Fence Replacement in Lubbock, TX
When the posts are rotten, the pickets are gray and every spring knocks down another section, it's time for a new fence. We pull the old one, haul it off and build a stronger fence in its place.
- Tear-out & haul-away included
- Upgrade to steel posts
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- Free on-site estimates
- Built for West Texas wind
- Tear-out & haul-away
- Cedar · Iron · Pipe · Vinyl · Chain link
Signs Your Fence Is Done
- Wood posts leaning or rotted at the ground along much of the line
- Pickets that are gray, split, loose or termite-chewed
- Sections that blow down every windy season
- Brittle, cracked or discontinued vinyl
- A new pool, dog or HOA rule your current fence can't meet
Many Lubbock fences, especially behind older homes in Tech Terrace, Overton and LakeRidge, were built on wood posts that are long past their life. Replacement is the time to switch to steel posts and end the repair cycle.
Our Replacement Process
Removal and the new build usually happen back to back.
Tear-out and haul-away
We pull pickets, rails, posts and old concrete footings and haul everything off.
Fix the layout
We confirm property lines and the alley line, and it's the right time to add or widen a gate.
Build the new fence
Posts, rails, pickets or panels and gates go in, usually in one to three days for a typical backyard.
How Much Does Fence Replacement Cost in Lubbock?
Replacement costs about the same per foot as a new fence, plus tear-out.
Every lot is different. Your free on-site estimate gives you an exact, written price. See our Lubbock fence cost guide for what moves the number.
Upgrade While You Replace
A replacement is the chance to fix everything you didn't like about the old fence. Common upgrades for Lubbock homeowners:
- Wood posts to steel. The single biggest upgrade for wind and rot.
- Side-by-side to board-on-board for privacy that holds as cedar shrinks.
- A wider alley gate for carts, a mower or a trailer.
- Cedar to vinyl if you're done staining.
- A pool barrier that meets today's code if the old fence doesn't.
- Taller privacy. Up to 7 ft without a city building permit, and taller with one.
Compare materials in our wood vs. vinyl guide.
Tear-Out Done Right
- Everything goes. Pickets, rails, posts and concrete footings are pulled and hauled away. Nothing is left in the alley.
- Sprinklers and beds protected. We work carefully around irrigation and landscaping along the old line.
- Dogs and pools covered. We plan the work so your yard isn't left open overnight.
- One crew. Removal and the new build are done by the same people.
Removal is itemized on your written quote.
A Typical Replacement Timeline
- Estimate: we measure, check your survey and alley line and talk upgrades.
- Rules: we check city, town and HOA requirements and file anything needed. HOA approval can be the longest step.
- Locates: lines are marked through Texas811 at least two working days before digging.
- Build: tear-out and the new fence, usually one to three days.
- Walk-through: we test every gate with you and leave the yard clean.
Popular Replacement Upgrades
What Lubbock homeowners most often replace a tired fence with.
Replacing a Shared or Alley Fence
Many Lubbock back fences sit between two yards or along an alley shared by the whole block, so a replacement affects more than one household. A few things make it go smoothly:
- Talk with your neighbor first. If the fence is shared, agree on style, height and how the cost is split before we start.
- Good-neighbor styles such as board-on-board or shadowbox look finished on both sides.
- Keep the alley open. We stage materials and the haul trailer so the alley stays passable for the trash truck and neighbors.
- Plan for dogs on both sides. We can build in stages so neither yard is left open overnight.
On older blocks in Tech Terrace, Overton and Slaton, we often find a mix of old wire, chain link and wood along a single line. We pull all of it so the new fence starts on a clean line.
What Happens to the Old Fence
Everything we remove leaves with us: pickets, rails, wood or steel posts and the concrete footings that come up with them. Old concrete is broken out rather than buried, so it can't get in the way of the new posts or your next landscaping project. Usable steel posts from an old chain link fence can sometimes stay as a backer for a new run, and we'll point that out if it saves you money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace a fence in Lubbock?
Not if the new fence is 7 ft or under. Taller fences need a building permit, and HOAs may require approval. See the permit guide.
Can new posts go in the old holes?
Usually not. Old concrete footings come out or the new posts get offset, depending on condition and spacing.
How long does a replacement take?
Most backyards take one to three days for tear-out and installation combined.
Do I need to be home?
Not necessarily. We confirm the layout first and coordinate around pets and pools.
Should I repair or replace?
If damage is limited, repair is cheaper. If posts are failing along the whole line, replacement is better value.
Who owns a fence on the property line?
It depends on your survey and any agreement with your neighbor. We build on your side of the line unless you both agree otherwise.
Can you replace only part of my fence?
Yes. If one run has failed and the rest is sound, we can replace just that run and match the style as closely as possible.
Get Your Free Fence Replacement Estimate
Call now or request a free on-site estimate. Written quote, no cost, no obligation.
- Free on-site estimates
- Built for West Texas wind
- Tear-out & haul-away
- Cedar · Iron · Pipe · Vinyl · Chain link