Fence Cost Guide for New Braunfels
Understand a fence quote before you sign. Ready to compare? Get quotes below.
Why there are no price-per-foot numbers here
We have not found a reliable, citable source for New Braunfels fence pricing. Any number we gave you would be a guess, so this page explains what moves a quote and how to compare bids.
What drives fence cost
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Material | Pressure-treated pine costs less up front; cedar costs more but is generally expected to last longer (roughly 8 to 15 years for pine and 15 to 20 for cedar, per contractor estimates). |
| Length and height | More footage and taller panels use more material and more posts. |
| Rock and terrain | Shallow limestone can slow post work, and slopes add labor. |
| Gates | Each gate adds hardware and framing; drive gates are bigger. See gates. |
| Old fence removal | Tearing out and hauling away old material is often a separate line item. |
| Permits and HOA | Third-party sources say fence permit fees can exist, but we found no City-published figure. The City’s fee documents are linked from its building permits page. |
| Finish | Stain or seal adds cost but may add life. |
Cost per year, not just cost today
A cheaper fence that needs replacing sooner can cost more over time. Ask installers to price pine and cedar for the same footage, then divide each total by the expected years of life you are comfortable assuming. Use ranges, not single points, because the lifespans quoted by contractors are estimates from other Texas cities.
How to compare bids
Get at least two or three written quotes that list material, post type and spacing, height, number of gates, removal, cleanup and warranty. A lower number that leaves out removal or uses thinner posts is not the same job. Bids that only say “fence, wood” cannot be compared.
Line items that hide in the fine print
- Extra charges when the crew hits rock.
- Permit and HOA paperwork: included or on you?
- Disposal of old boards and soil from post holes.
- Stain or sealer: first coat included or not.
- Who calls 811: the contractor is responsible when one is hired (Texas811).
Walk through the job step by step on the installation page.
A short checklist for reading two bids side by side
- Is the linear footage the same? Ask each bidder how they measured it.
- Is the height the same, and is the bottom rail or kick board included?
- Are the posts the same material, size and spacing?
- Is concrete used for every post, or only for gate and corner posts?
- Is old-fence removal included in both?
- Are permits or HOA approval handled and priced?
- Are there allowances for rock, and how is the extra labor priced?
- What is warrantied, for how long, and who honors it?
Why we do not quote a price
We are a referral service, not a contractor, and the local pros who contact you set their own prices. Fence prices shift with lumber markets, crew schedules and the specific lot, so a number printed here could mislead you. The best price information you can get is a written quote for your own fence line.
Where homeowners overspend
- Buying a taller or heavier fence than the lot or the HOA actually needs.
- Choosing cedar for a fence that will be torn out in a few years for a pool or an addition.
- Paying for decorative features nobody will see from the house.
- Skipping a survey and then paying to rebuild a fence on the wrong line.
Where cutting corners costs more later
- Shallow posts in rocky or clay ground.
- Untreated wood touching the soil.
- Unbraced gates.
- No stain or sealer on a fence that gets full sun.
Rock is the wildcard. A central Texas land guide notes that solid rock can be inches below the surface in some places (Neuhaus Real Estate), so ask each bidder how they price it before the first hole is dug.