A wood privacy fence is the usual answer when Dothan homeowners want the back yard closed in: for a dog, for kids, or just for privacy. It's the least expensive solid fence, and it can be repaired one board at a time.
Styles
- Dog-ear picket: economical and common.
- Board-on-board: overlapping boards with no gaps as the wood shrinks.
- Shadowbox: attractive on both sides and lets some wind through.
Building for Dothan conditions
Settlers once called the region's sandy soil poor farmland, and sand doesn't grip a post the way clay does. Add about 53.85 inches of rain a year and frequent spring and summer storms, and post depth matters. Ask how deep posts are set, whether corners and gate posts get concrete, and whether posts are treated for ground contact.
Permit
Dothan requires a permit for every fence, with a site plan. See Dothan fence permit.
Price
Angi's national range for wood is $10 to $45 per linear foot.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Dothan, Alabama
- City of Dothan: Permit Requirements
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
Sources checked November 10, 2026. Ordinances, forms and prices change, so the linked page has the last word.