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Serving Venice, FL and surrounding areas. (941) 477-1239
Custom Venice Fence & Deck builds wood and privacy fences, composite and pressure-treated decks, and screened porches for Laurel homeowners. Our crew knows Sarasota County permitting and has been serving this stretch of the coast since 2017.
Older ranch homes in the Laurel area often have no rear boundary fence, or they have an aging wood fence that has rotted out after years of Gulf humidity and summer storms. Wood and privacy fence installation gives your backyard a defined boundary, improves privacy, and adds value to your property without the high ongoing maintenance of iron or masonry.
Laurel sits just a few miles from Nokomis Beach and the Gulf, which means salt air is a real factor for any outdoor wood structure. Composite decking is the right choice for homes this close to the coast - it holds up against moisture, UV, and salt with no annual sanding or staining required.
Screened lanais are standard on most homes in this part of Sarasota County, and they are frequently the first thing that needs attention after a storm. Whether you need a full new screen enclosure or repairs to an existing structure, we work on CBS homes and concrete-slab lanai slabs regularly in the Laurel area.
Pressure-treated pine is a solid, cost-effective option for Laurel homeowners who want a real wood deck and are willing to do seasonal sealing. When built with proper post depths and marine-grade hardware, a pressure-treated deck holds up well in coastal Sarasota County conditions.
Florida's afternoon sun makes an uncovered deck uncomfortable for much of the year. A covered deck or patio roof lets Laurel homeowners use their outdoor space year-round, blocking direct sun and giving some protection from the daily summer rain.
Ranch-style homes in the Laurel area often have flat, open back yards with little vertical interest. A pergola over a patio or deck creates shade, frames the outdoor living space, and adds a design element that photographs well if you sell.
Most homes in the Laurel area were built between the 1960s and the 1990s as Sarasota County grew along the Gulf Coast. Concrete block construction with stucco exteriors is the standard here, and most properties have screened lanais, modest lots, and mature landscaping that has been in the ground for decades. These homes are sturdy, but the outdoor structures - fences, decks, screen enclosures - take a serious beating from the coastal climate. Salt air off the Gulf corrodes metal hardware, UV breaks down paint and stain faster than in northern states, and the summer rainy season subjects every outdoor surface to months of heat and moisture cycling.
The other factor that matters in Laurel is that the area is governed by Sarasota County, not by a city. All permits go through Sarasota County Development Services rather than a city building department, and the county has its own inspection schedules and documentation requirements. A contractor who only works in incorporated cities may not be familiar with how the county process works. We pull Sarasota County permits regularly and know what the inspectors look for.
Our crew works throughout the Laurel area regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck and fence work here. Most of what we encounter are single-story CBS homes on modest quarter-acre lots, with aging wood or chain-link fences and screened lanais that are past due for repair or replacement.
Laurel sits directly between Nokomis and Venice along Tamiami Trail (US-41), and most of the neighborhoods here are quiet residential streets that branch off the main road. The proximity to Nokomis Beach - just a few miles west - means salt air is a genuine factor for any wood structure. We spec marine-grade hardware on all projects in this corridor and recommend sealed or composite materials for anything within two miles of the Intracoastal Waterway.
We also serve South Sarasota just to the north, and the two areas share similar building stock and climate conditions. If you have questions about what works best for homes in this part of the coast, give us a call - we have built dozens of projects in and around Laurel and can tell you exactly what holds up here.
Contact us by phone or through our online form. We reply within one business day to schedule a convenient time to visit your property in the Laurel area.
We come to your property, measure the space, look at the existing conditions, and talk through your options. You get a written estimate with no obligation - no surprise fees added later.
Once you approve the estimate, we handle the Sarasota County permit. You do not need to be present during the permit process, and we coordinate the inspection schedule so you are not waiting on county approvals longer than necessary.
We complete the work, pass final inspection, and leave your property clean. Most standard deck and fence projects are done within the scheduled window, and we walk you through the finished work before we leave.
We serve the entire Laurel area and handle Sarasota County permitting for every project. Call or fill out the form and we will get back to you within one business day.
(941) 477-1239Laurel is a small unincorporated community in southern Sarasota County, sandwiched between the city of Venice to the south and Nokomis to the north. Tamiami Trail (US-41) runs through the area and connects Laurel residents to both cities for everyday shopping, dining, and services. The community has a quiet residential character, with most of the housing stock consisting of single-story ranch and CBS homes built during Sarasota County's growth period from the 1960s through the 1990s. Lots are modest in size and lined with mature trees and tropical plantings that have filled in over decades. Learn more about Laurel on Wikipedia.
The population in the Laurel area skews older, with a notable share of retirees and long-term homeowners who are invested in keeping their properties well maintained. The area sits just a few miles from Nokomis Beach, making it popular with residents who want easy beach access without paying the premium of a Venice address. We also regularly work in Nokomis and Venice, so if you are anywhere in this stretch of the coast, we are your local builder.
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