houston's local fence costs
The average fence cost in houston is $33.32 per foot. That works out to $1999.20 for an average sized yard.
Cost to Fence a Yard in Houston
Updated March 15, 2021
There is a wide range of fence material and style options available to the Houston market. For the cost conscious, a chain link fence may provide the necessary function at the correct price. For those looking for a higher level of customization the multitude of designs that can be created using wood might be more appealing.
Lets get into some prices. All price on this page are shown in CPF (cost per foot). CPF is a common way of expressing fence costs. All prices are in USD.
Fence costs by type
houston
| Type | Min CPF | Max CPF |
|---|---|---|
| wood | $28.28 | $54.61 |
| chain link | $20.96 | $28.82 |
Wood fence
A very popular fence type in many regions and for good reason. Wood fences offer privacy, security and they look good doing it.
Wood fence costs
houston
| Type | Average CPF |
|---|---|
| cedar | $34.68 |
| brown treated | $38.04 |
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There is almost a limitless number of styles options for wood fences. The boards that make up the fence can be situated in many different ways, which can make fences with identical material lists look wildly different. The part of a fences style that has the biggest effect on price is the material required. Really ornate designs that require a lot of detailed cuts are the exception, in that case the additional labour required will factor into a price.
Check out our article on fence costs in the US for more information on the wood fence styles listed below.
Style costs
houston
| Style | Cedar CPF | Brown treated CPF |
|---|---|---|
| framed | $33.05 | $28.28 |
| friendly neighbour | $36.32 | $31.23 |
| heavy duty | N/A | $54.61 |
Chain link fences
Chain link fences are good when you need a barrier above all else. The are a little easier on the wallet than other fence styles. The reason for that being that they don't offer privacy without an additional cost and they are considered less attractive than wood fences. However, if you are fencing a large area or function is your main concern then this may be the right fence for you.
Chain link fence costs
houston
| Type | Average CPF |
|---|---|
| galvanized | $20.96 |
| black pvc coated | $28.82 |
More information about chain link fences can be found in the chain link fence costs section of our fences in the US article.
FAQs about fences in houston
How much does a fence cost in houston?
The average fence cost in houston is $33.32 per foot. For 60ft. that comes to $1999.20.
How do I get a line locate?
You can setup a line locate over the phone or online. Get started on the Texas 811 site.
Do I have to give my neighbour the good side?
If the fence is built on your property you are free to have whichever side you choose facing outward.
Do I need a permit to build a fence?
According to Houston Fence Codes a permit is not required to build a fence that is under 8ft tall, not masonry and not in a flood zone.
Doing it yourself
For the do-it-yourself builders, here are the average costs for the materials required to build a fence. You can also checkout our article on things you should know before you start a diy fence project.
Material costs by type
houston
| Type | Min CPF | Max CPF |
|---|---|---|
| wood | $14.14 | $27.31 |
| chain link | $10.48 | $14.41 |
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We use the same algorithm that powers our fence cost estimator tool and apply this algorithm to up to date material costs for specific geographic regions to arrive at our final estimated price.