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title: "Fence Installation in Richardson, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/richardson
description: "Richardson fence installation and replacement planned around the city's 2.5-foot permit trigger, 25% replacement rule, alley gates and pool barriers."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Fence Installation in Richardson, TX

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](https://www.cor.net/departments/building-inspection/residential/permit-types/fence-construction).

| Item | Richardson rule |
|---|---|
| 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](https://dallasfence.co/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](https://dallasfence.co/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](https://dallasfence.co/chain-link-fence-installation).
- **Low front fencing and pools:** the 3-foot decorative limit suits short [ornamental iron](https://dallasfence.co/iron-fence-installation). With [pool fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/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](https://dallasfence.co/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](https://dallasfence.co/plano) to the north and [Garland](https://dallasfence.co/garland) to the east. Homes in [Lake Highlands](https://dallasfence.co/lake-highlands) and [North Dallas](https://dallasfence.co/#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](https://dallasfence.co/warranty) applies to qualifying residential installations.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

## 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/