Privacy Fence Installation
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“Kerecia is an excellent communicator who helped me solve my fencing problems quickly and confidently”
Castro Valley, CA
“The service was very professional and I was very comfortable with talking to the sales representative”
Evanston, IL
“Jennie was our project manager. She communicated with me and made sure all was completed as planned. The 2 installers were amazing. So professional, doing an excellent job and getting every detail right. They cleaned up, asked me for verification of questions and completed the project beautifully. I would recommend Ergeon company for all projects they handle. True customer service and quality work.”
Aliquippa, PA
“Kerecia did a great job. Made the mobile quote an easy process with a quick turnaround time.”
Cincinnati, OH
“David did a very thorough job completing our fence proposal. He was also very flexible, revising the proposal several times to make sure we got all the details right for me and the neighbors I share a fence with. I highly recommend him and his company for your fencing needs!”
Modesto, CA
“Alex was awesome with me and I loved the service I was given. I wish all these services could be this easy. Well done”
La Verne, CA
What makes a fence private
A privacy fence blocks sightlines into your yard — but “private” can mean a solid wall or a screen that still lets in light and air. The material, style, and height you choose decide how private it feels and what it costs.
Solid privacy — block the view completely
Solid styles leave no gaps between boards: tongue-and-groove vinyl, or dog-ear and board-on-board wood. A standard six-foot solid privacy fence blocks sightlines entirely; going to seven or eight feet (where local code allows) adds screening for busy streets or two-story neighbors.
Semi-privacy — screening with airflow
Shadowbox, spaced-picket, and lattice-top designs screen the yard while letting light and breeze through, and many look finished from both sides — a neighbor-friendly middle ground where a solid six-foot wall would feel closed in.
Side yard privacy fence
Most homeowners with side yards opt for privacy fences in order to create a more intimate outdoor space. There are many different designs and materials that can be used for side yard privacy fences. Some popular side yard privacy fence designs include picket fences, shadow box fences, and board-on-board fences.
Front yard privacy fence
There are a variety of front yard privacy fence designs that can be used to achieve different levels of coverage for your property. Some common designs include solid board fences, picket fences, and fences with lattices. The type of fence you choose will depend on your budget, the amount of privacy you desire, and the aesthetic you are trying to achieve.
Privacy fence materials
Almost any fence can be built for privacy — the question is which material fits your budget, look, and tolerance for maintenance. These are the three Ergeon installs most for privacy.
Wood privacy fence
The most affordable way to get full privacy, with a natural look you can stain any color. Built as solid dog-ear, board-on-board, or shadowbox panels, a wood privacy fence runs about $38–$67 per linear foot installed. The trade-off is upkeep — it needs re-staining every few years.
Vinyl privacy fence
Solid tongue-and-groove vinyl gives complete privacy with almost no maintenance — no staining, no rot, and the color won’t fade. It runs about $47–$73 per linear foot installed, a bit more than wood, and is especially popular in humid or poolside settings.
Budget privacy: chain link with slats
Already have (or want) a chain link fence? Privacy slats woven vertically through the mesh turn it into a screen at the lowest cost of any privacy option — roughly $40–$65 per linear foot installed, in colors to match.
Popular materials and colors
- Stained wood
- White vinyl
- Tan vinyl
- Black slats
Popular privacy fence styles
The style sets both how private the fence feels and how it looks from each side. These are the privacy designs Ergeon installs most often.
Solid board (dog-ear) privacy fence
Pickets set edge to edge with no gaps — the classic, most affordable full-privacy fence, with the tops trimmed at an angle.
Board-on-board privacy fence
Overlapping pickets on alternating sides leave no gaps even as the wood moves, and look finished from both sides — a premium privacy upgrade.
Shadowbox (semi-privacy) fence
Pickets alternate front and back so the fence screens the yard, looks finished both sides, and still lets some air through.
Lattice-top privacy fence
A decorative lattice panel above a solid privacy fence adds height and a lighter, ornamental finish — popular for gardens and patios.
Horizontal privacy fence
Boards run side to side for a clean, modern solid fence — a high-demand contemporary look.
6 ft vs 8 ft privacy fence
Six feet is the standard for full privacy; seven to eight feet (where local code allows) adds screening for busy streets or two-story neighbors.
Privacy fence characteristics
Privacy fences are a popular choice to provide privacy and curb appeal to your home.
What is a privacy fence?
A privacy fence is a solid fence — usually six feet or taller — built with no gaps between boards so it blocks sightlines into your yard. Most are wood or vinyl, in solid board, board-on-board, or tongue-and-groove styles; semi-private designs like shadowbox screen the yard while letting some light and air through.
How tall should a privacy fence be?
Six feet is the standard height for full privacy and blocks sightlines for most yards. Where local code allows, seven or eight feet adds screening from busy streets or two-story neighbors. Front-yard and some HOA height limits are often lower, so it’s worth checking local rules — Ergeon builds to your local height code.
Privacy fence costs
A privacy fence typically runs $38 to $76 per linear foot installed, depending mostly on material. Wood is the most affordable at about $38–$67 per foot; vinyl runs about $47–$73 for a maintenance-free solid fence; and chain link with privacy slats is the budget option at roughly $40–$65. Height, style (board-on-board and lattice-top cost more), gates, and terrain also affect the total.
| Privacy material | Typical installed cost / ft | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy fence | $38 – $67 | Most affordable, natural look |
| Vinyl privacy fence | $47 – $73 | Low-maintenance, never stain |
| Chain link + privacy slats | $40 – $65 | Budget privacy |
Figures reflect completed Ergeon fence projects by material; your quote depends on material, height, style, gates, terrain, and removal.
Privacy fence parts
A privacy fence is built from the same standard parts as any fence — the difference is how tightly the pickets are set.
Privacy fence panels
The solid section between posts — built tight (no gaps) for full privacy or shadowbox/lattice for semi-privacy.
Posts
Vertical supports set in concrete that carry the privacy panels; taller privacy fences use reinforced posts to handle wind load.
Rails
Horizontal members that hold the pickets; solid privacy fences typically use two or three rails for rigidity.
Pickets
The vertical (or horizontal) boards; spacing and overlap set how private the fence is.
Topper
A lattice or decorative top that adds height and a lighter, ornamental finish to a solid privacy fence.
Solid vs. semi-privacy fence: which is right for you?
The choice is full screening versus light and airflow. A solid fence blocks the view completely but can feel closed in and looks better from one side; a semi-private design (shadowbox or lattice-top) screens the yard while letting breeze through and looks finished from both sides, for a similar price.
| Solid | Semi-privacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy level | Full — blocks all sightlines | Partial — screens, some gaps |
| Airflow & light | Blocks both | Lets light & breeze through |
| Finished both sides | Usually one ‘good’ side | Yes — looks finished both sides |
| Typical cost | Same range by material | Similar (board-on-board slightly more) |
| Best for | Maximum privacy, street noise | Neighbor-friendly, breezy yards |
Privacy Fence Installation FAQ
A privacy fence runs about $38–$76 per linear foot installed, depending on material: wood ~$38–$67, vinyl ~$47–$73, and chain link with privacy slats ~$40–$65. Height and style (board-on-board, lattice-top) push it higher.
Six feet is standard for full privacy; seven to eight feet (where local code allows) screens busy streets or two-story neighbors. Local and HOA height limits vary, so it’s worth checking — Ergeon builds to your local code.
Wood is the most affordable and most natural (but needs staining); vinyl costs a bit more and is maintenance-free; chain link with slats is the cheapest way to add privacy. The right choice comes down to budget and upkeep.
A solid fence blocks the view completely but looks better from one side. A shadowbox (semi-private) fence screens the yard, looks finished from both sides, and lets some air through, for a similar price.
Yes. Financing is available for monthly payments, shown alongside your itemized quote.