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Fence installation in Your City and Nearby Town (555) 555-0100

COMPANY.FENCE Residential fence contractor
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Wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link and ornamental steel

Fence installation priced by the foot

Starting prices for each material are right below, with a list of what the price covers. Send us the footage and a sketch and we will send back a written quote.

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Installs are booking about [3 weeks] out.

Run
212 ft
Height
6 ft
Gates
2
Material
Wood
A sample lot. The fence follows the survey pins at each corner and stays 4 inches inside the property line, with a drive gate and a walk gate.
Materials and starting prices

What a foot of fence costs

Each price is installed, for the most common height in that material. Gates, removal of the old fence and the permit are priced on their own lines in the table below the catalog.

Comparing quotes

Ask every contractor for these

  • Post spacing and how deep the posts go
  • Whether gates and removal are in the price
  • Who pulls the permit and who pays the fee

  • Wood privacy

    Pressure-treated pine, 6 ft, dog-ear or flat top

    From $[32] /ft

    6 ft, board-on-rail privacy

    Includes
    4x4 posts every 8 ft set in concrete, three rails, galvanized fasteners
    Extra
    Gates, old fence removal, permit, stain
    Lifespan
    15 to 20 years
    Upkeep
    Stain or seal every 2 to 3 years

  • Vinyl privacy

    White, tan or gray, 6 ft, tongue and groove panels

    From $[45] /ft

    6 ft, solid privacy panel

    Includes
    5x5 posts set in concrete, 6 or 8 ft panels, post caps
    Extra
    Gates, old fence removal, permit, grade changes over 12 in
    Lifespan
    20 to 30 years
    Upkeep
    Hose it off once a year

  • Aluminum

    Black powder coat, 4 to 5 ft, pool code rated styles

    From $[48] /ft

    4 ft, flat top, residential grade

    Includes
    2 in posts set in concrete, 6 ft panels, racked to follow the slope
    Extra
    Gates, self-closing pool hardware, old fence removal, permit
    Lifespan
    30 years or more
    Upkeep
    Touch up scratches with the maker's paint pen

  • Chain link

    Galvanized or black vinyl-coated, 4 to 6 ft

    From $[20] /ft

    4 ft, galvanized, 11.5 gauge

    Includes
    Line posts every 10 ft, top rail, tension wire at the bottom
    Extra
    Gates, black coating, privacy slats, old fence removal, permit
    Lifespan
    20 years or more
    Upkeep
    None most years

  • Ornamental steel

    Welded steel pickets, 4 to 6 ft, spear or flat top

    From $[68] /ft

    5 ft, flat top, powder coated

    Includes
    2.5 in posts set in concrete, welded 8 ft sections
    Extra
    Gates, spear tops, gate operators, old fence removal, permit
    Lifespan
    30 years or more
    Upkeep
    Check for rust at the welds each spring

Gates and extras

Prices for gates and extras
ItemPriceNotes
Walk gate, 4 ft$[350] to $[600]Depends on material. Includes the hinges and latch.
Double drive gate, 10 to 12 ft$[900] to $[1,800]Includes the drop rod and cane bolt.
Old fence removal and haul-off$[4] /ftPosts pulled with the concrete.
PermitAt costThe city or county fee, passed through with the receipt.
Pool gate hardware$[180] per gateSelf-closing hinges and a latch set at code height.

Prices are for flat, open ground. Slopes, rock and roots on the line can add to the price, and the written quote says by how much.

Permits, HOA and 811

What we handle before we dig

Most of the wait on a fence happens before the first post goes in. Here is who does what, so you can plan around the date you need it up.

Have these ready

  • Your plat or survey. It is usually in your closing papers.
  • Your HOA's fence rules and approval form, if you have an HOA
  • Where the gates go and how wide the mower or trailer is

  • Fence permit

    Most cities want a permit for a new fence, and some want one for a replacement. The permit sets the height limit and which side faces out.

    Owner sets one
    • We pull the permit and put the fee on your invoice at cost.
    • You file the permit and we give you the site drawing and specs it asks for.

  • HOA drawings

    We put together the packet most boards ask for: a drawing of the fence on your lot, the material, the height and a photo of the style. Board review usually takes [2 to 4 weeks], so send it early.

  • 811 locate

    Call 811 is on us. We don't dig until the lines are marked. Marking takes a few business days after we call it in.

  • Property line

    We find the corner pins from your plat or survey and set the fence [4 inches] inside the line. If we can't find a pin, we stop and tell you before any holes go in, and you can have a surveyor mark it.

  • Pool barrier code

    Pool fences need a minimum height, limits on the gaps and gates that close and latch on their own. We build to your local code and set the gate hardware so it passes the pool inspection.

Build specs

What goes in the ground

This is the spec sheet we build to. When you compare quotes, ask the other contractor for the same numbers.

A 6 ft line post: 4x4 set [30] inches deep in a 10 inch hole, concrete crowned above grade so water runs off the post.
Spec sheet
Post sizeWood: 4x4 pressure-treated, rated for ground contact. 6x6 at gates. Vinyl: 5x5 with an aluminum insert at gates.
Post spacing8 ft on center for wood. Vinyl and aluminum follow the panel width. 10 ft for chain link.
Post depth[30] in for a 6 ft fence, and below the frost line where your code sets one. Gate posts go [36] in.
ConcreteAbout [1.5] bags per line post and [3] per gate post, over a gravel base. The top is crowned so water runs off.
Rails and fastenersThree rails on 6 ft wood. Hot-dip galvanized or stainless screws and nails.
HardwareHeavy strap or adjustable hinges, a lockable latch on every gate, a drop rod on every double gate.
Gate constructionWood gates get a steel frame or an anti-sag cable kit. Every gate is hung level with a 1/2 in gap at the latch side.
Reviews

From recent installs

They found the back corner pins before digging and walked the line with me. The HOA approved the packet they drew up on the first try.

Dana K.6 ft vinyl privacy, 180 ft

We needed a pool barrier before the final inspection. The gate closes and latches on its own and it passed the same week they finished.

Marcus T.4 ft aluminum pool fence

A storm took out 60 feet of the old fence. They hauled off the broken sections and had the new run up in two days. Removal was its own line on the quote, so I knew what it cost.

Priya S.Wood privacy replacement
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Get a quote

Send the rough footage, the material and a sketch or a photo of the yard. We send back a written quote with gates, removal and the permit each priced on a separate line.

  • FootagePace the line. One long step is about 3 feet. Close is good enough for a first quote.
  • SketchA phone photo of a sketch on paper works. Mark the house, the gates and any trees on the line.
  • PlatIf you have your plat or survey, attach it. The quote comes back closer to the final number.

Quote request

A guess is fine. We measure on site.

Remove an old fence?
Do you have an HOA?
Survey or plat on hand?

A pool inspection, a closing or a new dog coming home.

Up to 5 files. PDF, JPG, PNG or HEIC, 10 MB each.

We use your details for the quote and nothing else.

Warranty, license, insurance

In writing before we start

Workmanship warranty

[2 years] on our labor. If a post leans or a gate drops in that time, we come back and fix it.

Material warranties

The maker's warranty on vinyl, aluminum and gate hardware goes to you in writing with the final invoice.

License and insurance

License
# 00000
Liability
[Carrier], # 00000
Workers' comp
# 00000

We send the certificate to you or your HOA on request.