✦ PRICING GUIDE ✦

What Does a
Privacy Fence Cost?

Complete breakdown of privacy fence costs including materials, installation, and factors that affect your total investment.

Average Privacy Fence Costs

Cedar Privacy

$28-38

per linear foot installed

Materials: $12-18/ft | Labor: $16-20/ft

Vinyl Privacy

$32-45

per linear foot installed

Materials: $18-28/ft | Labor: $14-17/ft

Composite Privacy

$45-65

per linear foot installed

Premium durability, zero maintenance

*Prices are estimates for standard 6ft privacy fence. Final cost varies based on location and project specifics.

✦ COST FACTORS ✦

What Affects Your Price?

Material Choice

Cedar: $12-18/ft
Vinyl: $18-28/ft
Composite: $30-45/ft
Chain Link: $8-15/ft

Fence Height

4ft: Base price
6ft: Standard (+0%)
8ft: +15-25%
Gates: $300-1,500 each

Site Conditions

Flat, clear: Standard
Moderate slope: +15%
Steep slope: +25-35%
Rocky soil: +20-40%

Additional Features

Staining: $2-4/ft
Post caps: $5-15 each
Lighting: $50-150 per post
Automated gates: $1,200-3,500

✦ MATERIAL COMPARISON ✦

Cost vs. Value Analysis

Material
Upfront Cost
Maintenance Cost (10yr)
Lifespan
Cedar
$2,800-3,800
$800-1,200
15-20 years
Vinyl
$3,200-4,500
$0-200
30+ years
Composite
$4,500-6,500
$0
50+ years
Aluminum
$3,800-5,200
$0
50+ years

*Based on 100 linear foot fence. Maintenance costs include staining, sealing, repairs.

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