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Fence installation quotes
Use the installed total to compare local quotes. Ask about gates, corners, slopes, rock, old-fence removal, and permits in writing.
Fence installation cost
Fence installation cost calculator.
Estimate installed fence cost by material — wood, privacy, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, composite, or wrought iron — per linear foot with a low-to-high range. 100 ft of wood fence lands around $2,750. Estimate only, not a quote.
Wood, 100 ft
$2,750
$28/ft
Range
$1,000-$4,500
material drives the price
Length
100 ft
linear feet of fence
Cost by material
100 ft of fence, installed, by material
Material is the biggest cost lever. The installed total uses the midpoint of each 2026 per-foot range; the range column shows low to high. Height, terrain, gates, and region move them.
| Material | Per ft | Installed total | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | $28 | $2,750 | $1,000 – $4,500 |
| Vinyl | $28 | $2,750 | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Chain link | $24 | $2,400 | $800 – $4,000 |
| Aluminum | $54 | $5,350 | $1,700 – $9,000 |
| Privacy fence (6 to 8 ft) | $33 | $3,250 | $2,500 – $4,000 |
| Composite | $28 | $2,800 | $1,100 – $4,500 |
| Wrought iron | $40 | $4,000 | $2,500 – $5,500 |
Quote scope checklist
- Number and size of gates
- Corners and end posts
- Fence height and style
- Slope, rock, and access
- Old-fence removal and permits
Quotes and materials
Installed or DIY
Use the installed total to compare local quotes, or switch to the fence calculator for a DIY material list.
DIY material
Fence material
If you build it yourself, price posts, pickets or panels, rails, and concrete. The fence calculator gives the post and picket counts.
Access
Gates and hardware
Gates add cost per opening. Plan walk gates and any drive gate separately from the per-foot run.
Site prep
Old-fence removal
Removing and hauling an old fence, plus digging in rock or on a slope, can add to a quote. Confirm what is included.
Formula shown
How the fence cost estimate works
1. Fence length
measure total run in linear feet
2. Installed cost
total = length x installed price per linear ft (by material)
3. Range
low and high use the material price range for your market
Per foot is the baseline, not the whole story
The per-foot price covers a standard run. Gates are priced per opening, corners and ends add posts, and slopes, rock, removal, and tall privacy styles push the number up. Use the range and confirm scope in writing.
Sources
- Angi fence installation cost — 2026 installed cost per linear foot by material, including wrought iron, composite, privacy, removal, and gates (updated August 2026)
- Ergeon wood fence costs — background on wood fence pricing (ranges on this page follow Angi)
- Homewyse fence install — unit-cost estimating example and labor share
Sources checked
Checked against
Deck and fence layout rules and installed-cost ranges checked against published building and cost guides.
How we check our numbersLast updated: October 4, 2026
Estimate only.
This calculator is not a quote. Verify product yield, price, delivery minimums, and local conditions with your supplier or contractor before buying materials.
FAQ
Fence cost questions
Fence cost by material, cost per linear foot, the cheapest option, what raises a quote, and why it is an estimate not a quote.
How much does a fence cost? + -
For 100 linear feet installed in 2026, wood runs about $1,000 to $4,500, vinyl $1,500 to $4,000, chain link $800 to $4,000, and aluminum $1,700 to $9,000.
How much does a fence cost per linear foot? + -
Installed, chain link is about $8 to $40 per linear foot, wood $10 to $45, vinyl $15 to $40, aluminum $17 to $90, a 6 to 8 ft privacy fence $25 to $40, composite $11 to $45, and wrought iron $25 to $55. Height, terrain, gates, and region move it. The calculator lets you set the per-foot price.
What is the cheapest fence to install? + -
Chain link has the lowest starting price at about $8 per linear foot installed, with wood close behind at about $10. Vinyl starts a little higher but needs less upkeep, and aluminum has the widest range and the highest top end. Privacy and height requirements often decide the material more than price alone.
How much does it cost to remove an old fence or add a gate? + -
Removing and hauling away an old fence typically adds about $3 to $5 per linear foot, so 100 ft is roughly $300 to $500. Gates run from about $150 for a simple walk gate to $2,000 for a wide or driveway gate. Neither is included in the per-foot estimate.
What raises a fence quote? + -
Gates, corners and end posts, tall or privacy styles, sloped or rocky ground, old-fence removal and disposal, premium materials, and permits all add cost beyond the basic per-foot run.
Is this a fence quote? + -
No. It is a planning estimate. Fence prices vary widely by region, height, and site. Get measured, written quotes from local contractors and compare scope before deciding.