Fence Cost Guides

Plain-English guides to what fences cost and how to read a contractor's quote. Every number is labeled Sourced, Our calculation or Assumption, and every worked example uses the same calculation as our tools.

• Wood privacy fence costPer-foot ranges for 6-ft and 4-ft wood fences, gates, and three worked examples.
• Vinyl fence installation costWhat vinyl costs per foot, why color and panel width matter, and worked examples.
• Chain-link fence costCost by height, gauge, coating and slats, with worked examples.
• Aluminum fence costOrnamental and pool-style aluminum fence ranges, gates, and what to ask.
• Fence replacement costTear-out plus a new fence: how to budget, and when repair may be enough.
• Fence removal costWhy published removal prices disagree, and how to price tear-out and haul-away.
• Fence gate installation costWalk gates, double drive gates and automatic gates by material.
• How to compare fence contractor quotesA step-by-step way to line up quotes so you compare the same job.

Data last reviewed October 8, 2026. How we price.