Fencing Built for Working Land

Custom ranch fencing installations across Thibodaux and surrounding cities properties

When you own property in Thibodaux and surrounding parishes that stretches across uneven ground or holds livestock, the fence you install needs to hold up to daily use and seasonal weather without requiring constant repairs. Esteve's Fence Company, LLC builds custom ranch fencing that accounts for your property's specific layout, the type of animals you keep, and how your land drains after heavy rain.

Ranch fencing includes planning the layout along long property lines, selecting materials that stand up to livestock pressure, and anchoring posts deep enough to handle ground shift and moisture. You choose between split rail, board, or wire configurations depending on what you need to contain and how visible you want the boundary to be. Each installation includes corner bracing and gate placement based on how you move equipment or animals across your land.

If you need fencing that fits the shape and use of your Thibodaux and surrounding cities property, reach out to discuss layout options and material choices.

What goes into fencing acreage and working land

Once the property lines are marked and gate locations confirmed, installation begins with setting corner posts and stretching wire or rails along measured intervals. In Thibodaux and surrounding parishes, soil conditions and drainage patterns affect how deep posts are set and whether concrete is needed at each anchor point. Post spacing depends on terrain and what type of containment the fence provides.

After the fence is complete, you will see clean boundary lines that follow the natural grade of your property, gates that open without dragging, and rails or wire under consistent tension that do not sag between posts. Livestock stay within designated areas, and equipment can move through gates without scraping or forcing the latch.

Materials are selected based on exposure to sun, moisture, and animal contact, and all hardware is rated for outdoor agricultural use. The fence is built to last through years of daily wear without needing boards replaced or wires retensioned every season.

Questions that come up during planning

Before starting a ranch fencing project, most property owners want to know what the installation will look like on their land and how long the materials will hold up under regular use.

What type of fencing works best for cattle or horses?
Board fencing or pipe rail works well for horses because it provides visibility and reduces injury risk. Cattle do fine with high-tensile wire or a combination of wire and wood rails depending on herd size and pasture rotation.
How is post spacing determined on uneven ground?
Posts are placed closer together on slopes or in areas with softer soil to maintain tension and prevent sagging. Corners and gates always receive reinforced bracing regardless of terrain.
How long does a ranch fence installation take?

Installation time depends on total linear footage, terrain complexity, and the number of gates included. A typical perimeter fence on five acres in Thibodaux and surrounding cities usually takes between three and five days to complete.

What materials hold up best in wet conditions?
Treated wood posts, galvanized wire, and powder-coated steel rails resist rot and rust in areas with standing water or high humidity. Concrete footings add stability in soft or flood-prone zones.
Can the fence be expanded or moved later?
Yes, most ranch fencing systems allow for additional sections or gate relocation as your land use changes. Planning the original layout with future expansion in mind makes adjustments easier down the line.

Esteve's Fence Company, LLC works with property owners in Thibodaux and surrounding parishes to build fencing that matches how the land is used and what it needs to contain. If you are ready to plan a layout or need a replacement fence that lasts, contact us to schedule a property walk and discuss material options.