Wood and cedar privacy fences in Katy

A wood privacy fence gives you the classic look, good privacy and a wide range of styles. It also takes the most care of any material in Katy's heat, humidity and clay soil. What decides whether it lasts is less the board and more the posts, the fasteners and the finish.

Styles we build

Picket (single layer): the standard, with boards side by side. Board-on-board: overlapping boards so no gaps show when the wood shrinks. Cap and trim: a top cap and side trim that finish the look and protect the end grain. Stepped or lattice-topped styles are also possible where the HOA allows them.

Cedar or pressure-treated pine

Cedar resists rot and insects naturally and looks better as it ages. Pressure-treated pine costs less and holds up when the posts and fasteners are right. Read the full comparison in cedar vs pine.

Why posts matter more than boards

A wood fence in Katy usually fails at the post, not the picket. Clay soil moves and moisture rots wood at ground level. See clay soil and fence posts. Our post standard: We set posts 2 feet deep and set them in concrete for a standard 6 ft wood fence.

Finish and upkeep

Bare cedar weathers to gray. A sealer or stain protects it and sets the color. If your HOA requires a stain color, ask which. See fence staining. Every fence we install carries the manufacturer warranty on its materials. Ask for our written workmanship terms with your estimate.

How an estimate works

1. 1
   Tell us about the job

   Call, text, use the form or book online. Include your street or community.

2. 2
   We look at the site

   We check the fence line, grade, gates, access and any HOA or city needs.

3. 3
   You get an itemized estimate

   Material, height, gates and scope in writing.

4. 4
   Approval and scheduling

   If your HOA or city needs to approve the fence, that comes first. Most fence projects take one to two days once scheduled, and pool fences one to three days.

5. 5
   Build and final walk-through

   We install, clean up and walk it with you.

What to ask on the estimate

• Species and grade of the boards, and their thickness
• Post material, size, depth and spacing
• Stainless or coated fasteners vs plain nails
• Cap, trim and rot board
• Gate frame and hardware
• Whether the good side faces out
• Removal of the old fence and cleanup

Compare this with the parent site's materials and styles pages at 76fence.com/katy, and see what a fence costs in Katy.

Last reviewed September 2026. Local rules and prices change; confirm details with 76 Fence, your HOA and your city or county.