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Wood fence installation in Moorestown, NJ
Cedar and pressure-treated wood fences in privacy, shadowbox, picket and split rail styles. Get a free estimate from a local installer.
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Wood fence styles that suit Moorestown homes
Wood is the classic choice for a backyard privacy fence and fits right in with the colonial and older homes common around town. It's also the least expensive way to get full privacy.
- Solid board privacy
- Shadowbox (board-on-board)
- Picket fences
- Split rail and post-and-rail
- Lattice-top privacy
- Stockade
- Horizontal board
- Matching wood gates
Many local installers offer monthly payment plans for qualified homeowners. Check the box on the estimate form and ask about it during your estimate.
Cedar vs. pressure-treated pine
Both are good choices. The right one depends on budget, look and how much upkeep you want.
| Pressure-treated pine | Cedar | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Lower | Higher |
| Rot and insects | Chemically treated to resist them | Naturally resistant |
| Look | Greenish at first, takes stain well | Rich color that weathers to silver-gray |
| Warping | More prone to twisting as it dries | Stays straighter |
| Upkeep | Seal or stain every 2 to 3 years | Seal every few years to keep the color |
What a wood fence costs
National cost guides put installed wood fencing at roughly $20 to $50 per linear foot, and a 6-foot privacy fence commonly lands around $25 per foot. A typical backyard of 150 to 200 feet often comes to several thousand dollars before gates.
What moves the price: wood type, height, style (shadowbox uses more boards), the number and width of gates, removing an old fence, and slopes or roots along the fence line.
Ranges are drawn from national cost guides (HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack and others) and are for planning only. Your installer's written estimate is the price that counts.
Built for South Jersey ground
Posts should be set below the frost line, typically around 30 to 36 inches deep in this part of New Jersey, so the fence doesn't heave over the winter. Ask your installer how deep they set posts and whether they use concrete or gravel footings.
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How long does a wood fence last in South Jersey?
A well-built pressure-treated pine fence commonly lasts around 10 to 15 years, and cedar often lasts longer. Sealing or staining every few years and keeping soil and mulch off the bottom boards help it last.
Cedar or pressure-treated pine?
Pressure-treated pine costs less and is very common for privacy fences. Cedar costs more but resists rot and insects naturally, stays straighter and weathers to a soft silver-gray if left unstained.
Which side of the fence faces the neighbors?
Traditionally the finished side faces out, toward the neighbors and the street. Shadowbox and board-on-board styles look finished on both sides, which avoids the question entirely.
How much does a wood fence cost?
National cost guides put installed wood fencing at roughly $20 to $50 per linear foot, depending on wood type, height and style. Gates, removing an old fence and sloped yards add to the price. A free estimate gives you the exact number.
Thinking about a wood fence?
Free estimates on cedar and pressure-treated fences across Moorestown. Financing options are available.