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Fence Installation Budget Calculator
Fence install ranges Fence install ranges Fence install ranges Fence install ranges $15-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count.5-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count. Local code and HOA restrictions can cap height (typically 6' backyard, 4' front), material, or color. Call 811 before digging for utility locates — FREE service saves Fence install ranges $15-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count.K-$5K of utility repair cost if you hit a buried line. Get written easement permission from neighbors on shared property lines. Deliver material before install day if DIY; pro installers typically include delivery.5-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count.5-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count. Local code and HOA restrictions can cap height (typically 6' backyard, 4' front), material, or color. Call 811 before digging for utility locates — FREE service saves Fence install ranges Fence install ranges Fence install ranges $15-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count.5-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count. Local code and HOA restrictions can cap height (typically 6' backyard, 4' front), material, or color. Call 811 before digging for utility locates — FREE service saves Fence install ranges $15-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count.K-$5K of utility repair cost if you hit a buried line. Get written easement permission from neighbors on shared property lines. Deliver material before install day if DIY; pro installers typically include delivery.5-$90/linear foot. Chain link cheapest; wrought iron most expensive. This calculator sizes by length, material, and gate count.K-$5K of utility repair cost if you hit a buried line. Get written easement permission from neighbors on shared property lines. Deliver material before install day if DIY; pro installers typically include delivery.
Total fence cost
$6,800
Fence materials + install
$6,300
How the math works
180 feet of wood privacy fence at $35/ft = $6,300 + 1 gate $350 + $150 permit = $6,800.
DIY: 40-50% savings but need post-hole digger or skidsteer auger. Vinyl and chain link are more DIY-friendly than wood privacy.
How to Use
- Enter linear feet, material, and gate count.
- See total cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fence by material?
Chain link: $15-$25/ft. Wood privacy: $25-$45/ft. Vinyl: $30-$60/ft. Wrought iron: $40-$90/ft. Composite: $35-$55/ft. Prices vary by region.
Gate cost?
Single: $150-$400 (wood) to $400-$900 (iron). Double/driveway: $600-$2,500. More if motorized.
Permit?
Often required for fences over 6' height, plus HOA approval in some areas. $50-$200 typical. Setback rules: check with your city.
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