Wood Fence in Lubbock, TX

Cedar pickets, steel posts, 6 to 8 feet tall: what a wind-ready wood privacy fence involves and what it costs.

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A wood fence in Lubbock is typically a 6-foot privacy fence; HomeAdvisor puts that at about $25 to $50 per foot installed.

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Why steel posts carry most Lubbock wood fences

A solid privacy fence is a wall that wind pushes against. With Lubbock's average wind speed at 12.4 mph and the windiest stretch in spring (per The Weather Channel ranking reported by KFYO), the posts take a steady load plus the hard hits from storms.

A Lubbock fence company's published FAQ, hosted on KCBD's website, makes the local case plainly. It recommends heavy metal posts over wood posts or thin-wall metal posts to withstand West Texas winds. Its reasoning: metal posts bond with the concrete and stay tight, while wood posts rot and leave a gap between post and concrete. The same FAQ warns that metal posts can look alike from the outside, so wall thickness is the thing to ask about.

What that means for your quote:

Ask for the post size and wall thickness in writing, not just "steel posts."
Ask how the rails attach. The FAQ describes metal brackets that fasten the wood rails to the metal posts.
Ask about post spacing. Closer spacing adds posts and cost but shortens each wind-loaded span.

Styles and how they behave in wind

Style	What it looks like	Wind and privacy	National price, installed
Side-by-side privacy	Pickets butted edge to edge on one side	Full privacy when new; small gaps can open as boards shrink	About $25 to $50 per foot at 6 ft (HomeAdvisor)
Board-on-board	Two overlapping layers of pickets	Full privacy that stays closed; the heaviest option	Usually above side-by-side; ask for both prices
Shadowbox	Pickets alternate front and back of the rails	Looks finished from both sides; lets some wind through	About $19 to $39 per foot (Fixr)
Picket (3 to 4 ft)	Spaced pickets, often in front yards	Very little wind load, little privacy	About $15 to $33 per foot (Fixr)

The KCBD-hosted FAQ says 6 feet is the most common fence height in West Texas, with 7-foot fences the usual "taller" choice and 8 feet available. HomeAdvisor says going to 8 feet can add 25% to 35% to the cost. Taller fences also catch more wind, so ask whether the company changes post size or depth when you go above 6 feet.

Cedar or pine pickets?

Thumbtack lists pressure-treated pine and cedar as the popular wood choices and notes that both deter bugs and rot, with cedar costing more than pine. The KCBD-hosted FAQ recommends Western red cedar for rails and pickets in West Texas, saying it is less prone to cracking and warping than cheaper "white wood" (spruce, fir or pine).

Lubbock averages about 18.3 inches of rain a year (National Weather Service, 1991 to 2020 normal). Sun, wind and dry air pull moisture out of wood, so expect boards to fade to gray and develop surface checks over time. HomeAdvisor says a wood fence gives about 5 to 10 good years before it needs more serious care. Staining slows the graying. Ask the company which wood it uses for pickets, rails and any wood posts at gates.

How post depth and concrete come into it

The KCBD-hosted FAQ recommends setting posts at least 24 inches deep in concrete. It recommends 36 inches for fences taller than 6 feet or exposed to high winds. Your yard may have a harder layer underneath (see the fence rules and digging guide on caliche and 811 notice), and that can slow the auger.

Ask the company:

How deep will posts go for my height and exposure?
Is every post set in concrete, or only corners and gate posts?
What happens if the auger hits caliche: is there an extra charge?
Who places the 811 request before digging?

Gates on a wood fence

The gate takes the most abuse on any wood fence. The KCBD-hosted FAQ says a wood-frame gate is usually fine under about 44 inches wide with the right design and hardware, and it recommends a metal-frame gate for wider openings or for board-on-board styles. If you need a drive-through opening for a trailer or RV, read the gates page before you settle on a design.

Repair, replace or re-picket?

If the posts are steel and still plumb, a tired wood fence can often be re-railed and re-picketed for less than a full rebuild. If the posts are wood and several are loose or rotted at the ground, a rebuild on steel posts usually makes more sense. The fence repair page covers storm damage and insurance.

What a wood fence costs here

National guides checked in October 2026 put wood fence installation at about $15 to $45 per foot (Thumbtack) and a typical project at $1,919 to $4,948, about $3,312 on average (HomeAdvisor). Steel posts, board-on-board, taller boards and caliche digging push a Lubbock job toward the higher end. The Lubbock fence cost guide shows totals for 100, 200 and 300 feet.

Comparing materials? See wrought iron fences for an open, low-wind-load option, or chain link for the lowest cost per foot. Common questions are answered in the fence FAQ.

Common questions

How much would a 100-foot wood fence cost?

At HomeAdvisor's national range of about $25 to $50 per foot for a 6-foot privacy fence, 100 feet works out to roughly $2,500 to $5,000 before gates, old-fence removal or a taller design. Ranges were checked in October 2026; a local company's written quote is the number that counts.

Is board-on-board worth the extra cost?

It gives full privacy with no gaps as boards shrink, which a side-by-side fence can't promise. It uses more pickets, so it costs more, and it's heavier, so ask for a metal-frame gate. If you want some air to pass through, ask about a shadowbox layout instead.

Should I stain a new cedar fence?

It's optional. Unstained cedar weathers to gray. Thumbtack notes that wood fences need regular upkeep such as staining or painting to hold their color. If you stain, ask the company how long the new wood should dry first.

Can I reuse my old wood posts?

Only if they're solid at ground level, which is where wood posts usually rot. If you're rebuilding anyway, ask the company to price steel posts too, and ask it to check each post before quoting a reuse.

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Last updated 2026-10-23