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Fence installation in Selma, TX typically runs between $3,500 and $9,000 for a standard residential yard, with wood privacy fences sitting at the lower end and aluminum or iron at the higher end. Most Selma homeowners get a written quote within a day of calling, and we schedule local crews without the multi-week waits common in the San Antonio metro. If you’re calling around Selma trying to pin down a number that won’t change at the door, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the yard with you, measure it, and put the price on paper.
We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and Tom Barrett has been answering his own phone since 1998. What that means for Selma: you’ll talk to a person who knows the difference between a fence line that runs through Cibolo Creek-adjacent caliche and one that sits on the soft clay near Wiederstein Road. We don’t quote fences over the phone blind. We come out, we look at the grade, we check where the old posts actually sit, and then we give you a number you can hold us to.
Why Selma Homeowners Call Barrett & Sons for Fencing
Most of our Selma work comes from referrals along Schertz Parkway, Universal City, and Cibolo, because the crew shows up when we say we will and the price doesn’t shift without a written change order in your hand first. Tom’s sons run the fence crews themselves. You won’t get a franchise dispatcher and a subcontractor you’ve never met; the people who measure your fence are the people who build it.
A lot of Selma yards have a specific problem: the soil here is a mix of clay and rock that moves with wet-dry cycles. Posts set too shallow will lean after a couple of Texas summers. We see it on fences that were installed five or six years ago by crews that treated Selma like anywhere else. Our post depth and concrete habits are built around Selma’s ground, not a national spec sheet. And every fence we install carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not right, one call brings Tom back.
You can also verify us before you sign anything. Tom publishes his name, address, and license number. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license yourself. We’ve been at this for over 29 years, and the permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him.
Our Fence Installation Services in Selma
We build and repair every common fence type in Selma, but four account for most of the work we do. Here’s how each one behaves in this part of the San Antonio metro. You can see the full scope on our Fence Installation page.
Wood Fence
Cedar and pressure-treated pine are the two most requested wood fences in Selma, and for good reason: they match the ranch-style and two-story suburban homes off Evans Road and Schertz Parkway. Wood handles Selma’s heat fine but the clay-heavy soil demands deeper post setting than a coastal install would. We quote wood fences in Selma starting around $3,500 for a typical backyard enclosure, with the final number driven by linear footage, gate count, and whether we’re tearing out an old fence first.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link gets called on a lot for dog runs, pool enclosures, and keeping kids out of drainage areas, especially in the larger lots around Selma’s older subdivisions. It’s honest material and the lowest cost per linear foot we install. In Selma, galvanized chain link holds up well; the bigger concern is post shifting in the expansive clay, so we use deeper corner posts and concrete collars.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl has grown rapidly in Selma, particularly in the newer homes near the high school and along the north side of town. It doesn’t rot, doesn’t need staining, and stands up to Texas sun without fading as fast as some materials. A vinyl privacy fence for a standard Selma yard typically runs $3,500 to $8,500. The most common complaint we fix is vinyl installed by out-of-town crews that didn’t account for soil movement, resulting in wavy top rails.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum is the choice for Selma homeowners who want the look of wrought iron for a pool fence or front perimeter, without the rust. It’s lighter and lower maintenance than iron. Prices in Selma generally run $4,000 to $10,000 depending on grade, style, and linear feet. We install it with powder-coated rails and stainless hardware so it doesn’t streak down the pickets after the first few Central Texas rainstorms.
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 Selma
We install and repair fences built around materials from Simonton, Ply Gem, and PGT when frames, gates, and hardware need matched replacements. That matters in Selma because mixed-brand patch jobs fail at the joints and show themselves within a year. We keep common gate hardware, hinges, and pickup-compatible bundles of powder-coated sections in local stock so Selma repair calls don’t wait on a distributor in San Antonio. If you need a gate replaced on an existing Simonton or Ply Gem run, we’ll match the profile instead of handing you something close enough that it sticks out.
Common Fence Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Posts leaning after a dry summer: Selma’s clay soil expands in the spring rains and shrinks in summer heat. Posts set shallow or with a token concrete blob will tilt within two or three years. We set posts below the real frost and movement line with full-depth concrete.
- Gate sag from cheap hinge packs: Builders-grade gate hardware wears out fast in Selma’s temperature swings. We replace with through-bolted hinges and adjustable frames so a 6-foot wood gate doesn’t start dragging the latch side.
- Wood rot at ground contact: The humidity that hangs over Selma’s creek-adjacent lots and the sprinkler overspray near most backyards accelerate rot where pickets or bottom rails touch soil. We install with a ground clearance gap and rot-resistant cedar or treated rails where needed.
- Iron and steel rust-through near sprinkler heads: Selma’s hard water and frequent lawn irrigation rust out unprotected steel posts prematurely. We steer Selma customers toward aluminum or coated steel for any run near sprinkler zones.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Selma, TX
You should see real numbers before you call, so here they are. In Selma, a vinyl fence installation runs $3,500 to $9,000 for most residential lots. An aluminum fence installation runs $4,000 to $10,000. Chain link is often the most economical, starting under $3,500 for small enclosures, while a full cedar privacy fence around a 0.25-acre lot generally falls between $4,500 and $7,000. What moves the number: linear feet, existing fence removal, gate and hardware count, and whether the ground forces us to concrete-set every post instead of driving them. We write every scope, every allowance, and every price change on paper before work happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a second opinion if you already have a written bid. A live person answers, 24/7.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Our crews cover Selma and the surrounding communities, including Schertz, Universal City, Cibolo, and Converse. If you’re on the edge of Selma or just outside city limits, you’re still in our service area. We also handle Driveway & Pavers in Selma for homeowners who want the fence and the driveway done in the same season, and Home Additions & ADU in Selma when the project grows past the property line. To see the full picture, visit Selma local services.
Serving Selma, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma 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 Selma
Most Selma estimates are scheduled within one or two business days, and urgent gate or storm repairs are prioritized. A live person answers (877) 610-1318 at any hour, and we schedule directly with you, not through a call center. For repair work over $200, take $40 off, and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
Yes. We work throughout Selma and the 93662 ZIP, including homes off Evans Road, Schertz Parkway, and the newer developments near the high school. If you’re unsure whether we cover your street, call and ask; chances are we’ve built or repaired a fence within a few blocks of you.
After a storm or a vehicle hits a fence line, we can usually get a temporary brace or gate secured quickly and schedule the rebuild as soon as the ground is safe to dig. We’re not a 24-hour emergency dispatch line, but we answer the phone at night and we won’t leave a downed fence open to the street longer than necessary. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you straight what can happen today and what waits for daylight.
Selma prices run a little lower than central San Antonio because yards tend to be more uniform and accessible, but soil conditions can add post depth work that smaller towns with rocky ground don’t require. A typical vinyl install in Selma lands between $3,500 and $9,000. We’ll give you a line-item quote so you can see exactly where labor and materials fall. Estimates are free, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you bring us.
Every fence carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. Materials carry their manufacturer warranties, and we’ll register them for you where applicable. Beyond 90 days, we still stand behind our work; ask any Selma customer who’s called us back about a gate adjustment six months later.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Selma since 1998.
Ready for a fence that won’t lean after its second summer? Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate, or stop us on the street if you see the truck in Selma. We’ll shake your hand and give you a number you can hold.