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Fence or deck costs in McAllen

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McAllen

What it usually costs

  • Build a wood fence$26 – $36 per linear foot
  • Build a vinyl or metal fence$26 – $34 per linear foot
  • Build a chain-link fence$8.59 – $34 per linear foot
  • Build a wood deck$13 – $43 per sq ft
  • Build a composite deck$21 – $69 per sq ft

A ballpark, not a quote. Some of these are national averages adjusted for McAllen prices, so your job could land outside them.

Fence or deck in McAllen

McAllen's fence permit form tells you what the City will ask. It covers new fences, additions, repairs and removals. It wants the length in linear feet, the height and the footing depth. It asks for the foundation type, from concrete slab, piers, block or beam to plain wood posts, and whether the fence is block, wood, metal, plastic or aluminum. Have those answers ready before you apply, or ask your contractor for them. The City's Building Inspection Department reviews it.

Many fences here are on young lots. About half the homes in the McAllen metro were built in 2000 or later, by Census estimates. If your subdivision went in during those years, the fence along your back line may be the only one the lot has ever had.

Heat is what wears it down. NOAA's 30-year normals for McAllen's airport count about 177 days a year at 90°F or hotter, about 40 of them at 100°F or more, and less than one freezing night. That much sun dries out wood pickets until they check and cup. It also makes dark composite deck boards too hot for bare feet on a summer afternoon. Lighter boards, a west-side shade tree or a pergola make a deck you'll actually use after lunch.

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Questions homeowners ask

How accurate is a photo estimate?
It’s a ballpark, not a quote. A photo tells us a lot about the material and size, but a local pro who walks the yard will always be more precise. Use our number as the range to expect before you start calling around.
How is a fence priced versus a deck?
Fences are usually priced by the foot and decks by the square foot. We’ll ask one quick question to tell which you’re after, then size it from your photo and your answers.
Which materials can you estimate?
Wood, vinyl, chain-link and metal for fences; pressure-treated wood and composite for decks. Material is the single biggest price swing, so it’s worth picking the one you want.
Is this really free?
Yes. No signup, no credit card, no spam. We only make money if you choose to connect with a local pro — and that’s up to you.
What photo works best?
A wide shot of where the fence or deck will go — or of the old one you’re replacing — works best.

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