Wood Picket Fencing in Phoenixville & Chester County, PA

Pickets typically run 3 to 4 feet tall — short enough to maintain sightlines from the porch and tall enough to keep small dogs and toddlers contained. Anything taller starts to feel like a privacy fence rather than a picket.

Standard picket spacing is 2–3 inches between pickets. Tighter spacing (1.5 inches or less) is required for pool-area fences and recommended if you have small dogs or cats.

Picket fence projects typically run $2,500 to $8,000 depending on length, picket style, and whether posts are pressure-treated or cedar.

Square top, dog-ear, gothic point, and french gothic are the most common. Gothic points add curb appeal but cost slightly more to mill.

Stain protects the wood while showing the grain (better for cedar). Paint hides imperfections (better for pressure-treated pine). Either way, plan to re-coat every 4–7 years.