Wood Fence Installation Near Me | Cedar Fence Houston TX

Griffin Fence installs wood fences across Houston and surrounding areas — cedar board-on-board, privacy, horizontal, good-neighbor, shadow-box, and more. We use western red cedar with optional steel post upgrades for maximum longevity in Houston’s climate. 47 years in business, 50,000+ customers served. Free estimates — call 713-937-6611.

Houston’s wood fence specialists since 1979

When Houston homeowners search for wood fence installation near me, they're looking for a contractor who knows the local soil, the HOA rules, and which materials hold up in Houston's heat and humidity. Griffin Fence has been that contractor for 47 years — installing wood fences across Houston, TX, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, and The Woodlands, with every project backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.

47+ Years of Experience

50K+ Customers Served

A+ BBB Rated

Griffin Fence installs all wood fence styles across Greater Houston, TX — cedar privacy, board on board, good neighbor, shadow box, horizontal, and more. Western red cedar is our standard material for its natural rot resistance and durability in Houston's heat and humidity. Every installation is backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty and free estimates.

Cedar good neighbor wood fence with cap and baseboard installed by Griffin Fence Houston TX

Wood fence styles

Popular wood fence styles for Houston homes

From classic single faced to modern horizontal design, Griffin Fence installs all wood fence styles across Greater Houston, TX.

Dog-Ear Single-Face

The most popular, low-budget wood fence style in Houston, TX. One side of the panel has the pickets; the other side has the view of the structure (posts and rails). A baseboard is recommended, and cap and trim are possible add-ons.

Double-Faced

The most elegant wood fence style in Houston, TX. Both sides of the fence have pickets, and the structure is hidden between them. A baseboard is recommended, along with cap and trim.

Single-Faced with Metal Post

Longer lasting version of a single side fence. Picture of the structural side.

Board-on-Board

Most private setting possible. After a regular fence is built, a full-size board is placed between pickets to ensure privacy.

Batten Board

Second most private setting possible. After a regular fence is built, a batten board is a 2-inch wide picket placed between regular pickets to ensure privacy.

Good Neighbor

The sections of the fence alternate from picket facing to structural facing.

Shadow Box

The pickets alternate sides (not the whole section, but the pickets).

Lattice Top

Lattice top is in-house made with the same Western Red Cedar pickets as your fence. This is a decorative add on.

White Picket Fence

More of a decorative fence than a privacy or security fence.

Horizontal Wood and Iron

Our most modern and elegant option. Custom made, iron posts (sometimes structure as well) and horizontal pickets.

Horizontal Wood

Modern looking, simple design. Pickets are placed horizontally (staggered or aligned) and sizes can go up to 16 feet.

Hogwire Fence

Spacing and gauge of the mesh will vary depending on the needs of the customer. Height may vary as well. This is more to secure animals within a perimeter.

Brick Columns and Wood

This is a multi-trade and multi-step fence. We can take care of any fencing need.

Iron Fence with Wood Pickets

This is in reality an iron fence but with wood pickets added to give more privacy. The whole structure is only iron and the wood is decorative.

Cattle Fence

Used to keep cattle inside a perimeter. Sometimes used as decorative.

Privacy Fence

Some structures separating different areas of a property are also called privacy fence — for example, a fence separating a firepit and a pool area.

Cat Fence Topper

An angled, sprigged topper added to a wood privacy fence to keep cats safely contained in the yard.

Cap, Trim and Baseboards

Baseboards: we use Pressure Treated Ground Contact to make the fence last longer, and distance the pickets from the humidity of the soil.
Cap: prevents leaves and other things from accumulating between the faces.
Trim: we ensure a great look — trim is added when a cap is added. It is aesthetic.

Materials

Wood fence materials used by Griffin Fence

Product	Thickness	Price Range	Durability	Pros	Cons
Composite	¾"	$$$$	Extremely High	Uniform and consistent throughout; low maintenance	High cost; not a natural product; needs knowledgeable installers
Western Red Cedar	⅝"	$$$	High	Premium wood choice for outdoor projects; Western Red Cedar's natural oils provide rot resistance; no warping	Soft wood; low structural strength
Import Cedar or Japanese Cedar	⅝"	$$	Moderate	Kiln-dried most times; cheaper version with similar look	Warps and twists; less resistant to weathering
Douglas Fir	⅝"	$$	Moderate	Excellent strength; less heavily grained	Hard to find, must be pre-ordered; lacks natural rot oils
Pressure Treated	¾"	$	High	Lowest cost, budget friendly	Relies on chemical preservatives

Our process

How Griffin Fence installs your wood fence

Every Griffin Fence installation follows a proven process developed over 47 years in Houston, TX.

Free on-site estimate

A Griffin Fence sales representative will visit your property, take measurements, discuss your ideal fence style and material preferences, identify any grade changes or drainage or any other issues.

Quote

Your sales representative will provide you with an estimate within 4 days of the visit (if you don't get your quote, please call the office).

Permits and 811

If you require a permit, we will ask for your property survey and prepare all the corresponding documents to submit for permitting. This does not include HOA since third party contractors are not allowed to do the process. After the permit is secured, we will submit an 811 locate ticket so that utility and communication facilities are marked within your property.

Deposit and scheduling

Once permit and markings are done, and we have received your deposit, we will schedule your work.

Installation

Our crew will show up between 9:30 am and 10 am to do the work. If the job can be done in one day, great! If more than one day is needed, please inform the office if you require temporary fencing to be placed overnight.

Invoice

We will send an invoice through your email once the job has been finished. If there are any punch out items you wish to be reviewed, please call the office.

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FAQs

Wood fence Houston FAQs

What is the most popular wood fence style in Houston, TX?

Western Red Cedar single-faced fence is the most popular wood fence style in Houston, TX. Board-on-board is a popular upgrade — its overlapping boards provide full privacy from both sides and the offset pattern handles wood movement well in Houston's humid climate. Good-neighbor and shadow-box styles are also widely chosen.

How long does a wood fence last in Houston, TX?

It depends on several factors: the material used, how it was treated before installation, ground exposure (a fence on bare ground typically outlasts one surrounded by mulch or dense landscaping), total rainfall exposure over the life of the fence, and whether a baseboard protects the pickets from direct ground contact. Historically, wood fences could easily last 10 to 15 years. Today, most wood fences in Houston last closer to 10 to 12 years. Steel posts extend the lifespan significantly because they eliminate post rot, which is the most common failure point in Houston’s climate.

Do I need a permit for a wood fence in Houston, TX?

The most important permits in our service area: Bellaire (no fence permit but flood development plan permit required), West University Place, Hedwig Village, Spring Valley Village, City of Hunters Creek Village, The Woodlands Township, City of Piney Point, City of Bunker Hill Village, City of Jersey Village, and City of Hilshire Village. Griffin Fence verifies permit requirements for your specific address before installation begins.

What wood does Griffin Fence use for Houston installations?

Griffin Fence primarily installs western red cedar for Houston-area wood fences. Western Red Cedar is naturally rot-resistant and dimensionally stable. For certain applications, pressure-treated pine is available. We do not use untreated pine for fence boards.

Should I use wood posts or steel posts for my wood fence?

Steel posts are the superior choice for Houston’s clay soil and humid climate. Wood posts — even pressure-treated ground contact — can rot at or below ground level within 8 to 12 years (depending on humidity factors) in Houston’s conditions. Steel posts eliminate post rot entirely and extend the overall fence lifespan. Griffin Fence offers wood fences with steel post upgrades.

How do I find a reliable wood fence contractor near me in Houston, TX?

When searching for a wood fence contractor near me in the Houston area, look for a company with verifiable local history, real Google reviews, and experience with Harris County’s clay soil and HOA requirements. Griffin Fence has operated in Houston, TX since 1979 — 47 years of wood fence installations across every Houston neighborhood. Every estimate is free, written, and includes a site walk by an experienced crew member. Call 713-937-6611 or request a quote online.

How do I get a free fence installation estimate in Houston, TX?

Griffin Fence provides free on-site estimates for all fence types — wood, chain link, iron, vinyl, commercial, and gates. A sales representative will visit your property, take measurements, and provide a written quote within 4 days. Call 713-937-6611 or request a quote online. Written quotes are valid for 14 days.

Wood Fence Installation in Houston, TX

Houston’s wood fence specialists since 1979