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How much does a new fence cost in Ames, IA?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A new fence costs $1,860 to $4,844 nationally, typical $3,276. We have no documented price index for Ames for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, not adjusted for this city

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

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Fence installation cost in Ames, IA

We have no documented price index for Ames for this job, so the table shows the US national range.

Fence installation cost in Ames, IA
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 in Ames

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.

Rules are set locally; confirm with Ames’s building department.

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.

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Top-ranked fence contractors in Ames

The top 3 of 13 fence contractors we rank for Ames, IA, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Thrive Fencing
    CR Score 895.0from 173 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Midwest Fence & Gate Co
    CR Score 812.9from 8 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Fastest Fencing
    CR Score 804.7from 12 Google reviews

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Fence installation cost in Ames: questions

How much does a new fence cost in Ames, IA?

A new fence costs $1,860 to $4,844 nationally, typical $3,276. We have no documented price index for Ames for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

Do I need a permit for a new fence in Ames?

Many towns require a fence permit, which averages $20 to $60. A land survey ($200 to $545) helps avoid building on the wrong line. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Ames’s building department.

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.

How many fence contractors serve Ames?

We rank 13 fence contractors for Ames, IA by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

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.

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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