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How much does a new fence cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A new fence costs $1,860 to $4,844 in the US, with a typical job around $3,276. Basis: per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average). Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average)

Low
$1,860
Typical
$3,276
High
$4,844

Fence installation cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Fence installation cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$1,860$3,276$4,844Per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average) (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

Fence installation cost by type or size

US national figures in USD, as published by each source.

Fence installation cost by type or size
Type or sizePrice (USD)Source
100 linear feet$2,300HomeAdvisor
150 linear feet$3,600HomeAdvisor

What drives the cost of a new fence

  1. Length

    Longer fences need more posts, panels and labor.

  2. Height

    Going to eight feet can add 25% to 35%.

  3. Material and style

    Wood, vinyl, aluminum and wrought iron differ widely.

  4. Gates

    Basic side gates start at $150; automated gates cost much more.

  5. Site conditions

    Slopes, rocky ground, stumps and old fence removal add cost; labor is roughly half the total.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Many towns require a fence permit, which averages $20 to $60. A land survey ($200 to $545) helps avoid building on the wrong line.

What’s usually included

  • Posts set in concrete or gravel
  • Panels or pickets and hardware
  • Installation labor

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Fence installation cost: questions

How much does a new fence cost?

A new fence costs $1,860 to $4,844 in the US, with a typical job around $3,276. Basis: per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average). Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of a new fence?

Length: longer fences need more posts, panels and labor. Height: going to eight feet can add 25% to 35%. Material and style: wood, vinyl, aluminum and wrought iron differ widely. Gates: basic side gates start at $150; automated gates cost much more.

Do I need a permit for a new fence?

Many towns require a fence permit, which averages $20 to $60. A land survey ($200 to $545) helps avoid building on the wrong line.

What is usually included in the price?

Posts set in concrete or gravel; Panels or pickets and hardware; Installation labor. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

How much does a new fence cost by type or size?

100 linear feet: $2,300; 150 linear feet: $3,600.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Fence installation cost”, updated June 20, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Fence installation cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; prices by length; drivers; permit.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $1,860 to $4,844. Editorial policy

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