Klema Builders
Custom cedar privacy fence in Austin, Texas

Fence Company in Austin,Cedar & Iron Fencing.

A 150 ft cedar privacy fence (6 ft tall) in Austin, TX 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.

Austin-area fence builds served from the San Antonio office, about 80 miles north on I-35, with visits typically grouped by area across Travis and Williamson counties and HOA communities such as Circle C Ranch, Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch and Belterra. Cedar privacy, horizontal board, and wrought iron fencing. HOA submissions handled. Fixed-price quotes line by line.

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  • Cedar privacy, horizontal board, and iron fencing in Austin
  • Free on-site fence estimate, ZIP codes 78701 through 78759
  • HOA architectural submissions prepared and handled for you
  • Posts set to depth in limestone and Hill Country soil
  • Old fence removed and hauled away, site left clean

Building in Austin

Neighborhoods we cover
Circle C Ranch, Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch, Anderson Mill, Shady Hollow, Onion Creek, Belterra (Hays County corridor), Brushy Creek (Williamson County corridor).
Terrain and soil
Austin fence lines west of MoPac and along Lake Travis go into limestone, so posts are core-drilled and runs are stepped to the grade in Steiner Ranch, Great Hills and the Lakeway hillsides. East of I-35 posts go into Blackland clay that heaves and shrinks, so depth and concrete collars matter more than picket style. Greenbelt and creek lots across the city carry drainage easements and, in places, critical environmental feature buffers.
Permits and HOA review
Whether a fence needs a permit inside city limits is decided by Austin Development Services based on height, location, floodplain and right-of-way, so check the address before design. Circle C, Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch and Belterra each run an architectural review on height, material and stain, and greenbelt-backed lots often require iron or open fencing on the rear line. Unincorporated Travis and Williamson counties do not permit fences.
Why it matters for your fence
Klema Builders serves the Austin metro from its San Antonio office, about 80 miles north on I-35, with fence visits typically grouped by area. Before a fixed price is written we confirm the HOA guidelines and city rules for the address and match post depth to rock or clay, so the fence clears review and stays straight.

Looking for fence builders near you in Austin?

When you search for fence builders near you in Austin, you want a crew that knows the local soil, the HOA rules, and the weather a fence has to survive out here. Klema Builders is a Austin fence company building custom cedar privacy fences, horizontal board fences, and wrought iron fencing, plus fence repair and full fence replacement, across Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country.

Austin-area fence builds served from the San Antonio office, about 80 miles north on I-35, with visits typically grouped by area across Travis and Williamson counties and HOA communities such as Circle C Ranch, Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch and Belterra. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate, runs on a written fixed-price scope, and ends with workmanship backed at the final walkthrough. We call 811 for utility locates before any post hole is dug, and we prepare your HOA submission package wherever the neighborhood requires one.

Cedar Privacy Fences

A six-foot cedar privacy fence is the workhorse of Austin backyards: full screening, a clean look, and a price most HOAs and budgets accept without a fight. We build with Western red cedar because it resists warping, cupping, and insect damage in the Texas heat far better than pressure-treated pine.

Left untreated, cedar silvers gracefully. Sealed and stained, it holds a warm tone for years. We set posts in concrete sized for your lot and wind exposure, not a generic minimum, and we spec picket gaps, rail count, and coated fasteners so the fence does not sag, lean, or rattle through the first round of Austin spring storms.

Horizontal Board Fences

Horizontal board fencing is the modern upgrade on the standard privacy fence. Wider planks and tight, even reveals read as a design feature rather than a boundary, and the style pairs especially well with newer Austin homes and contemporary remodels.

Horizontal builds demand straight, well-spaced posts and careful board selection, because the clean lines show every flaw. That is exactly the kind of work a custom fence company should do well. We grade the lumber, plan the layout, and build it to stay true.

Wrought Iron and Steel Fencing

Wrought iron and welded steel fencing keep sightlines open, which is the right call for Austin view lots, pool enclosures, and front yards. For fencing meant to outlive the house, iron and steel last 30 years or more with minimal upkeep.

Klema Builders fabricates iron fencing and matching gates, so a wrought iron fence, driveway gate, and walkway railing can all carry the same picket spacing, top detail, and finish. Most Austin homes are not a single style, so we often run cedar privacy along the side and back lines, then switch to iron across a front or view-facing section.

How it is quoted

One fixed price, in writing, before any work starts.

Consult
Free in-home visit. We measure the space, check the grade, the house tie-in and HOA rules, and bring material samples.
Quote
Written within 3 to 5 business days, itemized line by line: materials, labor, permits, HOA submission and cleanup. The fixed price you sign is the total you pay.
Payment
Half on material delivery, half at the final walk-through. Financing is optional.

Planning a larger project? See how payment and financing work.

How a job runs

  1. Step 1: Consult
  2. Step 2: Design and scope
  3. Step 3: Materials
  4. Step 4: Permits and HOA
  5. Step 5: Build
  6. Step 6: Walk-through

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Common questions

Does Klema Builders build fences in Austin, Texas?

Klema Builders is a fence company in Austin, Texas, building custom cedar privacy fences, horizontal board fences, and wrought iron fencing for homeowners across San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. Austin-area fence builds served from the San Antonio office, about 80 miles north on I-35, with visits typically grouped by area across Travis and Williamson counties and HOA communities such as Circle C Ranch, Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch and Belterra. 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 workmanship backed at the final walkthrough.

Are you a fence builder near me in Austin?

Yes. Klema Builders is a fence company serving Austin, Texas and the surrounding area, including San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. We build custom cedar privacy, horizontal board, and wrought iron fencing across the greater San Antonio metro, including New Braunfels, Boerne, Bulverde, Schertz, and Cibolo, and up the I-35 corridor to Austin. Tell us your address and we will confirm the schedule and bring a free on-site estimate.

How much does a fence cost in Austin?

The price of a fence in Austin 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.

Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a fence in Austin?

Whether a fence needs a permit inside city limits is decided by Austin Development Services based on height, location, floodplain and right-of-way, so check the address before design. Circle C, Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch and Belterra each run an architectural review on height, material and stain, and greenbelt-backed lots often require iron or open fencing on the rear line. Unincorporated Travis and Williamson counties do not permit fences. Klema Builders prepares and submits the HOA package for you and handles the back-and-forth.

How long does 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 in Austin?

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.

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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.

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