# Fence company in San Antonio

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A 150 ft cedar privacy fence (6 ft tall) in San Antonio is built in 2 to 4 days on site and quoted fixed-price, line by line, after a free in-home consult. The written quote arrives within 3 to 5 business days. Serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin.

## Options

- **Cedar privacy**: Six feet of full screening, clean look.
- **Horizontal board**: Wide planks, tight reveals, modern lines.
- **Wrought iron**: Secure line, open view.
- **Gates**: Walk and drive gates that never sag.

## Cedar, iron or chain link

| Option | Lifespan | Upkeep | Privacy | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar privacy (Western red cedar, 6 ft) | 12 to 20 yr | Optional seal | Full screening | Side and back lines |
| Horizontal board (Cedar, tight reveals) | 15 to 25 yr | Seal to hold tone | Full screening, design look | Modern and transitional homes |
| Wrought iron (Iron and welded steel) | 30 plus yr | Minimal | Open sightlines | View lots, pools, front yards |
| Chain link (Residential) | 15 to 25 yr | Minimal | See-through | Utility runs and back lines |

## Every fence includes

- Free on-site consult: We walk the whole line
- Fixed-price quote: In writing, 3 to 5 business days
- 811 locates called: Before any post hole
- HOA package: Drawn, submitted, followed up
- Written schedule: Build calendar at signing
- Old fence hauled: Site left clean

## At a glance

- Cedar privacy, horizontal board, and wrought iron fence styles.
- HOA architectural submissions prepared and handled for you.
- Posts set to the correct depth in limestone and Hill Country soil.
- 2 to 4 day on-site install once materials are staged.
- Gates, railings, and iron fencing fabricated to match.

## Questions and answers

### Does Klema Builders build fences in San Antonio?

Klema Builders is a San Antonio fence company serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. The team designs and builds custom cedar privacy fences, horizontal board fences, and wrought iron fencing engineered for Texas weather and HOA approval. A 150-foot cedar privacy fence is built in 2 to 4 days on site. Every project includes HOA submissions where required, a fixed-price quote line by line after a free on-site consult, utility locates before digging, and a final walk-through together.

### How much does a fence cost in San Antonio?

The price of a fence in San Antonio depends on the length of the run, height, material (cedar privacy, horizontal board, wrought iron or chain link), gates, rock or clay under the post holes, slope, and HOA review. Klema Builders does not publish a price list: after a free in-home consult you get a written fixed-price quote, line by line, within 3 to 5 business days, and that quote is the total you pay. Every Klema Builders quote is fixed-price, line by line, before we set a post.

### Which fence style should I choose?

A six-foot cedar privacy fence is the workhorse of San Antonio backyards: full screening, a clean look, and a price most HOAs and budgets accept without a fight. Horizontal board fencing is the modern upgrade, with wider planks and tight reveals that read as a design feature rather than a boundary. Wrought iron and steel fencing keep sightlines open, which is the right call for view lots, pool enclosures, and front yards. Most homes are not a single style. We often run cedar privacy along the side and back lines, then switch to iron across a front or view-facing section. At the consult we walk the whole property line and map the fence to how each part of the yard is actually used.

### Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a fence in San Antonio?

It depends on the city. The City of San Antonio typically requires a residential fence permit for a new fence or a repair of more than a quarter of one (filed online through Development Services), and corner lots, front yards, pool enclosures, easements and overlay districts carry their own rules. Cities around San Antonio set their own fence rules, so check with your city for your lot. Side and rear yard fences are typically capped at 6 feet. HOAs across Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Cibolo, Schertz, and Fair Oaks Ranch commonly require an Architectural Control Committee review with a style, height, and material spec. Klema Builders prepares and submits the HOA package for you. Most San Antonio HOAs require an Architectural Control Committee review before a fence goes up, with a defined style, height, material, and sometimes a stain color. We prepare the submission package in the language your HOA expects and handle the back-and-forth so you are not chasing paperwork. We also confirm city and county rules for corner lots, easements, and pool-enclosure code, and we call 811 for utility locates before any post hole is dug. Approvals and locates are part of the job, not your homework.

### What fence material lasts longest in Texas?

For wood, Western red cedar outperforms pressure-treated pine because it resists warping and insect damage in the Texas heat. For maximum lifespan, wrought iron and steel fencing last 30 years or more with minimal upkeep. We help you weigh privacy, budget, and maintenance tolerance and recommend the material that fits how you actually use the yard. Western red cedar is our default privacy material because it resists warping, cupping, and insects far better than pressure-treated pine in the Texas climate. Left untreated it silvers gracefully. Sealed and stained, it holds a warm tone for years. Either way, cedar earns its place. For fencing that should outlive the house, wrought iron and welded steel are the answer. We fabricate iron fencing, finish it for long Texas UV life, and design it to carry the same picket spacing and top detail as your gates and railings. We will tell you plainly which material fits your budget and your maintenance tolerance.

### How long does a fence installation take?

Most residential fence projects take 2 to 4 days of on-site work once materials are staged and underground utilities are located. Larger acreage perimeters, hillside lots, and limestone-heavy ground take longer. We give you a written schedule at quote signing and call 811 for utility locates before any post hole is dug.

### Can you build a fence on a sloped or limestone lot?

Yes. Hill Country lots are our normal terrain. On slopes we either rack the fence to follow the grade or step it in clean panels, depending on the look you want. In limestone we core-drill post holes to the correct depth so the fence stands straight and stays plumb for the life of the build.

### How do you build a fence for Texas heat, wind, and limestone ground?

A fence fails at the posts. We core-drill through limestone to the depth the soil and wind load actually require, then set posts in concrete sized for your lot, not a generic minimum. On exposed and acreage lots we add post depth and bracing where wind uplift is worst. Picket gaps, rail count, and hardware are all specced for the Texas climate so the fence does not sag, lean, or rattle through the first round of spring storms. We build it once, and we build it to stay straight.

### Do you build fence gates and driveway gates?

A fence is only as good as the gate you use every day. We build walk gates and double drive gates with sag-proof bracing, smooth-swing hinges, and hardware rated for daily Texas use. Where you want a custom steel or iron driveway gate, our metalwork shop fabricates it to match the fence. If automation is on the horizon, we frame the opening and set the posts so an operator can be added later without rebuilding the entrance. You tell us how you move through the property, and we design the access around it.

### Do you replace old fences and haul away the old material?

Yes. We remove and dispose of your existing fence, reset or replace posts as needed, and leave the site clean. If only a section failed, we can also do partial replacement and match the new run to the existing fence as closely as the weathered wood allows.

### What is included in a Klema Builders fence quote?

Every fence project starts with a written, fixed-price scope: material, height, post spacing, gate count, and removal of the old fence if there is one. The number you sign is the number you pay. A tight crew builds on a written schedule, hauls away old material, and leaves the yard clean. We register the applicable cedar, steel, and hardware warranties in your name and hand you the paperwork at the final walkthrough.

### Can the fence match my gates, railings, and other metalwork?

Yes. Klema Builders fabricates custom gates, railings, and iron fencing, so a wrought iron fence, driveway gate, and walkway railing can all carry the same picket spacing, top detail, and finish. We design the fence as part of the property, not as a separate add-on.

### What warranty comes with a new fence?

Material warranties from the cedar, steel, and hardware suppliers pass through to you. We register the applicable coverage in your name and hand you the paperwork at the final walkthrough.

### Where does Klema Builders build fences?

Klema Builders installs custom fences across San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. Choose your city for local permit and HOA notes and the styles that fit your neighborhood.

Every Klema Builders project comes with pass-through manufacturer warranties (Trex up to 50 years, TimberTech up to 50, Fiberon up to 30, Azenco up to 25) registered in the homeowner's name at the walk-through.

## Cities

- [Fencing in San Antonio](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/san-antonio)
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- [Fencing in Boerne](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/boerne)
- [Fencing in Bulverde](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/bulverde)
- [Fencing in Stone Oak](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/stone-oak)
- [Fencing in Alamo Heights](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/alamo-heights)
- [Fencing in Seguin](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/seguin)
- [Fencing in Schertz](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/schertz)
- [Fencing in Canyon Lake](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/canyon-lake)
- [Fencing in Helotes](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/helotes)
- [Fencing in Austin](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/austin)
- [Fencing in Fair Oaks Ranch](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/fair-oaks-ranch)
- [Fencing in Garden Ridge](https://klemabuilders.com/fencing/garden-ridge)

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## Contact

- Phone: (210) 974-1420 (Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
- Email: hello@klemabuilders.com
- Based in: San Antonio, TX
- Service area: San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin
- Free in-home consult, fixed-price quote line by line within 3 to 5 business days.
- Get a quote: https://klemabuilders.com/get-quote