Most installed fences cost $20 to $60 per linear foot in 2026, or $3,000 to $9,000 for 150 feet. Those are national numbers. What you pay in Fresno comes down to local labor, the material, the number of gates, and how hard the ground is to dig once the auger reaches hardpan.
The price ranges here are national figures that HomeGuide published for 2026. They are not quotes from us. Labor rates in the Fresno area, the cost of lumber and steel, and what we find in your ground change the real number. 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?
The national range for a 6-foot privacy fence is $25 to $60 per foot installed. The table below shows totals by length for a typical fence at $20 to $60 per foot. A 6-foot solid fence needs more boards and heavier posts than a low one, so expect the upper part of each row. The species matters too. Redwood and cedar cost more than pressure-treated pine.
| 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. It starts near $9 per foot in the national figures. For privacy on a tight budget, a simple dog-ear board fence in pressure-treated wood is the usual low-cost answer. For keeping a large dog in the yard on a budget, 5 or 6 foot chain link does the job, and privacy slats can go in later. Note that the City of Fresno's handout for single-family lots restricts chain link along a major street, so ask before planning it for a street side.
Is black aluminum cheaper than wrought iron or vinyl?
Aluminum is cheaper than wrought iron and close to vinyl. The national ranges are $25 to $75 per foot for aluminum, $50 to $85 for wrought iron and $30 to $60 for vinyl. Aluminum never rusts, which helps where sprinklers hit the fence every morning. Black metal does get hot in a Fresno summer.
How much extra does a gate cost?
Each gate is priced on its own, not by the foot. The width, the frame material and the hardware decide it. A single walk gate is the least. A double driveway gate costs more, and a gate with an opener costs the most. On our estimate every gate has its own line.
How much extra for a slope, brush or an old fence?
We price those after seeing the yard, because they vary too much to guess. Fresno lots are mostly flat, so slope is rarely the issue. The extras we see more often are pulling out and hauling the old fence and its concrete, clearing vines, oleander or bamboo along the line, working around tree roots, and breaking through hardpan in the post holes.
Why does hardpan change the price?
Because it turns a quick hole into slow work. Much of the east side of the San Joaquin Valley has a cemented layer under the topsoil. A normal auger stops on it. The hole then has to be broken out with a digging bar, a rock auger or a breaker. We cannot see it from the surface, so we ask what you or your neighbors hit the last time anyone dug.
I got three quotes and they are far apart. Which one is realistic?
The realistic one is the bid that spells out everything you asked for. Line the three up and compare length, height, wood species or product, post size and depth, how hardpan will be handled, the gates, removal of the old fence and cleanup. A bid that is far below the others has usually left one of those out. Also confirm each bidder has a California contractor licence. A bid from an unlicensed crew is not a like-for-like comparison.
Does a fence add value to my home?
A straight, solid fence makes a house easier to sell, mainly to buyers with children, dogs or a pool. It does not usually pay back its full cost. For questions about property taxes, call the Fresno County Assessor-Recorder's office, which decides what counts as new construction for assessment.
We only know the real price after we measure your yard. The estimate is free and comes in writing. Call (559) 719-6557 or text us a photo of the fence line.