The honest answer is “it depends,” but not on anything mysterious. Here’s what moves the price, and typical installed ranges so you can budget before we come out.
Typical installed prices
| Fence | Installed price range |
|---|---|
| Chain link (4 ft, galvanized or black vinyl-coated) | $30–$45 per ft |
| Split rail (3-rail wood) | $22–$35 per ft |
| Pressure-treated pine privacy (6 ft) | $40–$65 per ft |
| Cedar privacy (6 ft) | $45–$70 per ft |
| Vinyl privacy (6 ft) | $45–$75 per ft |
| Aluminum ornamental (4–5 ft) | $50–$85 per ft |
| Composite privacy (6 ft) | $110–$160 per ft |
Per linear foot, residential, materials and installation. Gates, removal of an old fence and permit fees are extra.
| Gates | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Walk gate (single, 4 ft opening) | $350–$1,650 |
| Double drive gate (8–12 ft opening) | $800–$2,500 |
Example: 150 ft backyard fence
| Material | 150 ft, before gates |
|---|---|
| 6 ft pressure-treated privacy | $6,000–$9,750 |
| 6 ft vinyl privacy | $6,750–$11,250 |
| 4–5 ft aluminum | $7,500–$12,750 |
| 4 ft black chain link | $4,500–$6,750 |
What changes the price
- Material and height. A 6 ft privacy fence uses far more material than a 4 ft open one.
- Footage and layout. Corners, ends and gate posts cost more than straight runs.
- Gates. Each walk or drive gate adds posts, hardware and labor.
- Slope and access. Stepped or racked sections, tight side yards and long carries add time.
- Removal. Taking out and hauling away an old fence is its own line on your quote.
- Local rules. Front-yard limits, required screening (some Berks County townships require planted buffers along chain link) or pool code can change the design.
- Permits. The township’s fee plus our permit handling, shown as its own line on your quote.
How permit fees work here
Fees vary by municipality. Boyertown Borough’s 2019 fee resolution, for example, set $35 for a fence up to 6 ft; other townships charge more or less, and a few don’t charge for low fences. Where a permit is required, we file it and coordinate with the township for you; the township’s fee and our handling charge appear together as one line on your quote.
Paying for your fence
Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act gives you a written contract, a three-business-day right to cancel, and guidance that a deposit of about one-third of the price, plus special-order materials, is appropriate. Financing is available on approved credit if you’d rather pay over time.