You see a lot of different types of wood fence in the Boston area. Plain old cedar privacy fence is seen a lot in the suburbs; however, as you get into the city itself, you start to come across smaller yards and more distinct architecture ? so that a smorgasbord of different fence designs becomes the rule, nit the exception. In Boston proper you don't see quite as many fences as in some other cities; Boston is the third smallest major city in the U.S.in terms of square miles, but the fifth highest in population density. However, the classic, timeless look which only wood fence can give is ideal for a city with so much history that it practically comes out of the faucets!

If you want to put up wood fence on your property, you'll have to decide on a fence design which suits your home and your property. In suburban Boston, you can put up really any kind of fence you want; though the stockade picket fence is the most popular. Also common in suburban areas is 6' cedar privacy fencing. Both of these fences are more commonly seen with newer construction. Older colonial homes, on the other hand, are better suited by more traditional fencing ? as are newer homes which emulate their look.

In the city proper, the choice of fencing is more of a matter of the homeowner's preference. The front yards in the brownstones common in the city will often have short picket fences to create a barrier between homes, but not change the tight knit feeling of community that is the hallmark of Boston's neighborhoods. Backyard Boston wood fencing, however can be of the short picket fence style common in front of homes to a the tall, basketweave privacy fences which can make a backyard a private oasis even in the most population dense urban areas.

Based on the information we gather from homeowners who hire Boston wood fence builders, we can give you a pretty close estimate of how much you can expect to pay if you hire someone to build a wood fence for you. Most of the wood fence installations performed in the Boston area by a contractor working with us ran between $1,000 and $4,000 with $2,500 being the average cost including materials and labor. The time involved was an average of two weeks (pretty good), with four weeks being the slowest and eight days the fastest. The longer a job lasted, the more expensive the installation was; just as you'd expect.

So what does all of this mean to you as a homeowner in the Grater Boston area? It's pretty good news, as it happens. Boston wood fencing prices are consistent across the board in this area, so if you find a good contractor to build you fence and know what to ask for; you'll get a good value for your money ? and a good wood fence. And what should you ask for? Wood which can stand up to the hot, humid summer and cold, wet winters of New England, with all of its Nor'easters and offshore storms. Cedar is the best wood to use; its natural oils repel moisture, making it a good choice for the tough weather of the Boston area.

If you want a cedar fence to stay looking its best and protected from weather damage, you should treat it every five to ten years; a small price to pay for a wood fence which looks great and will last. If you don't use cedar, pressure treated lumber is the next best option. Be sure to paint it if you want to keep that fence around for a long time though. Lastly, always do your research into any wood fence contractor you're thinking of using and evaluate their track record. It may take a little of your time, but it's well worth it for a fence which will hold up over the long run.