Pipe Fence Installation in Lubbock, TX
Welded pipe fence is the backbone of South Plains acreage: horse pens, road frontage, entrances and long property lines that have to stand up to wind, livestock and decades of weather. We build pipe fences for small acreage and rural homes around Lubbock.
- Free on-site estimates
- Built for West Texas wind
- Cedar, iron, pipe, vinyl & chain link
- Free on-site estimates
- Built for West Texas wind
- Tear-out & haul-away
- Cedar · Iron · Pipe · Vinyl · Chain link
Why Pipe Fence Fits the South Plains
Out past Loop 289, fences cover a lot more ground and take a lot more abuse. Pipe fence is built from steel pipe posts and rails welded into one rigid frame, and it suits rural lots around Lubbock for good reasons:
- Strength. Welded joints and steel posts set in concrete stand up to horses leaning, cattle pushing and spring wind.
- Low upkeep. No pickets to replace and no boards to stain. Painted pipe just needs an occasional touch-up.
- Open view. Rails let wind and blowing dust pass through and keep the long horizon open.
- Flexible fill. Add cable, no-climb wire or field fence between rails to hold smaller animals.
Pipe Fence Options
Pick the fill that matches what the fence needs to hold.
How Much Does a Pipe Fence Cost Around Lubbock?
Pipe fence pricing swings with steel prices, rail count and terrain, so we quote it per job.
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.
Planning a Pipe Fence
What it needs to hold
Horses need a fence they can see and can't get a leg through. Cattle need strength more than looks. Goats and dogs need tight mesh. Tell us what's going inside and we'll match the rail count, post spacing and fill.
Post spacing and footings
Line posts are typically spaced several feet apart, with heavier corner and gate posts. Every post goes into concrete, deeper than the 12-inch frost depth in Lubbock's building code, so the frame doesn't heave or lean.
Finish
Bare pipe weathers to a rust-brown that many ranch owners like. Painted pipe, often white, black or a dark green, looks sharper along road frontage and slows corrosion. We can paint new fence or quote repainting an old one.
Gates and entrances
Pipe drive gates, walk-throughs and welded entrance arches are common add-ons. We size drive gates for trailers and equipment.
Fencing a home site and acreage together? Pair pipe on the far lines with cedar privacy or iron near the house.
How We Build a Pipe Fence
A pipe fence job, start to finish.
Walk the property
We walk the lines with you, mark corners and gates, and note terrain and existing fence.
Check jurisdiction
Unincorporated Lubbock County issues no building permits, but towns do. We confirm what applies.
Mark utilities
Underground lines are located through Texas811 before any post holes are drilled.
Set posts in concrete
Posts are set to grade and plumbed, with heavy corners and gate posts.
Weld rails and add fill
Rails are welded on, cable or wire is stretched, gates are hung and welds are cleaned up.
Who Builds Pipe Fence
Most of our pipe fence work is on small acreage and rural homesites around Lubbock: horse properties near Shallowater and Idalou, homes on a few acres in the Lubbock-Cooper area south of town, and rural frontage outside Wolfforth and Slaton. Typical projects include:
- Road frontage that dresses up a property and keeps livestock off the road.
- Horse pens and arenas with smooth rails and no sharp edges.
- Entrance gates with matching side panels at the drive.
- Repairs to old pipe fence where a post has rusted through or a rail broke at the weld.
Pipe Entrances and Gates
The entrance is the first thing people see. A pipe drive gate between heavy posts, with matching rail panels on each side, gives a rural property a clean, finished front.
- Wide enough for equipment. We measure for trailers, tractors and turning room.
- Heavy hinge posts keep long gates from sagging.
- Chain or latch options that work from horseback or a truck window.
Pipe Fence and Lubbock Weather
Pipe fence is about the most weather-proof fence you can build on the South Plains. Open rails don't catch the wind the way a solid fence does, so a 60 mph spring front passes right through. Hail bounces off steel. Blowing dirt doesn't drift against it. What does wear a pipe fence down is time: paint chalks under the High Plains sun and bare spots start to rust, especially at welds and where posts meet the ground. Repainting every several years and keeping weeds and dirt from piling up at the post bases keeps a pipe fence going for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a pipe fence outside Lubbock?
In unincorporated Lubbock County, no. The county doesn't issue building permits. Inside Lubbock, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Idalou, Slaton or Ransom Canyon, local rules apply, and we check them for you.
Is pipe fence good for horses?
Yes. It's highly visible and strong, and smooth rails with no exposed wire ends are safer than barbed wire.
Why is pipe fence quoted per job?
Steel pipe prices move, and rail count, fill type, terrain and gate count change the total a lot. A walk-through gives you a real number.
Should I paint my pipe fence?
Paint slows rust and looks sharp on frontage. Bare pipe is fine for back pastures if you like the weathered look.
Can you repair an old pipe fence?
Yes. We replace rusted-out posts, reweld broken rails and re-stretch cable.
Can you combine pipe with other fencing?
Often. Pipe on the outer lines and cedar or iron around the house is a common South Plains layout.
How long does a pipe fence last?
Built well and repainted every several years, a welded pipe fence can last for decades. Posts rusting at ground level are the usual weak spot.
Pipe Fence Installation Around Lubbock
Get Your Free Pipe Fence 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