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✓ Repairs & Full Replacements
Custom Installation
Cedar and pressure-treated new builds across the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Repairs and full replacements covered too. Family-operated since 2003.
Mack Fencing installs wood fences across DFW for residential and commercial properties. Every job starts with a site visit and a free written quote, with a real install schedule rather than a callback weeks later. Cedar and pressure-treated pine builds in scope, with custom designs available on top. From a single back-yard run to a full property perimeter, the same crew handles it.
WOOD FENCE INSTALLATION DFW
CUSTOM INSTALLATION
How Wood Fence Installation Works Step by Step
A wood fence is a 15 to 25 year investment in the property, so the build quality at install time decides how it ages. The Mack team designs every wood fence installation to the actual yard rather than a stock spec. Picket spacing and post depth get planned on site, with the line of sight from the street factored in at the same time, rather than measured from a Google Maps screenshot.
Whether the job is a fresh build on a new construction lot or a teardown-and-replace on a 20-year-old fence that's started leaning, the same crew handles it start to finish Subcontracted teardown work is a common shortcut that creates handover issues, and Mack avoids it.
THE PROCESS
How Wood Fence Installation Works Step by Step
A Mack estimator visits the property and walks the yard with you. The fence line gets measured and the scope confirmed: what's coming down and what's going up. The written quote follows within a day or two and locks in the materials and height, with gate count noted alongside, plus the style of build and the install date.
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On-Site Quote & Design
A typical residential wood fence installation in DFW runs across six stages, from the first phone call to the final walkthrough. Most builds take one to three days on site , depending on linear footage and whether tear-out of an existing fence is part of the scope.
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Utility locator call and tear-out
Before any post hole goes in, the team calls the Texas 811 utility locator service so gas and water lines are flagged. Underground utilities get marked across the fence line before any digging starts. If an existing fence is in the scope, tear-out and haul-off happen on day one. The yard is left clean rather than leaving a pile of old pickets and concrete chunks for someone else to deal with.
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Post setting in concrete
Post holes are dug to the depth that DFW clay requires, with concrete footings poured at every span. Concrete needs 24 hours minimum to cure before pickets go on, so this stage often ends day one and picks up the next morning.
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Framing and picket attachment
Rails get attached to the posts at the heights the design specifies, then pickets go up board by board. Galvanised or stainless nails finish the job so rust streaks don't bleed down the wood after the first storm. Gate frames are built on site and hung with self-closing or standard hinges depending on what the spec calls for.
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Cleanup and walkthrough
Once the fence is up, the crew sweeps the work area and hauls off the debris. The final walk follows: a walkthrough around the perimeter to confirm gate operation and picket alignment, plus any final adjustments before sign-off. The fence is ready to use immediately. Cedar gets stained after 30 to 60 days once the wood has dried evenly.
THE PROCESS
Types of Wood Fences We Build Across DFW
A solid wood privacy fence blocks the line of sight from the street and the neighbours. Board on board, side by side (shadow box), horizontal, and cap and trim styles all fall under this category. See the wood privacy fence page for the full breakdown of
Privacy Fence
Different yards call for different wood fence configurations. The crew has installed every common DFW residential type, and a few commercial variants on light industrial properties around the metroplex.
Picket Fence
Traditional picket fences run 3 to 4 feet tall with gaps between pickets, used for front yards or decorative perimeter rather than privacy. Common on older homes in East Dallas and Oak Cliff where neighbourhood character favours the look over a solid wall.
Semi-Private Fence
A semi-private wood fence sits between a picket and a full privacy build. Spaced pickets or a shadow box pattern lets airflow and light through while still screening the bulk of the line of sight. A frequent choice for HOA-approved front yards.
Ranch Rail Fence
Three or four horizontal rails on widely spaced posts, used on larger lots and rural properties across Burleson and Mansfield. The south DFW edge generally suits the look too. Open visually but defines the property line. A frequent pairing is metal mesh on the inside for livestock containment.
Decorative and Custom Wood Fence
Pergolas and arched gate frames sit in this bucket. Custom picket patterns and integrated lighting fit here too. Mack designs and installs custom wood fence sections as standalone features or as transitions between standard runs. Custom design is the main reason DFW homeowners pick Mack over a chain-link or vinyl shop.
Repair vs Replacement
Wood Fence Repair vs Full Replacement
Not every leaning fence needs a teardown. Mack handles wood fence repair as a separate service and the crew will tell you honestly when a repair makes more sense than a replacement. The general rule of thumb across DFW jobs:
• Repair makes sense when the posts are still solid and only a section of pickets is failing. Replace the damaged boards and re-tighten the rails. The fence has another 5 to 10 years of life left.
• Replace makes sense when the posts are leaning past 10 degrees or rotting at the base. Patching a rotted post is a temporary fix that fails within 12 to 18 months.
• Replace also makes sense when more than 40% of the pickets are warped or cracked. The labour cost of partial replacement starts approaching a full rebuild at that point.
• Storm damage from hail or high wind events is a special case. After a strong storm, get a free inspection before assuming the fence needs replacing. Some panels lose pickets but the structure is intact.
Maintenance
Wood Fence Maintenance for DFW Weather
A wood fence lasts 15 to 25 years in DFW with the right maintenance. The main factors are stain frequency and post-storm inspections. Stain every 3 to 5 years on cedar and every 2 to 3 years on pressure-treated pine to keep moisture out of the wood and the colour even. Skipping stain doesn't kill the fence immediately but cuts the lifespan by a third over a 10-year window.
After hail or high wind events, walk the fence line and look for loose pickets, popped nails, or cracked boards. Small fixes done within a week of the storm keep the fence structurally sound. Mack offers fence staining as a standalone service for fences originally installed by another contractor
Service Area
A Local DFW Wood Fence Contractor Since 2003
Mack Fencing has been installing wood fences and pouring concrete across DFW since 2003, run by the same family the whole time. Service covers the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex with regular weekly routes through 11 named suburbs:
• Plano
• Garland
• DeSoto
• Mansfield
• Grapevine
• Forest Hill
• Burleson
• Benbrook
• Irving
• Grand Prairie
• Arlington
Surrounding towns and smaller communities are served on the same routes.
Testimonials
KIMBERLY W. — DESOTO, TXX
Wood privacy fence installation
"Mack Fencing far surpassed my expectations. Mr Williams listened to what we wanted, made suggestions where it mattered, and the crew delivered a fence that looks better than what I'd seen at twice the price. The professionalism alone was worth the call."
Common Questions About Wood Fence Installation in DFW
How long does a wood fence installation take?
A typical residential wood fence installation in DFW takes one to three days on site, depending on linear footage and ground conditions. Tear-out of an existing fence adds roughly half a day. Concrete-set posts need 24 hours minimum to cure before pickets go on, which can extend some builds across two visits.
How much does wood fence installation cost in DFW?
Wood fence installation cost depends on a few variables. Length and height set the materials baseline. Material choice and the style of build push the final number up or down. A 6-foot pressure-treated picket fence sits at the budget end. A 6-foot cedar privacy fence sits in the middle of the range. An 8-foot cedar fence with cap and trim is the premium tier. A free on-site quote is the only way to get a real number for your yard.
Do I need a permit for a wood fence in DFW?
Permit requirements vary by city. Fort Worth and Dallas both have specific height limits and setback rules that change by zoning. HOA approval is often required on top of the city permit. Plano adds its own variation by subdivision.
Should I repair or replace my wood fence?
Repair makes sense when the posts are still solid and only sections of pickets are failing. Replace when the posts are leaning past 10 degrees or rotting at the base. Replace also when more than 40% of the pickets are warped or cracked. Mack gives you an honest assessment after a free on-site inspection rather than pushing a replacement when a repair will do.
What is the best wood for a fence in Texas?
Western red cedar is the best wood for a Texas fence. The natural oils in cedar resist rot and insects without chemical treatment. The boards hold their shape through heat and humidity swings. Pressure-treated southern yellow pine is the affordable alternative when cedar is outside the budget.
How long does a wood fence last in Texas?
A cedar fence lasts 20 to 25 years in DFW with regular stain (every 3 to 5 years) and post-storm inspections. A pressure-treated pine fence lasts 15 to 20 years with stain every 2 to 3 years. Both numbers drop by a third on fences that never get re-stained, because moisture starts working on the wood from the inside out.
