Fence Installation Cost Calculator
Use this fence cost calculator to estimate fence installation cost for common materials and sizes. The cost to install a fence typically ranges from about $22 to $62 per linear foot for chain link through ornamental steel, and about $200 per linear foot for wrought iron, before height changes and gates. If you are wondering how much a fence costs, this price guide gives a quick starting point in USD.
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Fence Price Breakdown
Typical job based on 150 linear ft. Prices are supply-and-install midpoints — actual quotes will vary.
| Type | Cost per linear ft | Typical 150 linear ft job |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link (galvanized) | $22 | $3,300 |
| Wood privacy (pressure-treated pine) | $28 | $4,200 |
| Wood privacy (cedar) | $38 | $5,700 |
| Vinyl privacy | $40 | $6,000 |
| Aluminum (ornamental) | $48 | $7,200 |
| Ornamental steel | $62 | $9,300 |
| Wrought iron | $200 | $30,000 |
What Affects Fence Cost?
- Fence material: Material is the biggest driver of fence cost per foot. Base prices range from $22 per linear foot for chain link to $62 per linear foot for ornamental steel, with wood, cedar, vinyl, and aluminum in between. Wrought iron is about $200 per linear foot.
- Fence height: Taller fences need longer posts, deeper holes and more material. Compared with a standard 6 ft fence, a 4 ft fence costs about 22% less per foot and an 8 ft fence about 50% more.
- Total fence length: Most fence installation cost calculator estimates are based on linear footage, so longer runs raise the total directly. Short projects can also be affected by the $1,200 minimum job charge if the calculated amount falls below that threshold.
- Gates and access points: Adding gates increases the total beyond the base fence cost. A walk gate costs $300 each, and a double driveway gate costs $850 each.
- Removal, permits, and site conditions: Haul-away of an old fence is often about $3 to $7 per linear foot, and building permits are often $100 to $500. Steep slopes, rocky soil, or tree roots add labor. These costs are not included in the calculator estimate.
Fence Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
At the standard 6 ft height, a 150 linear foot fence runs from about $3,300 for chain link to about $30,000 for wrought iron before gates. Ornamental steel is about $9,300. Mid-range examples include $4,200 for wood privacy, $5,700 for cedar, $6,000 for vinyl privacy, and $7,200 for aluminum. The displayed estimate range is typically shown at plus or minus 20 percent around the midpoint.
Base fence cost per foot is $22 for chain link, $28 for wood privacy in pressure-treated pine, $38 for cedar, $40 for vinyl privacy, $48 for aluminum, and $62 for ornamental steel. Wrought iron fence installation cost is $200 per linear foot. These rates are based on a standard 6 ft fence before gate additions. Height can lower or raise the total through the listed multipliers.
Chain link fence installation cost starts at $22 per linear foot at the 6 ft baseline. For a 150 linear foot example, that is $3,300 before gates. At 4 ft, the height multiplier reduces the lineal pricing, and at 8 ft, the 1.5 multiplier increases it.
Wood fence installation cost for pressure-treated pine privacy fencing is $28 per linear foot at the 6 ft baseline, while cedar fence installation cost is $38 per linear foot. On a 150 linear foot job, that works out to $4,200 for pine and $5,700 for cedar before gates. If you are comparing wood fence cost, cedar is the higher priced upgrade in this guide.
Vinyl fence installation cost for a privacy fence is $40 per linear foot at the 6 ft baseline. For a typical 150 linear foot project, the midpoint estimate is $6,000 before gate costs. If you need a walk gate, add $300, and a double driveway gate adds $850.
Fence replacement cost in this guide follows the same installed pricing used for a new fence, based on linear feet, material, height, and gates. For example, replacing 150 linear feet at 6 ft height would be about $3,300 for chain link, $4,200 for wood privacy, $6,000 for vinyl, $9,300 for ornamental steel, or $30,000 for wrought iron before gates. Haul-away of the old fence is often about $3 to $7 per linear foot, permits are often $100 to $500, and steep or rocky ground costs more. Very small projects are still subject to a $1,200 minimum job charge.