Fences in North Texas take the same beating roofs do. High winds work at posts and panels, intense sun dries and splits pickets, and repeated temperature swings loosen everything over time. The result is that most fences here need attention long before homeowners expect. This guide covers what a privacy fence costs in Flower Mound and Lewisville, which materials hold up best locally, how to tell a repair from a replacement, and when storm damage to a fence belongs on an insurance claim.

What Fence Work Does Ranger Roofing Handle?

Fencing sits alongside roofing, gutters and storm restoration as part of the same exterior service. That combination is practical rather than incidental: the storms that damage a roof in this region usually damage the fence in the same afternoon, and handling both means one contractor, one estimate and one visit.

Work covers new privacy fence installation, repair of storm-damaged sections, and replacement of fencing that has reached the end of its life. Ranger’s fence installation and repair service runs throughout the DFW area including Denton, Corinth, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Plano and Little Elm.

What Does a Privacy Fence Cost in Flower Mound or Lewisville?

Fencing is priced by linear foot rather than by job, which makes estimating unusually transparent once you know your run length. Standard wood privacy fencing in the DFW area typically costs $15 to $35 per linear foot including both materials and labor.

For a typical residential property with 150 to 200 linear feet of fence, that puts the total in the region of $2,500 to $6,000. Material choice moves the figure within that band more than anything else, and gates are priced separately at $150 to $400 each depending on size and style.

• Pressure-treated pine: $15 to $25 per linear foot, the most affordable standard option.
• Cedar: $20 to $35 per linear foot, with better natural resistance to rot and insects.
• Board-on-board upgrade: adds $3 to $5 per foot over standard dog-ear construction.
• Gates: $150 to $400 each, depending on width and hardware.

Cedar or Pressure-Treated Pine: Which Suits North Texas Better?

Both are used widely across the metroplex and the choice is a genuine trade-off rather than a right answer. Pressure-treated pine costs less up front and is chemically treated to resist rot and insects. Cedar costs more and resists both naturally, while also holding its appearance longer as it weathers to a silver-gray.

North Texas conditions push the decision toward cedar for homeowners staying long term. High winds, hail, intense sun and sharp temperature extremes all take a toll on fence materials, and the gap between the two materials tends to show in years five through ten rather than immediately. For a shorter horizon, or a long run where the per-foot difference compounds quickly, pine remains a sound choice.

What Is Board-on-Board and Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Standard dog-ear fencing sets pickets edge to edge. Board-on-board overlaps them, so each picket covers the joint between the two behind it. The upgrade adds $3 to $5 per linear foot.

What you get for that is privacy that lasts. Wood shrinks as it dries, and on an edge-to-edge fence that shrinkage opens visible gaps between pickets within the first year or two. Overlapping construction absorbs the movement without opening the fence up. On a boundary where privacy is the actual purpose, it is usually the better spend.

Should a Damaged Fence Be Repaired or Replaced?

The posts decide it. Pickets and rails are straightforward to replace section by section, but posts are set in concrete and carry the whole structure. A fence with sound posts and damaged panels is a repair, and often a quick one.

When posts are rotting at ground line along the run, replacement is usually the more economical decision even though it costs more today, because repairing panels on failing posts means paying twice within a few years. The signs below indicate a fence approaching the end of its life rather than a fence with a damaged section.

• Posts that move when pushed, or show rot where they meet the ground
• Leaning across a long run rather than at one point
• Widespread splitting, warping or cupping of pickets
• Rails pulling away from posts in multiple places
• Repairs to the same fence in successive years

Does Insurance Cover Storm Damage to a Fence?

Often, yes. Fencing is generally covered under the other structures portion of a homeowners policy, and wind damage after a North Texas storm is a common claim. As with roof damage, the outcome depends on your coverage, your deductible and how well the damage is documented.

Photograph the damage before clearing anything away, note the date of the storm, and keep receipts for any temporary work. The Texas Department of Insurance publishes guidance on what to do after hail or windstorms that applies to fencing as much as to roofing. Because storms rarely damage only one thing, it is worth having the roof inspected during the same visit.

Which Communities Does Ranger Cover for Fence Work?

Fence work follows the same footprint as the roofing side, run from the Flower Mound headquarters at 4880 Long Prairie Road. That covers Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, Denton, Corinth, Plano, Little Elm and surrounding communities, and extends across Denton, Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Cooke and Grayson counties.

Ranger Roofing & Construction has operated in the metroplex since 2017, is locally owned rather than a franchise, holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and carries full general liability and workers compensation insurance. There is a dedicated Lewisville service area page covering local work in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a fence installation take?

Most standard residential fence runs are completed within a day or two once materials are on site, depending on length, terrain and how much removal the old fence requires. Concrete set around posts needs curing time, which can extend gate installation slightly.

Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a fence?

Requirements vary by municipality and by neighborhood. Many DFW towns regulate fence height and corner visibility, and HOA communities frequently add their own review on top. Check with your town and your HOA before work is scheduled, since approval is usually the longest part of the timeline.

How long should a wood fence last in North Texas?

That depends heavily on material, installation quality and how the posts were set. Cedar generally outlasts pressure-treated pine, and posts set properly in concrete outlast posts that were not. Local weather is hard on fencing, so expect a shorter service life here than the same fence would give in a milder climate.

Can you replace just part of my fence?

Yes, and it is often the right call when damage is confined to a section and the posts are sound. The main drawback is appearance, since new wood will not match weathered wood until it has aged. A free estimate will tell you honestly whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense.

Do you do fences and roofing on the same visit?

Yes, and after a storm that is usually the sensible approach. The same wind and hail that damages fencing typically affects the roof, and one inspection covering both gives you a complete picture before anything is filed with an insurer. Call (940) 320-7663 to arrange it.

Need help now? Call (940) 320-7663 any time, or request your free estimate online.

Key Takeaways

• Standard wood privacy fencing in DFW runs $15 to $35 per linear foot including materials and labor.
• A typical 150 to 200 foot residential run costs roughly $2,500 to $6,000, with gates priced separately at $150 to $400 each.
• Cedar costs more than pressure-treated pine and resists rot and insects naturally, which matters most on a long horizon.
• Board-on-board adds $3 to $5 per foot and prevents the gaps that open as edge-to-edge pickets shrink.
• Posts decide repair versus replacement. Sound posts mean repair; rot at ground line along the run means replace.
• Fence storm damage is often covered under the other structures portion of a homeowners policy. Photograph before clearing.
• Ranger installs and repairs fencing across Flower Mound, Lewisville and DFW, with free estimates. Request one here.