Farm and Ranch Fence Building Contractors
From cross fence to perimeter game fence, get bids from local fencers who specialize in working ranch and farm builds.
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About Fence Building
A fence is one of the longest-lived improvements you can put on a property — done right, a five-strand barbed wire fence lasts 30 years and a high-tensile build can outlast its installer. Done wrong, you'll be repairing it every season.
Land Stream specializes in rural fencing — the kind of work generalists rarely tackle well. Our pros build perimeter fence on raw acreage, cross fence pasture into rotational grazing cells, install eight-foot game fence for whitetail operations, and put up pipe-and-cable corner braces that survive cattle leaning on them for decades.
Submit your project once with the linear footage, terrain, and fence type, and you'll get bids from contractors who own pneumatic post drivers, tractor-mounted unrollers, and the experience to lay out a straight fence on rolling ground.
Why hire a pro for fence building
Built for working livestock
Pros understand bracing, wire tension, and corner construction — the parts that fail first on amateur builds.
Right material for the job
Cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, and whitetail all need different fence specs. Local pros know what works in your region.
Straight, tight, lasting builds
Pneumatic drivers and laser layout produce fence that looks professional from the road.
Permitting and survey support
Many fencers coordinate with surveyors so the fence sits on the line, not just near it.
Repairs and upgrades
Whether it's a single washed-out section or a full rebuild, you get bids from someone who shows up.
Material sourcing
Contractors with supplier relationships beat retail pricing on posts, wire, and panels.
Fence Building pricing
Fence pricing is almost always quoted per linear foot, with corners, braces, and gates priced separately. Terrain, accessibility, and material grade move the number significantly.
- Terrain, rock content, and post-driving difficulty
- Material grade (residential vs. ranch-grade)
- Gate count, width, and material
- Survey, brush clearing, and old fence removal
- Travel distance and crew size
Fence Building FAQs
How much does it cost to fence an acre?
A square acre is about 835 linear feet of perimeter. At $4.50/ft for barbed wire, you're looking at roughly $3,800 in fence plus corners and a gate. Game fence on the same acre runs closer to $13,000.
How long does fence construction take?
A two-person crew typically installs 1,000 to 1,500 feet of barbed wire per day. Game fence and pipe fence are much slower.
Wood posts or T-posts?
Most ranch fences use wood corners and braces with T-posts in between. Wood costs more but holds wire tension better at the load-bearing points.
Do I need a survey before fencing?
If there's any doubt about the property line, yes. Building over the line is expensive to fix and can poison relationships with neighbors.
How long should a new fence last?
A properly built barbed-wire fence on treated wood lasts 25 to 40 years. High-tensile and pipe can go 50+ with minor upkeep.
Can I supply my own materials?
Some contractors will install owner-supplied material, but most prefer to source it themselves so the warranty is clean. Ask up front.
Will the contractor remove the old fence?
Usually as a line item — old wire, rotten posts, and brush along the line need to come out before new fence goes in.