Your Local Hawthorne Fence Contractor
Hawthorne is one of the more rural communities in our Alachua County service area, sitting near Lake Lochloosa on the county's eastern side. We install fencing across Hawthorne (32640), on both properties closer to the lake and the larger rural lots that make up much of the surrounding countryside.
Because Hawthorne properties tend to run larger than in-town Gainesville lots, most of our projects here involve longer fence runs, which is where chain link often makes the most financial sense for full-perimeter containment. Homeowners who want a defined backyard closer to the house more often choose wood privacy fencing instead.
We also regularly work around wells and septic systems on rural Hawthorne properties, and for lots bordering the lake or undeveloped land, we factor in setback and drainage considerations before finalizing a fence line.
Fence Services We Offer in Hawthorne
- Chain link fences — practical for long rural perimeters
- Wood & privacy fences — defined backyard space closer to the home
- Aluminum & ornamental fences — front-yard and entrance fencing
- Fence repair & replacement — including storm-damaged rural fencing
- Gate installation — driveway and rural access gates
◆ Hawthorne at a Glance
Hawthorne sits along State Road 20, about 15 miles southeast of the SR-20/SR-26 junction east of Gainesville.
The town borders Lake Lochloosa and is near Lake Alto Preserve and Orange Lake; it also marks the eastern trailhead of the 15.3-mile Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, a paved rail-trail popular with cyclists.
Hawthorne's population was 1,478 at the 2020 census — a small, lake-oriented community where rural acreage is the norm rather than the exception.
Why Hawthorne Property Owners Choose Us
- Rural & lakefront experience — setbacks and drainage accounted for
- Well & septic awareness — locations confirmed before digging
- Insured for every Hawthorne project
- Honest per-foot pricing — transparent on longer rural runs
Whether your property borders Lake Lochloosa or sits further out in Hawthorne's open countryside, we design fencing around what the land actually requires.
Ready to start? Request your free Hawthorne fence quote or call us today. We also serve nearby Gainesville and the rest of Alachua County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we regularly work on properties around Lake Lochloosa and the surrounding Hawthorne countryside, and we account for any lakefront setback or drainage considerations specific to that location before installing.
Yes, Hawthorne is one of the more rural communities in our Alachua County service area, which typically means larger lots, longer fence runs, and more open land to work with compared to a dense in-town subdivision.
Chain link and wood are the most common choices for rural Hawthorne lots — chain link for budget-friendly perimeter containment, and wood privacy fencing for homeowners who want a defined backyard closer to the house.
On properties bordering wooded or undeveloped land, some homeowners want fencing partly for keeping deer or other wildlife out of gardens and landscaping, and we can factor that into height and mesh spacing recommendations.
Most Hawthorne projects run $2,000 to $8,000 depending on material and total footage, with larger rural perimeters often favoring chain link to keep the per-foot cost manageable.
Most Hawthorne-area properties fall under unincorporated Alachua County permitting rules, and we confirm the specific requirement for your address based on fence height and location before starting.
Yes, we ask about well and septic locations before marking post placements, since many rural Hawthorne properties rely on both rather than municipal water and sewer.
Yes, we carry general liability insurance for every project regardless of property type or location, and we provide documentation before work begins.
Larger rural perimeters generally take longer than a standard suburban yard simply due to total footage, but we give you a specific timeline estimate based on your property's size and terrain during the site visit.
Call us or fill out the online form. We'll walk the property, including any lakefront or wooded sections, and follow up with a written estimate.