Most installed fences cost $20 to $60 per linear foot in 2026 by national published figures. For 150 feet that is $3,000 to $9,000. Where your job falls depends on the material, the height, the gates and the ground we have to dig in.
These price ranges are national figures published by HomeGuide for 2026. They are not our quotes. Labor, material prices and the conditions on your lot in the Salt Lake Valley move the number up or down. Last checked October 2026.
How much does a fence cost per foot?
| Material | Installed cost per foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $9 to $30 |
| Wood | $20 to $50 |
| Vinyl | $30 to $60 |
| Aluminum | $25 to $75 |
| Wrought iron | $50 to $85 |
How much does a 6-foot wood privacy fence cost?
National figures put a 6-foot privacy fence at $25 to $60 per foot installed. The table below gives totals by length for a typical fence at $20 to $60 per foot. A 6-foot privacy fence uses more lumber and heavier posts, so it sits toward the high end of each row.
| Fence length | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| 50 feet | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| 100 feet | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| 150 feet | $3,000 to $9,000 |
| 200 feet | $4,000 to $12,000 |
What is the cheapest fence to have installed?
Chain link, which starts near $9 per foot in the national figures. For privacy, a plain wood fence with dog-ear pickets is normally the lowest-cost solid option. If the goal is keeping a large dog in the yard on a budget, 5 or 6 foot chain link works, and slats can be added later.
Is black aluminum cheaper than wrought iron or vinyl?
Aluminum, at $25 to $75 per foot, is cheaper than wrought iron at $50 to $85 and overlaps vinyl at $30 to $60. It is light, it does not rust, and it keeps a mountain view open, which is why it is popular on the east bench and around pools.
How much extra does a gate cost?
A gate is priced as its own item, not by the foot. Width, material, hardware and whether it has an opener set the price. A walk gate adds the least. A double gate across a driveway or an alley entrance adds more, and a powered gate adds the most. Each gate gets its own line on our estimate.
How much extra for a slope, brush or an old fence?
These three are the usual add-ons in the Salt Lake Valley. Tearing out and hauling an old fence and its concrete takes labor and a dump fee. Overgrown lines along alleys and ditches have to be cleared first. Sloped bench lots and cobble in the soil slow the digging. We price each one after seeing the yard, and list it separately.
I got three quotes and they are far apart. Which one is realistic?
Compare the scope before the totals. Put the quotes side by side and check the footage, the height, the wood species or vinyl grade, post size, post depth, the gates, tear-out, the permit and cleanup. A quote far under the others has usually dropped one of those. When three contractors price the same written scope, the numbers tend to come out close.
Does a fence add value to my home?
A sound, good-looking fence makes a house easier to sell, mainly to buyers with dogs or kids. It seldom returns its whole cost in the sale price. Whether it affects your property taxes is a question for the county assessor's office.
The only way to get a real price for your yard is a free on-site estimate. Call (385) 402-8455 or text us a photo of the fence line.