Fence Cost Calculator
Price a new fence. Choose the material, length, height and gates, set your region, and see a cost range and per-linear-foot price.
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Get quotesPicking a fence material
Chain-link is cheapest and durable; wood privacy is the popular mid choice; vinyl costs more but skips maintenance; aluminum and wrought iron are ornamental and top of the range. Height and gates add cost.
How it’s calculated & sources
Cost = length × per-linear-foot rate × height factor, plus about $300 per gate. Estimates are then scaled by a regional construction-cost factor for your area (U.S. average = 1.00).
Cost ranges from 2025–26 national home-improvement data (HomeAdvisor, Angi, Fixr and industry guides); regional factors approximate RS Means-style city cost indices. Most homeowners pay \u2248 $23/linear ft \u2014 chain-link $10\u201325, wood $25\u201345, vinyl $20\u201340, aluminum $25\u201360.
Results update as you type and are estimates, not a quote — site conditions, permits, and finishes move the final number. Verify with local pros.
Worked example
150 ft of 6-ft wood privacy fence with one gate runs about $5,550 nationally (~$37/ft).
Frequently asked questions
Is removing an old fence included?
No \u2014 tear-out and haul-away is an add-on, often $3\u2013$5/ft.
Why does height matter?
Taller fences use more material and labor per foot.
How does region change it?
The estimate scales by a regional cost factor for your area.
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