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How Much Does a Fence Cost?

low cost Average: $2,500-$3,000

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Typical costs:
  • An "average" backyard fence of 200 linear feet costs about $2,500-$3,000, with gates adding $100-$250 or more depending on size and style, according to a Virginia construction company. Actual prices depend on the type and height you choose, the total length and the number of pedestrian/vehicle gates. Costs also vary considerably in rural and urban areas, depending on the local economy.
  • A yard 50 feet wide and 100 feet deep needs about 300 linear feet of fencing; surrounding an acre takes about 1,070 linear feet. The examples below assume two gates, one for pedestrians and one for vehicles:
  • Chain link is relatively low cost, durable and easy to install. For a 4-foot-high fence around 300 linear feet with two gates, materials alone run $1,800-$2,500; having it installed bumps the cost up to $2,400-$3,300. For an acre with two gates, materials run $6,800-$8,900 and installation bumps it to $9,000-12,000.
  • A 300-foot-long 4-1/2-foot high three-rail wood "ranch" fence with two gates costs around $4,500-$5,500; for an acre, it's $11,500-$13,500. Having the same fence installed in durable, low-maintenance vinyl will double those prices, if not more. You save about 40-50 percent if you buy your own materials and can build it yourself.
  • A 3-foot-high 300-foot-long picket fence (with two gates) is about $6,000-$9,250, installed; for an acre it's $20,000-$30,000. Having someone install a 6-foot-high cedar privacy fence runs about $11-$18 a linear foot, or $3,300-$5,400 for 300 feet with two gates; a similar fence around an acre would be $12,100-$19,800. Again, doing it yourself saves about 40-50 percent.
What should be included:
  • HGTV.com gives an overview of the different types of fencing while ThisOldHouse.com gives a list of what to keep in mind when deciding on a fence and instructions for building four distinctive wooden fences.
  • Basic moving of shrubbery
  • Installing fence, posts and retaining wall boards
  • Use of pressure treated wood for the posts and wall boards
Additional costs:
  • Steep slopes, unusual obstacles and additional gates are some of the factors that can add to your costs.
  • Adding ornamentation, such as a decorative lattice on top of the fence
Shopping for a fence:
  • YourFenceStore.com display pictures, information and prices on wide variety of fencing materials. Fencing manufacturers Master Halco and Hoover provide estimating calculators for different types of fences, plus referrals to local contractors.
  • If hiring a contractor, get (free) estimates from several companies. Be sure they're properly bonded and insured, licensed in your state and don't have many complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Request (and check) references from satisfied customers.
Article updated February 2007
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Amount: $6,000.00 Backyard fence
Posted by: a user in Austin, TX.Purchased: June, 2009
Linear Feet: 400Type of Fence: Cedar Pickets
Metal support poles and two gates with running boards on 120 feet in the front.
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Amount: $2,595.00 3 rail site built - marietta GA
Posted by: Matt F in Marietta, GA.Purchased: July, 2009
Linear Feet: 261Type of Fence: 6\'0\" Dog-ear press treated pine privacy
$9.94 linear ft w/ 2 gates. parts and labor
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Amount: $425.00 Post replacement 6ft cedar fence
Posted by: Daiun in Newcastle, WA.Purchased: July, 2009
Linear Feet: 1Type of Fence: 6ft cedar
Estimate for 4x4 post replacement $425. Estimate to stub post $325.
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Amount: $0.00 Need Split Raill Installed
Posted by: Jasoncincy in Cincinnati, OH.Purchased: July, 2009
Linear Feet: 240Type of Fence: Split Rail
I have all materials on site including concrete. What should i be paing for labor on this job. Yard is pretty much all level. First estimate was $2100. Is that high ?
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Amount: $1,750.00 6 foot fence replacement
Posted by: Jimmy Vera in Corpus Christi, TX.Purchased: August, 2009
Linear Feet: 120Type of Fence: 6ft Cedar
Included was old fence removal, removal of large tree in fence line, cemented 4x4 post, 3rd rail, gate and cedar pickets.
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Amount: $5,226.00 6 foot privacy fence with gate
Posted by: Happy Property Owner in Cincinnati, OH.Purchased: September, 2009
Linear Feet: 278 ft plus 12ft drive gateType of Fence: 6 ft privacy, treated pine
Eads Fence Co (Cincinnati OH). Cost for almost 300 ft of fence, plus 12 ft wide double drive gate matching the fence, all installed. Posts went up in one day, stringers and boards the next. Very fast and efficient. Cost a little higher than other companies in area, but work is spectacular. No more prying eyes from the neighbors and no more wandering dogs on my property!
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Amount: $4,150.00 6\' PVC Fence from Citywide Fence
Posted by: Lisa 073 in Kissimmee, FL.Purchased: April, 2009
Linear Feet: 196Type of Fence: PVC
I Had 3 estimates that ranged from $4,000.00 - $5,500.00 and must say I am very pleased with the cost and job from this company Citywide Fence 407-493-7346
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Amount: $1,000.00 Doing it yourself priceing
Posted by: Tony C in Houston, TX.Purchased: January, 2010
Linear Feet: 120Type of Fence: Ceder
I built the fence on the side of our house.
2x4\'s and 4x4\'s I got from a LUMBER YARD here in Houston. (saved 100 from going to Home depot) The cement I bought at Home depot (cheap). The ceder posts I bought off craigslist (saved 250$ from home depot) anywhere from 40-60$ for Uhaul truck if you don\'t have a friend with a truck. 30 bucks to rent a nail gun and 15$ for the nailgun nails. 10$ in nails from home depot. You CAN do this with only a circular saw, measuring tape, hammer, and pencil but it\'s easier to have a miter saw (expensive and don\'t go out and get a 10 inch you would need a 12inch for the 4x4\'s and they are expensive {but not at pawn shops ;) } and a post hole digger (20$ home depot) (plus you need to do it on a day near around the time \'yard waste\' is picked up from your house. The hardest part is leveling your fence and making it straight. String helps a lot but you must keep in mind ground slope when cutting your posts in this case. That\'s it. Takes about 2 days for the 4x4\'s and cement work and 1 day for the crossmembers and picket work.
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Amount: $0.00 6' wood fence
Posted by: Jay Smith in Lawrence, KS.Purchased: 2009
Linear Feet: 130Type of Fence: dog ear
I wonder where you are getting your info from. According to my calculation as an installer, price based on Lowe's or Home Depot, this is my conclusion; the cost will vary depending on what kind of fence you use, terrain condition and way of installation.
Posts 4X4X8, two foot in ground, one bag of concrete per post, 8' fence one sided dog ear, one gate including regular hardware and no sag hardware, pick up of material, no mark up on material but including some overhead, like office, pick up and rent auger, cost per foot on a 130 foot fence with one gate is $14.56 per foot. When using shadow box fencing the cost is $18.02 per foot.
When using LEGAL labor the installation cost is between $10.00 and $15.00 per foot. At this price nothing can go wrong on the job or we would not make a penny.
So when I see pricing from $15.00 to $22.00 per foot installed, all included it must be considering stolen wood and ILLEGAL labor.
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Amount: $7,000.00 Fence estimates
Posted by: Pat T in Oradell, NJ.Purchased: 2009
Linear Feet: 190Type of Fence: Jerith Aluminum
1st estimate came in at 7k...190'...Two 4' gates...5' high...seems high, but this is North Jersey...any thoughts?
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Amount: $3,290.00 6' Dog Ear Cedar Fence
Posted by: Leanne in Riverside, CA.Purchased: March, 2009
Linear Feet: 197Type of Fence: Dog Ear Cedar
Amount spent is total, including labor. Used Fencing by Acrey.
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Amount: $6,000.00 6' Privacy Fence
Posted by: Compare in Johnson City, TN.Purchased: March, 2009
Linear Feet: 340Type of Fence: Dog Ear
Amount including all material, equipment, and labor. Posts sunk to 2' in ground with concrete. Two 5' gates.
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Amount: $0.00 Privacy fence, pool-safe
Posted by: Dennis N in toms river, NJ.Purchased: July, 2009
Linear Feet: 120Type of Fence: wood or plastic
I enjoy this site, but info seems a bit old. Is it active? Perhaps it just reflects the economy and building downturn. Here in Ocean County, NJ the fence builders I\'ve called just don\'t show up for the job! Amazing, since they do show up for the estimates and spend there (and my) time. Anyone have a recommendation? THANKS
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Amount: $4,050.00 3 rail split
Posted by: a user in cincinnati, OH.Purchased: April, 2010
Linear Feet: 350Type of Fence: 3 rail split
3 gates (2 - 5 foot, 1 - 4 foot), vinyl liner for pet control
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Amount: $5,180.00 6\' Shadowbox
Posted by: Minib in Middleburg, FL.Purchased: April, 2010
Linear Feet: 498Type of Fence: 4\" Cypress
We got this estimate for just shy of 5000 lf with three 5\' work gates. At the time of the estimate, the estimator hinted that the owner would probably work with us, either on the price itself or with a material upgrade since we were dealing with a large amount of fence. I\'m waiting on a callback today to see what we can negotiate.
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Amount: $13,000.00 fence
Posted by: Blackdee in San Frnacisco, CA.Purchased: April, 2010
Linear Feet: 366Type of Fence: redwood
IS THIS HIGH?????
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Amount: $3,100.00 cedar fence
Posted by: jeff hacker in riverside, CA.Purchased: September, 2009
Linear Feet: 200Type of Fence: dog ear
hydromaster,inc was the contractor out of riverside ca. did a great job, looks great best quote i got out of three. highest was $3,900 by acrey. still not a bad price. but im happy with my job. -jeff
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Amount: $18,200.00 Hawaii prices!!
Posted by: a user in Honolulu, HI.Purchased: 2010
Linear Feet: 156Type of Fence: 1x8 Redwood
Just had an estimate of this amount for a basic fence 70' x 4 ft high and 86 x 6 ft. Seems outrageous but it is redwood and I do live in paradise.
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Amount: $1,550.00 8' Fence
Posted by: JimBoy in Greenville, SC.Purchased: July, 2010
Linear Feet: 63Type of Fence: Shadowbox
I used 1x6x8 premium decking for the pickets. Pickets were spaced 3.5" on each side. 10' 4x4's in concrete 28" for posts. I did it myself. I hope I saved some $$$ because it was really HOT working in the July sun.
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Amount: $9,000.00 Vinyl Fence in NJ
Posted by: a user in Southern, NJ.Purchased: June, 2010
Linear Feet: 135x205 approxType of Fence: tan vinyl
Tan virgin vinyl fence with one 5 ft gate and one 4 ft gate.
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