Question 1

What does a fence cost in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Installed prices run about $12 to $30 per foot for chain link, $25 to $45 for 6 ft wood privacy, $35 to $60 for board-on-board or 8 ft cedar, $20 to $45 for pipe, $8 to $20 for deer fence and $40 to $75 for wrought iron. Rock, slope, height, gates and tear-out move the price within those ranges.

Question 2

What does 100 ft or 200 ft of fence cost?

Accepted Answer

For a 6 ft wood privacy fence, 100 ft runs about $2,500 to $4,500, 150 ft runs $3,750 to $6,750 and 200 ft runs $5,000 to $9,000. Tearing out an old fence adds $3 to $6 per foot.

Question 3

How much does fence repair cost?

Accepted Answer

Most repair jobs run $300 to $900. Replacing one post runs $250 to $500, and rebuilding a fallen section runs $300 to $1,500.

Question 4

What does it cost to replace a wood fence?

Accepted Answer

A 6 ft wood privacy fence runs $25 to $45 per foot installed, plus $3 to $6 per foot to tear out and haul off the old one. For 150 ft that's $3,750 to $6,750 before tear-out.

Question 5

What does a wrought iron fence cost?

Accepted Answer

Wrought iron or ornamental steel runs $40 to $75 per foot installed. Height, style, gates and rock move the price within that range.

Question 6

What's a cheaper alternative to wrought iron?

Accepted Answer

Black vinyl-coated chain link ($12 to $30 per foot) or a pipe fence ($20 to $45 per foot) keep an open look for less than iron at $40 to $75 per foot.

Question 7

What does a pipe fence cost in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Pipe fence runs $20 to $45 per foot installed, for top rail with wire or pipe and cable. Height, number of rails, wire type, rock and slope set where a job lands in that range.

Question 8

What does it cost to fence 10 acres?

Accepted Answer

A square 10-acre tract has about 2,640 feet of perimeter. At $20 to $45 per foot for pipe that's roughly $52,800 to $118,800; at $8 to $20 per foot for deer or wire fence it's about $21,120 to $52,800, before gates.

Question 9

Is chain link cheaper than wood, and what are the downsides?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chain link runs $12 to $30 per foot vs $25 to $45 for 6 ft wood privacy. The downsides are no privacy, a utility look, and HOA rules in some neighborhoods that limit it.

Question 10

What does fence staining cost, and is it worth it?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning and staining a 6 ft fence runs $3 to $8 per foot for one side. It slows graying, cracking and rot, which pushes back the day you pay $25 to $45 per foot to replace the fence.

Question 11

What does an automatic gate cost?

Accepted Answer

An automatic driveway gate runs $3,000 to $12,000 installed complete. Adding an opener to a gate you already have runs $1,000 to $5,000.

Question 12

What is the best time of year to install a fence?

Accepted Answer

Fall through spring is the most comfortable stretch to build in the Hill Country, but we build year-round. Inside Boerne or Fair Oaks Ranch city limits, leave time for the permit before the start date.

Question 13

Do I need a permit for a fence in Boerne?

Accepted Answer

Yes, inside Boerne city limits. The City of Boerne requires a permit application with a site plan showing where the fence will go, and contractors must be registered with the city to work inside city limits. Fair Oaks Ranch runs its own permits for new fences and additions.

Question 14

How deep should fence posts go?

Accepted Answer

Most 6 ft fence posts go about 2 to 3 feet deep, with gate posts and 8 ft fences going deeper. On the stony uplands the hole often hits limestone, so we drill into the rock and set the post in concrete.

Question 15

Can you build a fence near my live oaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with care. Boerne's permitting office oversees oak wilt regulations, so we plan post holes to limit root damage near live oaks and check the rules before we dig.

Question 16

When is the best time to stain a fence?

Accepted Answer

Once new wood has dried out enough to take stain, and on a dry, mild stretch of weather. Older fences are due when the wood grays and water soaks in instead of beading.

Question 17

Should fence stain be rolled or sprayed?

Accepted Answer

Spraying is faster; brushing or rolling works stain into the wood. The best result is usually spraying followed by back-brushing, with cars, siding and plants covered against overspray.

Question 18

Do I need a permit for a driveway gate?

Accepted Answer

Inside Boerne city limits, fence work needs a permit application and site plan, so plan on it for a gate in a new fence line. Fair Oaks Ranch runs its own permits. Outside city limits, check your county and any HOA rules.

Question 19

Should I repair or replace my old fence?

Accepted Answer

Repair it if a few posts or sections have failed and the rest is sound. When rot has spread to many posts, replacing costs less over time; wood privacy runs $25 to $45 per foot plus $3 to $6 per foot to tear out the old fence.

Question 20

What wood is best for a fence in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Cedar holds up better to Texas sun and moisture and moves less than pine; pine costs less up front. Both fall in the $25 to $45 per foot range for a 6 ft privacy fence, with premium cedar and 8 ft builds at $35 to $60.

Question 21

How does wrought iron compare with wood?

Accepted Answer

Iron costs more ($40 to $75 per foot vs $25 to $45 for 6 ft wood privacy) and keeps the view open instead of blocking it. It needs repainting when the finish wears; wood needs staining and eventually replacing.

Question 22

How long does a wrought iron fence last?

Accepted Answer

Decades, if rust spots are caught early and the finish is kept up. Repainting when the finish starts to fail is what keeps it going.

Question 23

What is the cheapest fence for cattle?

Accepted Answer

Barbed wire is usually the cheapest to put up. Welded wire and pipe and cable cost more but need less upkeep, and every type depends on solid corners and bracing.

Question 24

How tall does a deer fence need to be?

Accepted Answer

8 ft is the common standard for keeping deer out. A small garden can sometimes get by lower, but on a slope deer jumping from the uphill side need the full height.

Question 25

What fence keeps deer out?

Accepted Answer

A tall wire fence, usually 8 ft, with gates that shut tight and no gaps at the bottom. Deer fence runs $8 to $20 per foot, from yard and garden runs up to 8 ft acreage fence.

Question 26

What are the downsides of an automatic gate?

Accepted Answer

Operators and sensors need occasional service, you need a plan for power outages and deliveries, and safety sensors must be kept working. A manual release and battery backup handle most of it.

Question 27

Should a driveway gate open in or out?

Accepted Answer

Most driveway gates swing in, toward the property, so they don't block the road. If the drive slopes up or there's no room for the swing, a slide gate is often the fix.

Question 28

Who owns the fence between two houses in Texas? Is there a good-neighbor fence law?

Accepted Answer

Texas has no statewide good-neighbor fence law that makes neighbors split the cost of a fence between homes. A fence generally belongs to the owner whose land it sits on, unless a written agreement, deed restriction or HOA rule says otherwise. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 29

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Boerne Fence is licensed and insured, with over 15 years of experience, and every estimate is free.

Question 30

Do you repair ranch and game fence out toward Sisterdale and Comfort?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We repair pipe, wire and game fence on acreage north and west of Boerne, including Sisterdale along FM 1376 and Comfort along I-10, where long runs cross stony uplands.

Question 31

Can you replace a wood fence in Fair Oaks Ranch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fair Oaks Ranch issues its own fence permits, separate from Boerne, so a new fence or an addition needs a permit from the City of Fair Oaks Ranch before work starts.

Question 32

Do you install driveway gates in Bulverde and Spring Branch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. East of Boerne along Hwy 46 and US 281, many properties have long, sloped drives and rocky ground, which affects whether a swing or slide gate fits and how the posts are set.

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