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KraftMaid Fence Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
KraftMaid fence installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $3,500 – $9,000 installed, depending on fence length, material, and whether existing fence posts need to be pulled. We stock KraftMaid-compatible fence panels and hardware locally, and in most cases we can have a fence measured, priced in writing, and installed within a week. The call usually comes in after a South Florida storm: a gate leaning off its hinges, a panel split where the salt air got to the fasteners, or a section the previous installer set in concrete that was never mixed right.
We’re an independent contractor serving Fort Lauderdale homeowners, not a KraftMaid company. That means we match the part to the fence you already own, and we give you a written price before any work starts. If you’re looking at a fence that’s sagging, leaning, or pulling loose from the posts, the quick answer is this: call (754) 551-2922, tell us what you’re seeing, and we’ll tell you what it costs to fix. Trevor Nash built his reputation here on that basic sequence: tell me what you need, I’ll tell you what it costs, then we’ll get it done.
Which KraftMaid Models This Applies To
KraftMaid is best known for cabinetry, but the same company’s outdoor fence line runs through a few distinct series, and not every panel fits every post. The most common KraftMaid fence systems we see in Fort Lauderdale backyards are the Estate series and the Classic series. Estate fence panels have a wider top rail, generally 5.5 inches, and the pickets sit flush. Classic panels run a narrower top rail, around 3.5 inches, with a slight reveal between pickets. Before ordering any replacement part, measure the top rail width and the picket spacing. That two-minute check saves homeowners from buying panels that fit the holes but not the rail profile.
You can also find the part number stamped on the inside edge of a gate hinge or on the bottom rail of a panel, usually a six-to-eight digit code starting with KF or KM. If the stamp is gone, we match by measurement. For KraftMaid specifically, we run OEM where the profile and warranty matter: gate hardware, post caps, and panel-to-post brackets. Aftermarket equivalents work fine for pickets and kickboards, but only when the thickness is matched. KraftMaid pickets are 5/8 inch; big-box pickets are often 1/2 inch, and in Fort Lauderdale humidity, the thinner stock warps within a season. That’s one of those details that doesn’t show up in a generic parts search but costs you the whole fence two years later.
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Signs Your KraftMaid Fence Installation Is Failing
- Gate drags or won’t latch. Usually the hinge screws have worked loose from the post, or the post itself has settled in wet soil. Tightening the screws helps for a week; the real fix is resetting the post or swapping to through-bolts with a backing plate.
- Panel tilts between posts. This means the panel-to-post bracket has corroded or the bracket screws sheared. Salt air in Fort Lauderdale accelerates this faster than inland climates, especially on fences within a mile of the Intracoastal.
- Pickets splitting at the bottom rail. Moisture wicks into the end grain and the wood swells. Once the split runs past the bottom rail, the picket won’t hold a fastener.
- Post caps missing or cracked. A small problem, but water gets into the post core, and in a few years the whole post rots from the inside. If you see a cracked cap, replace it before the next rainy season.
- Fence line leaning as a unit. This is a footing failure, not a panel failure. The original posts were likely set too shallow, which is common in Fort Lauderdale’s sandy soil. The fix is digging out, re-setting, and letting the concrete cure before re-hanging panels.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
Installed KraftMaid fence replacement in Fort Lauderdale runs $3,500 – $9,000 for a typical backyard. What moves the number: linear footage is the biggest driver, then post condition, then access. If the existing concrete footings are reusable, you’re on the lower end. If we’re pulling rotted posts and re-setting new ones in poured footings, expect the higher end.
Every quote includes the parts, labor, haul-away of the old fence, and a written line-item price before work starts. We don’t do the thing where the estimate says one thing and the invoice says another. The number we hand you on day one is the number on the invoice. And every KraftMaid fence installation we do in Fort Lauderdale carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if a panel warps, a gate sags, or a post shifts within the guarantee year, we come back and fix it at no charge. In writing, on every project.
DIY or Call Us?
Replacing a single picket or tightening a latch is manageable if you have basic tools, and we’ll tell you that straight. Checking your post caps and bracket screws every spring is a good homeowner habit in Fort Lauderdale, where salt air and humidity eat hardware faster than most people expect. Where DIY goes wrong is pulling and resetting posts. Get the footing depth wrong in sandy South Florida soil, and the fence leans again before the next hurricane season. Get the concrete mix too wet, and the post wobbles within a month.
If a panel is split or a post is letting go, the cost of fixing a bad reset usually exceeds what the original repair would have cost. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free estimate. We’ll measure, give you a written price, and you can decide from there. No pressure either way.
FAQs
A properly installed KraftMaid fence lasts 10 – 15 years in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity and salt air, though hardware may need replacement sooner. Gate hinges and bracket screws typically go first, around year 6 – 8, especially on properties within a mile of the water. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll tell you honestly whether you need a repair or a replacement.
Often yes, if the panels are still sound. We can reset posts, replace brackets, and straighten the line without tearing out the whole fence. The panel condition is what decides it, and that’s something we check on a free visit before quoting anything.
A typical backyard fence replacement takes 2 – 3 working days once materials are on site. If we need to pour new footings, add a day for curing before we hang panels. We give you a real arrival window before work starts, not a “sometime between Tuesday and Friday” estimate.
We keep common KraftMaid-compatible panels, brackets, post caps, and gate hardware on hand. For anything with an unusual rail profile or a discontinued series, we source OEM and let you know the lead time before you commit. Our material suppliers also carry Cambria, Silestone, and Kohler for other work, but fence parts come from trade distributors we’ve used for years.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
