Embeddable calculator
Fence Cost Calculator
Estimate fence installation cost by linear feet, material, height, gates, and terrain.
Showing national averages
Fence scope
Site and add-ons
Most residential fence jobs are priced by linear foot. A typical backyard project lands around 120 to 200 linear feet.
LF
Material is usually the biggest price swing after project length. Chain-link is the budget option. Wood is the common privacy baseline. Composite and wrought iron sit in the premium tier.
Height matters more than many homeowners expect. Moving from 6 feet to 8 feet can raise the installed price by roughly 25% to 35%.
Slope, poor soil, rocks, tight access, and step-down layouts raise labor time and concrete/post work.
Many fence quotes exclude gate upgrades from the base per-foot price. A simple walk gate can add a few hundred dollars; premium gates add more.
State selection adjusts for regional labor and market pressure. Local permit rules still vary by city and county.
Demo and haul-away commonly adds a few dollars per linear foot, and replacement jobs usually cost more than clean-site installs.
Many residential fences do not need a permit, but height, rights-of-way, floodplain rules, or surveys can still add planning cost.
Wood fences often need stain or sealer after installation. Vinyl, aluminum, and most composite systems do not.
A small contingency helps cover utility locates, bad soil, layout changes, extra posts, and other jobsite surprises.