Pipe Fence in Lubbock, TX

Pipe and cable, pipe rail and ranch fence for acreage, horses and rural frontage around Lubbock, with national prices per foot.

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A pipe fence in Lubbock is a welded steel rail or pipe-and-cable fence for acreage. HomeGuide puts it at about $15 to $40 per foot installed.

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Pipe fence country

Much of the land near Wolfforth and Shallowater was ranch country before it was farmland. The Texas State Historical Association notes that Wolfforth grew up near the Spade Ranch, whose land was sold off for farming in the 1920s and 1930s. It also notes that Shallowater was founded as the area's big ranches were being split into smaller farms. HomeGuide calls pipe fencing a favorite among ranchers and horse owners because it balances strength, safety and visibility.

Styles and national prices

HomeGuide's 2026 pipe fence guide breaks prices out by style (installed, per foot):

Style	What it is	National price per foot
Standard pipe fence	One or two horizontal pipe rails on pipe posts	About $15 to $25
Pipe and cable	Pipe posts and top rail with tensioned cable or wire between	About $20 to $30+
Pipe and mesh	Pipe frame with wire mesh infill (holds small animals and dogs)	About $25 to $40
Heavy-duty pipe	Thicker pipe, closer posts, taller	About $25 to $35+
Decorative pipe	Ornamental details, special finishes, fancy gates	About $30 to $50+

HomeAdvisor's national range for pipe fence is similar, about $13.50 to $40 per foot with materials and labor. It notes that pipe fencing tends to cost more than cable fencing. For comparison, Fixr puts barbed wire at about $1 to $8 per foot installed, a fraction of pipe's cost. HomeAdvisor cautions that barbs can badly injure horses.

Why pipe holds up on the South Plains

Open design. Two or three rails give the wind almost nothing to push on.
Steel, not wood. HomeGuide says galvanized or powder-coated pipe resists rust and weathering and needs less upkeep than wood. It puts a well-kept pipe fence's life at 20 to 30 years or more.
Welded joints. Rails are welded or clamped to posts, so a pipe fence doesn't loosen at the nails the way a wood fence can.

The weak points are cable tension, which needs checking after a hard winter or a livestock impact, and rust where the coating has worn through. HomeAdvisor's maintenance advice for pipe is to knock off rust and recoat it.

Planning a pipe fence on acreage

Post spacing. HomeGuide says pipe posts typically run 8 to 12 feet apart. Closer spacing is stronger and costs more, and it can be worth it where wind exposure or vehicle impact is a risk. It notes horse fencing often uses 8- to 10-foot spacing so horses don't get caught between rails, while cattle and general boundary fences can often use 10- to 12-foot spacing.

Digging. Long fence lines mean many post holes. USDA's description of the Amarillo soil series, which is widespread on the Southern High Plains, places a calcium carbonate layer (caliche) 30 to 60 inches down. HomeGuide notes that rocky soil and hardpan raise labor costs. Ask whether the quote assumes easy digging.

Utility locates. Under Texas Utilities Code §251.151, anyone digging 16 inches or deeper with powered equipment must notify the one-call center at least 48 hours before starting, not counting weekends and holidays. On rural land, buried lines can run along road frontage and across pasture. Ask who will place the 811 ticket.

Gates. HomeGuide puts simple farm gates at about $200 to $500 per opening. Plan width for the biggest equipment or trailer that has to pass. A drive gate on a pipe fence can be automated later; see gates.

Shared lines. On a boundary with a neighbor's pasture, the Texas Agriculture Code limits when you can remove a fence that is jointly owned or attached to theirs. The fence rules guide covers the six-month notice rule.

Keeping a pipe fence in shape

Pipe fence needs little care, but not none:

Recoat bare spots. HomeGuide's advice before painting is to clean the surface, remove rust and old paint, and use a primer made for metal. If the fence came powder coated, ask the installer before painting over it.
Check cable tension on pipe-and-cable runs each year and after an animal or vehicle hits the fence.
Look at welds and post bases after a hard storm. A cracked weld or a post rocking in its footing is easier to fix early.
Keep weeds and drifted soil off the bottom rail, where moisture sits against the steel.

Questions to ask a pipe fence installer

What pipe diameter and wall thickness for posts and rails?
How deep are posts set, and is each one set in concrete?
What post spacing for my animals and wind exposure?
For pipe and cable: how many cables, what tension, and how are they anchored at the ends?
Is the pipe primed and painted, galvanized or powder coated?
What happens to the price if the auger hits caliche or rock?

What it costs

At HomeGuide's $15 to $40 per foot, a 500-foot frontage runs about $7,500 to $20,000 before gates. That's simple math on a national range; your property's quote may land elsewhere. The Lubbock fence cost guide has more lengths and the other fence types.

Fencing a house lot instead of acreage? Compare chain link for an open, low-cost perimeter or wrought iron for a finished look. For storm fixes, see fence repair. General questions are in the fence FAQ.

Common questions

Is there a pipe fence price list for Lubbock?

No published Lubbock price list exists that we could verify. Nationally, HomeGuide puts pipe fence at $15 to $40 per foot installed and pipe and cable at about $20 to $30 or more (checked October 2026). Length, terrain, post spacing and gates set the real number, so get a written quote for your property.

Pipe and cable or pipe rail: which is better for horses?

Both are used. Solid pipe rail is the stronger, more visible barrier. Pipe and cable costs less per foot but needs the cables kept tight. HomeGuide notes horse fencing often uses posts 8 to 10 feet apart so horses don't get caught between rails. Tell the company what animals the fence has to hold.

Can a pipe fence be painted?

Yes. HomeGuide says to clean off rust and old paint and use a metal primer first. If the fence has a factory powder coat, ask the installer before painting, since that can affect the coating's coverage terms.

My neighbor's fence is attached to mine. Can either of us take it down?

Texas Agriculture Code §143.122 and §143.123 let an owner separate an attached fence after six months' written notice to the other owner. Read the fence rules guide for details.

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Last updated 2026-10-23