How much is a privacy fence per foot?

An installed privacy fence usually runs about $25 to $95 per linear foot in Southern California. Wood privacy fencing is roughly $25 to $45 per foot, vinyl privacy about $30 to $60, and composite (WPC) privacy about $55 to $95. Height, gates, terrain, and old-fence removal move the final number.

How much does an 8-foot fence cost?

An 8-foot fence typically costs about 30 to 50 percent more per linear foot than a standard 6-foot fence, because it uses more material, taller posts, and deeper footings. For example, 6-foot vinyl privacy at $30 to $60 per foot often becomes roughly $45 to $80 per foot at 8 feet. Some 8-foot heights also require a permit.

What is the cheapest type of fence to install?

Chain link is usually the cheapest fence to install, at about $15 to $30 per linear foot. Wood is the next most affordable privacy option at about $25 to $45 per foot. The cheapest choice depends on whether you need privacy, security, or just a property boundary.

How Much Does a Fence Cost? 2026 Price Guide

Q: How much does a fence cost?

In Southern California, most installed fences run about $15 to $100 per linear foot depending on material. Chain link is the cheapest at roughly $15 to $30 per foot, wood about $25 to $45, vinyl about $30 to $60, composite about $55 to $95, and wrought iron or steel about $50 to $100 per foot. A typical 150-foot residential fence usually lands somewhere between $4,000 and $12,000 installed.

Q: How much does it cost to replace a fence?

Fence replacement costs the price of the new fence plus removal and haul-away of the old one, which typically adds about $3 to $8 per linear foot. So replacing 150 feet of wood fence might run roughly $4,200 to $8,000 total depending on material and disposal.

Quick answer: Most installed fences in Southern California run about $15 to $100 per linear foot depending on material — chain link is cheapest (~$15–$30/ft) and wrought iron the most premium (~$50–$100/ft). A typical 150-foot residential fence lands somewhere between $4,000 and $12,000 installed. Your exact price comes from a free on-site measurement.

Fence cost per foot by material (2026)

The single biggest factor in what a fence costs is the material. Here are typical installed price ranges per linear foot in the Southern California market, including standard labor, posts, and footings:

Fence material	Best for	Installed cost / ft
Chain link	Budget security, yards, commercial perimeters	$15–$30
Wood (privacy)	Backyard privacy, warm look	$25–$45
Vinyl (privacy)	Low-maintenance privacy	$30–$60
Composite / WPC	Modern, long-life privacy	$55–$95
Wrought iron / steel	Security, curb appeal, gates	$50–$100

Ranges are planning estimates for standard residential installs in Southern California. Gates, tall heights, slopes, demolition, and site access change the final number.

What a fence costs by project size

To turn price-per-foot into a real number, multiply by your fence length. A few common Southern California examples:

100 ft of 6-ft wood privacy fence: roughly $2,500–$4,500
150 ft of 6-ft vinyl privacy fence: roughly $4,500–$9,000
200 ft of chain link: roughly $3,000–$6,000
120 ft of wrought iron frontage: roughly $6,000–$12,000
Driveway gate: manual from $2,000–$5,000; add $2,500–$6,000+ for an automatic operator

Materials we install

Wrought iron fence with brick pillars by Apexguard Fence, about $50 to $100 per foot — Wrought iron — $50–$100/ft

White vinyl privacy fence by Apexguard Fence, about $30 to $60 per foot — Vinyl privacy — $30–$60/ft

Composite WPC privacy fence by Apexguard Fence, about $55 to $95 per foot — Composite (WPC) — $55–$95/ft

Steel security fence by Apexguard Fence, commercial-grade — Steel security — commercial-grade

What affects your fence price?

Two fences of the same material and length can quote differently. The biggest cost drivers are:

Height. An 8-foot fence runs about 30–50% more per foot than a 6-foot fence — more material, taller posts, deeper footings.
Gates. Every gate adds cost; automated driveway gates add the most (operator, sensors, keypad).
Old-fence removal. Tear-out and haul-away of an existing fence typically adds about $3–$8 per foot.
Slope & terrain. Hillsides and rocky soil mean stepped panels and harder footings.
Site access. Tight yards, no alley access, and hauling material by hand add labor.
Permits. Taller fences, block walls, and corner-lot or street-facing fences may need a permit.

How much is an 8-foot fence?

Because an 8-foot fence uses more material and taller, deeper-set posts, it typically costs about 30–50% more per linear foot than a standard 6-foot fence. For example, 6-foot vinyl privacy at $30–$60/ft often becomes roughly $45–$80/ft at 8 feet. Many cities also require a permit above 6 feet, so confirm local rules before building.

How much does it cost to replace a fence?

Replacing a fence costs the price of the new fence plus removal and disposal of the old one — usually $3–$8 per foot extra. Replacing 150 feet of old wood fence with new wood might run roughly $4,200–$8,000 total, depending on material and dump fees. Upgrading to vinyl or iron at the same time raises the number but adds decades of life.

Get an exact fence quote

These ranges are great for planning, but every yard is different. Try our instant online estimate for a quick ballpark, then book a free on-site measurement for a firm, written, itemized quote — no obligation.

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