Cost to Install a Fence Calculator
A full installed-price estimate, not just a materials list.
Quick answer: Installed fence costs about $9 – $13 per foot for 4 ft chain link, $20 – $29 for a 6 ft pressure-treated wood privacy fence and $31 – $43 for 6 ft vinyl, before gates, tear-out and the permit. A 150 ft wood privacy fence comes to $3,060 – $4,320. Enter your own length, height and material below.
Last updated October 21, 2026 · Sources: HomeAdvisor, updated Jun 20, 2026; Homewyse national averages, September 2026
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🛠️ How This Calculator Works
Applies a per-foot material and labor rate for the material you picked, scales both by fence height against a 6 ft baseline, multiplies labor by a terrain factor, then adds gates at $350 each, tear-out at $4/ft and your permit fee.
📐 Formula
Total = length × (material rate + labor rate × terrain) × height ÷ 6 + gates + removal + permit📝 Example Calculation
150 ft · 6 ft pine · flat · 1 gate · $100 permit Materials = 150 × $12 = $1,800 Labor = 150 × $12 = $1,800 Total ≈ $4,050 ($3,443 – $4,860)
💡 Pro Tips from Fence Builders
- Get three bids and hand each contractor the same measured length — differences in measuring account for most quote spread.
- Fall and winter are the cheapest times to book. Spring bookings carry a 10–20% seasonal premium in most markets.
- Supplying your own materials rarely saves money — contractors buy at trade pricing and will not warranty your lumber.
- Sloped yards cost more because each section is either stepped or racked. Steep grade can add 25% to labor.
- Confirm who pulls the permit in writing. If you pull it yourself, you own the code violations.
Fence installation cost by material and length (2026)
Each row is this calculator run for a bare fence on flat ground (no gates, tear-out or permit), shown from 85% to 120% of the estimate to cover ordinary differences in local labor. Chain link, split rail and aluminum are priced at 4 ft, the privacy fences at 6 ft.
| Fence | Height | Per foot | 100 ft | 150 ft | 200 ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain link | 4 ft | $9 – $13 | $907 – $1,280 | $1,360 – $1,920 | $1,813 – $2,560 |
| Split rail | 4 ft | $10 – $14 | $1,020 – $1,440 | $1,530 – $2,160 | $2,040 – $2,880 |
| Wood privacy, pressure-treated pine | 6 ft | $20 – $29 | $2,040 – $2,880 | $3,060 – $4,320 | $4,080 – $5,760 |
| Wood privacy, cedar | 6 ft | $29 – $41 | $2,890 – $4,080 | $4,335 – $6,120 | $5,780 – $8,160 |
| Vinyl / PVC privacy | 6 ft | $31 – $43 | $3,060 – $4,320 | $4,590 – $6,480 | $6,120 – $8,640 |
| Ornamental aluminum | 4 ft | $24 – $34 | $2,380 – $3,360 | $3,570 – $5,040 | $4,760 – $6,720 |
| Composite privacy | 6 ft | $41 – $58 | $4,080 – $5,760 | $6,120 – $8,640 | $8,160 – $11,520 |
Add about $350 for each gate, $4 a foot if an old fence has to come out, 12% more labor on a sloped yard and 25% on steep or rocky ground, and your permit fee. For comparison, HomeAdvisor (June 2026) puts a typical fence job at $1,860–$4,843, about $23 a foot, while Homewyse's September 2026 averages run higher: chain link $29–$45, wood $32–$52 and vinyl $56–$79 a foot installed. In a high-cost area, budget toward the top of each row. To check a quote you already have, divide it by the length and compare it on the fence cost per foot calculator. For material-only pricing, see the fence materials cost calculator, and for your state's labor rates, the fence cost by state table.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to install 150 feet of fence?
For a 6 ft pressure-treated wood privacy fence, about $3,060–$4,320 installed on flat ground. Cedar runs $4,335–$6,120, 6 ft vinyl $4,590–$6,480 and 4 ft chain link $1,360–$1,920. Add about $350 per gate, $4 a foot to tear out an old fence, and the permit.
How much does a fence cost per foot installed?
On this calculator's national rates: $9 – $13 per foot for 4 ft chain link, $10 – $14 for split rail, $20 – $29 for 6 ft pressure-treated wood, $29 – $41 for cedar, $31 – $43 for vinyl, $24 – $34 for 4 ft aluminum and $41 – $58 for composite. Gates, tear-out, slope and the permit come on top.
How much does a 200 ft privacy fence cost?
About $4,080 – $5,760 in pressure-treated wood, $5,780 – $8,160 in cedar and $6,120 – $8,640 in vinyl at 6 ft tall on flat ground, before gates and the permit. Longer runs price a little lower per foot because setup and travel are fixed.
Is fence installation cheaper per foot on longer runs?
Yes. Mobilization, tool setup and travel are fixed, so a 300 ft job usually prices $2–$4/ft under a 60 ft job of the same fence.
What is not included in a typical quote?
Utility locates beyond the free 811 marks, rock excavation, tree or root removal, grading, and returning to re-stain. Ask about all five.
Do I need a permit to install a fence?
Most cities require one over 6 ft, and many require one for any fence. Pool fences are almost always permitted and inspected.
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