Budget tool · Figures checked November 2026
Fence Budget Estimator
Estimate a budget range for a new fence by length, height, material, gates and removal of an old fence, with the assumptions and sources shown.
How height is handled. HomeAdvisor publishes per-foot ranges by material and, separately, by height. For 4-ft. and 6-ft. fences we use the overlap of the two ranges. For 8-ft. fences we start from the 6-ft. figure and add 25%–35%, the increase HomeAdvisor reports.
Before you budget
- Check HOA and town rules. Height, style and front-yard limits are common. Get approval before ordering materials.
- Confirm the property line. A survey costs far less than moving a fence later.
- Call 811. Underground utilities must be marked before posts are dug.
- Think about upkeep. Wood needs staining or sealing; vinyl and aluminum mostly need washing.
Assumptions and sources
The tool multiplies these published national ranges by the quantities you enter. It does not know your local prices, so treat the result as a planning range.
| Assumption | Figure used | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Chain-link, installed | $9–$30 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Wood, installed | $20–$50 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Vinyl, installed | $30–$60 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Aluminum, installed | $25–$75 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| 4-ft. fence, any material | $10–$36 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| 6-ft. fence, any material | $25–$60 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Going to 8 ft. | Adds 25%–35% | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Gate | $150–$600+, plus $100–$250 labor | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Old fence removal | $10–$20 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Permit | $40–$150 | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Property survey | $200–$1,200 | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
| Regrading a sloped yard | $1,000–$3,300 | HomeAdvisor, page updated December 3, 2024; accessed November 2026 |
This tool is for general planning only. It is not a quote or an offer from FixFinch or any contractor.