New Wood Fence Gate on an Existing Fence
The old gate wasn't closing properly, so we built a brand-new wood gate on heavy strap hinges and hung it in the existing fence. Small job, very happy customer.
Fence Installation in Richardson, TX
We install, replace and repair residential and commercial fences in Richardson, TX. That includes wood, iron, chain link and pool fences, plus fence staining and fence repair. Free on-site estimates, with the scope in writing.
- Richardson FocusAddress-specific planning
- 10+ years of fence experienceExperience of our fence professionals
- Written CoverageProject-specific warranty terms
- Clear ScopeMeasured, itemized estimate
Residential Fence Contractor in Richardson
Wood, iron, chain link and pool fences, plus fence staining and fence repair, for Richardson homes. Pick a service to compare materials and how we build it.
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Wood Fence Installation
Western Red Cedar or pressure-treated pine, board-on-board or side-by-side, on steel posts.
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Fence Staining
Stain applied on site once the wood is ready, or pre-stained pickets on new fences.
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Iron Fence Installation
Powder-coated ornamental steel or hand-welded wrought iron.
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Chain Link Fencing
Galvanized or black vinyl-coated chain link with top rail and gates.
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Pool Fence Installation
Barrier height, gate hardware and permits come first; then the material.
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Fence Repair
Leaning posts, broken boards and sagging gates, before you replace anything.
Commercial Fence Contractor in Richardson
Perimeter, security and access-control fencing for businesses, schools, HOAs and managed properties in Richardson, planned around the site's schedule and put in a written scope.
Why choose Dallas Fence in Richardson
Site-first estimates
Pricing starts with the actual property conditions—not a generic per-foot promise.
Permits pulled for you
We are registered as a fence contractor with every city we serve and pull the permit when your job needs one.
A schedule you can plan around
Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, with a direct line to the team handling your job.
Written workmanship coverage
Qualifying residential installations include our published 5-year workmanship warranty.
How fence estimates work in Richardson
- 01Richardson Site Review
Your Richardson property is measured in person so grade, access, removals, and gate placement are part of the scope.
- 02Local Requirements
Height, placement and HOA rules are checked for the specific address in Richardson, and we pull the permit when one is needed.
- 03Written Build Scope
Materials, posts, hardware, cleanup, and workmanship coverage are documented before installation is scheduled.
Fence projects we have built
Write-ups of real jobs from our crews, picked for the fence types Richardson properties ask for most.
250 ft Black Ornamental Steel Pool Fence
- Over 250 linear feet
- Pre-galvanized steel, powder-coated black
More than 250 linear feet of black powder-coated ornamental steel around a pool: pre-galvanized panels, 2x2 square posts and pool-code-compliant gates.
Pre-Stained Board-on-Board Cedar Privacy Fence in Plano
- Western Red Cedar, pre-stained
A top-of-the-line Western Red Cedar privacy fence in Plano: overlapping board-on-board pickets, pre-stained, on heavy-duty steel posts with rails and a kickboard.
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Fence installation near Richardson
Our Dallas fence company serves Richardson and the nearby communities below. Pick a city for its local fence rules and permit details.
Fence permits and local planning in Richardson
We build, replace and repair fences in Richardson: cedar privacy along alleys, chain link for side yards and dog runs, low decorative front fencing and pool enclosures. Richardson asks for a permit on most fence work, including replacing a quarter of an existing fence.
Richardson fence permits and height limits
Richardson requires fence contractors to be registered with the city, and Dallas Fence is. We pull the permit, which has to be approved and posted on site before any work begins. The rules are on Building Inspection's fence construction page.
| Item | Richardson rule |
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| Permit required | Fences 2½ ft or taller; new or extended fence lines; any fence isolating a pool, spa or hot tub |
| Replacing an existing fence | Permit once 25% or more of the fence is replaced |
| Rear and side yards | Up to 8 ft, from the rear property line to the front wall of the house |
| Front yard | Up to 3 ft, decorative only, Building Official approval |
| Alleys | Gates may not swing out into an alley easement |
Deed restrictions or an HOA can be stricter than the city, and we confirm both for your address during the estimate visit.
What suits Richardson's alley lots and established yards
- Cedar privacy: the usual choice for alley and side-yard runs. Our wood fence installation sets galvanized steel posts in concrete with Western Red Cedar pickets, in side-by-side or board-on-board layouts. Under mature shade trees, fence staining after the wood dries helps slow graying.
- Chain link: practical for dog runs and utility side yards where privacy isn't the goal. See chain link fencing.
- Low front fencing and pools: the 3-foot decorative limit suits short ornamental iron. With pool fence installation, the full enclosure and its pedestrian gates are planned as one system, since a driveway slide gate can't count as the barrier.
- Leaning runs: when several lean at once, we weigh a targeted fence repair against replacement, with the 25% permit trigger in mind.
Richardson neighborhoods and the cities around them
We work across Richardson, including Canyon Creek, Richardson Heights, Prairie Creek and Northrich, plus Plano to the north and Garland to the east. Homes in Lake Highlands and North Dallas follow Dallas rules, even with a Richardson ISD address. Our office is at 17480 Dallas Pkwy #111.
How a Richardson estimate works
We meet you on site at no cost, walk each run and note which sections are failing and where gates face the alley. The written, itemized estimate lists footage, height, posts, hardware, tear-out and the permit step, so you can see whether the job crosses the 25% replacement line. Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, depending on size. Our 5-year workmanship warranty applies to qualifying residential installations.
Local areas we serve in Richardson.
- Canyon Creek
- Richardson Heights
- Prairie Creek
- Northrich
Fence questions from Richardson property owners
Practical answers about fence installation, repairs, approvals, and estimates in Richardson.
01 Do I need a fence permit in Richardson, and who pulls it?
Usually, yes: any fence 2½ feet or taller, a new or extended fence line, replacing 25% or more of a fence, or a pool enclosure. Richardson requires registered fence contractors; Dallas Fence is registered and pulls the permit before work starts.
02 Can I build a fence in my front yard in Richardson?
Only a low one. Between the front wall of the house and the front property line, fences are limited to 3 feet, must be decorative and need Building Official approval. Behind the front wall, they can reach 8 feet.
03 How much does a fence cost in Richardson?
Wood fences run $30 to $80 per linear foot installed, iron and steel $20 to $90. The written, itemized estimate sets your number and lists footage, height, posts, hardware, tear-out and the permit step.
04 How soon can you start and how long does a fence take?
Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, depending on size. Richardson wants the permit approved and posted at the property before work begins, so that step comes first.
10+ years of fence experience
Plan a fence for your Richardson property.
Start with a free on-site measure and a written scope. You will know what is proposed before any work is scheduled.