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Serving Wichita Falls, TX and surrounding areas. (940) 298-1301
A wood privacy fence gives your backyard a sense of space that vinyl and metal can't match. When it's built right - posts set deep, wood chosen for this climate - it stays solid through North Texas heat, shifting clay soil, and strong winds for years.
Wood and privacy fence installation in Wichita Falls means setting cedar or pressure-treated pine posts in concrete footings, attaching rails, and boarding out a six-foot privacy fence - with most standard backyards completed by a two-person crew in one to two days on-site.
Homeowners choosing between wood and vinyl often want the natural warmth and texture that only real wood provides. Cedar resists rot and insects without chemical treatment and holds up well in this climate with proper care. If you'd prefer a no-maintenance option, our vinyl fence installation service is worth reviewing alongside this one.
The City of Wichita Falls requires a permit before construction begins, and HOA approval is needed first if your subdivision has an association. We handle both as a standard part of every job so you don't have to track down paperwork yourself.
Push gently on a few posts along your fence line. If any of them rock or lean noticeably, the concrete footing has lost its grip. In Wichita Falls, clay soil shifts through repeated wet-dry cycles and gradually loosens posts that were not set deeply enough from the start.
Visible cracks, splitting, or gaps between boards and rails are signs the wood has dried past the point where sealing will help. Wichita Falls summers are punishing on unprotected wood, and a fence that has gone several years without maintenance in this climate deteriorates quickly.
A gate that sags, drags, or won't latch is often the first sign a fence section is aging out. If the posts on either side of the gate are also leaning, the problem is structural - a full replacement section is usually more cost-effective than repeated patching.
Many older Wichita Falls neighborhoods have lots that were originally unfenced. If your backyard opens to a street, alley, or neighboring property and you have children or animals, the absence of a fence is itself the signal to act.
The standard six-foot board-on-board privacy fence is what most Wichita Falls homeowners are after - it provides full enclosure, handles wind well due to the slightly overlapping boards, and looks clean from both sides. We also build dog-ear and flat-top styles depending on the look you want. Once a fence is up, pairing it with a screened outdoor space becomes a natural next step - our screened-in porches and screened decks service is a popular combination.
Wood choice is the other big decision. Cedar costs more upfront but resists rot and insects naturally and holds stain well in this climate. Pressure-treated pine is a lower upfront cost, though it benefits from regular sealing to stay looking good over time. We walk through both options with you and give you an honest read on which makes more sense for your yard, budget, and maintenance preferences.
Best for homeowners who want full enclosure, good wind resistance, and a finished look from both sides of the fence.
A straightforward, cost-effective style that works well for standard backyards with no special aesthetic requirements.
Suits homeowners who want natural rot and insect resistance with a premium look and the ability to stain to any color.
A solid choice for homeowners who want a durable wood fence at a lower upfront cost and are committed to regular sealing maintenance.
Wichita Falls sits on heavy clay soil that never really stops moving. It swells every time it rains and shrinks back down as the ground dries out, and that cycle is relentless on fence posts that aren't anchored deeply enough. Contractors who don't know this area set posts to standard minimums and then wonder why fences start leaning within a few years. Homeowners in Iowa Park and Archer City are on the same soil, and we bring the same standards to every job across the service area.
Summer heat in Wichita Falls is also in a class of its own. Average July highs push past 98 degrees, and the UV exposure here is intense from May through September. Boards on an unsealed wood fence start graying and cracking faster in this climate than anywhere with milder summers. Using the right wood species and recommending the right sealing schedule for this environment is part of how we do business - not an afterthought. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has published guidance on wood material selection for the Texas climate that informed how we approach wood choice in this region.
Reach out by phone or through the contact form. We respond within one business day and schedule a free on-site visit to measure your fence line, check the ground grade, and walk through wood and style options with you in person.
You receive a written, itemized quote before any work starts. If your project requires a city permit - which most privacy fences in Wichita Falls do - we handle the application. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we help you prepare the documentation needed for written approval.
The crew marks post locations, digs holes, sets posts in concrete, and then attaches rails and boards. On a standard backyard, most of the visible fence goes up in a single day. Posts need 24 to 48 hours to fully cure before the fence bears weight or pressure.
Before the crew leaves, we walk the fence with you. Gates should open and close smoothly, the line should be straight, and the yard should be clean of debris. Any concerns are addressed on-site, not via a callback.
Written estimate at no cost. We handle the permit and HOA paperwork for you.
(940) 298-1301We dig post holes deeper than standard minimums because Wichita Falls clay soil is known to shift seasonally. That extra depth and concrete volume keeps your fence upright through cycles of expansion and contraction - not just through the first dry summer.
You receive an itemized written estimate before we schedule installation. If anything changes during the job, we talk to you first. No surprises on the invoice - that's a commitment, not a marketing line.
Pulling the city permit and helping with HOA documentation is part of every job we do in Wichita Falls. It protects you legally, keeps your home's records clean, and means you can sell without worrying about an unpermitted fence flagged during inspection.
We recommend cedar or properly treated pine based on your budget and maintenance preferences, and we tell you honestly what kind of upkeep each requires in this heat and UV environment. Choosing the wrong wood for Wichita Falls summers is how fences fail early.
In Texas, fence contractors are not required to hold a specific state license the way electricians or plumbers are - which makes it more important to ask about proof of liability insurance and local permit experience before hiring. The American Fence Association maintains installation standards and a code of ethics that help homeowners identify contractors who take the trade seriously.
Add a screened outdoor living space that works alongside your new privacy fence to extend your usable backyard through bug season.
Learn MoreIf low maintenance is a priority, compare cedar and pressure-treated wood against a vinyl fence that needs nothing but an occasional rinse.
Learn MoreSpring books fast in this market - reach out now and we will lock in your installation date before the busy season fills up.