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Tell us what you need, whether that's a new privacy fence, a repair after a storm or a gate that won't latch. We'll pass your request to a local fence contractor who works in your area, and they'll contact you to quote it.
- New fences, repairs and gates
- Wood, chain link, iron and ranch fencing
- Free for homeowners, with no obligation to hire
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What kind of fence do you need?
Each guide covers what that fence costs, how it holds up in our soil and weather, and what to ask a contractor before you sign.
Wood privacy fences
Cedar or pine pickets on wood or steel posts. The backyard standard around New Braunfels.
Read the guide
Chain link fences
The lowest cost per foot for long runs and dog yards. Coated fabric looks tidier.
Read the guide
Iron and ornamental
Open, strong and neat. The usual pick for front yards and pools.
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Ranch and farm fencing
Barbed wire, field fence, pipe and deer fence for acreage.
Read the guide
Gates and openers
Walk gates, double drive gates, sagging gate fixes and automatic openers.
Read the guide
Fence repair
Leaning posts, storm damage, loose pickets and gates that won't latch.
Read the guideBuilding a fence in New Braunfels: what's different here
A few local facts shape what a fence costs and how long it lasts.
Rock on one side, clay on the other
The Balcones Escarpment runs through the area. To the west, toward Canyon Lake and Bulverde, soil is thin over limestone, so post holes often have to be drilled into rock. To the east, toward Seguin, Blackland Prairie clay swells when it's wet and shrinks in drought, which can push posts out of line. Ask how a contractor sets posts for your ground.
Height limits inside city limits
In New Braunfels, fences can be up to 8 feet tall. In a front yard, a solid fence is limited to 36 inches, or 4½ feet if the fence is at least half open. Read the fence rules.
Most fences don't need a city permit
New Braunfels exempts ordinary fences from building permits. The exceptions are pool barrier fences, fences over 7 feet tall, and fences built in a drainage easement.
Utility lines get marked before anyone digs
Texas law requires a call to 811 at least two business days before digging, even in your own backyard. When you hire a fencing contractor, making that call is their job.
Easements and HOAs
New Braunfels Utilities only allows fences on its easements with written approval, and any driveway gate installation there needs 16-foot gates for access. Many subdivisions also require HOA approval of height, material and style before you build.
Texas sun is hard on wood
UV and heat dry out and gray wood quickly. Sealing or staining every few years, and using steel posts or a rot board at ground level, adds years to a wood fence.
The four questions homeowners ask first
What will it cost?
Published 2026 pricing puts a standard cedar privacy fence in the San Antonio metro at $24 to $40 a foot, installed.
Do I need a permit?
Usually not inside city limits. Pool barriers, fences over 7 feet and fences in a drainage easement do.
Fix it or replace it?
A few boards, a post or two, or one gate: repair. Soft, gray wood from end to end: usually replace.
How wide should the gate be?
Measure the mower, trailer or boat that has to fit. NBU easements call for 16-foot gates.
Five things to sort out before the posts go in
None of these take long, and each one saves an argument or a change order later.
- Find your plat or surveyIt shows where your lot ends and which strips are easements. If corner pins are missing and the fence hugs the line, a surveyor can find them.
- Read the HOA rulesHeight, material, stain color and which side faces out are common rules. Get the approval in writing.
- Walk the lineRough footage, where the gates go, trees and slope. A satellite map's measuring tool works for a first number.
- Line up written quotesCompare post type and depth, lumber, tear-out, gates and the warranty. Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Let the locate happenThe contractor requests the 811 locate, then waits the two business days before digging. Point out sprinkler lines yourself.
What fences cost around here
These are published 2026 price ranges per linear foot, installed. Your actual quote depends on your property.
| Fence type | Installed, per foot | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar privacy fence (San Antonio area) | $24–$40 | Fence Advisors |
| Chain link | $10–$40 | HomeGuide |
| Wrought iron | $50–$85 | HomeGuide |
| Barbed wire | $3–$6 | HomeGuide |
A closer look at each kind of fence job
Wood privacy
Six feet of cedar or treated pine is the default backyard fence. Board-on-board costs more than side-by-side pickets but keeps its privacy after the boards shrink, and Fence Advisors puts it at $28 to $45 a foot in the San Antonio metro. Galvanized steel posts under wood pickets are a common upgrade. Wood privacy fences.
Chain link
For a dog run or a big side yard, a 4-foot chain link fence runs about $10 to $20 a foot in HomeGuide's figures. Black or green vinyl-coated fabric costs more than bare galvanized and blends into a lawn. Chain link fences.
Iron and aluminum
Because ornamental pickets are well over half open, they can reach 4½ feet in a front yard where a solid fence stops at 36 inches. HomeGuide lists installed wrought iron at $50 to $85 a foot. Iron and ornamental fences.
Ranch and acreage
Barbed wire is the cheapest fence per foot at about $3 to $6. On acreage the real cost is the corners: H-braces at every end and gate, rock drilling on the Hill Country side, and water gaps where a draw crosses the line. Ranch and farm fencing.
Gates and openers
Plan the opening before the fence. A single-car iron driveway gate with an automatic swing opener is listed at $4,000 to $6,000 installed, and solar openers save running power down a long drive. Gates and openers.
Repairs
HomeGuide puts a typical repair, like a replaced panel or a reset post, at $300 to $900, and a single new post at $250 to $600. Photos of the damage help a contractor price it before the visit. Fence repair.
New Braunfels at a glance
The Census Bureau's estimates add about 32,000 residents between the 2020 count and mid-2025, roughly 35 percent growth in five years. About two in three homes are lived in by their owners. For fences, that means a steady mix of first fences on newly built lots, replacements on older streets near downtown, Landa Park and Gruene, and acreage fencing out toward the Hill Country.
Comal County's eastern quarter, below the Balcones Escarpment, is Blackland Prairie with clay subsoils, and the rest of the county is limestone Hill Country. That split is why two quotes for the same fence installation on opposite sides of I-35 can differ.
Areas we cover
New Braunfels and the towns around it in Comal, Guadalupe and Hays counties. Each area page covers the ground and the rules to check there.
Close by but not listed? Call (830) 626-9775 and ask.
Questions people ask
Are you a fence company?
No. New Braunfels Fence Pros is a referral service. We pass your request to a local fence contractor who serves your area. That contractor gives you the quote and does the work, and you deal with them directly on price, schedule and warranty.
What does it cost to use this service?
Nothing. Homeowners never pay us. We're paid by the contractors we refer projects to. You only pay the contractor you choose to hire, at the price you agree with them.
How soon will someone contact me?
Most requests are with a fence contractor by the next business day. If your fence is down and you have pets or a pool, say so on the call or in the form so it can be treated as urgent.
What should I have ready before I call?
A rough idea of where the fence goes and about how many feet it runs, the material you're leaning toward, any HOA rules, and your property survey or plat if you have one. Photos help with repairs. None of it is required to get started.
Which areas do you cover?
New Braunfels and nearby: Canyon Lake, Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, Bulverde, Garden Ridge and San Marcos. If you're close by but not on that list, call and ask.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: New Braunfels city, Texas
- Fence Advisors: How much does a fence cost in Texas? (2026)
- HomeGuide: Wood fence cost (2026)
- HomeGuide: Chain-link fence cost (2026)
- HomeGuide: Wrought iron fence cost (2026)
- HomeGuide: Barbed wire fence cost (2026)
- HomeGuide: Fence repair cost (2026)
- City of New Braunfels: Code interpretation, measuring fence height (Sec. 144-5.3-2)
- City of New Braunfels: Permits and applications
- New Braunfels Utilities: Easements
- Texas811: Homeowners
- Texas State Historical Association: Comal County
Checked October 1, 2026 (Census figures: October 22, 2026). Rules and prices move, so confirm with the source before you count on a number.
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