How Much Does It Cost To Install Fence?
$13.36
Fence Costs
Various types of fences are made up of various materials and with various objectives. Fences are typically located near property lines in order to provide privacy and boundary-closure security. Good fences make good neighbors!
You will find that the typical cost of an average fence installation varies by fence type, material, length, terrain, number of gates and corners, labor rate, and decorative quality of the finish.
In the following table are listed the common Type choices and their typical cost per linear foot of 48” tall fence line with one driveway entry type gate, and all fully installed using good quality products and practices:
| Type | Pros | Cons | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chainlink | Greatest closure | More obstructed view | $14 | per foot |
| Galvanized no paint | May require privacy upgrade | |||
| Picket | Stylish, theme matching | Partly obstructed view | $26 | per foot |
| Small animal passage | ||||
| Split-rail | Rustic look | Least closure security | $28 | per foot |
| Less obstructed view | Medium animal passage | |||
| Possible no painting | ||||
In the following tables the Labor Cost figures are what the able DIY persons should expect to save by performing the complete the installation.
Perimeter fence: to enclose a 60’ x 120’ city lot with 360 linear feet of 48” tall chainlink fence and one drive-through gate.
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chainlink Fence: galvanized steel 2" mesh; 2-3/8" corner poles, 1-1/2" line poles and top rail; concrete post holes; including waste. | $5.28 | per foot | 380 | $2,006 |
| Gates: 1 driveway gate, made up of 2 units 4' wide x 48" tall and with closing latches. | $211 | each | 2 | $423 |
| Equipment rental: power post-hole digger; and power cement mixer. | $25 | per day | 4 | $100 |
| Material Cost | $7.02 | per foot | 360 | $2,529 |
| + Labor Cost | $38 | per hour | 60 | $2,280 |
| Total Cost | $13.36 | per foot | 360 | $4,809 |
Perimeter fence: to enclose a 60’ x 120’ city lot with 360 linear feet of 48” tall vinyl picket fence and one drive-through gate.
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl picket fence: 1-1/2" pickets with 2" spacing, 2 rails of 2x4 , 4x4 posts at 8' OC; concrete post holes; including waste. | $14.23 | per foot | 380 | $5,408 |
| Gates: 1 driveway gate, made up of 2 units 4' wide x 48" tall and with closing latches. | $397 | each | 2 | $794 |
| Equipment rental: power post-hole digger; and power cement mixer. | $25 | per day | 5 | $125 |
| Material Cost | $17.57 | per foot | 360 | $6,327 |
| + Labor Cost | $38 | per hour | 80 | $3,040 |
| Total Cost | $26 | per foot | 360 | $9,367 |
Perimeter fence: to enclose a 60’ x 120’ city lot with 360 linear feet of 48” tall redwood split rail fence and one drive-through gate.
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood split rail fence: 4" round rails and 8" posts at 8' OC; concrete post holes; including waste. | $17.65 | per foot | 380 | $6,708 |
| Gates: 1 driveway gate, made up of 2 units 4' wide x 48" tall and with closing latches. | $461 | each | 2 | $923 |
| Equipment rental: power post-hole digger; and power cement mixer. | $25 | per day | 4 | $100 |
| Material Cost | $21 | per foot | 360 | $7,731 |
| + Labor Cost | $38 | per hour | 60 | $2,280 |
| Total Cost | $28 | per foot | 360 | $10,011 |
Other considerations and costs
- Adding vinyl privacy weave into the chainlink will add about $6 per linear foot of fence including labor, or about $2,160 extra in the 48” chainlink example above.
- Taxes and permit fees are not included.
- Be certain of property line location and local regulations regarding fence installation setback and regarding concrete post-footing requirements.
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DIY considerations
- This installation may be suitable for able DIY persons.
- It requires at least two physically able and prepared persons with special fencing tools and alignment skills in addition to concrete mixing and hole-digging.
References
- Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
- Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
- Literature review of DIY Web sites.
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Cost by city
- New York, NY$21.46
- Bronx, NY$17.64
- Brooklyn, NY$14.70
- Philadelphia, PA$18.34
- Washington, DC$15.91
- Atlanta, GA$14.40
- Miami, FL$13.09
- Fort Lauderdale, FL$13.71
- Minneapolis, MN$16.09
- Chicago, IL$18.75
- Houston, TX$19.34
- San Antonio, TX$12.98
- Austin, TX$14.70
- Denver, CO$12.42
- Phoenix, AZ$13.10
- Las Vegas, NV$14.38
- Los Angeles, CA$16.20
- San Diego, CA$14.70
- San Jose, CA$17.76
- Seattle, WA$13.00
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