Fence Cost in Houston (2026 Guide)
What a new fence or a fence repair costs in Houston in 2026, by material, height and length, with sources.
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Most new wood privacy fences in Houston cost $25 to $45 per linear foot installed, so a typical 150-foot backyard lands between about $3,750 and $6,750 before gates and removal. Repairs usually run $200 to $300.
The tables below collect the price ranges Houston fence companies and cost sites publish, each linked to its source. Your contractor's written quote after measuring is the price that counts.
Installed price per foot by material
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated pine privacy, 6 ft | $25 to $35 per ft installed | Budget wood; needs sealing in Houston humidity. |
| Cedar privacy, 6 ft | $35 to $45 per ft installed | Most popular; resists rot and insects better than pine. |
| Board-on-board cedar with cap, 6 ft | $40 to $50 per ft installed | Overlapping pickets leave no gaps as wood shrinks. |
| Wood privacy, 8 ft | $40 to $55 per ft installed | Needs deeper posts for wind; no Houston permit up to 8 ft. |
| Vinyl privacy | $30 to $60 per ft installed | Almost no upkeep; ask about wind ratings. |
| Aluminum ornamental | $25 to $80 per ft installed | Wide range: Angi lists $25-75, Ergeon's 2025 Houston average is about $80. |
| Wrought iron | $50 to $85 per ft installed | |
| Chain link, 4-6 ft | $10 to $25 per ft installed | Lowest cost per foot; black vinyl-coated costs a little more. |
Total by fence length
| Item | 100 ft | 150 ft | 200 ft | 300 ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated pine privacy, 6 ft | $2,500 to $3,500 | $3,750 to $5,250 | $5,000 to $7,000 | $7,500 to $10,500 |
| Cedar privacy, 6 ft | $3,500 to $4,500 | $5,250 to $6,750 | $7,000 to $9,000 | $10,500 to $13,500 |
| Vinyl privacy | $3,000 to $6,000 | $4,500 to $9,000 | $6,000 to $12,000 | $9,000 to $18,000 |
| Chain link, 4-6 ft | $1,000 to $2,500 | $1,500 to $3,750 | $2,000 to $5,000 | $3,000 to $7,500 |
Per-foot range times length. Gates, removal and permits are extra.
What Houston homeowners report paying
What Houston homeowners say they were quoted on Reddit's r/houston, newest last. Taken together they point to about $24 to $35 per foot for a standard 6 ft pine or cedar fence, and $40 to $55 for 7 to 8 ft fences with caps, right after storms or on small jobs.
7 ft cedar with cap, trim and a 12-inch rot board quoted at $44 to $46 per foot; commenters reported $29 for 6 ft cedar and $60 for 8 ft good-both-sides. r/houston
$8,800 for 200 ft of pressure-treated pine board-on-board with a gate (about $44 per foot); most replies called it high and quoted $22 to $34 per foot. r/houston
$1,900 for 24 ft of 7 ft fence ($80 per foot): small jobs carry minimum charges, while others reported about $30 per foot in Katy, Clear Lake and Cypress. r/houston
After Hurricane Beryl, one contractor said prices went from $28-29 to $31-32 per linear foot plus removal. r/houston
$55 per foot for 98 ft of custom red cedar with a 10-year workmanship warranty. r/houston
A quote of about $24 per foot, where commenters expected $30 to $40. r/houston
Gates, removal and extras
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remove and haul away the old fence | $3 to $7 per ft | |
| Wood walk gate | $200 to $400 per gate | |
| Double drive gate | $500 to $900 per gate | |
| Manual sliding gate | $800 to $1,500 per gate | |
| Grading an uneven fence line | $1,100 to $3,500 per project |
Fence repair costs
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fence repair (most homeowners) | $200 to $300 per job | Thumbtack's Houston average is about $250. |
| Full range of repair jobs | $50 to $1,443 per job | From one picket to a storm-damaged section. |
| Handyman fence repair labor | $45+ per hour, starting | A picket or two usually takes up to half a day. |
Why quotes vary in Houston
- Posts: Houston clay swells and shrinks, so deeper concrete footings or steel posts cost more and last longer.
- Wood grade: No. 2 pine, premium pine and cedar can differ by $10 or more per foot.
- Removal and access: tearing out an old fence, tight side yards and slopes add labor.
- Gates and hardware: each gate adds hundreds of dollars, and drive gates more.
- HOA requirements: required styles, caps or stain colors change the bill.
- Storm season: after big storms such as Hurricane Beryl in 2024, demand spikes and waits stretch to weeks.
What a good written quote includes
- Post material, depth and concrete for every post
- Picket and rail material, grade and count
- Galvanized or stainless fasteners
- Removal, haul-away and cleanup included or not
- Gate size, frame and hardware
- Who handles the permit, HOA approval and the 811 utility locate
- Written workmanship warranty and who backs it
- Deposit and payment schedule in writing (25 to 50% deposits are common)
- Who does the work: the company's own crew or a subcontractor
How we got these numbers
Ranges come from pricing published by Houston fence companies and national cost sites, checked on October 5, 2026. Each table row cites where it came from.
Length totals multiply the per-foot range by the length. They leave out gates, removal and permits, which the extras table covers.
We are a referral service and do not install fences. These numbers are for planning; the contractor's written quote is the real price.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
How much does 100 feet of fence cost in Houston?
About $2,500 to $3,500 for 6 ft pressure-treated pine and $3,500 to $4,500 for cedar, before gates and removal. Chain link runs about $1,000 to $2,500.
How much does 200 feet of fence cost in Houston?
About $5,000 to $7,000 for 6 ft pressure-treated pine and $7,000 to $9,000 for cedar, before gates and removal.
What is the cheapest fence in Houston?
Chain link, at roughly $10 to $25 per foot installed. For privacy on a budget, pressure-treated pine is the usual choice.
Is cedar worth it over pine in Houston?
Cedar costs about $10 more per foot but resists rot and insects better in Houston's humidity. Either way, sealing the wood every few years extends its life.