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Fence Replacement in Allen, TX
When the posts are failing along the whole line, another patch only moves the problem down the fence. This page covers what a full replacement involves in Allen.
When Replacement Is the Sensible Choice
Replace when posts are loose along the run, when repairs have become a yearly event, or when the repair quote is a large share of the replacement quote.
Close to a quarter of Allen’s homes were built in the 1990s. A fence original to one of those houses is 27 to 36 years old in 2026. Few wooden fences reach that age without having been rebuilt in parts, and the parts are now different ages.
The repair-or-replace check takes five minutes in the yard and tells you which way your fence leans, so to speak.Housing share: American Community Survey 2019-2023 via Point2Homes.
Before the Old Fence Comes Down
- Neighbors. Most of the fence is shared. Agree on scope and cost split first. How that works in Texas.
- Homeowner association. The city’s guideline tells owners to check with their HOA before applying for a permit. Many associations set style, height and stain color.
- City. Ask Building and Permitting at 214.509.4130 what permit applies to your replacement. The guideline this site read does not state the trigger or the fee.
- Property line. A replacement normally follows the old line. If there is any doubt where the line is, find the survey from your closing papers.
- 811. Utility locates are requested two business days ahead under Texas law, per Texas811.
How a Replacement Goes
Tear-out and haul-off
Pickets, rails, posts and old footings are removed. Confirm that haul-off is in the price.
Posts
Steel posts are set along a string line, 18 inches deep in concrete under the city’s guideline, and left to cure. A contractor may set them deeper for an 8-foot fence.
Rails and pickets
Rails are bracketed to the posts and pickets fastened to the rails. The style is your choice within city and association limits: side-by-side cedar or board-on-board are the two most asked about.
Gates
Gates are built last, on their own posts. Around a pool the latch has to meet the city’s height and self-closing rule.
Stain
New wood is usually left to dry before it is stained. Ask the contractor when.
City of Allen, Residential Fence Guideline, dated June 2026, read October 5, 2026.
Choices That Change the Price
| Choice | Effect |
|---|---|
| 6 feet or 8 feet | The city allows up to 8 feet in back and side yards. Taller means longer posts and more lumber. |
| Side-by-side or board-on-board | Board-on-board overlaps the pickets and uses more of them per foot. |
| Cap and trim | A top cap and trim board add material and labor and protect the picket tops. |
| Rot board | A replaceable bottom board keeps pickets off the soil. |
| Number of gates | Each gate is priced on its own. |
Questions About Fence Replacement
How long does a fence replacement take?
It depends on the length and on concrete cure time. Ask the contractor for a schedule in writing; this site has no sourced figure to give.
Do I need a permit to replace my fence in Allen?
The city has a fence permit process and publishes a residential fence guideline. Call Building and Permitting at 214.509.4130 to confirm what applies to a replacement on your lot.
Can I keep my old steel posts?
If they are plumb, solid in their footings and the right height, new rails and pickets can often go on them. That lowers the cost.
Can I go from 6 feet to 8 feet?
The city’s guideline allows 8 feet in back and side yards. Your association and your neighbors may have a view, so ask both.
Ask for the Repair Price and the Replacement Price
A fence contractor can quote both for the same stretch.
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