Fence Cost Calculator

Typical 2026 installed costs run roughly $18-35/ft for chain link, $20-50/ft for wood, $30-60/ft for vinyl, and $20-85/ft for aluminum or other metal fencing — these are national averages; your local quotes will vary by region, fence height, terrain, and labor rates.

Only if you check the removal option, which adds a per-foot estimate (commonly $3-6/ft) for tearing out and hauling away an existing fence. Skip it if you're installing on a fence line with nothing to remove.

No — gates are priced and entered separately, since they cost significantly more than an equivalent length of fence panel (hardware, hinges, latches, and often a wider post). Enter the number of gates and an estimated cost per gate.

This calculator gives a ballpark using national average per-foot pricing. Actual cost depends on your specific material grade, fence height, ground conditions (slopes, rock, tree roots), local labor rates, permits, and how many corners or gates your layout has.

Yes significantly — a taller fence needs more material and deeper, sturdier posts. This calculator uses 6 feet as the baseline price, with roughly 25% less material for a 4-foot fence and roughly 30% more for an 8-foot fence.

Yes — sloped ground often requires stepped or racked panels and more labor, and rocky or hard-to-dig ground increases post-hole labor significantly. Select your terrain type to apply a typical cost adjustment.