- Upkeep
- Low
- Privacy
- None (open)
- Front yards
- Yes
- Installed cost
- $22–$35/ft
Split rail options
- 2-rail or 3-rail split rail in wood.
- Welded wire mesh added to the inside to contain dogs (a separate line on your quote).
- Board and round-post farm fences for paddocks and pastures.
- Matching walk and drive gates.
Good to know
Split rail is an open fence, so it often fits front-yard and roadside limits that rule out privacy styles. It’s also quick to install over long distances, which keeps the price per foot low.
Local notes for Pottstown & the Perkiomen Valley
- Split rail and board fencing are everyday fences on the larger properties around Barto, Oley, Green Lane and Zionsville.
- In Douglass (Berks) and Amity, barbed wire is limited to farm use, so plan a welded-wire or board fence for pastures near homes.
Typical installed cost
| Fence | Installed price range |
|---|---|
| Split rail (3-rail wood) | $22–$35 per ft |
Per linear foot, residential, before gates, removal and permit fees. How pricing works.
Split rail fence photos
Photos from 76 Fence installations. Ask to see recent MontCo work near you at your estimate.