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title: "Fence Installation in Farmers Branch, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/farmers-branch
description: "Farmers Branch fence code explained: permits for most work, no front-yard fences, an 8-foot-6-inch cap, a required street-side gate and approved materials."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Fence Installation in Farmers Branch, TX

We install, replace and repair wood, chain link and iron fences for Farmers Branch homes and businesses. The city's fence ordinance is specific: a permit for nearly any fence work, no fences in front yards, and a required gate toward the street.

## Farmers Branch fence code in brief

Dallas Fence is registered as a fence contractor with the City of Farmers Branch and pulls the permit for you. The rules that shape most jobs, from [Chapter 22, Article VIII of the city code](https://library.municode.com/tx/farmers_branch/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22BUBURE_ARTVIIIFE):

| Topic | Farmers Branch requirement |
|---|---|
| Permit | Required for any fence or retaining wall |
| Small repairs | No permit for under 20 linear feet of the same fence in one calendar year |
| Front yard | No fence in any front yard; on some corner lots the street-side yard is off limits too |
| Side and rear yards | 8 ft 6 in maximum, measured from the interior finished grade |
| Street-facing gate | At least one gate, 3 ft wide or more, in the fence section facing a public right-of-way |

An HOA or deed restriction can be stricter than the city, so we look up the rules for your address when we estimate.

## Materials the city allows

Side and rear fences must be chain link, wood boards, masonry, or wrought iron or ornamental metal:

- **Wood privacy.** [Wood fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/wood-fence-installation) in Western Red Cedar on galvanized steel posts set in concrete. The code requires wood to be stained, pressure treated, painted or sealed, so we plan [fence staining](https://dallasfence.co/fence-staining) or another approved finish into the job.
- **Chain link.** [Chain-link fencing](https://dallasfence.co/chain-link-fence-installation) suits dog runs and back lines where screening is not the goal.
- **Ornamental metal.** [Iron fencing](https://dallasfence.co/iron-fence-installation) gets the rust-resistant coating the code calls for. On business properties, [security fencing](https://dallasfence.co/security-fencing) stays within the same material list.
- **Repairs.** [Fence repair](https://dallasfence.co/fence-repair) has to continue the pattern and materials already in place from corner post to corner post.

## Cities next to Farmers Branch

We work from Brookhaven Hills and Brookhaven Estates to Valwood Park and Mercer Crossing. Across the city line, see our [Carrollton](https://dallasfence.co/carrollton) and [Addison](https://dallasfence.co/addison) pages, or [North Dallas](https://dallasfence.co/#north-dallas) for addresses inside Dallas. Each has its own fence rules.

## Requesting a Farmers Branch estimate

The site visit is free: we measure each line and mark the street-facing gate, then send a written, itemized estimate that includes the permit work. The city permit comes first; most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days depending on size. Qualifying residential installations carry our 5-year [workmanship warranty](https://dallasfence.co/warranty). Phone (469) 809-2424.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a permit for a fence in Farmers Branch, and who pulls it?

Almost always: the city requires a permit for any fence or retaining wall. We are registered with the City of Farmers Branch as a fence contractor and pull it for you. Repairs under 20 linear feet of one fence per calendar year are exempt.

### Can I build a fence in my front yard in Farmers Branch?

No. The city code says no fence shall be constructed in any front yard, and on some corner lots the street-side yard is off limits too. Side and rear fences can stand up to 8 feet 6 inches.

### How much does a fence cost in Farmers Branch?

Installed wood fences run $30 to $80 per linear foot, and iron and steel run $20 to $90. Your written estimate sets the number for your lot and lists materials, posts, gates and removal separately.

### How soon can you start, and how long does the install take?

Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, depending on size. Because nearly every fence here needs a city permit, that step comes first.

## About the publisher

- Business: Dallas Fence, fence contractor in Dallas, Texas
- Address: 17480 Dallas Pkwy #111, Dallas, TX 75287
- Phone: (469) 809-2424
- Email: build@dallasfence.co
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–2pm · Sun closed
- Experience: 10+ years of fence experience; 200+ projects completed
- Estimates: free, on site, in writing (https://dallasfence.co/contact)
- Website: https://dallasfence.co/