A 6-foot wood privacy fence in DFW typically runs $60 to $90 per linear foot installed, so a 150-foot backyard line lands around $9,000 to $13,500 before gates. Where you fall in that range depends on the wood, the style (board-on-board, caps, and trim cost more), and how much old fence and slope the job involves. Vinyl and chain link are quoted after an on-site measure, and every quote is fixed once we have measured.
Here is what actually drives the number.
Material is the biggest factor
The three we install, from most affordable to most expensive up front:
- Chain link. The budget option. Great for back boundaries, pets, and anywhere you do not need privacy.
- Wood (cedar or treated pine). The classic North Texas privacy fence and the best value for a full backyard. Cedar costs a bit more than treated pine and ages better.
- Vinyl. The most expensive up front and one of the cheapest to own over time. It never needs staining and shrugs off Texas weather.
We do not install ornamental iron, so if that is the look you are after, we will point you to someone who does.
Height and linear footage
A six-foot privacy fence costs more per foot than a four-foot fence, and a big corner lot costs more than a small backyard simply because there is more of it. Gates add cost too, since a good gate needs heavier posts and hardware to swing true for years.
Tear-out, slope, and clay
If we are pulling and hauling an old fence, that is part of the job and part of the price. A sloped or tightly boxed-in yard takes more labor than a flat, open one.
The part people underestimate is the ground. North Texas clay expands and contracts hard with moisture, and a fence set shallow will lean and lift within a few seasons. We set every post deep in concrete and brace the corners and gates. That is not where you want the cheapest bid to be cutting corners.
Getting a real number
The honest answer to "how much" is that we measure your fence line, talk through material and height, factor in gates, slope, and tear-out, then give you a fixed quote with no surprises. The measure is free.
See our fence installation page for what we build, or get a free on-site measure. Family-owned in Carrollton, building DFW fences and yards since 2010.
This article is part of The Complete Guide to Fencing in DFW, our full walkthrough of choosing and building a fence in North Texas.
