Wood privacy fence installation
Pressure-treated pine privacy, board-on-board, shadowbox, picket, horizontal and split-rail fences — usually the lowest-cost way to get full privacy, with a traditional look.
Wood fence styles we build
- Board-on-board — overlapping boards for full privacy with no gaps
- Shadowbox — boards alternate on each side, so it looks finished from both sides and lets some air through
- Privacy (stockade-style) — the classic backyard privacy fence
- Horizontal — a modern look for patios and pool decks
- Picket — front yards and gardens
- Split rail — open boundary fencing for larger lots
The honest tradeoff with wood in Florida
Wood usually has the lowest upfront cost for full privacy. In exchange it needs more care than vinyl or aluminum: Florida humidity, sprinklers and termites are hard on lumber, so expect sealing or staining and some board or post replacement over the years.
A few habits make a real difference: keep sprinklers from soaking the boards, keep mulch and soil off the bottom of the fence, and seal or stain once the new lumber has dried out — we’ll tell you when.
Source: Village of Wellington — Guidelines for Fences and Walls
What affects the price of a wood fence
- Total linear footage and fence height
- Style, color and material grade
- Number, width and type of gates
- Removing and hauling away an existing fence (a separate line item)
- Site conditions — slopes, tree roots, rock, tight access, installing on a wall
- Permit requirements, and in Miami-Dade and Broward the stricter High-Velocity Hurricane Zone product rules
- HOA material, color and height restrictions
- Board-on-board, shadowbox and horizontal styles use more material than a basic privacy fence
Every quote is written and itemized after a free on-site measurement.
How a wood fence project works
- Text or call — tell us the city, what you want fenced and roughly how long the run is. Photos help.
- Free on-site estimate — we measure, check gates, access, the existing fence, pool and HOA requirements.
- Written proposal — materials, height, gates, removal and permit items itemized. Quotes are typically ready within 2–48 hours of the visit.
- HOA approval (if you have one) — we provide the fence specifications your association asks for.
- Permit — we prepare and submit the permit paperwork your city or county requires.
- Utility locate — required utility marking is completed before we dig. Let us know about private sprinkler, lighting or pool lines.
- Installation — most residential fences take 1–3 days on site; larger or custom jobs take longer.
- Inspection & walkthrough — we complete any required inspection, walk the fence line with you and hand over your warranty.
Warranty
FenceFox installations come with a 1-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer warranties vary by product, and your written proposal lists the exact coverage. The workmanship warranty doesn’t cover storm or hurricane damage, vehicle impact, deliberate damage, or damage caused by later modifications or landscaping work.
Rotted post or broken boards on an existing fence? See wood fence repair.
Frequently asked questions
Pressure-treated wood is generally the lowest-cost full-privacy option. The final price depends on footage, height, style, gates and site conditions.
Board-on-board overlaps the boards for full privacy. Shadowbox alternates boards on each side, looks the same from both sides and lets some air through, with a little less privacy.
It depends on the lumber, ground contact, sprinklers and upkeep. Wood generally needs more maintenance and earlier board and post replacement than vinyl or aluminum.
Sealing or staining helps wood hold up to Florida weather. Wait until the new lumber has dried out; we’ll give you timing for your fence.
In most South Florida cities, yes. We check your city’s rules and coordinate the permit and HOA paperwork.
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Get a wood privacy fence quote
Text us your city, the style you like and roughly how many feet. Free on-site estimate.