What Does 150 Linear Feet of Fence Cost?
The figure below includes the parts of the job that do not shrink when the job does — the permit, the delivery, the crew's morning. That is why a smaller job costs more per linear ft than a bigger one.
Adjust for your state
Fixed costs of $280 are included in every figure on this page, so the per-square-foot price falls as the job gets bigger.
What the number is made of
Every figure on this page follows the same arithmetic: a fixed portion for permits, delivery and getting a crew to your address, plus a per-linear ft rate for material and labor. The fixed part is why the per-linear ft price on this page is not the same as on a larger job.
| Component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costs (permits, delivery, setup) | $280 | $280 |
| Materials | $1,640 | $2,765 |
| Labor | $1,640 | $2,765 |
| Total | $3,280 | $5,530 |
The same size, five different states
Material prices do not change at the state line. Labor does. These five states sit at different points of the federal wage distribution for this trade.
| State | Labor factor | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | ×0.79 | $2,927 | $4,936 |
| Arizona | ×0.85 | $3,036 | $5,118 |
| West Virginia | ×0.92 | $3,149 | $5,309 |
| New Hampshire | ×1.08 | $3,405 | $5,740 |
| Illinois | ×1.40 | $3,938 | $6,639 |
Only the labor line moves between states. That is a deliberate limitation, not an oversight: state-level material pricing is not something we have reliable data for, so we do not pretend to.
By material
| Material | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | $3,280 | $5,530 |
| Vinyl / PVC | $4,030 | $6,280 |
| Chain link | $2,080 | $4,030 |
| Aluminium or steel | $5,530 | $9,280 |
| Composite | $7,030 | $13,780 |
Other sizes
| Size | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| 50 linear ft | $1,280 | $2,030 |
| 75 linear ft | $1,780 | $2,905 |
| 100 linear ft | $2,280 | $3,780 |
| 150 linear ft ← | $3,280 | $5,530 |
| 200 linear ft | $4,280 | $7,280 |
| 300 linear ft | $6,280 | $10,780 |
| 400 linear ft | $8,280 | $14,280 |
What is the biggest cost driver at this length?
Material choice, then gate count. A single gate can add several hundred dollars once hinges, latch and bracing are included.
How deep do the posts go?
Below the frost line in cold states, typically 30 to 36 inches. In warm states 24 inches is common. Depth is not a place to save.
How long does installation take?
Two to four days including concrete cure time for the posts.