A cedar fence is priced by the linear foot, and the current figures we could check for an installed cedar fence run from about $15 to $70 a foot. That spread is the real problem: each source prices a different fence. This guide puts the checkable numbers side by side, works out totals for a typical Dallas backyard and lists what moves a quote. For how we build them, see our page on cedar fence installation in Dallas.
2026 Dallas Texas cedar fence installation cost per linear foot (materials and labor)
Published figures put an installed cedar fence between about $15 and $70 a linear foot, materials and labor included. Fixr’s national guide sits at the low end, and Ergeon’s figures from its own completed cedar projects sit at the high end.
| Source | Published figure | What it prices |
|---|---|---|
| Fixr (Jan 2025, national) | $5 to $15 per ft materials; $15 to $30 per ft installed | Cedar fence |
| Fixr (Jan 2025, national) | $10 to $20 per ft | Average labor on a wood fence |
| Ergeon cedar page (undated, read Nov 2026) | $41 to $70 per ft installed, median about $52 | Cedar fences from Ergeon’s completed projects |
| Ergeon wood fence data (July 2026) | $54 per ft national average ($44 to $67), materials and labor; Ergeon says labor rates average $44 per ft in Southern markets | Wood fences of all types, from Ergeon’s installs |
| Ergeon wood fence data (July 2026) | $25 to $55 per ft | A 6 ft privacy fence, materials and labor |
| Absolute Fence & Gate (Austin, Aug 2026) | About $25 to $35 per ft installed | A standard 6 ft cedar privacy fence in Austin, not Dallas |
Fixr’s split shows how much of the price is labor: $10 to $20 a foot for wood fence labor against $5 to $15 a foot for cedar materials. Ergeon lists Dallas and Fort Worth among the markets it installs in, so its numbers are the closest thing to local data we could check, but they are not a Dallas-only average. Fixr’s figures are national and were last updated in January 2025.
The two disagree by a wide margin. Ergeon’s low end for cedar ($41) is above Fixr’s high end ($30), so we show both rather than averaging them. You may also see Dallas cedar prices in AI answers. We couldn’t trace the ones we checked to a Dallas contractor or a national cost guide, so they are not used here.
Board on board cedar fence cost in Dallas vs. side-by-side
Board-on-board costs more than a side-by-side fence because it uses more boards and more labor. Ergeon puts board-on-board at $20 to $40 a foot installed nationally, and Fixr’s 150 ft figures work out to about $21 to $45 a foot, against $15 to $30 for a dog-ear fence (our arithmetic).
| Style (Fixr, 150 ft installed, all materials) | Fixr total | Per foot (total ÷ 150, our arithmetic) |
|---|---|---|
| Dog ear | $2,250 to $4,500 | $15 to $30 |
| Stockade | $2,250 to $4,000 | $15 to about $27 |
| Board-on-board (shadow box) | $3,150 to $6,750 | $21 to $45 |
No source we could check publishes a Dallas-only board-on-board price, so treat these as national figures. Ergeon’s cedar page also says board-on-board costs more than simpler styles. One conflict to know about: Ergeon’s board-on-board range ($20 to $40, updated January 2025) sits below its own cedar range ($41 to $70, on an undated page). Neither page explains the gap.
6 ft vs. 8 ft cedar fence cost
An 8 ft fence costs much more per foot than a 6 ft one. Fixr’s 150 ft privacy fence figures work out to about $15 to $40 a foot at 6 ft and $30 to $85 a foot at 8 ft (our arithmetic), and in Dallas the 8 ft fence also needs a permit.
| Height | Fixr, 150 ft installed (all materials) | Per foot (our arithmetic) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 ft | $2,250 to $6,000 | $15 to $40 |
| 7 ft | $3,150 to $9,750 | $21 to $65 |
| 8 ft | $4,500 to $12,750 | $30 to $85 |
Fixr’s height table covers privacy fences of all materials, not cedar alone. Ergeon says 6 ft is the standard privacy fence height and that non-standard heights cost more per foot.
The City of Dallas fence permit checklist requires a permit for a fence over 6 ft, or over 4 ft in a front yard. Under the checklist’s wording, an 8 ft backyard fence needs a permit and a 6 ft one may not, so confirm with the city before you settle on a height.
Cap-and-trim, kickboards and other cedar fence upgrades
A kickboard adds $3 to $13 a foot and post caps run $5 to $50 in Ergeon’s wood fence cost guide (updated July 2026), but no source we could check prices a cap-and-trim upgrade on its own.
A kickboard, also called a rot board, runs along the bottom of the fence and is usually pressure treated, according to Ergeon. On a 150 ft run, $3 to $13 a foot comes to $450 to $1,950 (our arithmetic). Because cap-and-trim has no checkable price, ask each company to list it as its own line so you can see what it adds.
Horizontal cedar fence cost
Horizontal cedar usually costs more per foot than a standard privacy fence because of the extra framing and labor. An Austin fence company, Absolute Fence & Gate, publishes $45 to $70 a foot for horizontal cedar. Ergeon says the fence style matters more to the price than the wood species, and that board-on-board and horizontal designs cost more. For the full breakdown, see our page on horizontal cedar fence cost and design.
What a cedar fence costs for a typical Dallas backyard (100, 150 and 200 ft)
At the published per-foot ranges, a 150 ft cedar fence runs about $2,250 to $10,500 before gates and tear-out, depending on whose numbers you use. These totals are our arithmetic: each source’s per-foot range multiplied by the run length.
| Run length | Fixr cedar, $15 to $30 per ft | Ergeon 6 ft privacy, $25 to $55 per ft | Ergeon cedar, $41 to $70 per ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $1,500 to $3,000 | $2,500 to $5,500 | $4,100 to $7,000 |
| 150 ft | $2,250 to $4,500 | $3,750 to $8,250 | $6,150 to $10,500 |
| 200 ft | $3,000 to $6,000 | $5,000 to $11,000 | $8,200 to $14,000 |
Fixr’s cedar article states the 150 ft figure directly: $2,250 to $4,500. Fixr also says the average yard has about 209 linear feet of fence, and the average customer pays $4,500 for 209 ft of cedar dog-ear fence with a gate, and puts the typical wood fence install at $3,500 to $6,500.
Add-ons on a 150 ft run, at the same sources’ rates (our arithmetic):
- Tear-out and haul-away: $300 to $750 at Fixr’s $2 to $5 a foot, or $450 to $1,500 at Ergeon’s $3 to $10 a foot.
- One walk gate: about $399 on average, per Ergeon.
- Kickboard: $450 to $1,950 at Ergeon’s $3 to $13 a foot.
At the high end, those three add about $4,000 (our arithmetic, using Ergeon’s top walk gate price of $568). Fixr’s figures are national and dated January 2025, and Ergeon’s come from its own installs. That spread is why a measured, written quote for your yard matters more than any online average.
What drives the price: posts, clay soil, gates, slope and tear-out
Posts and site conditions move a cedar fence price as much as the boards do. Dallas sits on shrink-swell Blackland Prairie clay, Ergeon puts gates at about $245 to $1,007 each, and tear-out adds $2 to $10 a foot.
Posts in Blackland Prairie clay
The Texas State Soil sheet, hosted by the Texas Water Development Board, says Houston Black clay covers about 1.5 million acres of the Blackland Prairie, which runs from north of Dallas to San Antonio. It shrinks and swells markedly as its moisture changes, and in metro areas that shrink-swell is a limitation for building sites. Fence posts sit in that soil.
Fixr prices metal fence posts at $10 to $60 installed and wood posts at $10 to $50, and says metal posts are unlikely to rot, can withstand strong winds and are no match for termites. Ergeon notes that on cedar fences, pressure-treated posts are often used below grade while the visible fence stays cedar, and posts are set in concrete. Archetex builds cedar fences on galvanized steel posts. No source we found prices steel against wood posts for Dallas specifically, so ask every quote to name the post material and how it is set.
Gates
Ergeon’s 2026 data puts a standard walk gate at $399 on average ($245 to $568) and a driveway or double gate at $735 on average ($483 to $1,007). Automatic gates cost more. For comparison, the Austin company Absolute Fence & Gate says walk gates add $150 to $300 each. If you need a wide or automated entry, see our page on driveway gates.
Slope and rough ground
Ergeon says the extra cost of a sloped yard depends on how steep it is, and a height difference of 4 inches or more between the two sides of the fence can mean a retaining wall. Fixr says rough or rocky ground can add 20% to 40% to normal labor. Archetex lays fences out to the property’s real lines and grade, handling corners, gates and slopes rather than forcing a standard panel.
Tear-out and haul-off
Removing an old fence is a real line item, and the sources disagree on how much it costs. Fixr puts tear-out and haul-away at $2 to $5 a foot, and Ergeon at $3 to $10. Fixr also says replacing a privacy fence costs about $1 to $3 a foot more than a new install, for removal and disposal. Ergeon notes that some contractors include removal in the price and some don’t. The Austin company Absolute Fence & Gate charges a flat $150 for removal and haul-away, which is one company’s policy, not a market rate.
Cedar grade and species: what to ask on a quote
Ask every quote to name the cedar species and grade. Ergeon says grade (clear or knotty) affects the total, though the fence style matters more to the price than the species.
We couldn’t find a checkable source that puts a dollar figure on one cedar grade or species against another for Dallas, so we don’t give one. For the bigger material choice, Fixr says cedar is close to double the price of pine, and that a pressure-treated pine fence lasts 10 to 15 years.
Dallas fence permits and HOA rules that affect cost
In Dallas you need a permit for a fence over 6 ft, or over 4 ft in a front yard, and an HOA can regulate the type of fence you build.
The City of Dallas checklist also caps any fence at 9 ft, and a fence in an easement needs written permission from the utility. Fixr puts fence permits at $70 to $400 on average nationally and says a current land survey is likely needed. The Dallas checklist we read doesn’t list a fee, so ask the city what yours will be.
Under Texas Property Code §202.023, an HOA can’t ban a perimeter fence, but it may regulate the type of fencing. If you live in an HOA in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Garland, Rockwall or Dallas, get its rules on style, height and stain color before you collect quotes. Our guide to fence permits in Dallas, Plano, McKinney and Frisco covers each city’s rules and who pays for a shared fence.
How long a cedar fence lasts in Dallas, and what staining costs
Expect about 15 to 30 years from a cedar fence, according to both Ergeon and Fixr, with a fresh treatment every few years. Fixr says cedar can go 2 to 3 years between treatments.
Fixr says the range depends on location and upkeep, and that a well-built wood fence lasts about 20 years with routine maintenance.
The staining figures conflict, so we show both:
- Fixr: staining a privacy fence costs $7 to $13.50 a foot, depending on material and height. On 150 ft that is $1,050 to $2,025 (our arithmetic).
- Ergeon: staining, sealing or painting add-ons cost about $1 to $4 a foot each. On 150 ft that is $150 to $600 (our arithmetic).
Ask whether a stain price covers one side or both, and which product is used.
How to compare cedar fence quotes in Dallas
Compare quotes line by line: footage, height, style, species and grade, posts, gates, tear-out, kickboard, stain, permit and cleanup. If one total is much lower than the others, check whether something on this list is missing.
- Total linear feet, measured on site, and the height of each run.
- Style: side-by-side, board-on-board or horizontal.
- Cedar species and grade.
- Post material and how posts are set.
- Number, width and type of gates, and any automation.
- Tear-out and haul-away, since some contractors include it and some don’t.
- Kickboard, post caps and cap-and-trim as separate lines.
- Stain or seal, and whether it is one side or both.
- Slope work and any retaining wall.
- Who pulls the permit, and HOA approval.
Best fence companies in Dallas TX: reviews, reputation and what to check
Read recent Google reviews, look at fences the company has actually built, and get a written, itemized quote from at least two companies before you choose.
In reviews, look for comments on communication, showing up on time and cleanup, not just the finished look. In photos, look for gates that hang straight and runs that follow a slope. Then hold each quote against the checklist above.
Archetex Outdoor Design Co. is a Dallas-based design-and-build company owned by Matthew, rated 5.0 on Google from 17 reviews. One reviewer wrote: “Reasonable prices and flawless work.” Archetex builds cedar fences on galvanized steel posts, from vertical board-and-batten to horizontal plank, plus gates, including automated ones. Fences are laid out to the property’s real lines and grade.
The process has four steps:
- A property walk to settle style, height and gate placement.
- Post setting.
- Fence and gate installation, including hardware and any automation.
- A final walkthrough, checking every gate.
Archetex gives a written price after a free site visit. Call or text Matthew at (430) 318-6275, or contact us to book a visit.
