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How much does a new fence cost in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines, IA

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

Fence installation cost in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines

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 West Des Moines’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 West Des Moines

The top 3 of 54 fence contractors we rank for West Des Moines, IA, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    JUSTUS FENCING
    CR Score 634.8from 74 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Metro Fence Installers & Metro Junk Removal
    CR Score 624.9from 57 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Top Rail Fence Des Moines
    CR Score 624.9from 71 Google reviews

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Fence installation cost in West Des Moines: questions

How much does a new fence cost in West Des Moines, IA?

A new fence costs $1,860 to $4,844 nationally, typical $3,276. We have no documented price index for West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?

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 West Des Moines’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 West Des Moines?

We rank 54 fence contractors for West Des Moines, 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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