Fences and gates in Houston
Privacy, security and a clean line around your yard. We set posts for Houston’s clay soil and storms, check your survey and HOA rules, and build gates that still close in five years.
Quick answer: A 6-foot wood privacy fence in Houston usually costs $30–$55 per linear foot installed, board-on-board cedar with a cap $45–$70, and ornamental iron or aluminum $40–$80. Inside the City of Houston, wood and metal fences 8 feet tall or less generally don’t need a city permit, but deed restrictions and HOAs often limit height, style and placement.
- Written, itemized priceScope, schedule and cost before you sign
- Permits in our nameDrawings, inspections and HOA approval handled
- Licensed trades, insuredTexas-licensed plumbing, electrical and HVAC
- 2-year written warrantyTransferable if you sell
What’s included
- Survey check so the fence sits on your side of the line
- HOA submittal and utility locate before digging
- Posts set in concrete, galvanized steel posts on request
- Pickets, rails and a top cap or trim board
- Walk and driveway gates hung to stay square
- Old fence removal and haul-off
Fences & gates projects we build
Wood privacy fences
Pine or cedar, side-by-side or board-on-board. Steel posts hide behind the pickets and outlast wood posts in wet clay.
Ornamental iron and aluminum
Open, secure and pool-friendly. Powder-coated aluminum won’t rust in Gulf humidity.
Walk and driveway gates
Steel-framed wood or metal gates, single or double swing, and openers wired by a licensed electrician.
Pool fencing
Self-closing, self-latching gates and heights that meet pool barrier rules.
Which fence fits a Houston yard
| Pine privacy | Cedar board-on-board | Aluminum or iron | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Full | Full, no gaps as wood shrinks | Open view |
| Upkeep | Stain or seal every 2–3 years | Seal every 2–3 years | Rinse occasionally |
| Lifespan in Houston | 10–15 years | 15–20 years | 25+ years |
| Wind | Sound with steel posts | Sound with steel posts | Lets wind through |
Before the first post goes in
- Deed restrictions and HOA rules often set height, material and front-yard limits.
- Utility easements along the back of many lots can limit what you build there.
- Corner lots and driveways need a clear sight line for traffic.
- We call 811 so lines are marked before we dig.
Design ideas for your fence project
Design concepts showing the kind of work we build. Photos of finished Houston jobs are added as projects complete.
Fences & gates cost in Houston
Typical ranges for full-service work in Greater Houston, reviewed every year.
| Fence | What it usually includes | Typical Houston range |
|---|---|---|
| Pine privacy, 6 ft | Posts in concrete, rails, pickets, removal of old fence | $30–$55 per linear foot |
| Cedar board-on-board, 6 ft | Steel posts, cap and trim, overlapped pickets | $45–$70 per linear foot |
| Aluminum or ornamental iron | Powder-coated panels, posts in concrete | $40–$80 per linear foot |
Ranges are for full-service work in Greater Houston, including design, permits, licensed trades and cleanup. They are based on 2025–2026 Houston data from Remodeling’s Cost vs Value report, Angi and Block Renovation, plus our own pricing. Your written estimate is itemized for your home.
Estimate your fence project
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Typical Houston range
$7k – $11k
Fences & gates · Cedar board-on-board, 6 ft · 150 linear ft. Based on 2025–2026 Houston data and our own pricing. Your home decides the real number.
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Permits
Inside the City of Houston, a residential fence needs a permit if it’s over 8 feet tall or built of masonry or concrete at any height. Standard wood and metal fences 8 feet or less generally don’t. Suburbs, Bellaire and the Villages have their own rules, and deed restrictions and HOAs usually limit height and style. We check all three and submit for HOA approval.
Read our Houston permit guideHow your fence project runs
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Tell us
Call, WhatsApp or the form. We reply within one business day.
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Visit and design
We measure, listen and sketch options in your home.
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Written price
Scope, materials, schedule and cost in writing.
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Permits
Plans to your city, plus HOA approval if needed.
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Build and warranty
One project manager, photo updates, final walkthrough.
Questions about fences & gates
How much does a fence cost in Houston?
A 6-foot pine privacy fence usually runs $30–$55 per linear foot installed. Cedar board-on-board with a cap is $45–$70, and aluminum or iron $40–$80. A typical 150-foot backyard is roughly $4,500–$10,500.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Houston?
Not for a wood or metal fence 8 feet or less inside the City of Houston. Taller fences and masonry or concrete fences of any height need one. Your HOA may still require approval.
What fence lasts longest in Houston humidity?
Powder-coated aluminum, then cedar on galvanized steel posts. Wood posts set in wet clay are usually the first thing to fail.
How tall can my fence be in Houston?
The city doesn’t require a permit up to 8 feet for wood or metal, but most deed restrictions and HOAs cap backyard fences at 6–8 feet and front-yard fences lower.
Who pays for a fence between neighbors in Texas?
Texas has no general law requiring neighbors to share fence costs. Many neighbors agree to split it; put the agreement in writing.
Where we build fence projects
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