both residential and commercial projects. Welds, hinge alignment, gate sag and gate travel are warrantied for 3 years on every job, which comes from 11 years in business and over 1,412 projects, from a 4 ft walk gate in a stucco side-yard wall to a 140 ft pool enclosure.
From the 48-inch height to the latch that sits out of a toddler's reach, our team handles the job from start to finish. Serving Georgetown and neighboring Leander, Cedar Park and Round Rock, we build pool fences that pass a walk-through and keep passing it year after year.
A free estimate starts with a call, then we measure the pool yard, check the gate swing and price the barrier in writing.
What you can hold us to
The Shop Behind Every Gate
11 yearsDrawing, welding and hanging gates from our Georgetown shop
1,412Gates, fences, railings and entry systems completed
3-yearWorkmanship warranty covering welds, hinge alignment, sag and travel
45 milesFrom the San Gabriel River to Lake Travis and West Lake Hills
A Pool Enclosure We Built Near Leander
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
Josephine's backyard in the Leander Station area of Leander had a wood fence with a gap at one corner, which left the pool yard open to the street side. We installed a 140 ft pool enclosure in powder-coated aluminum and hung a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens outward, with the latch set high enough to meet the state rule. The job was an estimated $4,800 to $5,900 and typically took 2 to 3 days, quick work for a 140 ft pool enclosure in Leander.
What Texas Requires of a Pool Yard Enclosure
Texas Health and Safety Code section 757.003 sets the enclosure rules, and they decide how every panel is cut. The enclosure must stand at least 48 inches from the ground on the side away from the pool. Nothing under it may let a 4 inch sphere pass. Where horizontal members sit less than 45 inches apart, or where the openings are decorative, the limit tightens to 1-3/4 inches. Chain link is prohibited for enclosures built after January 1, 1994.
Section 757.004 covers the pool yard gate. The gate must self-close and self-latch, carry hardware that can lock, and open outward, away from the pool yard. The latch must sit at least 60 inches above the ground, except under the conditions the statute lists. We cite these sections from a public copy of the statute, so confirm the current text with your city before you build, and note that your city may add its own permit step.
Gate Hardware That Passes the Walk-Through
A pool gate fails more often on hardware than on height, even on a clean 140 ft pool enclosure. A closer that is set too weak lets the gate drift, and a latch set too low defeats the 60 inch rule. We hang gates on ball-bearing barrel hinges sized to the leaf weight, set a spring or hydraulic closer so the gate returns without a push, and mount a lockable latch at the height the statute names. Then we open and release the gate ten times in front of you, because a gate that closes only when watched is not a safety device.
How Much Does a Pool Fence Cost in Georgetown?
Aluminum pool fence
- Est. investment
- $30 to $45 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Self-closing, self-latching gate priced extra
Welded ornamental fence
- Est. investment
- $50 to $85 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 2 to 4 days
Galvanized tube, powder coat, rackable panels
Ornamental walk-through gate
- Est. investment
- $600 to $1,500 for each gate installed
- Est. duration
- 4 to 8 hours
Hand-built leaf, keyed or electric strike latch
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
Aluminum pool fence is generally estimated at $30 to $45 a linear foot, and a pool yard with one gate and two corners lands near the middle of that range. Steel costs more per foot than aluminum because the posts and rails are heavier and need the full powder coat system, so welded ornamental fence is estimated at $50 to $85 a linear foot in Cedar Park and Round Rock alike.
| Scope | Est. price | Est. time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum pool fence | Est. $30 to $45 a linear foot | Est. 1 to 3 days |
| Aluminum fence, custom heights | Est. $25 to $75 a linear foot | Est. 2 to 3 days |
| Welded ornamental fence | Est. $50 to $85 a linear foot | Est. 2 to 4 days |
| Ornamental walk-through gate | Est. $600 to $1,500 | Est. 4 to 8 hours |
The pool fencing prices above are Georgetown estimates, subject to change. The written quote after we measure the pool yard sets the final price and the schedule.
Aluminum, Steel or Fixing a Wood Fence
Most owners in Leander, Cedar Park and Georgetown pick between a new aluminum barrier, a steel one, and a repair that closes a gap in the fence already standing. The right answer depends on the corner you must fix and the look you want.
| Option | Strength | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Powder-coated aluminum | Light panels that do not rust | Fewer decorative options than forged iron |
| Galvanized steel with powder coat | Heavy, hard to climb, long lived | A scratch through the coat should be touched up |
| Gap repair in a wood fence | Cheapest when only one corner is open | The wood must still hold a 48 inch barrier and a code gate |
Pool Fence Mistakes That Fail Inspection
The common failures are a gate that opens toward the pool, a latch below 60 inches, a picket gap wider than the sphere, and a chain link section left in an older fence in Sunset Valley or Serenada. Another is a gap under the panels where a lawn slopes away. We hold ground clearance to 2 to 3 inches over lawn grade, so a stepped panel is closed with a bottom rail instead of a hole.
What Every Pool Barrier Includes
- Steel Tubing Gauge & Wall Thickness
- posts of 11-gauge to 3/16-inch, rails of 14-gauge and pickets of 16-gauge on everything we fabricate
- Protective Coating & Finishing Process
- Multi-stage wash, zinc-phosphate primer and electrostatic polyester powder coat, 3 to 5 mils thick
- Corrosion Protection (Hot-Dip Galvanizing vs Pre-Galvanized)
- G90 hot-dip galvanized tube on posts and hollow rails so rust cannot start from the inside
- Post Footing Depth & Concrete Anchor Specifications
- Posts set 24 to 36 inches deep in concrete, sized to the soil on the lot
- Picket Spacing & Child/Pet Safety Gap
- 3.5 to 3.875 inches clear between pickets
- Gate Hinge Heavy-Duty Load Rating & Bearings
- Ball-bearing barrel hinges sized to the leaf weight
- Slope Racking vs Stepping Capability
- Rackable panels follow a slope; steps are used where the grade is too steep to rack
- Picket Finial & Security Top Style
- Spear, triad, flare, fleur-de-lis or flat-top finials, chosen per lot and per city rule
- Bottom Ground Clearance
- 2 to 3 inches of clearance above lawn grade, less over paved drives
Pool Fence Materials and Related Pages
Pick one metal and one finish for the whole yard. Our wrought iron fencing page covers forged and ornamental runs that can wrap the rest of the lot, and the steel gate material guide compares galvanized steel against powder-coated aluminum for pool barriers.
Why Pool Owners Choose a Shop That Welds Its Own Gates
A shop that welds its own gates controls the part that fails, and across 11 years we have hung pool gates in Round Rock, Steiner Ranch and Volente. Over 11 years and 1,412 projects, the pool jobs that came back were never the panels; they were the closers and latches that someone else installed. Our owner checks every pool gate before the crew leaves, and the 3-year workmanship warranty covers hinge alignment and gate sag on the gates we hang.
Pool Fence Service Areas Around Georgetown
We install pool barriers across a 45-mile radius, with frequent work in Leander, Cedar Park and Round Rock. Steiner Ranch owners on Lake Travis ask how a pool fence follows a hillside yard and which association form to file first. Volente lots often sit on steep ground where the fence must step down in sections. West Lake Hills owners are asked for muted finishes on anything the street can see, so we offer a matte black powder coat on every pool panel. Rollingwood owners ask how a gate must swing relative to the street, so we draw the leaf to open parallel to or away from the curb. Serenada properties answer to deed restrictions and the county fire marshal, not a city. Lost Creek owners check their section's deed restrictions before we draw a gate, because an easement can also cross the back of a lot. Sunset Valley owners ask about the aquifer recharge zone before any post hole is dug. All of them are listed on our service area page.
Related Fence and Gate Services
Many pool owners across Williamson County add a matching ornamental walk-through gate at the side yard, or an iron railing beside the pool steps.
Pool Fencing Questions From Georgetown Owners
How tall does a pool fence have to be in Texas?
The enclosure must stand at least 48 inches from the ground on the side away from the pool, under Texas Health and Safety Code section 757.003.
What gap is allowed between pool fence pickets?
Nothing under the enclosure may let a 4 inch sphere pass, and the limit drops to 1-3/4 inches where horizontal members sit less than 45 inches apart or the openings are decorative.
Which way must a pool gate open?
It must open outward, away from the pool yard, and it must self-close and self-latch with hardware that can lock.
How high does the pool gate latch go?
The latch must sit at least 60 inches above the ground, except under the conditions the statute lists.
Can I use chain link around a pool?
No, chain link is prohibited for pool enclosures built after January 1, 1994.
How much does a pool fence cost per foot?
Aluminum pool fence is estimated at $30 to $45 a linear foot, and your written quote locks in the final price.
How long does the install take?
On site, most pool fences take an estimated 1 to 3 days; Josephine's 140 ft run in Leander took an estimated 2 to 3 days.
Request Your Pool Fence Estimate
Call us for a free estimate, and we will measure your pool yard in Georgetown, Leander or Cedar Park and send a written quote.
Gates, Fences and Finishes
Start to finish
From Site Measure to the Final Safety Test
Site measure
We measure the opening, the grade and the swing or slide path before anything is drawn.
Drawings and approval
You approve a scaled drawing, the metal, the finish and the operator before steel is cut.
Shop fabrication
The gate is welded in our shop, then galvanized and powder coated before it leaves for your property.
Install and safety test
We set the posts, hang the gate, wire the operator and test every photo eye and safety edge with you.
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