# Fence Guides | Boerne Fence > Plain-language fence guides from Boerne Fence: permits, post depth, oak wilt, Texas fence law, costs per foot, gates, ranch and game fence, staining. URL: https://boernefence.com/guide/ # Fence Guides Straight answers to the questions we hear on estimates around Boerne: what fences cost, how deep posts go in rock, what permits you need, and how to choose between materials. Every price here matches the ranges we quote. ![Fence builder and homeowner reviewing fence plans beside a cedar fence](https://placehold.co/1200x630/A6641E/ffffff?text=Fence+builder+and+homeowner+reviewing+fence+plans+and+price+sheet+beside+a+cedar+fence+in+Boerne) ## Planning Any Fence How it works ### Building a Fence Near Live Oaks: Oak Wilt Rules in Boerne Why digging post holes near live oaks needs care in Boerne, who oversees oak wilt rules, and how to plan a fence line around trees. Read the guide → [Building a Fence Near Live Oaks: Oak Wilt Rules in Boerne →](/guide/fence-near-live-oaks-oak-wilt-boerne/) How it works ### Do You Need a Fence Permit in Boerne or Fair Oaks Ranch? When a fence needs a permit in Boerne or Fair Oaks Ranch, what the site plan shows, and what to check outside city limits. Read the guide → [Do You Need a Fence Permit in Boerne or Fair Oaks Ranch? →](/guide/fence-permit-boerne-fair-oaks-ranch/) Decision guide ### Fence Cost per Foot in Texas: Every Fence Type Compared Installed per-foot ranges for wood, cedar, iron, chain link, pipe and deer fence, plus 100 ft and 200 ft math and gate prices. Read the guide → [Fence Cost per Foot in Texas: Every Fence Type Compared →](/guide/fence-cost-per-foot-texas/) How it works ### How Deep Should Fence Posts Go in Hill Country Rock? Fence post depth by fence height and type, and how limestone uplands and clay creek terraces change the way posts get set. Read the guide → [How Deep Should Fence Posts Go in Hill Country Rock? →](/guide/how-deep-should-fence-posts-be/) How it works ### Texas Fence Law: Who Owns the Fence Between Two Houses? Does Texas have a good-neighbor fence law? Who owns a boundary fence, why surveys matter, and how to put agreements in writing. Read the guide → [Texas Fence Law: Who Owns the Fence Between Two Houses? →](/guide/texas-fence-law-between-neighbors/) ## Fence Repair Fence Repair service → [/fence-repair/ →](/fence-repair/) Decision guide ### Fence Repair or Replacement? How to Decide on an Old Fence How to decide between repairing and replacing an old fence: failing posts, age, rot spread, and repair vs replacement prices. Read the guide → [Fence Repair or Replacement? How to Decide on an Old Fence →](/guide/fence-repair-or-replace/) Decision guide ### What Fence Repair Costs in Texas: Posts, Sections and Gates Fence repair prices by job: most repairs $300–$900, one post $250–$500, a fallen section $300–$1,500, and what moves the price. Read the guide → [What Fence Repair Costs in Texas: Posts, Sections and Gates →](/guide/fence-repair-cost-texas/) ## Wood and Cedar Privacy Fences Wood and Cedar Privacy Fences service → [/wood-cedar-privacy-fences/ →](/wood-cedar-privacy-fences/) Decision guide ### Cedar vs Pine: What Wood Is Best for a Fence in Texas? Cedar vs pine for a Texas fence: rot resistance, movement, looks, cost and staining, and which parts of the fence matter most. Read the guide → [Cedar vs Pine: What Wood Is Best for a Fence in Texas? →](/guide/cedar-vs-pine-best-wood-fence-texas/) ## Wrought Iron Fences Wrought Iron Fences service → [/wrought-iron-fences/ →](/wrought-iron-fences/) Decision guide ### Wrought Iron vs Wood Fence: Cost, Upkeep and Looks Iron vs wood for a front yard or estate: $40–$75 vs $25–$45 per foot, privacy vs views, paint vs stain, and lifespan. Read the guide → [Wrought Iron vs Wood Fence: Cost, Upkeep and Looks →](/guide/wrought-iron-vs-wood-fence/) ## Pipe and Ranch Fencing Pipe and Ranch Fencing service → [/pipe-ranch-fencing/ →](/pipe-ranch-fencing/) How it works ### What It Costs to Fence 10 Acres in the Hill Country Turn 10 acres into feet of fence and price it: pipe at $20–$45/ft, deer or wire at $8–$20/ft, plus gates, rock and terrain. Read the guide → [What It Costs to Fence 10 Acres in the Hill Country →](/guide/cost-to-fence-10-acres/) ## Deer and Game Fencing Deer and Game Fencing service → [/deer-game-fencing/ →](/deer-game-fencing/) How it works ### High Fence for Game on Hill Country Acreage: How It's Built How an 8 ft game fence goes in on Hill Country acreage: line clearing, braces set in rock, stretching wire, gates and low spots. Read the guide → [High Fence for Game on Hill Country Acreage: How It's Built →](/guide/high-fence-game-fence-construction/) ## Driveway and Automatic Gates Driveway and Automatic Gates service → [/driveway-automatic-gates/ →](/driveway-automatic-gates/) Decision guide ### How Much Does an Automatic Driveway Gate Cost in Texas? An automatic driveway gate runs $3,000–$12,000 installed complete. See what moves the price, and manual gate prices for comparison. Read the guide → [How Much Does an Automatic Driveway Gate Cost in Texas? →](/guide/automatic-driveway-gate-cost-texas/) ## Fence Staining and Sealing Fence Staining and Sealing service → [/fence-staining-sealing/ →](/fence-staining-sealing/) Decision guide ### Is Fence Staining Worth It? Cost and Payoff in Texas Fence staining runs $3–$8/ft for a 6 ft fence, one side. See a worked example and how it compares with replacing the fence early. Read the guide → [Is Fence Staining Worth It? Cost and Payoff in Texas →](/guide/is-fence-staining-worth-it/) ![](https://placehold.co/1920x600/18221D/ffffff?text=Cedar+fence+and+pipe+ranch+fence+meeting+at+a+corner+post+on+a+Hill+Country+property+in+sunlight) ## Rather Talk It Through? Call or send the form. We'll answer your questions on site and give you a free estimate from the same ranges in these guides. 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