Wood privacy fences, often cedar pickets on treated posts, are the standard back-yard fence across Corpus Christi. In a city this windy, the build matters more than the board.
What makes a privacy fence last here
- Posts set deep, with concrete; steel posts are a common upgrade for wind.
- Three rails on a 6-foot fence rather than two, so boards don't flex and loosen.
- Corrosion-resistant fasteners for salty air.
- A small gap at the bottom so boards aren't sitting in wet soil.
Height and permits
Up to 7 feet needs no city permit. Going taller means a permit application, a site plan and a Texas registered engineer's design, per the city's homeowner guide.
Styles
- Side-by-side pickets
- Board-on-board
- Board-on-board with a cap and trim
- Horizontal slats
Price
Angi's national range for wood is $10 to $45 per linear foot. Steel posts, a cap and trim, and extra rails move a quote up.
Sources
- City of Corpus Christi Development Services: Homeowner's Guide to Permitting
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
Checked November 10, 2026. City rules and price surveys change; trust the linked original.