Fence cost per linear foot by material (installed)
Typical industry planning values — NOT a structural/geotechnical design. Frost depth, soil, wind load and local code set the real post depth and footing; check your local building department and call 811 to locate utilities before you dig. A licensed engineer sizes load-bearing or high-wind fence posts.
Installed fencing runs from chain-link and farm fence at the low end to wrought iron and vinyl privacy at the high end. The bands below are labeled planning bands — a sanity guide only; you enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by material grade, height, terrain, post setting, gates, tear-out, region and labor. Use them with the fence cost per linear foot and fence installation cost tools.
| Material | Installed band (low) | Installed band (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | $15/lf | $40/lf |
| Wood privacy | $20/lf | $45/lf |
| Cedar | $22/lf | $48/lf |
| Picket | $15/lf | $35/lf |
| Vinyl | $25/lf | $60/lf |
| Chain-link | $8/lf | $25/lf |
| Aluminum | $25/lf | $55/lf |
| Wrought iron / steel | $30/lf | $60/lf |
| Farm / field | $2/lf | $8/lf |
| Pool | $20/lf | $50/lf |
Labeled planning bands — a sanity guide only, installed (material + labor). Enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by material grade, height, terrain, post setting, gates, tear-out, region and labor.