What it costs, up front: most fence work here is priced per linear foot. Cedar privacy fence runs roughly $28–$45 a foot installed; a typical quarter-acre backyard lands around $4,000–$9,000. Repairs and staining are far less.
The biggest cost driver most people miss is the posts — what they’re made of and how they’re set decides whether the fence lasts 8 years or 20.
A few sections, a leaning run, storm damage.
Protecting existing wood from the sun.
Standard privacy fence, installed.
Steel posts, iron, gates, taller panels.
Two things about fencing here that actually matter
The Texas sun eats cedar
Western red cedar is the standard privacy fence material here, and it’s good — but unsealed, the UV turns it gray and brittle in a few years. The difference between a fence that lasts 8 years and one that lasts 15+ is staining and sealing it early and re-doing it every few years. Ask every bidder whether staining is included or extra.
The ground is full of rock
Much of Williamson County sits on caliche and limestone just below the surface. Setting posts often means an auger hitting rock, sometimes needing a rock bit or jackhammer. It’s why a quote here can be higher than the same fence elsewhere — and why “we’ll set the posts in concrete” is the answer you want to hear.
The post decision drives fence life
Traditional wood-post cedar fences fail at the posts — the wood rots at the soil line and the fence leans. Two better options worth pricing:
- Steel posts (like PostMaster) — galvanized steel posts hidden inside the cedar pickets. They don’t rot, they survive Texas wind better, and they roughly double the practical life of the fence. Common upgrade here for good reason.
- Properly set concrete footings — posts set deep in concrete, not just tamped dirt, so the caliche and clay movement doesn’t heave them.
Check your HOA before you build
Most Williamson County subdivisions — Sun City, Wolf Ranch, Teravista, Forest Creek, Behrens Ranch — have HOA rules on fence height, style, material, and which side the “good” (finished) face points. Some require a specific stain color or ban certain fence types entirely. A five-minute check with your association before the design is final saves a rebuild. A local builder who works your neighborhood usually knows the rules already — worth asking.
How this works
Tell us what you need
New fence, replacement, repair, or staining — and roughly how many feet. Your HOA rules matter too, so mention your neighborhood.
We match you locally
We pass your request to independent fence builders working in your city — not to everyone who’ll pay for it.
Up to three get in touch
They contact you directly, usually within a business day. Three is the cap, so your phone doesn’t ring for a month.
You choose and hire
Compare the quotes, check insurance, pick one. You contract with them and pay them directly — we never touch your money.
No, your phone won’t ring off the hook
Most quote forms are really just a sale of your contact info to everyone. This one isn’t. Three simple rules:
Your info isn’t for sale.
Not to data brokers, not to resellers — only to fence crews working your neighborhood. Changed your mind? We’ll delete your request on request.
Three builders, and that’s the ceiling.
The mega lead sites sell one request to the whole market, which is why callbacks stop getting answered. We cap it at three. Want a single bid? Just ask.
You owe us nothing, ever.
The fence company pays our fee. We hold no deposit and take no slice of your job — you sign with and pay the builder you choose, directly.
Two fair asks, up front. Every builder we refer has to carry current general-liability and workers’-comp insurance — still verify it yourself before they set a post. And we publish straight per-foot cost ranges, which fence companies rarely do.
What drives the price
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Linear footage | The base of every quote. Measure your perimeter for a rough estimate. |
| Post type | Steel posts cost more up front but dramatically outlast wood posts in this soil and sun. |
| Rock in the ground | Caliche and limestone slow post-setting and raise labor — real here, minimal elsewhere. |
| Height & style | 6-ft privacy is standard; 8-ft, board-on-board, cap-and-trim, or horizontal styles add cost. |
| Gates | Each gate is priced separately — wider and metal-framed gates cost more. |
| Stain / seal | Often quoted separately. Doing it protects the whole investment. |
Full cost breakdown and how to read a fence quote →
Common questions
How long will a cedar fence last here?
With wood posts and no sealer, often eight years or so before it’s leaning and gray. With steel posts and stain kept up, fifteen-plus is realistic. The posts and the sealing are what decide it — not the pickets.
Do I need to check with my HOA?
Almost certainly. Most Williamson County subdivisions regulate fence height, style, stain color, and which way the finished side faces. Building the wrong thing can mean tearing it out at your cost. Tell your builder your neighborhood up front.
Who pays for a fence between two neighbors?
That’s between you and your neighbor — there’s no automatic rule. Many split the cost when it’s a shared line. Talk to them before work starts, and confirm the property line so the fence goes in the right place.
Is this really free?
Yes. Contractors pay us a fee for referrals. You are never charged, and there’s no obligation to hire anyone.
How many companies will call me?
Three at most. If you’d prefer one or two, say so in the notes and we’ll honor it. We’re deliberately not in the business of selling one request to ten companies.
Who actually does the work?
Independent local contractors. We are not a contractor and we don’t perform, supervise, or manage any work. You contract with the company you choose and pay them directly. We’re a referral service operated by Retort Labs LLC in Georgetown.
Get quotes from local fence builders
Tell us what you need. We’ll route it to independent builders — up to three — who cover your city and know your HOA.
Where we work
Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Liberty Hill, and Pflugerville — all of Williamson County. See all areas →