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Build a fence that fits your property, your style, and Central Texas weather.
A wood fence does more than mark your property line—it creates privacy, adds security, and gives your backyard the finished look it deserves. At Austin Fence & Deck Builders, we’ve been installing custom wood fences across the Austin area since 2007. Whether you want a classic cedar privacy fence, a decorative picket design, or a modern horizontal layout, our team builds fences that look great and hold up to Texas heat, wind, and rain.
We’re an owner-operated company with 17+ years of experience and 92+ Google reviews. Every project gets the same attention: quality materials, clean craftsmanship, and honest communication from start to finish.
Ready for your wood fence? Call us at (512) 799-7574 or request your free estimate.
Why Austin Homeowners Choose Wood Fencing
Wood remains the most popular fencing material in Central Texas—and for good reason. Here’s what makes it a smart choice:
- Privacy you can count on. A 6-ft or 8-ft wood privacy fence blocks sightlines from neighbors, streets, and common areas. Board-on-board designs eliminate gaps entirely.
- Design flexibility. Wood can be cut, shaped, stained, and customized to match any home style—from traditional to modern farmhouse to contemporary horizontal.
- Natural beauty. Cedar and quality pine bring warmth and character that vinyl and metal can’t replicate. The grain, texture, and color deepen over time with proper care.
- Proven durability. A well-built cedar fence lasts 15–20 years in Austin’s climate. With periodic staining and sealing, you can extend that lifespan even further.
- Cost-effective. Wood offers the best balance of upfront cost, appearance, and longevity for most residential properties.
Looking for low-maintenance alternatives? We also install ornamental iron fences and chain link fences, depending on your needs.
Wood Fence Styles We Install
We build every style of wood fence—custom-designed to fit your property and your taste:
Cedar Privacy Fence The Austin standard. Solid vertical boards (typically 6 ft tall) with no gaps between pickets. Ideal for backyards, pool enclosures, and properties where privacy matters most.
Board-on-Board Fence Overlapping boards on alternating sides of the rail create a fence with no visible gaps—even as the wood naturally expands and contracts. Great for maximum privacy with a cleaner look than standard dog-ear styles.
Picket Fence Classic pointed or dog-ear pickets with spacing between boards. Perfect for front yards, garden borders, and decorative applications where full privacy isn’t the goal.
Horizontal Fence (Modern/Contemporary) Boards run horizontally instead of vertically for a sleek, modern aesthetic. Popular in Austin’s newer neighborhoods and urban infill projects.
Shadow Box Fence Boards alternate on opposite sides of the rails, creating a semi-private fence that looks finished from both sides. Good for shared property lines where both neighbors want a polished appearance.
Cap and Trim Upgrades: Add a top cap rail and decorative trim to elevate any fence style. This finishing touch protects end grain from moisture and gives your fence a custom, intentional look.
Cedar vs. Pine: Which Wood Is Right for You?
We work with both cedar and pressure-treated pine. Here’s the honest comparison:
Factor | Western Red Cedar | Pressure-Treated Pine |
|---|---|---|
Durability | Naturally rot-resistant; 15–20 years | Chemically treated; 10–15 years |
Appearance | Rich reddish-brown grain; weathers to silver-gray | Greenish tint when new; lighter color |
Maintenance | Stain every 2–4 years to preserve color | Stain every 2–3 years |
Cost | Higher upfront | More budget-friendly |
Best For | Privacy fences, visible areas, long-term value | Utility fencing, budget projects, and large properties |
Our recommendation: Cedar is the better long-term investment for most Austin homeowners—especially for privacy fences in your backyard or any fence visible from the street. Pine works well for secondary areas, large acreage, or tighter budgets.
Our Wood Fence Installation Process
We’ve refined our process over 17 years to be efficient, predictable, and clean:
Consultation & Estimate We visit your property, verify lines and setbacks, discuss your goals (privacy, pets, aesthetics), and provide a detailed written estimate—no surprises, no pressure.
Design & Material Selection Together we’ll choose the fence style, wood type, height, and any upgrades (cap rail, decorative posts, stain color). We’ll confirm HOA requirements if applicable.
Utility Locates & Permits We coordinate 811 utility locates and handle any necessary permit paperwork so your project stays on schedule and up to code.
Post Setting Posts are set in concrete at proper depth and spacing—minimum 24 inches deep to resist Central Texas clay soil movement. This is where cheap fence jobs fail; we don’t cut corners here.
Rails, Pickets & Gates Horizontal rails are attached, then pickets are installed with consistent spacing and alignment. Gates are framed, hinged, and latched for smooth operation and long-term durability.
Final Walkthrough & Care Instructions We review the completed fence together, answer questions, and share maintenance tips—including when to schedule your first fence staining treatment.
Need a gate for your fence? We build custom wood fence gates sized and framed to match your new fence perfectly.
Why Choose Austin Fence & Deck Builders
- Owner-operated since 2007. You’ll work with a team that takes pride in every build—not a franchise or a crew that disappears after the job.
- 92+ Google reviews. Our customers consistently mention craftsmanship, communication, and clean job sites.
- Fully insured. We carry full liability coverage to protect your property and our crew.
- 1-year workmanship warranty. If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right.
- One company for everything. Fences, gates, decks, and staining—coordinated under one plan with one point of contact.
- Honest pricing. We quote what we build. No hidden fees, no bait-and-switch, no surprises at the end.
Wood Fence Maintenance in Austin's Climate
Austin’s sun, heat, and occasional storms are tough on wood. Here’s how to protect your investment:
- Year 1: Let new cedar dry and weather for 3–6 months before applying stain. Pine can be stained sooner (check with us on timing).
- Every 2–4 years, clean the fence and apply a high-quality penetrating stain with UV protection. This prevents graying, cracking, and moisture damage.
- As needed: Replace damaged pickets promptly to prevent stress on adjacent boards. Tighten loose gate hardware before hinges fail.
- After storms: Walk your fence line and check for leaning posts or broken rails. Early fence repair prevents bigger problems.
We offer professional fence staining services if you’d rather leave maintenance to the pros.
Service Areas
We install wood fences throughout Austin, TX and the surrounding area—including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Buda, Manor, Bee Cave, and Kyle. Whether you’re in a Tarrytown bungalow, a Circle C subdivision, or a Steiner Ranch estate, we’ve likely built fences in your neighborhood.
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Tell us about your property, your goals, and the look you’re going for. We’ll handle the rest—from design through installation—with clear communication and quality craftsmanship every step of the way.
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FAQ — Wood Fence Installation (Austin)
Most residential wood fences run $25–$45 per linear foot installed, depending on fence height, wood type (cedar vs. pine), style, and gate count. We provide detailed written estimates after evaluating your property—no ballpark guessing.
A typical backyard fence (150–200 linear feet) takes 1–3 days once materials arrive and utilities are marked. Larger properties or complex layouts may take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Fences under 8 feet typically don’t require a permit in Austin, but rules vary by neighborhood, HOA, and proximity to easements. We’ll confirm requirements for your specific property and handle paperwork if needed.
Western Red Cedar is our top recommendation—it’s naturally rot-resistant and handles Austin’s heat and humidity well. Pressure-treated pine is a solid budget alternative but requires more consistent maintenance.
We set posts a minimum of 24 inches deep in concrete. Austin’s clay soil expands and contracts significantly, causing shallow posts to lean within a few years.
No—let new cedar dry for 3–6 months before staining. Applying the stain too soon traps moisture and can cause peeling. We’ll advise you on the best time to install your fence.
A properly installed cedar fence lasts 15–20 years with regular staining every 2–4 years. Pressure-treated pine typically lasts 10–15 years. Post quality and installation depth are the biggest factors in longevity.
Yes. We can match the board width, spacing, cap style, and stain color to blend a new section into your existing fence—or replace the entire line for a uniform look.
Yes. We handle full teardown and haul-away of your old fence as part of the project. We protect landscaping, utilities, and adjacent structures during removal.
Dog-ear pickets have angled corners cut at the top—a traditional, casual look. Flat-top (or square-top) pickets have straight-cut tops for a cleaner, more modern appearance. Both work with privacy and picket fence styles.
