Then tap along the fence line on the map. Each tap adds a corner.
Draw your fence or type a length to see a price range.
These are ballpark national and regional estimates, not a quote or an offer. Prices come from QuoteFence's starting price sheet, which sits inside the national ranges listed below. A local contractor sets the real price after seeing your yard.
How the fence cost calculator works
Fence contractors price most jobs by the linear foot, then add gates, tear-out and extras. This calculator does the same math:
- Footage. Tap the corners of your fence on the satellite map and the calculator measures it, or type the length if you already know it.
- Style and height. Each style has a starting price per foot at 6 feet tall. Shorter fences cost less and taller ones cost more (for example 4 feet is priced at 80% and 8 feet at 130% of the 6-foot price).
- Gates. A walk gate starts at $450 and a double drive gate at $1,400 for most styles. Gate width (4 feet for a walk gate, 12 feet for a drive gate) comes off the fence footage so you don't pay twice.
- Removal. Taking out an old fence is $5 per foot.
- Range. Each option is shown as a range of about 12% either way, rounded to the nearest $50.
Starting prices used
| Style | Starting price per foot (installed) | National range per foot |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar privacy | $38 at 6 ft (good), $44.84 (better), $53.20 (best) | $20 to $50 |
| Modern horizontal cedar | $52 at 6 ft | $20 to $50 (wood) |
| Vinyl privacy | $48 at 6 ft | $30 to $60 |
| Chain link | $22 at 6 ft | $9 to $30 |
| Ornamental aluminum | $40 at 4 ft, $46 at 5 ft, $54 at 6 ft | $25 to $75 |
| Pool fence (aluminum) | $50 at 4 ft, $56 at 5 ft | $25 to $75 (aluminum) |
| HOA 3-rail ranch | $34 (3-rail), $28 (2-rail), cedar | $15 to $45 (Denver-area ranch rail pages) |
| Split rail | $25 (3-rail), $20 (2-rail), split cedar | $15 to $35 |
| Dog fence (welded wire) | $16 at 6 ft | No separate national range published in our sources |
The starting prices are the same defaults QuoteFence loads for a new fence contractor before they enter their own prices. We picked them to sit inside the published ranges, so they are a reasonable middle, not a low teaser price.
What moves a fence price up or down
- Soil and rock. Hard clay, caliche and rock take longer to dig and can need special tools.
- Slope. Stepped or racked panels on a hill take more labor.
- Frost depth. In cold cities, posts are often set deeper, which means more digging and concrete.
- Permits and HOA rules. Many cities require a permit for taller fences, front-yard fences or pool barriers. Some HOAs limit styles and colors.
- Access. A narrow side yard or no truck access adds labor.
- Extras. Stain, upgraded hardware, decorative caps and custom gates all add to the total.
Put this on your own website
This is a simplified version of the QuoteFence estimator. On a contractor's website it uses that contractor's own prices, styles, colors and gate options, lets the homeowner place gates on the map, and saves every lead, with the footage measured, to the contractor's lead dashboard with an email alert.
Starter is $49 a month, Pro is $99 a month ($39 and $79 billed yearly). 30-day free trial, no card, $0 setup.
Fence cost by city
Local permit rules and height limits change what a fence costs. See fence costs and rules in 10 large metros, including Denver, Phoenix, Dallas and Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this fence cost calculator?
It gives a ballpark, not a quote. The per-foot prices are starting prices that sit inside national 2026 ranges published by HomeGuide. Your contractor's real price depends on their own costs, your soil, slope, access, permits, and the exact materials. Expect real quotes to land above or below this range.
Why does it show good, better and best?
Most fence styles come in more than one grade, for example pressure-treated pine, cedar, or cedar on heavier posts. The calculator prices all three so you can see how much the upgrade costs before you talk to anyone.
How does the neighbor split work?
If a fence sits on the property line and your neighbor agrees to share the cost, each side often pays about half. The calculator simply divides the range by two. Any split is a private agreement between you and your neighbor, so put it in writing.
Do gates and removal change the price?
Yes. Each walk gate and each double drive gate is priced on its own, and the gate width comes off the fence footage. Tearing out an old fence is added at $5 per foot in this calculator.
Do I need a permit?
Often, yes, for taller fences, front yards, pool barriers and masonry walls. Rules change by city. Our city fence cost pages link to the official rules for ten large metros.
What happens if I leave my email?
We save your email, ZIP code and the numbers on screen. We use the ZIP to see where people are pricing fences. We may email you once if a fence contractor using QuoteFence serves your ZIP. We do not send automatic follow-ups and we never sell your email.
Sources
- HomeGuide, Fence installation cost (2026): https://homeguide.com/costs/fence-installation-cost
- HomeGuide, Split rail fence cost: https://homeguide.com/costs/split-rail-fence-cost
- Supreme Fencing Denver, ranch fence building (ranch $15 to $45 per foot): https://supremefencingdenver.com/ranch-fence-building-denver-co/
- MeasureFence, Aluminum fence cost (4 ft $27 to $41 per foot nationally): https://measurefence.com/aluminum-fence-cost
- QuoteFence starting price sheet (the demo defaults), which the price notes in our repository describe as sitting inside HomeGuide's 2026 ranges.