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Serving Auburndale, FL and surrounding areas. (863) 366-5112
Auburndale Fence & Deck is a licensed Polk County deck builder serving Eagle Lake, FL, with vinyl fencing, wood and composite decks, pool decks, and screened porches for residential homeowners. We have worked throughout this area since 2016, and we understand the older homes and lakeside conditions that make Eagle Lake different from the newer subdivisions to the north.
Eagle Lake properties sit in a humid lakeside environment where wood fences absorb moisture, warp, and need painting every few years. A vinyl fence holds its shape and color in this environment without staining, sealing, or painting - which matters a lot on a property that sits near the water year-round.
A large share of Eagle Lake homes were built in the 1950s through 1970s, and their original wood decks and porches are at or past the end of their service life. We assess each structure honestly - some need targeted repairs, some need a full rebuild - and we tell you which before we quote anything.
For Eagle Lake homeowners who want a natural wood look without the cost of composite, pressure-treated lumber is a solid choice when it is properly sealed for the lakeside humidity here. We size footings to account for the soft, moisture-affected soils common near the lake so the structure stays level long-term.
Lakeside properties like many in Eagle Lake attract insects from the water year-round. A screened enclosure over your back porch or deck turns what is otherwise an unusable space at dusk into the most used room in your home. We build screened structures to Polk County wind-load code.
Homes in Eagle Lake with backyard pools need a deck surface that handles daily Florida sun and afternoon rain without cracking or shifting. The soft, sandy soils in low-lying areas near the lake require careful footing work so the slab stays stable through seasonal moisture changes.
Eagle Lake properties on larger lots, including those with agricultural roots or outbuildings, often call for wood privacy fencing that blends into the natural surroundings. We build privacy fences sized to the lot and the terrain, including properties with grade changes near the water.
Eagle Lake is not a new-construction market. Most of its homes were built between the 1950s and 1970s, using concrete block construction that was standard across central Florida during that period. Those homes are now 50 to 70 years old, and the decks, porches, and fencing built alongside them have often outlasted their intended service lives. Polk County's heat, humidity, and summer storm pattern accelerate wood decay and fastener corrosion far faster than a drier climate would. A porch that looked solid two years ago can develop rot and loose boards after a few wet summers if it was not built with the local climate in mind.
The proximity to Eagle Lake itself adds another variable. Properties near the lakeshore sit on soft, sandy soils that absorb seasonal moisture from the lake and nearby drainage areas. That movement puts stress on concrete slabs, footing anchors, and fence posts over time, especially in spots where the original construction did not account for saturated ground conditions. Polk County also sits in Florida's hurricane corridor - the damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022 reminded homeowners across the county that outdoor structures need to be built to current wind-load standards, not the older codes that applied when many Eagle Lake homes were first built.
Our crew works throughout Eagle Lake regularly, and we are familiar with the older concrete block homes on modest residential lots that make up most of this community. We pull permits through the Polk County Building Division for every project, and we know what the inspector looks for on older properties where the original structure may predate current code requirements for footings and wind connections.
Eagle Lake sits just a few miles east of Winter Haven, one of Polk County's larger cities, and most Eagle Lake residents shop, work, and use services there. The city itself is named for its namesake freshwater lake, which sits at the edge of town and shapes the character of the neighborhoods closest to it. Homes near the lake tend to have larger lots than typical suburban properties, often with mature trees and outbuildings that go back to the area's citrus farming history. Properties further from the lakeshore blend into the residential streets that connect Eagle Lake to Winter Haven along SR-17.
We also work regularly in Bartow, which is about 10 miles south and shares the same older housing stock and lakeside soil conditions. If you live anywhere between Eagle Lake, Winter Haven, and Bartow, we are familiar with the work and can get to your property without a long drive.
Contact us by phone or through the form on our website. We respond within one business day and schedule a time to visit your property that works around your schedule.
We come to your Eagle Lake property, assess the site conditions - including soil, drainage, and any existing structures - and give you a written, itemized estimate at no charge. The price on the estimate is the price you pay.
We pull the Polk County permit and schedule your project. Plan for two to four weeks of permit review, then most fencing jobs run two to three days on site and deck builds run three to seven working days depending on size and complexity.
After construction, we coordinate the county inspection and stay until the work passes. We walk you through the completed project and answer any questions before we leave.
We serve homeowners throughout Eagle Lake and the surrounding Winter Haven area. Free estimates, Polk County permit included.
(863) 366-5112Eagle Lake is a small city in Polk County with a population of roughly 2,500 people, named for the natural freshwater lake at its edge. It sits just a few miles east of Winter Haven on SR-17, and most residents use Winter Haven for shopping, dining, and daily errands. The city has a tight-knit, stable character that sets it apart from the fast-growing resort and subdivision communities to the north and west. Most of the housing stock is older - a mix of low-slung ranch homes and small bungalows built in the postwar decades on modest lots, some of which were once part of the citrus farming operations that shaped this part of central Florida's agricultural history. Owner-occupancy is high here - most people who live in Eagle Lake own their homes and plan to stay.
Polk County has more than 550 lakes, and Eagle Lake sits squarely in that landscape. Properties near the lakeshore have water views and larger lots, but they also deal with softer soils and higher year-round moisture than properties a few blocks away. The nearby Bartow lies to the southwest and shares the same Polk County permit process and climate conditions, so homeowners in both communities face similar challenges when it comes to outdoor structures and foundations.
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