Wood Fence Installation in Houston
Wood fence installation in Houston is priced by the linear foot, and we put that price in writing before we start. We call 811, draw the layout for your HOA, set posts in concrete and clean up after.
When to build a new fence
- The old fence leans, rots at the base or has missing boards
- You are getting a dog and need a secure yard
- A neighbor’s fence is falling onto your side
- You want privacy from a new neighbor or a busy road
- A pool needs a barrier
- You bought a house with no back fence
- Storm damage is too widespread to patch
- The HOA wants the fence repaired or replaced
How a new fence goes up
- 1On-site estimateWe walk the line, count the feet, note gates and slope, and check for an HOA drawing.
- 2Written price per footYou get a price by style and length, with gates and tear-out listed.
- 3811 and surveyWe call Texas 811 so utility lines are marked before we dig. Find your survey to confirm the property line.
- 4BuildWe set posts in concrete, hang rails and boards, add gates and trim the top.
- 5Cleanup and walkthroughWe haul away scraps, sweep with a magnet for nails and walk the fence with you.
Wood fence options and costs in Houston
The lowest price. Pine is treated but weathers faster than cedar.
Cedar resists rot and bugs better. A common choice in Houston.
Overlapping boards stay private when wood shrinks.
Tear-out and haul-away $540, walk gate $350, double drive gate $750, steel posts $620, stain and seal $1,150, concrete mow strip $1,800.
Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.
What changes the price
- Total feet and number of corners
- Pine or cedar, and the fence height
- Posts: wood or galvanized steel
- Tear-out of the old fence
- Slopes, trees, utility lines or hard digging
- Gates and any extra trim
Good to know in Houston
Houston’s clay soil swells and shrinks, which pushes posts out of line. Posts set in concrete and steel posts last longer than wood in the ground. Wind from tropical storms is hard on solid fences, and heavy rain can leave soft ground that slows digging.
Texas law requires you to call 811 at least two business days before digging. Houston requires a fence permit only for fences over 8 feet, masonry fences or those in a floodplain, but HOAs often have stricter rules.
Questions about new fences
How much does a fence cost in Houston?
Public guides list about $10 to $50 per linear foot for a privacy fence, with most full projects between $1,800 and $8,000. We give an exact price in writing after we measure.
Do I need a permit?
Not for a 6-foot wood fence in most of Houston. You do for fences over 8 feet, masonry or in a floodplain. Your HOA may also need to approve.
Who owns the fence between me and my neighbor?
It depends on the property line and local rules. Check your survey and talk to your neighbor before building.
Pine or cedar?
Cedar costs more but lasts longer in wet, hot weather. Pine is fine for a tight budget if you plan to stain it.