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title: "Fence Installation in Plano, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/plano
description: "Plano fence installation planned around the 40-inch front-yard limit, alley visibility triangles, rolling-gate trash pads and the 25% repair rule."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Fence Installation in Plano, TX

We install, replace and repair fences across Plano, where many backyard fences face an alley and the city regulates what happens where that alley meets a street. Those rules shape the layout before any material is chosen.

## Plano fence permit rules, by the numbers

Dallas Fence is registered as a fence contractor with the City of Plano and pulls the permit for you. The numbers below come from the city's [residential fence permit requirements handout](https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/tx-plano/c600ac9e-dfeb-4c68-adf1-0243dd3cb21e).

| Topic | Plano requirement |
|---|---|
| Permit required | New fences and replacements larger than the repair exemption |
| Repair exemption | Repairs not exceeding 25% of the fence area in a 12-month period |
| Maximum height | 8 ft |
| Required front yard | 40 in. maximum, at least 50% open |
| Alley meets street | 8-ft visibility triangle; no fence or plant over 30 in. inside it |

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

## Planning a fence for Plano's alley-loaded lots

On a rear-entry lot, the back fence, the driveway gate and the trash carts share the same few feet, so we plan them together.

- **Cedar along the alley:** [wood fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/wood-fence-installation) with galvanized steel posts set in concrete and Western Red Cedar pickets is the common rebuild for alley-facing runs.
- **Full screening:** board-on-board or taller layouts, up to the 8-foot city limit, fall under [privacy fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/privacy-fence-installation). Our [board-on-board cedar privacy fence in Plano](https://dallasfence.co/projects/board-on-board-cedar-privacy-fence-plano) shows one, pre-stained on heavy-duty steel posts.
- **Rolling driveway gates:** Plano keeps a sliding gate inside the fence line and requires a trash cart pad, so we lay out both before ordering an [automatic gate](https://dallasfence.co/automatic-gate-installation-repairs).
- **Front yards and pools:** the 40-inch, 50%-open rule suits low [ornamental iron](https://dallasfence.co/iron-fence-installation). Pool and spa enclosures carry separate city requirements, planned under [pool fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/pool-fence-installation).

When an older run leans but the damage stays within the 25% allowance, a targeted [fence repair](https://dallasfence.co/fence-repair) can skip the permit.

## Plano neighborhoods and neighboring cities

We work throughout Plano, including Willow Bend, Old Shepard Place and Deerfield in West Plano, along with Hunters Glen, Russell Creek and Lakeside on Preston. We also serve [Richardson](https://dallasfence.co/richardson), [Allen](https://dallasfence.co/allen), [Frisco](https://dallasfence.co/frisco) and [North Dallas](https://dallasfence.co/#north-dallas) from our office at 17480 Dallas Pkwy #111.

## What a Plano estimate includes

The on-site visit is free: we measure each run, mark the alley and street corners, and check where a gate or trash pad would sit. Your written estimate itemizes posts, pickets, gates, hardware, tear-out and permit work. Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, depending on size, and qualifying residential installations carry our [5-year workmanship warranty](https://dallasfence.co/warranty).

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes for a new fence or a larger replacement, and we pull it: Dallas Fence is registered as a fence contractor with the City of Plano. Repairs that don't exceed 25% of the fence area in a 12-month period don't need one.

### How tall can a fence be in Plano?

Up to 8 feet. In the required front yard the limit is 40 inches, and the fence has to be at least 50% open. HOA covenants or deed restrictions can be stricter, so we look at yours during the estimate.

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

Wood fences run $30 to $80 per linear foot installed, and iron and steel $20 to $90. Footage, height, gates and tear-out move the price. Your written, itemized estimate sets the number after a free on-site visit.

### How soon can you start, and how long does a Plano fence take?

Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, depending on size. When the job needs a city permit or HOA approval, that 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/