How Much Does a Privacy Fence Cost?

A privacy fence’s cost depends on four things: its height, the wood style, the total linear feet, and the number of gates. Empire Fence builds custom cedar privacy fences for homeowners across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma, and we hand you a free, itemized estimate so you know what drives your price.

Most of what you pay for a privacy fence comes down to these choices:

• Height. 6 feet is the standard for backyard privacy. Going to 8 feet adds material and labor.
• Style. A dog-ear fence is the most affordable; cap and trim, board on board, and horizontal each cost more.
• Posts. Treated wood posts are standard, and many homeowners upgrade to steel for wind resistance and extended coverage on eligible steel-post components, subject to the written warranty terms.
• Length and gates. Price scales with the run, and each gate adds hardware and labor. Site conditions can add too, such as tearing out an old fence, a hard-to-reach work area, rocky or clay ground, and any custom design features.

We have built privacy fences across northeast Oklahoma since 1955, and most qualifying new installations earn our Gold Seal Certificate of Excellence after a 31-point inspection.

What a Cedar Privacy Fence Includes

Our standard cedar privacy fence uses Western Red Cedar pickets and Douglas Fir backrails, set on posts in concrete. Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and insects, which is a big part of why we build with it. You can read why we build privacy fences with cedar or fir for the full story.

Because the materials and the build stay consistent, the main thing that moves your price is the choices you make on height and style. A 6-foot dog-ear fence is the most budget-friendly way to get full privacy. From there, a cap-and-trim or board-on-board design adds a more finished look, and board on board looks full from both sides. A horizontal style sits at the premium end. Our wood privacy fence style guide shows what each option looks like, and you can see the per-foot mechanics in how much a 6-foot privacy fence costs per foot.

Posts, Oklahoma Weather, and Upgrades

Steel posts cost more than treated wood, but they stand up better to Oklahoma wind and may include extended coverage on eligible steel-post components, subject to the written warranty terms. In a state known for storms, many homeowners decide the upgrade is worth it, and our privacy fence with metal posts page explains the approach. Clay soil and rocky ground can affect how posts are set, and a west-facing fence line takes the most sun, which shortens the life of an unstained wood fence.

A few upgrades are worth knowing about, and we list each as its own line so you can decide what is worth it:

• Rot board. Protects the pickets where they meet the ground.
• Cap and trim. Finishes the top for a more upgraded look.
• Stain. Added as part of a new build to slow weathering and hold color.

A privacy fence is also one of the better returns on a home improvement dollar. A clean, well-built fence adds value to your property while it does its job.

Getting Your Real Number

We measure on site and give you an itemized estimate, often back within about one business day after the site visit, depending on the project, with each fence run and gate as its own line. We quote each line as one installed price rather than splitting it into material and labor, and we do not require a deposit on standard residential work. If you would rather spread the cost, we offer financing through HFS Financial and Oklahoma Central Credit Union.

Related Questions

Common privacy fence cost questions from Tulsa homeowners.

Is a 6-foot privacy fence more expensive than a 4-foot?

Yes. A taller fence uses more pickets, longer posts, and more labor, so a 6-foot fence costs more per foot than a 4-foot one. Six feet is the most common choice for full backyard privacy.

Does a board-on-board fence cost more than a dog-ear fence?

Yes. Board on board uses overlapping pickets so the fence looks full from both sides, which takes more material than a standard dog-ear design. It is a popular upgrade when both neighbors see the fence.

Do steel posts add to the cost?

They do, but they add wind resistance and extended coverage on eligible steel-post components, subject to the written warranty terms. For a closer look, see whether steel posts are better than wood posts.