Privacy Fence Installation in Austin, TX

A privacy fence in Austin, TX does more than screen your yard from the street. Built correctly, it cuts road and neighbor noise, shades west-facing patios through the worst of the afternoon sun, keeps pets and children contained, and gives an outdoor living area the sense of enclosure that makes it usable.

Privacy Fence Styles

Most Austin privacy fences are six or eight feet tall and built from western red cedar, which handles our heat and humidity swings better than pine and weathers to a silver-grey if left unsealed.

Side-by-side. The standard privacy fence. Pickets butt together on one side of the rails.
Board-on-board. Overlapping pickets leave no gaps as the wood shrinks. The most durable privacy option and our most requested style.
Cap and trim. A horizontal cap rail and trim board give a finished architectural look and protect end grain from rain.
Horizontal. Wide boards run parallel to the ground for a clean, modern line. Popular in central Austin neighborhoods.
Shadowbox. Alternating pickets look the same from both sides, a good option for shared property lines.

Built to Last in Central Texas

Privacy fences fail at the posts long before the pickets give out. We set posts deep enough for the soil on your property, use concrete footings sized for an eight-foot solid fence and the wind load it will catch, and specify galvanized or coated fasteners that will not bleed rust down the face of the boards. Rot boards along the bottom keep cedar out of direct ground and irrigation contact.

Height, HOA, and Property Line Considerations

Most Austin-area jurisdictions allow up to six feet in a rear yard and restrict front yard fencing to a lower height, but rules vary by city and subdivision. HOAs frequently specify style, stain color, and which side of the fence faces out. We confirm these requirements before installation and locate the fence relative to your actual property line so it does not become a dispute later.

Schedule a Free On-Site Estimate

Perimeter Fence – TX is locally owned and operated, with more than 20 years of experience building fences across Central Texas. Every installation is backed by a one-year material and labor warranty. Call (512) 914-9016 or request your free on-site estimate today. You can also browse our project gallery or see our full range of fencing services.