A straight-talk breakdown of what wood privacy fencing costs in Shreveport-Bossier City in 2026, why the price varies, and how to get the most fence for your money.

The short answer

In Shreveport and Bossier City, a standard 6-foot wood privacy fence typically runs $18 to $32 per linear foot installed in 2026. A 150-foot backyard project usually lands between $2,700 and $4,800.

That said, price depends heavily on the wood species, post type, gate count, and site prep. Below we break down every cost driver so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

What drives the price

Fence pricing comes down to five big variables: material, height, hardware, site conditions, and gate/access count.

1. Material. Pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine is the budget standard at $18–$22/ft installed. Premium Western Red Cedar runs $26–$32/ft and lasts 5–10 years longer. Cypress and redwood are more expensive still but rare in this region.

2. Height. Standard is 6 ft. Going to 8 ft (common in urban lots or for extra pool privacy) adds roughly 25% because posts, rails, and pickets all get longer.

3. Hardware. Hot-dipped galvanized nails and screws cost more than electro-galvanized but hold up much better in humid Louisiana weather. Stainless is another step up.

4. Site conditions. Sloped yards, tree roots, existing fence removal, red clay soil, and rock all add labor cost. A flat mowed backyard is fastest and cheapest.

5. Gates. Each 4-ft man-gate adds $250–$450. A 12-ft double drive gate adds $700–$1,400 depending on hardware.

Cedar vs pine — what actually lasts

Pressure-treated pine will last 12–18 years in Louisiana weather if properly sealed every 2–3 years. Cedar naturally resists rot and insects and lasts 20–30+ years with minimal maintenance. If you plan to stay in your home more than 8–10 years, cedar almost always pencils out cheaper long-term.

Board-on-board vs standard privacy

Standard side-by-side picket privacy fences leave small gaps over time as wood dries. Board-on-board (overlapping pickets) gives you true privacy forever plus a much nicer look for about $2–$4 more per linear foot.

The hidden cost most contractors don’t mention

Post depth. Cheap installers set 6-ft fences on 1.5–2 ft posts and skip the concrete. In Louisiana red clay with our wind gusts, those fences lean or fail within 3–5 years. Better Fence & Deck sets every post 3 ft deep in concrete, always. That single detail is why your fence lasts twice as long.

Free estimates in Shreveport-Bossier

Every wood-fence quote we hand you is on-site, in writing, and includes an itemized material list so you can compare apples to apples with any other contractor. Call 318-344-7190 or request a quote online — we usually respond within an hour during business hours.