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title: "Fence Installation in McKinney, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/mckinney
description: "McKinney fence installation planned around the 8-foot-6 rear-yard limit, 48-inch open front fences, historic-district review and the city's repair test."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Fence Installation in McKinney, TX

We install, replace and repair fences across McKinney, from older homes near the downtown square to master-planned communities on the west side. McKinney decides permits by what changes, not how much, and adds historic review in its historic districts.

## McKinney fence permits, heights and historic review

We're registered as a fence contractor with the City of McKinney and pull the permit whenever your job needs one. The city's [Fence Permits page](https://www.mckinneytexas.org/259/Fence-Permits) sets no percentage or footage threshold. It asks whether an existing fence's height, location or material will change.

| Topic | McKinney rule |
|---|---|
| New fence | Permit required |
| Existing fence | Permit if height, location or material changes; otherwise a repair |
| Rear yard | Up to 8 ft 6 in. |
| Front yard | Up to 48 in., at least 50% open |
| Historic districts | Certificate of Appropriateness for new fences or changes to style, size or location, needed before the permit |

Deed restrictions or an HOA may ask for more than the city does. We sort out which rules your address triggers when we come out for the estimate.

## Matching a fence to McKinney's older and newer neighborhoods

- **Near downtown:** a front fence is limited to 48 inches and must be at least half open, so short [ornamental iron](https://dallasfence.co/iron-fence-installation) or spaced wood pickets fit.
- **Master-planned communities:** backyard fences usually follow association standards. Our [wood fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/wood-fence-installation) sets galvanized steel posts in concrete with Western Red Cedar pickets, and [privacy fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/privacy-fence-installation) covers board-on-board and taller layouts within the 8-foot-6 rear limit.
- **Larger lots:** pipe, rail or wire fencing for acreage is covered under [deer and ranch fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/deer-and-ranch-fence-installation), with gate openings sized for trailers and equipment.
- **Pools and like-for-like fixes:** the city inspects pool and spa enclosures, so gates and hardware are planned up front with [pool fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/pool-fence-installation). A [fence repair](https://dallasfence.co/fence-repair) that keeps the same height, line and material stays a repair under the city's test.

## McKinney neighborhoods and nearby cities

We work throughout McKinney, including the historic neighborhoods around downtown, Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill and Adriatica. Crews also cover [Allen](https://dallasfence.co/allen) to the south and [Frisco](https://dallasfence.co/frisco) to the west, out of our office at 17480 Dallas Pkwy #111 in North Dallas.

## What to expect from a McKinney estimate

The visit is free: we walk the property, measure each run and note whether the job changes height, line or material, since that decides the permit. Then you get a written estimate itemizing materials, posts, gates, hardware, tear-out and any permit or historic review. After you sign off, most installs are underway within days and take 1 to 5 days depending on size, and our [5-year workmanship warranty](https://dallasfence.co/warranty) covers qualifying residential installations.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a permit in McKinney, and who pulls it?

A new fence needs one. An existing fence needs one only if its height, location or material changes; otherwise the work is a repair. We're registered as a fence contractor with the City of McKinney and pull the permit for you.

### Can I put a fence in my front yard in McKinney?

Yes, up to 48 inches tall and at least 50% open. In a historic district, a new fence or a change in style, size or location needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before the city will issue the permit.

### How much does a fence cost in McKinney?

Wood runs $30 to $80 per linear foot installed, and iron and steel $20 to $90. Length, height, material and gates decide where you land. We measure on site for free and put the number in a written, itemized estimate.

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

Most installs begin within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, depending on size. A permit, HOA approval or historic review, where your address needs one, comes before the start.

## 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/