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A mature tree can be one of the best features in a Georgetown yard, but it can also complicate a new fence. A fence company in Georgetown has to consider more than where the trunk stands today because roots extend into the surrounding soil, trunks continue growing,...

Choosing a fence does not always require choosing one material for the entire property. A fence company in Georgetown may recommend cedar along one boundary, ornamental steel across another, and a different treatment around an entrance because each part of the...

A fence may look completely separate from a property's drainage, but the two interact every time heavy rain moves across the yard. During fence installation in Georgetown, the location of posts, panels, gates, and low ground can influence how runoff reaches and passes...

A backyard does not need to be level for a fence to look clean and function well, but grade changes do affect how the project should be planned. With fence installation in Georgetown, slopes can change post positioning, panel alignment, bottom clearance, gate...

A new fence does much more than mark where your property begins and ends. It influences how you move through your yard, how outdoor spaces connect, and how your home looks from the street. That's why successful fence installation in Georgetown begins with careful...

When people think about adding privacy to their backyard, they often picture a tall fence that completely blocks out the outside world. While that approach works for some properties, it isn't the only way to create a more comfortable outdoor space. A thoughtfully...

Hiring a fence company in Georgetown, TX, is about more than finding someone who can build a fence. You're choosing a team that will work on your property, communicate throughout the project, and deliver results you'll see every day for years to come. Asking the right...

When your fence starts leaning, develops loose boards, or shows signs of wear, it's easy to assume replacement is your only option. However, an experienced fence company in Georgetown, TX, will often take a closer look before making that recommendation. In many cases,...

Adding masonry to a property is very different from installing a standard fence or gate. Stonework requires careful planning, skilled execution, and attention to details that are often hidden beneath the finished structure. Whether the project involves entry columns,...

Homeowners have more fencing options than ever before, yet ornamental steel fencing continues to stand out throughout Georgetown neighborhoods. From newer communities near Wolf Ranch to established properties throughout Williamson County, many homeowners are choosing...

Starting a fence project is exciting, but it also comes with plenty of questions. How long will the project take? What materials should you choose? How does scheduling work? When working with a Georgetown fence company, understanding the process in advance can help...

If you're planning a new fence, the lowest estimate is not always the least expensive option in the long run. Working with a Georgetown fence company that understands local soil conditions, weather patterns, and material performance can help reduce future repair...

In the year and a half since Tracy Hicks established his fencing business, his good reputation and his business have grown correspondingly. Hicks Fencing Company was first written up in Focus on Georgetown magazine in August 2011 (http://focusonourtown. com/2011/08/21/building-fences- easier-than-mending/), when Tracy’s penchant for reliability and integrity was highlighted. “I treat every job as if it were mine—my fence, my home. I think that’s important.” Tracy said this a year ago, and he’s still saying it today. His growing business reflects that his customers agree with his ethics and his belief in making sure that his customers are properly taken care of.

Although Hicks Fencing provides all types of fencing for homes, businesses, estates, or ranches, just installing a fence is not enough for Tracy and his team. He insists on using superior materials so each fence will not only be functional, but also add value and beauty to the property. He considers not only what the fence will look like immediately after installation, but also after it has been in place for a few years. The types of fences Hicks Fencing can install include wood privacy fences, chain link, split rail, ranch, Ameristar Ornamental Steel, vinyl, custom gates, and they also can install automatic gate openers.

For most of his adult life, Tracy Hicks worked in an air-conditioned office and made a comfortable salary. Now he works all day in the Texas heat and his income is uncertain—and he couldn’t be happier.

Tracy owns Hicks Fencing Company, a Georgetown business that does masonry and fencing for residences and ranches. But Williamson County residential clients make up about 85 percent of the company’s business, especially building privacy fences, ornamental steel fences, stone walkways, stone patios, and stone flowerbed borders.

As a small-business owner, Tracy says the thing that tickles him most is his freedom to create the kind of environment he wants to work in. He decides the quality control and he sets the bar high. He chooses the workers who adhere to his standards of courtesy and professionalism. He works long hours, but things get done right.

“I want to treat every job as if it were mine—my house, my fence. I think that’s important,” he says.