A 6-foot wood privacy fence in the Dallas–Fort Worth area costs $25 to $60 per linear foot installed in 2026, depending on the wood, the build style, and your yard. For a typical 150-foot backyard, that's roughly $3,750 to $9,000 all-in.
Those are real numbers from our crews in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and the surrounding suburbs — not national averages. National cost guides usually quote $15–$25 per foot, and homeowners here are often surprised when local quotes come in higher. This guide explains exactly what you'll pay in DFW, why, and where you can save without ending up with a fence that leans by year three.
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Wood Fence Cost Per Foot in DFW (2026)
| Fence type (6 ft tall, installed) | Cost per linear foot | Cost for 150 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Pine picket, side-by-side | $18 – $28 | $2,700 – $4,200 |
| Cedar, side-by-side | $25 – $35 | $3,750 – $5,250 |
| Cedar board-on-board | $35 – $50 | $5,250 – $7,500 |
| Cedar board-on-board with top cap & trim | $45 – $60 | $6,750 – $9,000 |
| 8-ft privacy (any style) | Add 25–40% | — |
Prices include tear-out of the old fence, materials, concrete-set posts, labor, and haul-off. If a quote you receive doesn't include tear-out and haul-off, ask — that's a common way low bids stay low on paper.
What Actually Drives the Price in North Texas
1. The wood: pine vs. cedar
Pine is cheaper up front, but in Texas heat it warps, checks, and grays fast. Cedar costs roughly 20–30% more and is what we install most, because it's naturally resistant to rot and insects and holds up to our summers. If you plan to stay in your home more than a few years, cedar fencing is almost always the better cost-per-year decision. We break the trade-off down in detail in cedar vs. pine fence in Texas, including lifespan and cost per year of ownership.
2. Build style: side-by-side vs. board-on-board
Side-by-side (stockade) pickets leave gaps as boards shrink — and in DFW, boards will shrink their first summer. Board-on-board overlaps the pickets so you keep full privacy even after shrinkage. It uses about 30% more lumber, which is most of the price difference. It's the most popular build we do, for good reason.
3. Posts: steel vs. wood
North Texas clay soil expands and contracts dramatically between drought and rain, and straight-line winds here are brutal on fences. Wood posts are the first thing to fail. Galvanized steel posts add a few dollars per foot and are the single best upgrade for making a fence last 20+ years instead of 10. We recommend them on nearly every build.
4. Height, gates, and slopes
- 8-ft fences (popular against two-story sightlines) add 25–40% over 6-ft.
- Gates run $250–$600 each for standard walk gates; automatic driveway gates are their own project.
- Slopes and tight access (no alley, pool in the way, landscaping to protect) add labor time and cost.
How Much Does a 6-Foot Privacy Fence Cost Per Foot in Texas?
For most DFW homeowners the realistic answer is $30–$50 per linear foot installed for a 6-foot cedar privacy fence — side-by-side at the low end, board-on-board with steel posts in the middle-to-upper end. Quotes far below that range usually mean pine pickets, wood posts, no tear-out included, or a crew that won't be around when a warranty claim comes.
Labor alone in our market typically runs $10–$20 per foot of that total, depending on tear-out, soil, and access.
Don't Skip Staining (It's Cheaper Than a New Fence)
An unsealed cedar fence in Texas sun grays within a year and starts losing structural life soon after. Professional fence staining typically costs $3.50–$7 per linear foot for one side and roughly doubles the life of the wood. Budget for a stain within 30–60 days of a new build (after the wood dries out), then every 3–5 years — see our full guide to fence staining costs and how often to re-stain in Texas.
Sample Budgets: Real DFW Scenarios
- Standard Plano backyard, 140 ft, cedar board-on-board, 2 gates: roughly $5,500–$7,800
- Corner lot in Frisco, 200 ft, 8-ft board-on-board with top cap: roughly $11,000–$15,000
- Budget refresh in McKinney, 120 ft side-by-side cedar reusing good steel posts: roughly $3,000–$4,500
Every one of these depends on your actual yard — which is why we measure in person and give a firm written number, not a phone guess.
How to Compare Fence Quotes (Without Getting Burned)
- Confirm the picket wood and grade (cedar #2 or better, not "whitewood").
- Ask whether posts are steel or wood, and how deep they're set in concrete.
- Make sure tear-out and haul-off are in writing.
- Ask what the workmanship warranty covers — and for how long. Ours is a 10-year workmanship warranty.
- Check recent reviews from your own city, not just overall stars.
Get a Real Number for Your Yard
We're Wood Wonders Fence — a cedar and wood fence company based in Plano with 137+ Google reviews at 4.9 stars, serving all of DFW. Estimates are free, pricing is itemized, and financing is available at $0 down and 0% interest for 18 months.
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