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AfterFast, Reliable Fence Installation Across McKinney
Fence installation in McKinney, TX typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard residential backyard, with material choice and linear footage driving most of the difference. We schedule free estimates across all three McKinney ZIP codes, 75069, 75070, and 75071, and our crews live in the area, so we’re not fighting traffic from Fort Worth when your fence needs attention. Call (877) 610-1318 and Tom or one of his sons will answer. That’s been the arrangement since 1998.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is McKinney’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Most McKinney homeowners we meet have already been through the wringer with a big-name outfit. A phone quote that sounded reasonable turns into a clipboard number at the door, or a crew shows up with no idea what was promised. Tom Barrett founded this company to be the opposite of that, and his name is on the truck. We do fence work in McKinney the same way we’ve done it for 29 years. The price gets written down before the first post hole goes in, and if anything changes, you get a written change order before it happens. No surprises, no “we didn’t discuss that” at the end.
Our fence installation work in McKinney comes with the 90-Day Done Right Promise on every contract. If something’s not right, Tom comes back. One call. You’ll also see us around town, at the hardware store on Eldorado Parkway or grabbing lunch near the square. That’s the point of being an owner-operated company. We want to run into you next year and hear the fence is still standing straight.
Our Fence Installation Services in McKinney
We install four main fence types across McKinney. Each one suits different lots, HOA rules, and budgets, so we walk you through the trade-offs before you commit to anything.
Wood Fence
Wood fences dominate McKinney’s 75070 and 75071 subdivisions. Cedar pickets and pressure-treated posts hold up reasonably well here, but the Blackland Prairie soil demands deeper post setting than what you’d get away with in sandy ground further west. About two-thirds of the wood fence replacements we handle in Craig Ranch and Tucker Hill involve posts that heaved or leaned because the original builder set them too shallow for clay soil. Fence Installation crews here use a minimum depth of 24 inches and tamp with gravel, not loose dirt.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link remains a solid, budget-conscious option for McKinney lots, especially if you’re fencing a side yard or a dog run rather than a whole perimeter. A standard galvanized chain link fence in McKinney runs about $1,500 to $3,500 for a typical backyard. Vinyl-coated chain link holds up well against our summer sun, which can make bare galvanized wire feel like a griddle by July. We recommend the heavier 9-gauge fabric, because McKinney’s high winds during spring storm season will sag lighter wire within a couple of years.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl fence installation in McKinney runs $3,500 to $9,000, and it’s become one of the most requested options in master-planned communities like Erwin Farms and Craig Ranch, where HOAs often specify it for front-facing fences. Vinyl doesn’t rot or need staining, which matters when you’re dealing with McKinney’s wet springs followed by 100-degree dry spells. One note from experience: cheap vinyl panels warp in Texas heat. We install only heavy-wall profiles with aluminum reinforcement rails, the kind that won’t bow before your next HOA inspection.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum fence installation in McKinney runs $4,000 to $10,000, and it’s the right call for pool enclosures or any fence with a view. McKinney building code requires pool barriers to meet specific height and spacing requirements, and we pull the permit and get the inspection signed on every one. The powder-coated finishes from brands we install don’t chalk up the way cheaper imports do after a few summers. If you’re in a historic-survey area near the Chestnut Square district, aluminum can also be a smart way to get a traditional iron look without the rust issues that plague wrought iron in our humid spring months.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in McKinney Homes
After years of working McKinney properties, we can usually predict what a fence estimate will find before we even pull up. Here are the recurring issues:
- Clay-soil post heave. McKinney sits on Blackland Prairie clay that shrinks during August drought and swells after spring rains. Shallow-set posts get pushed out of alignment within a few seasons. We always check post depth on an existing line before discussing repair versus replacement.
- 2003-2015 production-home fence rot. Many homes built during the 75070 and 75071 boom used unrated pine posts and thin pickets. Sixteen years later, post bases are rotten below grade. A repaint won’t help, because the failure is underground.
- Storm-damaged panels from spring squalls. McKinney catches strong straight-line winds in April and May, and panels that were stapled instead of nailed tend to blow out. We use ring-shank nails and proper backer rails so sections stay together.
- Gates that sag on clay slopes. Finishing-grade issues on lots built fast during the boom mean backyards often slope more than they should. Gate posts take the extra load, and hinges start to bind. A properly braced gate frame with a heavier hinge post fixes it without a whole new fence.
Trusted Brands We Service in McKinney
We install premium materials we’re willing to put our name behind, including products from Ply Gem and PGT. McKinney homeowners often ask whether brands matter on a fence. They do, particularly with vinyl and aluminum, where thinner wall profiles fail early in Texas heat. We keep enough local stock in our DFW-area supply chain to service McKinney jobs without long waits, and we never show up with mystery materials off the back of a van. Your contract lists the brand, the profile, and the gauge.
Pricing for Fence Installation in McKinney, TX
Most full backyard fence installations in McKinney land between $3,500 and $9,000. A basic wood privacy fence on a smaller lot in 75069 might come in around $3,800, while a full-perimeter vinyl fence in a 75071 subdivision lot with multiple gates can reach the top of that range. Chain link is the budget option, custom aluminum with driveway gates is the premium one. Lineal footage, post depth, gate quantity, and whether we have to remove an old fence all affect the final number. Every estimate is written, line by line, with a fixed price. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another company.
We Also Serve Cities Near McKinney
We get calls from homeowners in Fairview, Melissa, Allen, and Princeton who need the same straight talk and fixed pricing McKinney customers expect. If your fence line runs along the McKinney border or you’re just outside city limits, the process is identical. And while you’re thinking about the yard, our Driveway & Pavers in McKinney crew handles paver driveways and patios that tie the fence line together. If a fence project turns into a bigger backyard plan, our Home Additions & ADU in McKinney team can help with that too.
Serving McKinney, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the McKinney area and know this community well, and we also offer Kitchen Remodeling in McKinney. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Fence Installation in McKinney
We schedule free estimates in McKinney within a few days of your call, and our crews are already working throughout 75069, 75070, and 75071 most weeks. Because we’re not a franchise dispatching strangers from another state, our local team can usually look at your fence line and get you a written price the same week, and we can also discuss Bathroom Remodeling - McKinney if you’re planning multiple projects. Call (877) 610-1318 to get on the schedule.
Yes. We work everywhere in McKinney, from the historic homes around Chestnut Square in 75069 to Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, Erwin Farms, and the newer sections further out in 75070 and 75071. If there’s an HOA, we’ll review the fence guidelines before any materials get ordered, so you’re not the one explaining to the board why the style doesn’t match.
For storm damage or a downed section that leaves your backyard unsecured, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll assess what’s repairable versus what needs replacing, and we’ll give you a written number before any work starts. We don’t make you guess.
Fence installation pricing in McKinney is generally in line with Allen and Frisco, running $3,500 to $9,000 for a typical residential project. The two factors that shift things locally are McKinney’s clay soil, which sometimes requires deeper post setting, and HOA material requirements in 75070 and 75071, which can push you toward vinyl or aluminum. Our written quote covers all of that, so there’s no re-trade at the end.
Every fence installation we complete is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t done right within 90 days, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call. On top of that, the materials we install carry their own manufacturer warranties from brands like Ply Gem and PGT. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll walk through everything that’s covered in writing.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving McKinney since 1998.