Two yards, two sets of rules
In Fort Worth, the front yard and the backyard follow different fence rules. Knowing both saves you from building a fence the city will not accept.
The front yard
Fort Worth limits front-yard fences to 4 feet. The fence must be an open design, and chain link is not allowed.
That rules out a wood privacy fence in front. It points to ornamental iron, which is open by nature.
The backyard
Backyard fences can be up to 8 feet tall. A 6 ft cedar privacy fence fits with room to spare.
The permit trigger
A solid fence above 6 feet requires a permit. So does an open fence above 8 feet.
A standard 6 ft cedar fence sits at the line, not above it. If you want 7 or 8 feet, plan for a permit.
Fort Worth requires contractor registration at $168.75 a year.
Matching the fence to the yard
- Front yard: ornamental iron, up to 4 feet. Published range: $28 to $60 per linear foot.
- Backyard run facing a street: 6 ft cedar, board-on-board. Published range: $35 to $55 per linear foot.
- Backyard run between neighbors: 6 ft cedar, side-by-side. Published range: $25 to $45 per linear foot.
These are 2026 DFW budgeting ranges, not quotes. Your written quote after we measure is the only binding price.
Ornamental iron is sold here as ornamental steel or "wrought iron". Our iron fence page explains the names. Our cedar and wood fence page compares the two wood styles.
Storms and Fort Worth fences
Tarrant County takes more large hail than any nearby county. The National Weather Service logged 457 preliminary reports of 1-inch or larger hail here from 2015 through September 2026.
Tarrant has led the area's counties every year from 2023 through 2026. Wind comes with many of those storms, and a fence stands right in it.
If part of your fence is down, start with fence repair. We photograph the damage and give you a free estimate in writing.
We can check the roof on the same visit. See roof repair for how that works.
Who lives behind these fences
Fort Worth has 963,194 residents. About 57% of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1994.
Whatever the age of your fence, we look at the posts before we recommend anything.
The median owner-occupied home is valued at $303,000. We publish price ranges so you can budget before you call.
What happens after you call
First, you tell us what you want. Use the fence quote form or call our Fort Worth number.
Second, we come out and measure. We walk the fence line with you and note every gate, slope and corner.
Third, we check the rules for your address. That covers the city and your HOA, whose deed restrictions can be stricter.
Fourth, you get a written line-item quote. The fence, each gate and any removal are separate lines.
Fifth, we build and photograph the work. You get photos from start to finish, then we walk the fence together.
How every fence is built
Our standard does not change by city. We set galvanized steel posts in concrete.
The finished side faces the street. Street-facing runs get board-on-board with a top rail.
The post type and style are written on your quote. Nothing about the build is left to a handshake.
Tax and payment in plain words
Texas does not tax labor on residential fence work. On our lump-sum residential contracts, the price you see is the price you pay.
No payment is due until materials are delivered and work begins.
Keep reading
The fence cost guide breaks down gates and removal. The fencing overview shows everything we build.
Fort Worth anchors our Fort Worth and Tarrant County market. Our Fort Worth roofing page covers the roofing side.
What it costs
| Item | Published range | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence, side-by-side, 6 ft | $25 to $45 per linear foot | |
| Cedar fence, board-on-board, 6 ft | $35 to $55 per linear foot | |
| Ornamental iron or steel fence | $28 to $60 per linear foot |
Prices as of November 2026. These are ranges, not a quote. Ranges are for self-pay projects. Your written, itemized quote after inspection is the only binding price. Insurance-funded work follows your insurer's approved scope and your deductible.
Texas does not tax labor on residential roof and fence work. On our standard lump-sum residential contracts the price you see is the price you pay; we pay sales tax on materials. Commercial repair and re-roof projects and holiday lighting packages are subject to Texas sales tax, which is shown on your quote.