Replacing a fence costs more than the new fence alone. It adds tear-out, disposal, and often repairs to the fence line, so ask for those as separate lines. Use this page with the main fence cost guide.
What a replacement quote should list
- Removal of the old fence and haul-off, by the foot or as a line item
- Reuse or replacement of posts, and why
- Concrete and post depth for new posts. We set posts 2 feet deep and set them in concrete for a standard 6 ft wood fence.
- New boards, pickets or panels: species, thickness, style
- Gate replacement or rehang
- Cap, trim and stain if your HOA requires them
- Cleanup and final walk-through
Signs it is time to replace, not repair
If more than a few posts have rotted at ground level, if the fence leans in long runs rather than at one section, or if the boards are soft, a repair is a short-term patch. If the damage came from one storm and the posts are sound, a repair may be right. Read fence repair and storm damage before deciding.
Replacing a shared fence raises separate questions about who owns it and who pays. See who pays for a shared fence in Texas.
Replacement, in Katy specifically
Many older Katy-area fences were built with pine pickets on wood posts. In clay soil that swells and shrinks with moisture, wood posts often fail at ground level before the boards do. When we replace, we look at whether steel posts or a different footing make sense for the lot.
Frequently asked questions
Can I reuse my old posts?
Who removes the old fence?
Do I need HOA approval to replace a fence?
Last reviewed September 2026. Local rules and prices change; confirm details with 76 Fence, your HOA and your city or county.