How Much Does a Cedar Fence Cost Per Foot in Cedar Park?

Cedar fence cost per linear foot, installed, ranges from $14 to $45 in the Cedar Park metro, depending on fence style, height, and cedar grade. Split-rail cedar runs at the low end, a standard 6-foot privacy fence sits in the middle of the range, and horizontal slat or 8-foot premium cedar reaches the high end. The per-foot price is one of the most useful budgeting numbers because it scales linearly with property size. A 200-foot fence costs roughly twice as much as a 100-foot fence in the same style. This guide breaks down what’s actually inside that per-foot number, how cedar grade affects it, and why two quotes for the same property sometimes differ by $10+ per foot.

Call (512) 566-7520 for a free measurement and walkthrough. We’ll measure your run, discuss style and grade options, and leave a written quote that breaks per-foot pricing into materials and labor as separate line items.

Quick Answer: Cedar Fence Cost Per Foot Across Styles

Cedar fence per-foot pricing installed in Cedar Park: split-rail $14-$22, picket fence $20-$30, board-on-board privacy $24-$32, cap-and-trim privacy $26-$38, shadowbox $26-$36, horizontal slat $32-$45. Cedar grade and finishing details affect placement within those ranges.

Here’s the cost summary by cedar fence style:

These ranges cover materials and labor for a typical Cedar Park metro residential install on a flat lot in master-planned subdivisions like those in Leander.

Sloped Hill Country lots in Lakeway and Bee Cave often add 15-25% to labor. Premium cedar grades, stained finish at install, and 8-foot height push toward the high end of each range.

What’s Inside the Per-Foot Price

The per-foot quote you see on a cedar fence proposal is a roll-up of five separate cost components. Knowing what’s in there helps explain why two quotes for the same property can differ.

Cedar lumber runs $10-$18 per linear foot for a 6-foot fence, depending on grade. This is typically the largest single component of the per-foot number, accounting for 40-55% of total cost on a standard install.

Posts run $2-$4 per linear foot. Most cedar fences use pressure-treated posts even when the pickets and rails are cedar, because pressure-treated wood handles ground contact better than cedar does. Some premium installs use cedar posts (more expensive, $4-$7 per linear foot) for a full-cedar appearance.

Hardware runs $1-$2 per linear foot. This includes nails or screws for picket attachment, brackets for rail-to-post connections, and post caps. Hot-dipped galvanized hardware is standard; stainless or coated hardware adds $0.50-$1 per foot.

Concrete for post setting runs $0.50-$1.50 per linear foot, depending on post spacing. Standard 8-foot post spacing for a 100-foot fence requires about 13 posts; tighter 6-foot spacing on the same run requires 17 posts and uses more concrete.

Labor runs $8-$15 per linear foot for typical Cedar Park metro installs on flat lots. Sloped lots, rocky ground, or lots with mature tree roots push labor toward $15-$22 per foot.

These five components add up to the bottom-line per-foot quote. A standard 6-foot cedar privacy fence at $26 per foot typically breaks down to roughly $11 lumber + $3 posts + $1.50 hardware + $1 concrete + $9.50 labor.

Cedar Grade and Per-Foot Pricing

Cedar grade is the variable that homeowners often miss when comparing quotes, but it’s where $5-$10 per linear foot of variance hides.

Standard or common-grade cedar is the budget option. The boards have visible knots, color variation, and occasional minor splits. Standard cedar is structurally sound and performs well outdoors, but its appearance is less uniform than that of higher grades. Most contractor quotes default to standard grade unless the homeowner specifies otherwise. That’s important to know upfront.

Better-grade or premium cedar has fewer knots, tighter grain, and more uniform color. Premium cedar weathers more evenly and looks more refined, both new and over time. The cost premium is typically $3-$7 per linear foot over standard.

Knotty cedar is sometimes specified as an aesthetic choice rather than a grade designation. Some homeowners prefer the rustic look of knotty cedar for picket fences and split-rail; others want the clean look of clear cedar for modern horizontal-slat installations. Knotty isn’t necessarily cheaper than premium. It’s a style choice.

The grade question often surprises homeowners because two quotes can look comparable on a per-foot price, but they’re actually quoting different grades. Asking each contractor to specify the grade in the quote prevents this apples-to-oranges comparison.

How Fence Style Affects Cost Per Foot

Different cedar fence styles use different amounts of cedar lumber per linear foot, which is the biggest driver of per-foot price differences across styles.

Split-rail uses the least cedar: typically 3 rails and a post at 8-foot intervals, no pickets. The per-foot number ($14-$22) reflects roughly 40% the cost of a privacy fence.

Picket fence uses 3-4-foot cedar pickets spaced with gaps, plus rails and posts. The per-foot number ($20-$30) reflects roughly 60-70% the lumber of a 6-foot privacy fence because of the shorter height and gapped pickets.

Board-on-board privacy uses full picket coverage with overlapping boards on one side. This is the standard residential privacy install in the Cedar Park metro and the per-foot baseline most homeowners think of.

Cap-and-trim privacy adds horizontal trim along the top edge of the pickets, plus often a bottom trim board along the base. Most Cedar Park HOAs require these finish elements on visible runs. The trim adds $3-$5 per foot to the standard board-on-board price.

Shadowbox alternates pickets on opposite sides of the rails so the fence looks finished from both sides. Material usage is similar to board-on-board, but labor is slightly higher because of the alternating pattern.

Horizontal slats use cedar slats running horizontally rather than vertical pickets. This style typically uses cleaner-grade cedar (because the grain is more visible) and more cedar overall. It runs the highest per-foot price.

Add-Ons That Increase Cost Per Foot

Beyond style and grade, several finishing options push per-foot pricing higher:

Stain at install. Cedar weathers gray within 6-12 months without treatment. Stain-and-seal at install preserves the cedar tone and adds $3-$7 per linear foot. Many homeowners opt to stain a year or two after install instead, which moves this cost out of the install quote but doesn’t eliminate it.

Premium hardware. Stainless or coated hardware costs more than hot-dipped galvanized, but it eliminates corrosion bleed-through that shows up as black stains on cedar over 10+ years. The premium ranges from $0.50 to $1 per linear foot.

Cedar posts instead of pressure-treated. Some homeowners want a full-cedar appearance for visible runs. Cedar posts cost $2-$4 more per linear foot than pressure-treated posts, but require more careful installation because cedar handles ground contact less well than pressure-treated.

Eight-foot height instead of the standard 6-foot. Eight-foot fences add 25-40% to per-foot pricing because of additional cedar lumber, taller posts, and deeper post settings. Most HOAs cap visible-run fences at 6 feet, so 8-foot is most common on rural unincorporated properties or interior runs.

Decorative top patterns. Scalloped tops, lattice toppers, or arched gates add a per-foot or per-feature cost to the standard quote. Lattice toppers typically add $4-$8 per linear foot.

Labor Costs in Cedar Park Metro

Labor for cedar fence installations runs $8-$15 per linear foot for flat-lot residential installations. Several site conditions push labor higher:

Slope. Hill Country lots in the Hills of Lakeway and similar areas often have 5-15% grade across the property. Stepped or contoured fence installs run 15-25% above flat-lot baseline.

Rocky ground. Some Cedar Park and Leander neighborhoods have caliche layers or limestone shelves close to the surface. Post-hole digging through these layers takes longer and sometimes requires power equipment, adding 10-20% to labor costs.

Mature trees. Lots with established oaks or live oaks can have extensive root systems that affect post-placement. Working around tree roots adds 15-20% to labor and sometimes forces post-relocation.

Existing fence removal. If there’s an existing fence to take out before the new install, add $2-$5 per linear foot for demo and disposal. Older Brushy Creek and Round Rock homes often have 1980s-era fencing that needs to be removed before a new cedar installation.

For broader cedar fence details (species, grades, weathering, stain cycle), see our cedar fence installation page.

How Cedar Per-Foot Pricing Compares

Cedar at $24-$32 per linear foot for standard privacy sits in the middle of the residential fence pricing tier. For a broader cross-material pricing context, see our least expensive fencing comparison, which ranks cedar against chain link, pressure-treated, vinyl, and ornamental metal across the Cedar Park metro.

Within the privacy fence category, our privacy fence cost guide compares cedar pricing with composite and vinyl alternatives in detail.

How to Get an Accurate Cedar Fence Quote

A useful cedar fence quote includes per-foot pricing AND the total project cost, breaks materials and labor into separate line items, and specifies the cedar grade explicitly. Things that speed up the walkthrough:

• Approximate run length (you can pace it: one normal stride is roughly 2.5 feet)
• Photos of any sloped, rocky, or root-heavy sections
• HOA documentation about height, finish requirements, and approved styles
• A general sense of style preference: privacy, picket, decorative, modern

We leave with a written quote that includes per-foot pricing, total project cost, material breakdown, labor breakdown, gate costs, and any add-on line items, each listed separately. Call (512) 566-7520 or request a free estimate to schedule a walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing data last verified: May 2026. Cedar Park metro cedar fence costs are subject to material price fluctuations and labor market changes. The ranges above reflect typical residential installations—call (512) 566-7520 for a written quote reflecting current pricing for your specific project.