Real price ranges by material, height and length, plus the add-ons that move the number.
The short answer
For a typical backyard of 150 to 200 linear feet, most homeowners spend between $4,000 and $12,000 installed. Material is the biggest lever, then height, then how many gates and corners the layout has. The table below shows typical installed ranges per linear foot for a 6 ft fence. Your free on-site estimate gives you a firm number for your yard.
| 6 ft fence, installed | Per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $15 to $30 |
| Cedar privacy | $30 to $55 |
| Vinyl privacy | $35 to $60 |
| Aluminum | $40 to $70 |
| Ornamental steel | $45 to $80 |
| Composite | $50 to $90 |
What moves the price
Gates are the biggest add. A walk gate adds a few hundred dollars and a double drive gate can add over a thousand, because gate posts are set heavier and the frame has to stay square. Corners add posts. Slopes add labor. Removing an old fence and hauling it away usually adds $3 to $6 per foot. Rock, roots and utility lines near the fence line can add time.
How to keep it reasonable
Pick the material for how long you plan to stay. Cedar costs the least up front and the most over 20 years once you count stain. Vinyl and composite cost more on day one and almost nothing after. Share your fence line with a neighbor if you can, and run the fence along the lot line in straight lines with as few corners as the yard allows.
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Keep reading.
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PlanningHOA fence approval: what to submit and how long it takes
The drawing, specs and paperwork most HOAs ask for, and how to avoid a second round.
RulesHow tall can a privacy fence be?
Back yard, front yard and corner lot limits, and when you need a permit.
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