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Fence Cost Calculator

Estimate what a new fence costs to build yourself or have installed, by material and length.

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Fence height
ft

Posts usually go every 6–8 ft. Prebuilt panels set the spacing.Posts usually go every 1.8–2.4 m. Prebuilt panels set the spacing.

Style

Check your fence design; taller fences usually get a middle rail.

Post size

Each gate adds a post.

Prices (typical US prices; edit for your area)
Fence material
/ft

Wood fence materials typically run $10–$30 a linear ft.Wood fence materials typically run $33–$98 a meter.

/ft

Typically $20–$60 a linear ft for a new fence.Typically $66–$197 a meter for a new fence.

/ft

$10–$20 a linear ft if an old fence has to come out.$33–$66 a meter if an old fence has to come out.

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What a Fence Costs

HomeGuide’s cost data per linear foot:

MaterialMaterials onlyInstalled
Chain link$4–$15$9–$30
Wood$10–$30$20–$50
Composite$30–$60$20–$85
Aluminum$15–$50$25–$75
Vinyl$25–$45$30–$60
Wrought iron$35–$60$50–$85

Labor for a new fence typically runs $20–$60 a linear ft, more for replacing an existing fence. Removing an old fence costs about $10–$20 a linear ft.

Worked example. 100 ft of wood fence at $20 a linear ft for materials and $20 for labor:

Cost
Materials, 100 ft at $20$2,000
Labor, 100 ft at $20$2,000
Installed$4,000 ($40 a linear ft)

Picking a different material in the calculator fills in a typical materials price; adjust it to your quote.

What Drives the Price

  • Material and height. Taller fences use longer posts, deeper holes, and more boards.
  • Gates. Each gate adds hardware and extra posts.
  • Terrain. Slopes, rocky soil, and tree roots slow the digging.
  • Removal. Tearing out an old fence adds cost per foot.
  • Permits and rules. Many towns and HOAs limit fence height and placement; check before you order.

DIY or Hire a Pro?

Building a fence yourself saves the labor, half the price in the example. The hard part is the posts: holes need to be deep enough for your frost line, and posts need to be plumb and in line. Call 811 before you dig. The fence calculator counts posts, rails, pickets, and concrete.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does a Fence Cost per Linear Foot?

HomeGuide puts installed fences at about $20–$50 a linear ft for wood, $30–$60 for vinyl, $9–$30 for chain link, $25–$75 for aluminum, $50–$85 for wrought iron, and $20–$85 for composite.

How Much Does 100 Feet of Fence Cost?

At the calculator’s defaults for wood ($20 a linear ft materials, $20 labor), it comes to about $4,000 installed or $2,000 in materials if you build it yourself.

How Much Does It Cost to Remove an Old Fence?

It costs about $10–$20 a linear ft, according to HomeGuide.

Sources

Prices are national ballparks checked October 2026. Local prices vary.