Wood Fence Styles We Install
Wood is the Midlands' classic fence: warm, natural, endlessly customizable. We build every common style in cedar, pine, or pressure-treated lumber, matched to your privacy, your budget, and your yard.
Overlapping vertical boards, no gaps, even as the wood moves.
The full-privacy pick. Overlap means no sightlines through the fence line, and no gaps opening up as boards dry and shrink.
Custom heights and gates are matched to your yard, slope, and access.
Why Homeowners Choose Wood
Nothing matches the warmth and natural character of a real wood fence, and it's the most budget-friendly way to get full privacy. Wood gives you the most style flexibility too: board-on-board, shadowbox, horizontal, or picket, stained or painted any color to match your home.
The trade-off is upkeep. Wood wants a clean and a re-seal every couple of years to fight the Midlands sun and humidity, and even treated lumber lives longest when it's maintained. Built right (on properly set posts in concrete, with cedar or treated boards rated for our climate), a wood fence delivers 15-to-20 years of classic, customizable privacy for the lowest up-front price.
What Drives the Price
Every yard is different, so we set the exact number in writing after we walk the property. A few things move it most:
- straightenLinear footage, the single biggest factor: more fence means more material and labor.
- forestWood species, pressure-treated pine is the budget pick; cedar costs more but resists rot and insects naturally.
- heightHeight and style, taller privacy and board-on-board use more lumber than a shadowbox or picket.
- door_frontGates, walk gates and double drive gates add hardware and labor a straight run doesn't.
- terrainTerrain and access: slopes, rock, tree roots, and tight backyard access all add time.
- deleteOld-fence removal, tearing out and hauling off an existing fence is its own line.
Want real numbers? Our Midlands fence cost guide breaks down price ranges by material and linear foot. Whatever your number, it's set in the contract before any post hole is dug. No surprise billing.
Wood in the Midlands
Wood and South Carolina weather have a relationship you have to plan for. Our humidity and hard summer sun will gray and dry out an unsealed fence, so we build with cedar or properly treated lumber, set posts in concrete footings, and leave room for the boards to move as they take on and shed moisture. Sealed and maintained, a Midlands wood fence holds its look for years, and a clean and re-stain every couple of seasons keeps it there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a wood fence last in South Carolina?add
With proper installation and periodic sealing, a wood privacy fence in SC typically lasts 15–20 years. Cedar and treated lumber resist rot and insects better than untreated pine in the humid Midlands climate.
Cedar or pressure-treated pine: which is better for a fence?add
Cedar resists rot and insects naturally and weathers to a silver-gray, but costs more. Pressure-treated pine is more affordable and durable when maintained. Chonko Construction helps you weigh look, budget, and upkeep.
How much does a wood privacy fence cost in Columbia, SC?add
Cost depends on material, height, and length. Every Chonko Construction project starts with a written scope, schedule, and price before work begins, so the number is clear up front. See our Midlands fence cost guide for real price ranges by material and linear foot.
How often does a wood fence need to be stained or sealed?add
Plan on a clean and re-seal every two to three years in the Midlands, sooner for boards in full sun. Sealing is what keeps SC humidity and UV from graying and drying the wood, and it's the single biggest factor in how long the fence lasts.
Will a wood fence warp or rot in South Carolina's humidity?add
Any wood can if it's installed wrong. We use cedar or properly treated lumber, set posts in concrete, and space the boards so they move with the seasons, which is how we keep a Midlands wood fence from cupping, warping, or rotting early.
Can you stain or paint the fence to match my house?add
Yes. Wood is the most customizable material. Leave it natural to weather, or stain or paint it any color to match your home and trim. We'll walk through finish options on the consultation.
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