🏡 How Much Does Fence Installation Cost in 2026?

Fence pricing is quoted per linear foot installed, including posts, panels, gates, and labor.

Fence Installation Cost by Material

Pressure-treated wood privacy fence (6 ft): $20 to $40 per linear foot installed.

Cedar fence (6 ft): $25 to $50 per linear foot.

Vinyl/PVC fence (6 ft privacy): $25 to $55 per linear foot.

Aluminum ornamental fence (4 ft): $20 to $45 per linear foot.

Chain link fence: $12 to $25 per linear foot.

What Drives Fence Costs Up

Rocky or root-filled ground. Each problem post adds $50 to $200 to the job.

Slope. Racking adds 10 to 20 percent to the job cost.

Gates. A single walk gate adds $200 to $600. A double drive gate adds $500 to $1,500.

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