Glacier Home Exteriors installs premium Western red cedar privacy fencing for Austin homeowners. We handle HOA approvals, permits, and utility locates. Our cedar fences stand straight, weather beautifully, and last 15 to 20 years. Raw cedar standard, no upsell on stain or paint. Austin properties range from older East Austin lots to newer West Austin hill country builds. Hill country soils are rocky limestone that can turn a standard post hole into a two-hour job. Central and South Austin are easier digs, but many properties have mature trees close to property lines that change the install plan. We scout every job before quoting so there are no surprises.
Central Texas weather is hard on fencing. Heat, humidity swings, occasional freezes, and direct sun all stress wood. Pine warps and splits within a few years. Vinyl yellows and brittles in UV. Cedar handles Central Texas conditions better than any other widely available fence material.
Western red cedar has natural oils that resist rot and insects. It holds its dimensional stability through humidity cycles. And it weathers to a silver-gray color most Austin homeowners come to prefer over stained or painted finishes. We install raw cedar as our standard. If you want to stain later, you can, but we do not push it as part of the base install.
Austin has some of the strictest HOA fencing rules in Texas. Most HOAs require 6-foot board-on-board cedar with cap and trim facing outward. Side and corner lots often require specific material approvals. We handle the HOA approval paperwork before we break ground.
We handle HOA paperwork submission and permit pulling as part of every install where applicable. You do not need to chase this yourself. During the free estimate we review your HOA covenants and identify the exact specs needed.
Most common style requested in Austin. Alternating pickets on both sides of the rails for full privacy, plus a horizontal cap board and bottom trim for clean finish. HOA-friendly.
Pickets on one side of the rails with angled tops. Less expensive than board-on-board, good fit for non-HOA properties or where cost is the priority.
6 feet is the standard privacy height and meets most HOA requirements. 8-foot fences are available where city codes allow and property line setbacks permit. We verify height restrictions for your specific Austin address.
4×4 cedar or pressure-treated posts set 24 to 30 inches deep in concrete. No post spacing exceeds 8 feet. This is the single biggest difference between a fence that lasts 20 years and one that leans in 5.
Every 6-foot fence gets three 2×4 rails, not two. Two-rail fences sag over time. Three is the right standard for Central Texas.
Standard 5/8 inch thick Western red cedar. We reject pickets with severe knots, cracks, or warping during install. Cheap installers let bad pickets through to save money. We do not.
Hardware choice matters. Galvanized screws for most installs, stainless for humid or coastal conditions. Cheap fasteners rust and bleed into the cedar, leaving black streaks.
We visit your Austin property, measure the fence run, review HOA requirements, check soil and access, and identify any obstacles or neighbor-line issues. You get a written itemized quote the same day or within 24 hours.
We submit HOA paperwork if required and call 811 for utility locates before any digging. Typical HOA approval takes 1 to 2 weeks. Utility locates take 48 hours.
Cedar delivers the day of or before install. Posts, rails, and pickets go up in sequence. Most Austin residential installs complete in 2 to 5 working days depending on soil, weather, and run length.
All old fencing and debris hauled away. Final walkthrough with you on-site. Written workmanship warranty delivered before we leave.
Typical cedar privacy fence installs in Austin run 25 to 45 dollars per linear foot installed. Board-on-board with cap and trim costs more than basic stockade. Rocky or difficult soil, uneven grade, and removal of old fencing all affect pricing. We quote transparently with itemized materials, hardware, and labor. If someone is quoting well below that range they are cutting corners on post depth, cedar quality, or rail count.
Need a real number for your property? Request a free on-site estimate and we will measure and quote the same day.
A properly installed cedar privacy fence in Austin will give you 15 to 20 years of service with no maintenance beyond occasional board replacement if something gets damaged. Staining extends the life further.
No. Wait at least 4 to 6 weeks for the wood to dry and off-gas before applying any stain or sealer. We install raw and recommend you decide whether to stain after you have seen the cedar weather naturally for a season.
The City of Austin does not require a permit for most residential fence replacements up to 7 feet tall on property lines. Fences over 8 feet, or fences in front yards over 4 feet, do require permits. We verify your specific situation before install and pull permits if needed.
Yes. Hill country limestone is tough but standard for us. We use rock drills when needed and extra concrete for structural stability. Rocky properties take longer to install but the finished fence is rock solid.
Yes. We can quote the project for joint funding with your neighbor. Each party signs the contract and pays their share. This is common on shared property lines and we handle the paperwork cleanly.
On-site measure, HOA paperwork included, realistic pricing. Call or text today.
