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Dallas lets you build taller

Dallas fence rules differ from the suburbs in one useful way. A backyard fence here can be up to 9 feet tall.

Most cities around Dallas stop at 8 feet. Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Carrollton and Irving all cap backyard fences there.

That extra foot matters on a lot that backs onto a busy road or a taller neighbor. It also changes the permit question, which we cover next.

The Dallas permit line: 4 feet and 6 feet

Dallas ties its fence permit to height and location.

• Front yard: a permit is required for a fence over 4 feet. The front-yard height limit is also 4 feet.
• Everywhere else: a permit is required for a fence over 6 feet.

A standard 6 ft cedar privacy fence in a backyard sits right at that line. Go taller and you need a permit.

The city also requires contractors to register before they can pull permits.

We confirm the rule for your address before we quote. If your HOA has deed restrictions, those can be stricter than the city.

What we build in Dallas

6 ft cedar, side-by-side

Pickets set edge to edge. Published 2026 DFW ranges put it at $25 to $45 per linear foot.

6 ft cedar, board-on-board

Pickets overlap, so no gaps open between boards. Published ranges put it at $35 to $55 per linear foot.

Ornamental iron

An open fence you can see through, sold locally as ornamental steel or "wrought iron". Published ranges put it at $28 to $60 per linear foot.

Iron is a natural fit for a Dallas front yard, where the limit is 4 feet. Read more on our iron fence page.

Older homes, older fences

Dallas is an older city than its northern suburbs. The median home was built in 1981, per Census data.

On an older lot, we look at the old posts and the old concrete first. We walk the whole line with you before we write a number.

Not every old fence needs to go. If the damage is in one section, see fence repair. Repairs are quoted by free estimate.

Who we build for

Dallas has about 1.3 million residents, and 42.4% of homes are owner-occupied. We build for owners of single-family homes.

Dallas is large and spread out, so we start with north and east Dallas ZIP codes. Send your address and we will tell you where you stand.

From quote to finished fence

1. Ask for a quote. Use the fence quote form or call the number on this page.
2. We measure. We walk the line and note gates, slopes and the old fence.
3. We check Dallas rules. Height, permit and any HOA limits for your address.
4. You get a written line-item quote. The fence, gates and removal are separate lines.
5. We apply for a permit if your fence needs one.
6. We build. Galvanized steel posts go in concrete. The finished side faces the street.
7. We photograph the build. You get photos from start to finish.

How we build it

We use one build standard in every city.

• Galvanized steel posts set in concrete.
• The finished side facing the street.
• Board-on-board with a top rail on street-facing runs.

Your quote lists the post type and the style of each run. You can compare it with any other quote line by line.

Price, tax and payment

The ranges above are budgeting numbers. Your written quote after we measure is the only binding price. The fence cost guide explains what moves it.

Texas does not tax labor on residential fence work. No payment is due until materials are delivered and work begins.

Roof and fence on one visit

We are a roofer first. If we are at your Dallas home for a fence, ask us to look at the roof too.

A roof inspection comes with a photo report you keep. See roof repair or our Dallas roofing page.

For all fence types, go to the fencing overview. Dallas is part of our Collin County and North Dallas market.