Adjust the project details below to build a practical planning range. Then use the sections underneath to understand what can move the final price.
Estimate a planning range for a new fence based on linear feet, material, height and local cost level.
Calculate your fence installation range
Gates, demolition, grading, rocky soil, tree removal, permits and corner complexity can raise the final price.
2026 U.S. fence benchmark
Angi reports fence installation commonly ranging from about $6 to $50 per linear foot in 2026, with an average around $23 per linear foot. Many total projects fall between roughly $1,860 and $4,843, though material and property size can push costs much higher.
Installed Cost Benchmarks by Fence Material (2026)
The calculator now starts with a separate materials-and-labor installed range for each material, rather than scaling one broad national fence range up or down. These published benchmark ranges come from Angi’s 2026 fence installation price guide. Fence height and general U.S. market selections then apply illustrative adjustment factors; they are not ZIP-code-specific quotes.
| Material | Installed national range / linear foot | Example: 150 ft at standard settings |
|---|---|---|
| Chain-link | $8–$40 | $1,200–$6,000 |
| Wood | $10–$45 | $1,500–$6,750 |
| Vinyl (PVC) | $15–$40 | $2,250–$6,000 |
| Aluminum / ornamental metal | $17–$90 | $2,550–$13,500 |
These are planning ranges before any separately quoted gates, old-fence removal, surveying, retaining work, terrain preparation or special permits. Different design or quality levels may fall outside the ranges, and the comparison does not mean all materials perform the same.
What can change the final price?
Material, fence height, gates, old-fence removal, grading, tree roots, rocky soil, surveying, permits and post spacing all affect labor and material requirements.
Reference: Angi — Fence Installation Cost, 2026.
Fence installation FAQ
How much does fence installation cost per linear foot?
A broad U.S. range is around $6 to $50 per linear foot, depending heavily on material, height, terrain and installation conditions.
Do gates add much to fence cost?
They can. Gates add hardware, framing and labor, and large driveway or custom gates can materially increase the total project budget.
How to use your fence estimate
Enter the total linear footage, choose the material and height closest to your project, then use the local cost adjustment to build a planning range. Gates, slopes, roots, demolition, and difficult soil should be treated as additional cost risks until a contractor inspects the property.
Fence contractor quote checklist
- Total linear footage and fence height
- Material and post spacing
- Number and type of gates
- Old-fence removal and disposal
- Grading, roots, and rocky-soil work
- Survey or property-line requirements
- Permits, cleanup, and warranty
Example: planning a 150 linear ft fence
For a 150-foot project, a basic chain-link fence and a tall ornamental metal fence can land in very different budget ranges. Height, gate count, and terrain can also make two fences with the same length cost very different amounts.
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