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Fence questions from San Antonio homeowners
How much does a fence cost in San Antonio?
A 6-foot wood privacy fence typically runs $27 to $50 a linear foot installed, so 150 feet is about $4,050 to $7,500. Chain link costs less; ornamental iron costs more. Gates, removal of the old fence and rocky ground add to the price.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in San Antonio?
Yes, for a new fence or for repairing more than 25% of an existing one. The fee is $26.50 online or $36.50 in person. The homeowner or a city-registered contractor can apply.
How tall can my fence be?
In San Antonio, 6 feet in side and rear yards, with 8 feet allowed in listed situations. In a front yard, 3 feet if solid or 5 feet if predominantly open.
Does a fence contractor need a licence in Texas?
Texas has no state licence for fence contractors. In San Antonio a contractor must be registered with the city to pull the permit. Ask for proof of registration and insurance.
Who pays for a fence between neighbours?
Texas has no law requiring a neighbour to share the cost. According to the Texas State Law Library, a landowner generally has no legal obligation to share the cost or upkeep of a neighbour's boundary fence unless they agreed to.
Do I need to call before digging post holes?
Yes. Contact 811 at least two business days before digging so buried utility lines can be marked. It is free.
Cedar or pine?
Cedar costs more and resists rot and insects better; pressure-treated pine costs less and needs more upkeep. Published national estimates give cedar roughly 20 to 25 years and pine 10 to 15, depending on care and weather.
Is this site a fence company?
No. San Antonio Fence TX is a free matching service. We are not a fence company. We pass your request to one local fence company, which contacts you with a quote. The company may pay us for the introduction; you pay nothing to us.
What about historic districts?
Homes in a San Antonio historic district need approval from the Office of Historic Preservation before a fence goes up. Its guidelines are stricter on front-yard fences. Ask that office first.