A six-foot wood privacy fence is what most Fulshear back yards have, and what most HOAs here expect. The choices that matter are the wood, the posts and the details your guidelines require.
Pine or cedar
Pressure-treated pine costs less and takes stain well once it dries out. Cedar is lighter, more stable and the usual choice when an HOA wants a natural look. Both last longer with a stain or seal.
Posts
Posts decide how long a fence stays straight. For a standard 6-foot wood fence we set posts 2 feet deep in concrete. For long runs, gates and corners, ask about steel posts: the long pine fence in the first photo is on steel posts.
Styles
- Side-by-side pickets: the standard builder style.
- Board-on-board: overlapping pickets with no gaps as the wood shrinks.
- Cap and trim: a finished top many HOAs require on street-facing runs.
- Horizontal slats: modern, but check your guidelines first.
| Fence | Installed, per linear foot | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated pine privacy, 6 ft | $24 to $35 | Board style, post type, cap and trim |
| Cedar privacy, 6 ft | $30 to $44 | Picket or board-on-board, cap and trim, stain |
| Horizontal slat cedar, 6 ft | $30 to $44 | Slat spacing, frame, posts, finish |
Ranges from recent 76 Fence jobs, September 2026. Not a quote. Every job has a $1,900 minimum, with no travel charge anywhere we work.
Questions we hear
Which side of the fence faces out?
Most HOAs require the finished side to face the street or common area. We build to your guidelines.
How long does a wood fence last here?
It depends on the wood, the posts and upkeep. Steel posts and a regular stain or seal make the biggest difference.