Fence Cost Calculator

Installed fencing runs about $10 to $20 per linear foot for chain-link, $15 to $35 for wood, $25 to $45 for vinyl, and $30 to $55 for ornamental aluminum. Height changes it: a 4-foot fence runs a bit less per foot and an 8-foot fence more. The calculator above prices a run by length, material, and height. Gates, sloped or rocky ground, and permits move the real quote.

Multiply your fence length by the per-foot rate for the material. A 150-foot wood fence at 6 feet runs roughly $2,250 to $5,250; the same run in vinyl runs more. To measure, walk the perimeter you want enclosed in feet, not the yard's square footage. The calculator does the math once you enter the length.

Gates are the big add, each one is hardware and labor beyond the straight run. Sloped, rocky, or root-filled ground slows post-setting. Removing and hauling an old fence is its own line. Taller fences use more material and heavier posts. A permit and a property-line survey can be required depending on the town. These are what separate a rough estimate from the on-site quote.

Vinyl and aluminum last the longest with the least upkeep, decades with basically no maintenance, which is why they cost more up front. Wood is the classic look and the mid-price choice but needs staining or sealing to hold up. Chain-link is durable and cheap but offers the least privacy. The right pick balances up-front cost against how much upkeep you want over the years.