{"id":23343,"date":"2025-01-14T04:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=23343"},"modified":"2025-01-14T23:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T07:16:55","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"The Price of Privacy: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Fence?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019d love to host your family for an outdoor dinner, soak up some rays on the patio, or relax in the hot tub after a stressful day on a more regular basis. The trouble is \u2026 you feel like you\u2019re on top of your neighbors or in a fishbowl surrounded by watchful eyes. A little privacy would make all the difference in the enjoyment of your yard, and create a respectful distance. You\u2019d rather not let any more beautiful evenings go to waste, so how much does it cost to build a fence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Get a Home Value Estimate Before You Renovate<\/h3>\n                        <p>Home values have skyrocketed over the past two years. As you plan whether to sell or build up, start with a preliminary estimate of how much your home is currently worth.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/simple-home-value\/quiz?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Get Estimate<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to HomeAdvisor, the national average price for building a fence is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/fencing\/install-a-fence\/\">$3,211<\/a>, but the typical cost can be anywhere from $1,856 and $4,750. Yours could fall outside of that range, depending on the type of material, the size of your yard, any add-on features, and your contractor\u2019s pricing structure. <div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"Fence cost overview\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>Fence cost overview<\/h2>\n<p>The only way to know for sure how much a fence will set you back is to get a customized quote from a professional. But if you\u2019re looking for a quick approximation, there are plenty of online sources that provide cost ranges for new fences. Let\u2019s take a look at what a few of the most reputable home improvement cost aggregators on the web have to say:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angi.com\/articles\/how-much-does-fence-installation-cost.htm\">Angi<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Average fence cost:<\/strong> $3,211<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Low-to-high cost range: <\/strong>$1,856 to $4,749<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Average cost per linear foot:<\/strong> $6 to $50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Methodology:<\/strong> Angi conducts a survey Angi conducts a survey of over 30,000 real customers to gather project cost data. This information is supported by research from reliable sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and expert interviews.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thumbtack.com\/p\/fence-installation-cost\">Thumbtack<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Average fence cost:<\/strong> $3,999<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Low-to-high cost range: <\/strong>$1,676 to $7,357<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Average cost per linear foot:<\/strong> $23 to $57<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Methodology:<\/strong> Thumbtack tracks the estimates that millions of people get from local professionals, and then shares those prices on its website.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/homeguide.com\/costs\/fencing-prices\">HomeGuide<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Average fence cost:<\/strong> $1,800<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Average cost range: <\/strong>$1,500 \u2013 $3,000<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Average cost per linear foot:<\/strong> $20 to $60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Methodology:<\/strong> HomeGuide compiles the cost estimates that millions of homeowners get from local companies each year, and makes those prices available to the public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want to enjoy your backyard in peace, free from nosy neighbors, while keeping your kids and pets safe. 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