If you’re considering a high fence installation for your ranch, wildlife property, or recreational land in Texas, you’ll want to hear from someone who’s done it right. In this interview, John Pepper, landowner of Edom Up Ranch, shares his experience working with Tejas Ranch & Fence on a custom high fence project for his exotic game property.
Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your property?
I’m John Pepper. My wife and I own Edom Up Ranch, just outside of Edom, Texas. It’s a beautiful high fence property where we raise exotic animals—not for hunting, just for the enjoyment of watching them roam and grow. We’ve been hunting exotics for over 30 years, and now we get to enjoy them right in our backyard.
What motivated you to install a high fence on your ranch?
We wanted to bring exotic animals to our land and needed a secure, high-quality fence to contain and protect them. The high fence lets us share the experience with friends, family, and local guests, many of whom have never seen these animals up close. It’s both a joy for us and an educational opportunity for others.
What were your expectations going in, and how did Tejas Ranch & Fence deliver?
We knew we wanted a low fence around the house because I don’t like looking at a high fence from the patio. But for the rest of the property, we needed a strong, long-lasting high fence. Tejas took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and brought ideas to the table, like using black powder-coated fencing to help it visually disappear against the tree line. A lot of people don’t even notice the high fence when they visit, and that’s exactly what we wanted.
How was the communication and customer service from Tejas?
Absolutely excellent. From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Our ranch manager and I were always in the loop, but Tejas honestly didn’t need much from us—they knew what to do and did it well. If we had questions, they answered them right away. We were really happy with the communication and how smoothly everything ran.
Were there any challenges during installation? If so, how were they handled by Tejas?
Not really. We did a lot of planning and thinking it through beforehand. The Tejas team—this clearly wasn’t their first rodeo—had some great suggestions, and we just took their advice. And everything worked. To my knowledge, we didn’t have any real issues. We had predator wire installed, which I was initially unsure about since I’m more familiar with predator mats, but it’s been almost a year now, and it’s working great. So overall, we’re happy with it.
What improvements, if any, would you suggest to Tejas for future services?
That’s a good question. We’ve worked with a lot of vendors and contractors on this house and ranch, and I could give most of them a long list of things to improve. But with Tejas? Not really. Their teams are good. Their communication is good. They respond quickly. Honestly, my only complaint is I wish they weren’t so busy, so we could get them out quicker when we want to do upgrades. But I don’t really have any suggestions for improvement.
How did the timeline of your fence project meet your expectations?
The fence project started in late summer 2023. I can’t remember exactly how long it took, but I know they cleared some very thick forest with lots of elevation changes. Once the fence crew came in, it was remarkable how fast they moved. People actually stopped by and said, “I can’t believe how quickly those few guys got that whole fence in.” We didn’t understand it either, but they did it. It’s been about a year now, and the fence is holding up great, even after storms.
Have there been any needs for repairs? How did Tejas address them?
Just from some trees falling on the fence during a big storm. We were able to do a temporary fix, but Tejas got a repair team out here pretty quickly. In just one day, they had it back to its original condition. We were honestly expecting it to take months because of how widespread the storm damage was, but they showed up fast and handled it. The only issues we’ve had have been weather-related—nothing to do with the quality of their work.
Would you recommend Tejas to others? If so, why?
Absolutely. We’ve probably already recommended them to a lot of people. We tell everyone Tejas is the place to go for high fence work. Their black powder coating is high quality, their teams are top-notch, and their communication is excellent. In fact, we’re planning to use them again soon—for upgrades, clearing, and expanding our high fence operation. We fully expect Tejas to do all of it.
Why More Landowners Trust Tejas for High Fence Installations
- Custom high fence solutions for exotic animals, livestock, and Texas ranches
- Expert design and installation tailored to your land
- Black powder-coated fencing that blends into natural surroundings
- Trusted by landowners across Texas
- Responsive support before, during, and after the build
Build Your High Fence with Confidence
Whether you’re raising exotic animals, managing wildlife, or protecting your land, Tejas Ranch & Fence delivers quality fencing solutions built to last. Trusted by ranchers across Texas, Tejas is the name to know for high fence installation done right.
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