How Much Does a Fence Cost?
Updated August 19, 2026 · every figure is cited to a public source below
Angi’s customer survey puts the average fence installation at $3,275, with most projects between $1,860 and $4,842 and a full spread of $425–$13,700 — about $6–$50 per linear foot, averaging $23. HomeGuide’s independent estimate for a 200-linear-foot wood or vinyl fence runs $4,000–$12,000, or $20–$60 per linear foot.[1][4]
Fencing is the most by-the-foot project in this library: length × a per-foot rate that depends on material and height. That also means published averages hide the thing that matters — the source’s assumed footage — so every total on this page states its baseline.
Typical costs at a glance
Cost by material, per linear foot
Material sets the per-foot rate. Where the independent datasets agree the range is trustworthy; where they don’t, both numbers are shown — that disagreement is itself useful when a bid lands between them:
- Chain-link: $8–$40 per lf — the budget pick. Fixr’s height ladder shows how gently chain-link scales: about $13–$24/lf at 4 ft rising to only $16–$27/lf at 8 ft.[1][6]
- Wood: $10–$45 per lf per Angi; HomeGuide’s installed range is $20–$50. Species matters more than most buyers expect: HomeGuide prices an installed cedar privacy fence at $35–$40/lf and high-grade pressure-treated pine at $45–$90/lf.[1][5]
- Vinyl: $15–$40 per lf per Angi; HomeGuide runs higher at $30–$60 — attribute, don’t average.[1][4]
- Composite: $11–$45 per lf; aluminum and steel span $17–$90 depending on grade.[1]
- Wrought iron is the honesty flag of this table: three sources publish three conflicting ranges — $22–$40 (Fixr), $25–$55 (Angi), $50–$85 (HomeGuide). Get line-itemed bids before believing any of them.[6][1][4]
Height is a multiplier
Two independent sources agree an 8-foot privacy fence costs roughly 1.3–2× the 6-foot version: Angi prices a 150-lf privacy fence at about $4,700 at 6 ft versus $6,300 at 8 ft, and HomeGuide’s per-foot ranges jump from $25–$60 (6 ft) to $50–$85 (8 ft). Angi’s rule of thumb: anything taller than 6 ft runs 20–30% more than standard — and fences over 7 ft may need special permits.[2][4][3]
What makes the price jump
The quantified line items that separate two bids on the same yard:
- Tearing out the old fence: $3–$5 per lf per Angi, but HomeGuide puts removal plus disposal at $10–$20 per lf — a genuine disagreement, so make every bidder price it as its own line.[1][4]
- Sloped or uneven ground: regrading runs $500–$3,000+ before a post is set.[4][2]
- Utilities along the fence line add 10–30% to the job.[1]
- Permits: $20–$60 per Angi’s main guide, $40–$150 per HomeGuide — cheap either way, but skipping one isn’t: ask who pulls it.[1][4]
- A land survey to confirm the property line: $200–$1,200 — cheaper than moving a fence a neighbor disputes.[4]
How to find out what YOUR fence costs
A comparable fence bid states the measured linear footage, the material and height, the post spacing and how posts are set, each gate as its own line, and the old-fence removal as its own line. Given that removal alone can differ 4× between published sources, the line items are the comparison.
Describe the fence once on Getstimate — footage (pace it off), height, material, a photo of the yard — and compare line-itemed proposals from local fence pros side by side, free and private.
Common questions
How much does 150 feet of fence cost?
Angi’s size table puts 150 linear feet (about an eighth of an acre) at roughly $3,500 for typical materials, and about $4,700 for a 6-foot privacy fence. At published per-foot ranges, chain-link lands near the bottom of that and vinyl or tall wood well above it.
What is the cheapest fence to install?
Chain-link, at $8–$40 per linear foot installed — and it scales with height more gently than wood or vinyl. Bare-bones wire options run even less, but for a yard fence chain-link is the budget floor.
How much more does an 8-foot privacy fence cost than a 6-foot one?
Roughly 1.3–2× in the published data: Angi prices 150 feet at about $4,700 (6 ft) versus $6,300 (8 ft), and HomeGuide’s per-foot range jumps from $25–$60 to $50–$85. Heights over 7 feet can also trigger special permits.
Why do bids differ so much on removing my old fence?
Because published rates genuinely disagree — $3–$5 per linear foot at Angi versus $10–$20 including disposal at HomeGuide. Hauling distance and fence type drive the spread. Make removal its own line in every bid so you’re comparing the same job.
These figures are published national averages and ranges — context for planning, not a quote. Your project's real cost depends on your area, the site, materials, and scope, and the only way to know it is estimates from pros looking at yourproject. That's what Getstimate is for, and it's free.
Sources
- Angi — How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? — survey-based national average, per-linear-foot and material table, labor share, removal, permit, and gate figures; page updated August 3, 2026 (accessed August 19, 2026). Angi and HomeAdvisor share one cost dataset.
- Angi — How Much Does a Privacy Fence Cost? — 6 ft vs 8 ft privacy-fence totals and grading figures; updated August 3, 2026 (accessed August 19, 2026).
- Angi — How Much Does Wood Fence Installation Cost? — wood per-foot rates, over-6-ft height premium, gate cost; updated August 3, 2026 (accessed August 19, 2026).
- HomeGuide — How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? — independent per-linear-foot rates on a 200 lf baseline, height ranges, removal, permit, and survey figures; written February 3, 2026, fact-checked (accessed August 19, 2026).
- HomeGuide — How Much Does a Wood Fence Cost? — installed per-species pricing (cedar, pressure-treated pine) and labor split; written December 22, 2025, fact-checked (accessed August 19, 2026).
- Fixr — Cost to Install a Chain Link Fence — chain-link cost ladder by height (4–10 ft) and gate figures; updated January 31, 2025 (accessed August 19, 2026). Fixr’s wrought-iron range comes from its fence-installation page (fixr.com/costs/fence-installation, same date).