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Fence installation in McKinney, TX typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 for most residential projects, though the final number depends heavily on which side of town you’re on. A standard privacy fence in Craig Ranch comes with HOA drainage requirements you won’t find in Fairview. A period-correct wood fence near the Chestnut Square historic district? That’s a different set of rules entirely. We’ve worked both sides of McKinney long enough to know the difference before we ever set a post. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk your lot with you.
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews today. When we quote a fence in McKinney, we quote the fence you’ll actually get, with every allowance and every price change on paper before a single nail moves. That’s how we’ve done it for over 29 years, and it’s why homeowners in 75069, 75070, and 75071 keep our number on the fridge.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is McKinney’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
We’re not a franchise. Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable, and he lives close enough to McKinney that if something’s wrong with your fence, he wants to know about it before you have to track him down. A live person answers our phone around the clock, not an out-of-state call center. When a homeowner in Tucker Hill calls about a sagging gate at 7 p.m., they talk to someone who knows what a Tucker Hill gate looks like.
McKinney homeowners deal with a construction market that’s split in two. The 75069 historic core has overlay restrictions older than most contractors. The 75070 and 75071 subdivisions have HOAs with rulebooks thicker than a phone book. We’ve pulled permits and passed inspections in both. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why I like him on the job.
Every fence we install in McKinney is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If it’s not right, one call brings Tom back. No fine print, no arguing about whose fault it was. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate, so if another company quoted you a fence, bring it to us and we’ll tell you honestly whether it holds up.
Our Fence Installation Services in McKinney
Wood Fence Installation
Wood fences are the workhorse of McKinney backyards, and we build them to handle Blackland Prairie soil that most installers underestimate. Cedar and cypress hold up better than pine in our humidity swings, and we set posts 30 inches deep with concreted collars because the clay in 75070 and 75071 will heave anything shallower. A well-built wood privacy fence in McKinney should stand straight through a decade of droughts and wet springs.
Privacy Fence Installation
Most privacy fences in McKinney are either eight-foot cedar in the newer subdivisions or six-foot board-on-board in older neighborhoods with tighter setback rules. The distinction matters more than you’d think. In Craig Ranch, an eight-foot privacy fence may be fine on the interior lot lines but not along a shared drainage swale. In historic 75069, height and material are regulated block by block. We check the overlay and the HOA sheet before we quote, so you’re not surprised by a stop-work order later.
Iron Fence Installation
Iron fencing in McKinney splits into two worlds. Wrought iron around a Victorian on the Chestnut Square side of town carries historic overlay review requirements, and the material profile has to match the period. Ornamental aluminum or steel around a newer home in 75070 is a cleaner, lower-maintenance option that still gives you the look without the rust. We install both, and we’ll tell you which one your block’s rules actually allow.
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link gets overlooked, but for McKinney homeowners who need a secure dog run or a property line marked without blocking sight lines, it’s still one of the smartest values out there. Galvanized posts with concrete footings handle clay movement well, and we can add privacy slats if you want more coverage. For a tight McKinney lot where every foot counts, chain link is often the practical choice.
We also handle Fence Installation for fence gates, fence repair, and commercial fencing across the McKinney area. If you’re replacing one section or a whole perimeter, the same crew and the same standards apply.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in McKinney
We install fence systems and associated hardware from names you can look up, including Simonton, Ply Gem, and PGT. These aren’t mystery brands off a van. When we order materials for a McKinney job, we spec them for North Texas conditions: hot summers, clay soil, and the occasional ice storm. If a post cap, hinge, or picket ever needs replacing, you’ll know exactly what’s on your fence and where to get it matched.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in McKinney Homes
- Blackland Prairie clay heaving shallow posts. Code-minimum 18-inch post depth is not enough in McKinney’s expansive clay. We go 30-plus inches and concrete the collars so drought-and-rain cycles don’t rack your fence out of square within three years.
- HOA drainage-swell easements ignored. In Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, and Erwin Farms, a fence placed across a shared drainage swale becomes an unintended dam. Flooded neighbor, removal order from the HOA, and you’re paying twice. We pull the setback and drainage sheets before we dig.
- Modern pressure-treated pine in the Chestnut Square historic district. The 75069 overlay requires cedar or cypress pickets with period spacing, and wood profiles that match the original character. Bring in the wrong material and a stop-work order follows. We know what HARC wants.
- Gate posts set without enough mass. A six-foot gate on a four-inch post set in McKinney clay will sag within a season. We size gate posts up, set them deeper, and use heavier hardware so your gate opens clean in August and February alike.
Pricing for Fence Installation in McKinney, TX
A typical fence installation in McKinney runs $3,500 to $9,000. Where you land depends on material, linear footage, access, and what your block’s rules require. Here’s how the two big categories break down:
| Fence Type | McKinney Price Range |
|---|---|
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 - $9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000 - $10,000 |
Wood privacy fences in McKinney generally fall between those two marks, depending on height and species. Historic overlay work in 75069 often runs higher because the materials are specified and the review takes time. Access matters too: a tight McKinney lot with no side gate for equipment means hand-digging and wheelbarrow work, and that shows up honestly in the quote. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, written estimate. We don’t change the number after we shake on it, and every change order arrives on paper before work proceeds.
How McKinney’s Split Personality Changes Your Fence
McKinney is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and the fence rules reflect a sharp split between two realities. In the 75069 historic district around downtown and Chestnut Square, fence installations face overlay restrictions on material, height, and setback. Wood pickets must match period profiles, and wrought iron may require HARC approval before you so much as set a corner post. Meanwhile, in the 75070 and 75071 subdivisions like Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, and Erwin Farms, newer HOAs often allow eight-foot privacy cedar but enforce strict line-and-grade rules tied to shared drainage swales. No other Collin County city combines these two rulebooks at this scale. If a contractor quotes you a McKinney fence without asking which ZIP you’re in, ask for a second opinion.
Our crew recently set a 120-foot board-on-board cedar privacy fence off Eldorado Parkway in Craig Ranch. The backyard sloped toward a neighbor’s drainage swale, so we had to step the panels and notch the bottom rails to hold a two-inch gap for sheet flow. We pulled the HOA setback sheet before digging and kept the auger two feet off the property line. City of McKinney required a fence permit with a survey, and the inspector signed off on the 24-inch post depth the same afternoon. That’s what a McKinney fence job looks like when it’s done with the rules on the table from day one.
For homeowners across McKinney, the practical takeaway is simple: your block’s rules shape your fence more than your taste does. We’d rather tell you that before you’ve paid for materials you can’t use.
We Also Serve Cities Near McKinney
Our fence crews serve McKinney and the surrounding communities of Fairview, Melissa, Allen, and Princeton. If you’re on the edge of McKinney and your HOA straddles two jurisdictions, call us and we’ll sort out which rules apply to your lot. (877) 610-1318.
Serving McKinney, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the McKinney area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Fence Installation in McKinney
Yes, the City of McKinney requires a fence permit with a property survey for most new fence installations and full replacements. The survey verifies your lot lines before postholes are dug, which protects you from building on a neighbor’s property or inside a utility easement. We pull the permit for you and have the inspector sign off before we call the job done. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your address against current McKinney requirements, free.
In McKinney’s Blackland Prairie clay, fence posts should be set 30 inches deep or more, not the 18-inch code minimum. The expansive soil shrinks during summer droughts and swells hard after rain, and shallow posts get racked out of alignment within a few seasons. We concrete the collars on every post we set in McKinney so the fence stays straight through the clay’s worst behavior. If you’re getting quotes, ask the contractor how deep they set posts. The answer tells you a lot.
Fence restrictions in McKinney’s Chestnut Square historic district require HARC (Historic Architectural Review Commission) approval for new fences, with materials, height, and setback governed by the overlay. Wood fences generally need cedar or cypress pickets with period-accurate spacing, and modern pressure-treated pine typically won’t pass. Iron fencing must match historic profiles. Before you buy anything, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll pull the current overlay standards for your block and tell you what will actually pass review.
Yes, eight-foot privacy fences are generally allowed in Craig Ranch and Tucker Hill on interior lot lines, but HOA rules restrict placement along shared drainage swales and may cap height on the back lot line. Placing a fence across a swale creates a dam that floods your neighbor and triggers a removal order. We pull the HOA setback and drainage sheets before we quote, so your eight-foot fence goes where the HOA will approve it. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free lot assessment.
On a tight McKinney lot with no side gate wide enough for equipment, access affects a fence quote by adding hand-digging, wheelbarrowing, and extra labor hours. A standard backyard fence on an open lot might take two days; the same fence on a zero-lot-line block in an older McKinney neighborhood could take three and a half. We price the access honestly in the written estimate, and we never surprise you with an access fee after the work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk your specific lot with you before we quote.
Get Your McKinney Fence Estimate Today
If you’re ready to price a fence in McKinney, call (877) 610-1318 and ask for a free estimate. We’ll walk your lot, pull the permit and HOA requirements for your specific block, and put every number on paper before you sign. No trip charge inside the county, a free second opinion on any written estimate, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Tom Barrett’s name and license number are published for you to verify, and his sons run the crews. That’s the deal, plain and simple.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving McKinney since 1998.