# Pipe Fence Boerne TX | Ranch Fencing | Boerne Fence > Pipe top-rail, pipe and cable, welded wire and barbed wire fencing for cattle and horses on Boerne-area acreage. $20–$45/ft. Free estimates. URL: https://boernefence.com/pipe-ranch-fencing/ $20 – $45 / ft # Pipe Fence Boerne TX Ranches and Acreage Owners Build Once Last updated: September 29, 2026 At Boerne Fence [/ →](/) , we build ranch fence the way it has to be built on Hill Country land: corners and braces set in rock first, then long runs stretched tight between them. A **pipe fence in Boerne, TX** holds cattle and horses for decades, and we build wire fence too when the budget or the stock calls for it. 15+ Years Experience Licensed & Insured Free Estimates ![Pipe top-rail ranch fence with welded wire across rolling Hill Country pasture near Boerne](https://placehold.co/1920x800/A6641E/ffffff?text=Pipe+top+rail+ranch+fence+with+welded+wire+running+across+rolling+Hill+Country+pasture+near+Boerne+in+bright+sun) Thanks, we got your request. We'll call you back soon. If it's urgent, call 830-388-7330. ## Free Pipe & Ranch Estimate Tell us what you need and where. We'll call you back to set a time to look at it. Have you ever looked out over your property and wondered how to secure it without ruining the beautiful rural view? That is exactly the challenge most property owners face when planning their pipe and ranch fencing. As a professional service team building fences across the Texas Hill Country, we see this struggle every single day. Finding the right balance between heavy-duty durability and curb appeal can feel like a guessing game. We put together this guide to share what actually works in our tough, rocky soil. Let’s walk through the options together, so you can make the best choice for your land. ## What Kind of Ranch Fence Do You Need? Ranch fence comes down to what it has to hold, how long you want it to last, and how much ground it covers. Here are the designs we build most frequently on Boerne-area acreage. **Pipe top rail with wire.** A welded pipe top rail on pipe posts provides incredible strength. We typically use heavy 2 3/8-inch outside diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe for the top rail, paired with welded wire or woven field fence below. The solid pipe gives livestock something highly visible to see, and it stops the wire from sagging over time. This heavy-duty setup is the most common ranch fence we build. **Pipe and cable.** Pipe posts combined with smooth steel cables stretched between them create a sleek look. It is exceptionally strong, easy for horses to see, and has no sharp barbs to cause injury. We often recommend this style for horse pastures and riding pens. **Welded wire.** Wire panels get welded at each joint and stretched between braced corners on T-posts or pipe line posts. A tight 2-inch by 4-inch mesh pattern holds goats, sheep, dogs, and calves much better than wider-spaced agricultural wire. **Barbed wire.** Strands of barbed wire strung on steel T-posts remain a Texas staple. This option usually offers the lowest cost per foot for massive cattle pastures, but it is not a safe choice around horses. ### Setting a Realistic Fencing Budget Pipe fence typically runs $20 to $45 per foot installed. You can check our guide on what it costs to fence 10 acres [/guide/cost-to-fence-10-acres/ →](/guide/cost-to-fence-10-acres/) to see how raw acreage translates into feet of fence and a real budget. ## Why Corners and Braces Matter Most Every stretched fence pulls incredibly hard on its ends. The corner post and H-brace take that massive load at every corner, gate, and change of direction. High-tensile wire can exert over 1,500 pounds of pull on a single corner. If a brace moves even a fraction of an inch, the wire loosens all the way down the line. That is why we set corners and braces first. Drilling deep into the solid Texas limestone is absolutely essential for a secure hold. We secure those main posts in concrete to create a permanent anchor. Line posts, T-posts, and stay wire go in only after the corners fully cure. On pipe fence, we weld joints with saddle-cut ends. This specialized curved cut allows the intersecting pipe to sit flush, ensuring the welds hold up to decades of stress. Here is a quick look at how different brace materials handle tension: | Brace Type | Typical Use Case | Durability Factor | | --- | --- | --- | | Wood H-Brace | Traditional cross-fencing | Subject to rot in wet soil conditions | | 2 3/8” Steel Pipe | Standard property perimeters | Extremely high, naturally resists rust | | 2 7/8” Heavy Pipe | High-pressure cattle pens | Maximum strength for heavy animal loads | ## Cattle Fence vs Horse Fence Cattle push heavily on fences to reach better grass. Horses tend to run into them, lean over them, and easily get tangled in loose gaps. That fundamental behavioral difference shapes the entire build. - **For cattle:** Barbed wire, welded wire, or heavy field fence with a pipe top rail all work exceptionally well. The main focus is maintaining high tension and installing heavy-duty H-braces that will not buckle under pressure. - **For horses:** We strongly lean toward pipe and cable setups or a pipe rail paired with “non-climb” welded wire. A standard horse hoof is about 4 to 5 inches wide, so a 2x4 inch wire mesh prevents them from stepping through and getting trapped. No barbs, high visibility, and a top rail at a 54-inch minimum height ensure they will not try to lean over. A simple mistake many property owners make is using standard agricultural field fence for equestrian areas. The wider 6-inch by 6-inch squares might save money upfront, but they create a serious hazard for foals and active horses. Sticking to specialized non-climb wire eliminates that risk completely. ## Gates on Ranch Land Ranch gates need to open wide enough for dual-wheel trucks, tractors, and livestock trailers. A standard heavy-duty livestock trailer requires at least a 14-foot clearance to turn comfortably into a drive. Hanging those heavy gates on posts that will not sag over time requires serious structural support. We build custom pipe ranch gates, wide double drive gates, and secure cattle guards. > Pro Tip: Always plan for a gate that is at least two feet wider than your largest piece of equipment. It saves time and prevents scraped fenders on tight turns. For maximum convenience, we install an automatic entry featuring a reliable operator and keypad. Solar-powered gate operators have become a popular choice in rural areas where running electrical lines is simply too expensive. See our detailed page on driveway and automatic gates [/driveway-automatic-gates/ →](/driveway-automatic-gates/) to compare different operator options and exact prices. ## Game Fence and Deer Fence If you need to keep hungry deer out of a garden, or hold exotic game inside a pasture, a standard pipe fence is not the right tool. Whitetail deer can easily clear a standard 4-foot agricultural fence. An 8-foot high, high-tensile fixed-knot fence is the only proven barrier for large wildlife in Texas. The wire flexes under impact and bounces right back into shape. Our deer and game fencing [/deer-game-fencing/ →](/deer-game-fencing/) page covers everything from small garden enclosures up to full acreage game fence. Pricing for these tall enclosures currently runs between $8 to $20 per foot depending on the rocky terrain. ### Fast and Reliable Fence Repairs Already have an older ranch fence that has gone totally slack? Extreme weather and fallen oak branches take a serious toll on aging wire. We repair broken braces, re-stretch sagging wire, and replace rotted wooden posts with durable steel. The fence repair [/fence-repair/ →](/fence-repair/) crew at our company covers acreage stretching out toward Sisterdale and Comfort. Reach out today to schedule a site visit, and get your property secured the right way. ## How Much Does Pipe Fence Cost Around Boerne? Installed prices from our price book. We never answer "it depends" without a range. Typical range $20 to $45 / ft per linear foot, pipe top rail with wire or pipe and cable, installed Wire-only runs for deer and game use the deer fence range of $8 to $20 per foot. Get My Exact Price [#quote →](#quote) ### Related prices Pipe fence, top rail with wire or pipe and cable $20 to $45 per foot Deer or wire fence, yard runs to 8 ft acreage $8 to $20 per foot Double drive gate $400 to $1,200 Automatic driveway gate, installed complete $3,000 to $12,000 ### What moves the price within the range - **Height and rails** More rails or cables and taller posts use more pipe. - **Wire type** Welded wire, field fence or barbed wire under the rail. - **Rock** Corner and brace posts drilled into limestone. - **Slope and brush** Steep ground and brush on the line slow the work. **Worked examples:** A square 10-acre tract has about 2,640 ft of perimeter. At $20 to $45 per foot for pipe, that's roughly $52,800 to $118,800 before gates. ![Long wire ranch fence line crossing stony limestone upland in Kendall County](https://placehold.co/800x500/F5F2EB/18221D?text=Long+wire+ranch+fence+line+crossing+stony+limestone+upland+with+cedar+and+live+oak+trees+in+Kendall+County) ## Ranch Fence on Stony Uplands and Clay Bottoms A wire fence is only as strong as its corners. All the tension of a stretched run ends up on the corner post and its H-brace, so if a brace shifts, the whole line goes slack. On Kendall County's stony uplands, we drill corner and brace posts into the limestone and set them in concrete before a single strand goes up. Lower ground near creeks is often loamy clay, which heaves with wet and dry spells. Posts there need depth and good concrete, or they'll walk out of line. Long runs across both kinds of ground are common from Comfort to Sisterdale, and we set each post for what it's standing in. Stony uplands Corner posts drilled into rock Clay bottoms Deeper footings for moving ground Long runs Braces every change of direction Gates Wide enough for trucks and trailers ## Ranch Fence Types We Build The right fence depends on your stock, your ground and your budget. Click a photo to see it larger. Pipe top rail with wire: the ranch workhorse. Pipe and cable: smooth, visible, easy on horses. Barbed wire on T-posts for large pastures. Ranch gates sized for trucks and trailers. ## Why Choose Boerne Fence for Ranch Fencing? ### Braces that hold Over 15 years of setting corners and braces in Hill Country rock, so long runs stay tight. ### Built for your stock Horse fence and cattle fence aren't the same. We'll match the fence to the animals it has to hold. ### Gates where you need them Ranch gates, drive gates and automatic entries built into the same job. ### Prices per foot $20 to $45 per foot for pipe, published up front. Licensed, insured, free estimates. ## How a Ranch Fence Job Works From the first call to cleanup, here's what to expect. 1. 01 ### Walk the line We walk or drive the fence line with you, note corners, gates, brush, rock and low spots, and talk about your stock. 2. 02 ### Pick the fence type Pipe rail, pipe and cable, welded wire or barbed wire, priced per foot from our published ranges. 3. 03 ### Corners and braces first Corner posts and H-braces are drilled into rock and set in concrete, then line posts go in. 4. 04 ### Rail, wire and gates Pipe is welded, wire is stretched and tied off, gates are hung, and the line is walked one more time. ## Pipe and Ranch Fence Questions, Answered ### What does a pipe fence cost in Texas? 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. ### What is the cheapest fence for cattle? 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. ### What does it cost to fence 10 acres? 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. ### What's the best fence for horses? Pipe and cable or pipe rail with welded wire are common horse fences. They're easy for horses to see and don't have barbs. We avoid barbed wire where horses are kept. ### What is an H-brace? An H-brace is two posts joined by a horizontal brace and tensioned with wire. It sits at corners, gates and ends to hold the pull of a stretched fence. Weak braces are the most common reason ranch fence goes slack. ### Do you repair ranch and game fence out toward Sisterdale and Comfort? 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. ### Can you add a gate to an existing ranch fence? Yes. A double drive gate runs $400 to $1,200, and an automatic driveway gate runs $3,000 to $12,000 installed complete. ### Do you clear the fence line? A fence needs a clear line to go in straight. We'll talk through brush and cedar on the line during the estimate so you know what's included. ## Pipe and Ranch Fencing Guides Longer answers to the questions we hear most about this work. 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/) ## Related Services Other work we often do on the same property. ![Tall 8 ft deer fence around a backyard vegetable garden in Boerne with deer outside](https://placehold.co/600x400/A6641E/ffffff?text=8+ft+high+game+fence+with+fixed+knot+wire+running+along+a+cedar+covered+Hill+Country+ridge) ### Deer and Game Fencing $8 – $20 / ft 8 ft high fence for game on acreage, and deer fence around gardens, orchards and whole yards. See deer & game details → [Deer and Game Fencing →](/deer-game-fencing/) ![Black iron automatic swing driveway gate opening at a Boerne estate entry with limestone columns](https://placehold.co/600x400/18221D/ffffff?text=Automatic+iron+driveway+gate+with+keypad+pedestal+at+a+Hill+Country+home+entrance+on+a+sunny+day) ### Driveway and Automatic Gates $3,000 – $12,000 Swing and slide driveway gates, operators, keypads and remotes, iron and ranch gates, and gate repair. See driveway gates details → [Driveway and Automatic Gates →](/driveway-automatic-gates/) ![Fence builder resetting a leaning cedar fence post in fresh concrete in a rocky Boerne backyard](https://placehold.co/600x400/A6641E/ffffff?text=Repair+crew+swapping+broken+pickets+and+a+rotted+rail+on+a+weathered+wood+privacy+fence+in+Boerne) ### Fence Repair $300 – $900 typical Leaning posts, rotted pickets and rails, wind-damaged sections, sagging gates and iron welds. Fixed so they stay fixed. See repair details → [Fence Repair →](/fence-repair/) ![](https://placehold.co/1920x600/18221D/ffffff?text=Pipe+ranch+fence+and+gate+at+the+entry+of+a+Hill+Country+property+with+pasture+and+oaks+beyond) ## Ready to Price Your Ranch Fence? Free estimate, straight price range, and a crew that has been setting posts in Hill Country rock for over 15 years. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 830-388-7330 [tel:+18303887330 →](tel:+18303887330) - Over 15 years of experience - Licensed and insured - Free estimates