Check local building codes and property lines
Gather materials and tools
Mark the fence layout with stakes and string
Measure and mark post locations
Dig post holes to the required depth
Add gravel to the bottom of each hole
Set fence posts in concrete
Align posts plumb and let concrete cure
Attach horizontal rails to the posts
Cut fence boards or pickets to size
Attach boards or pickets to the rails
Keep spacing consistent between boards if needed
Install gates and gate hardware if required
Trim post tops and board ends if needed
Seal, stain, or paint the fence
Inspect the fence for stability and alignment