Services
Wood Fencing
Cedar privacy fences built to last — 4x4 or steel-cored posts set in concrete, treated kickboards, and dog-eared, board-on-board, or horizontal styles. Proper post spacing and engineered gates. Tear-outs, replacements, and new builds across San Antonio.
Pricing varies by site. Final scope, materials, and access influence the all-in number — we'll quote your specific project after a quick conversation.
About our wood fencing work
Cedar privacy fencing built to actual residential standards — not the box-store version that leans within two years. Posts are either 4x4 western red cedar or Postmaster steel-cored, set 24 to 36 inches deep in concrete with proper crown for drainage. Standard 8-foot post spacing, doubled at gates and corners. Treated kickboard at grade keeps pickets off the soil and adds decades to the run. We build dog-eared, board-on-board, cap-and-trim, and horizontal slat styles in 6-foot and 8-foot heights — board-on-board kills sight lines and weathers more evenly than side-by-side pickets. Gates are framed with steel inserts or diagonal bracing, hung on heavy-duty hinges sized to the leaf weight, and latched with drop-rod or self-closing hardware where pool code applies. San Antonio soil moves — caliche, clay, and fill all behave differently — so post depth and bag count get adjusted per run, not eyeballed. Tear-outs include haul-off and existing-concrete removal. New builds, full replacements, partial sections, and HOA-compliant rebuilds across Bexar County.
What's included
- 4x4 cedar or Postmaster steel-cored posts set in concrete footings
- Treated kickboard at grade to prevent rot and ground contact
- Western red cedar pickets — dog-eared, board-on-board, or horizontal
- Steel-framed or diagonally braced gates with heavy-duty hinges
- Haul-off of existing fence and old concrete footings
- HOA submittal drawings and color samples when required
- One-call utility locate before any post hole is dug
- Stain or sealer add-on with semi-transparent or solid options
Materials & techniques
Western red cedar is the default — straighter grain and better rot resistance than whitewood pine. Posts are #1 grade 4x4 or Postmaster galvanized steel cores wrapped in cedar sleeves where appearance matters. Footings are 60-lb bags of high-strength concrete, count adjusted for post depth and soil type. Hardware is hot-dipped galvanized or powder-coated black — no bright zinc that streaks the cedar. Fasteners are ring-shank stainless or coated deck screws, never staples. For horizontal styles, we use kiln-dried, S4S boards to limit cupping. Stain, when added, is oil-based semi-transparent with UV inhibitor.
How the project runs
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Walk and measure
On-site measure, post-count, gate placement, slope and grade review, and confirmation of property line or survey pins before quoting linear footage.
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Permits, HOA, and locates
HOA submittal where applicable and 811 utility locate scheduled. City of San Antonio permits handled for any run over height limits or in right-of-way.
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Tear-out and post setting
Existing fence demoed and hauled off. Holes dug 24 to 36 inches, posts plumbed, and concrete poured with crowned tops to shed water away from the post.
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Framing and pickets
Stringers run after concrete sets — typically next day — then kickboard and pickets installed level, with consistent reveal and trimmed to grade.
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Gates, hardware, and walk
Gates hung and adjusted, latches tested, jobsite cleaned, and walked with the homeowner for final approval and warranty paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a cedar fence last in San Antonio?
A properly built cedar fence on 4x4 posts in concrete with a kickboard lasts 15 to 20 years. Postmaster steel-core posts push that closer to 25. The pickets weather out before the structure does — a re-picket at year 15 is common on otherwise sound framing.
What's the difference between 4x4 cedar and Postmaster posts?
4x4 cedar is the traditional post — cheaper, replaceable, and rots from the concrete line up after 12 to 18 years. Postmaster is a galvanized steel C-channel wrapped in cedar facing — looks like cedar, won't rot or twist, and costs roughly 30 to 40 percent more per post.
Do I need a permit to replace my fence?
Like-for-like residential fence replacement at 6 feet or under typically does not require a City of San Antonio permit. Anything over 7 feet, in a front-yard setback, or in an easement does. HOA approval is separate and almost always required for color and style.
Can you match my neighbor's fence or build a shared one?
Yes. We match style, picket width, and stain on shared property lines, and we'll coordinate directly with the neighbor on cost-sharing if that's the arrangement. Property pins should be confirmed before tear-out to avoid encroachment.
Why hire us for wood fencing
In-house crew
Design, build, irrigation, and maintenance all run under one roof — no subbing out, no juggling vendors. You get one project manager from sketch through final walk-through.
San Antonio specialists
Built for South-Central Texas — heavy clay, caliche, long dry summers, and flash rain. Our designs and installs are tuned to what survives and looks good locally.
Clear pricing
No surprise line items. We size the work after a quick conversation or site visit and issue a written quote with materials and labor broken out so you can compare apples to apples.
