What Does 400 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 | $4,140 | $7,140 |
| Labor | $4,140 | $7,140 |
| Total | $8,280 | $14,280 |
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 | $7,390 | $12,745 |
| Arizona | ×0.85 | $7,663 | $13,216 |
| West Virginia | ×0.92 | $7,949 | $13,709 |
| New Hampshire | ×1.08 | $8,595 | $14,823 |
| Illinois | ×1.40 | $9,940 | $17,143 |
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 | $8,280 | $14,280 |
| Vinyl / PVC | $10,280 | $16,280 |
| Chain link | $5,080 | $10,280 |
| Aluminium or steel | $14,280 | $24,280 |
| Composite | $18,280 | $36,280 |
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 |
Does a fence this long need a survey?
Yes, before you dig. A long run is more likely to cross an easement or a property line, and moving a fence after the fact costs more than the survey.
How many gates should a run this long have?
At least two, at opposite ends, for practical access. Each gate is a separate line item.
Is the per-foot price lower at this length?
Yes. Like every page on this site, the fixed portion gets divided across more feet, so the per-foot number falls as the run grows.