Fence cost guide
How much does a new fence cost in the Rio Grande Valley?
Written by Henry Amar, owner. Building fences since 1987. Updated November 2026.
Most 6 foot cedar privacy fences in the Rio Grande Valley run about $25 to $40 per foot installed. For a typical backyard of about 150 feet, that's roughly $3,750 to $6,000. Simpler fences, like pine or basic chain link, can come in lower. Your exact price depends on the fence, the posts and the gates. Tearing out and hauling off your old fence is already included in our price.
What changes the price?
- Length
- Fences are priced by the foot, so a longer fence line costs more.
- Height
- An 8 foot fence uses longer posts and more boards than a 6 foot fence.
- Posts
- Wood 4x4 posts are our standard. Galvanized steel posts make a sturdier fence and need different hardware, so they cost more. Many Valley homeowners pick steel posts because of our clay soil and storm winds.
- Wood
- Cedar costs more than pine, but holds up better to Valley heat, humidity and insects.
- Style
- Horizontal and trimmed fences take more material and labor than a standard privacy fence.
- Gates
- Each gate adds to the price. Wide driveway gates, custom welded steel gates and gate operators add more.
- Ground
- Rocky or uneven ground, slopes and tree roots can slow the job down.
How we build a wood fence
Our standard wood fence is 6 feet tall. The 4x4 posts go 2 feet deep in concrete and are spaced no more than 8 feet apart, so the fence stays straight and stands up to wind. Every fence comes with 3 runners as our standard, not 2, for a stronger fence that stays straight and doesn't sag. We don't use plain smooth nails. We fasten every board with ring shank nails, which grip the wood and don't back out, or with screws. When you compare quotes, ask every fence company how deep they set their posts, how far apart, how many runners they use, and what they fasten the boards with.
Got a lower quote from another fence company?
Bring it to us. If it's a written estimate for the same fence, same material and same scope of work, in most cases we can match it or beat it. We look at every quote side by side, because some low bids use shallow posts, wider post spacing, only 2 runners or plain nails.
What to watch out for when you compare fence quotes
- A big deposit before any work starts.
- No post depth, post spacing or number of runners written on the quote.
- Old fence tear out and haul off left off the price.
- Gates left off the price.
How do I get my exact price?
Book a free estimate. We measure your fence line, talk through posts, styles and gates, and give you the exact price in writing. No deposit on residential jobs. You pay when the job is done.
Common questions
Is cedar worth the extra cost over pine?
For most Valley homes, yes. Cedar holds up better to heat, humidity and insects and keeps its look longer. Pine costs less up front.
Does the price include taking out my old fence?
Yes. Tearing out and hauling off your old fence is already included in our price.
How long does a new fence take?
A standard backyard fence takes about 2 days. Bigger fences take about 3 days, and more complicated projects can take 4 to 5 days. The concrete around the posts needs time to set, and we don't rush it.
Are wood or steel posts better?
Wood 4x4 posts are our standard and work well for most fences. Galvanized steel posts cost more but make a sturdier fence, which many Valley homeowners want for storm winds and clay soil.
Do you build gates and install gate operators?
Yes. We build gates on the job to fit the opening, install gate operators, and build and weld custom steel gates.
Do you install wrought iron?
No.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing available, subject to credit approval. We offer it through third party lenders, HFS Financial and Synchrony. Checking if you prequalify is free and uses a soft credit check that does not affect your credit. The lender, not Texas Contractors, Inc., decides approval, rates and terms.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
No deposit on residential jobs. You pay when the job is done.
How many runners does your fence have?
Every fence we build comes with 3 runners as our standard. Many cheaper fences use only 2, which can let the boards warp and the fence sag over time.