How Much Does Fencing Cost Per Foot?

Fencing costs between $15 and $50 per linear foot installed in Boise, Idaho. Chain link fencing runs $15-25 per foot, wood fencing costs $20-35 per foot, vinyl fencing ranges from $25-40 per foot, and ornamental iron fencing costs $30-50 per foot. These prices include both materials and professional installation.

Chain Link Fence Cost Per Foot

Chain link fencing is your budget option at $15-25 per linear foot installed. For a 4-foot residential fence, you're looking at the lower end. Go up to 6 feet with thicker gauge wire and you're hitting that $25 mark. A 100-foot chain link fence for your backyard runs $1,500 to $2,500 installed.

Wood Fence Cost Per Foot

Wood fencing runs $20-35 per linear foot in Boise. Cedar costs more than pine. Privacy style costs more than picket. A 6-foot cedar privacy fence hits that $30-35 range. A 4-foot pine picket fence sits around $20-25.

Vinyl Fence Cost Per Foot

Vinyl fencing runs $25-40 per linear foot. The materials cost more than wood upfront, but the lifetime cost is often lower because you'll never pay for staining, painting, or rot repairs. A 6-foot vinyl privacy fence runs $30-40 per foot installed.

Ornamental Iron Fence Cost Per Foot

Ornamental iron or aluminum fencing runs $30-50 per linear foot. Decorative scrollwork and custom designs push the upper range. Standard iron picket fence with spear tops sits around $30-40 per foot. Custom estates sometimes spend $60+ per foot for elaborate designs.

What Adds to the Base Price

Gates add $200-600 for walk gates, $600-1,500+ for double drive gates. Slopes and uneven terrain add $500-2,000+. Rocky soil requiring drilling adds $300-800. Removing an old fence adds $500-1,500. Building permits add $100-400 depending on your city. Get a detailed quote from Boise Fence Pros for your specific project.