The quick answer
The installed prices below are national and Dallas figures from Angi and HomeAdvisor. Use them as a starting point and compare them with local quotes.
- National average: $6–$50 per linear foot installed, averaging $23/ft, based on 2,968 projects (Angi, national).
- Dallas average: $37/ft, with most jobs between $20 and $54 per foot. A typical 100 ft fence comes to about $3,725 (Angi, Dallas, updated Aug 4, 2026).
- Why DFW costs more: labor runs 10%–15% above the national average, and clay soil adds time to setting posts (Angi, Dallas).
Installed cost per foot by material (Dallas)
| Material | Installed, per linear ft |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $10–$30 |
| Pressure-treated wood | $20–$50 |
| Vinyl / PVC | $30–$60 |
| Aluminum | $25–$75 |
| Wrought iron | $50–$85 |
| Composite | $35–$65 |
Source: Angi, Dallas fence installation cost. Our fence calculator uses a separate DFW source (Fence Advisors: $28–$45/ft for 6 ft cedar privacy), which falls inside Angi's wood range.
Wood privacy fences (national)
- 6 ft wood privacy fence: $25–$50/ft installed (HomeAdvisor).
- Board-on-board (overlapping pickets, no gaps): $15.50–$52/ft (HomeAdvisor). HomeAdvisor says it takes about 30% more material. Our calculator plans 1.5× the pickets to be safe on overlap.
- Privacy fences of any material: $10–$50/ft, averaging $4,300 per project (HomeAdvisor, updated Jun 19, 2026).
Chain link by height (Dallas)
Angi puts installed chain link in Dallas at $9–$20/ft on average (full range $7–$40), with an average job of $2,349.
| Height | Avg. per linear ft |
|---|---|
| 4 ft | $7–$20 |
| 5 ft | $8–$22 |
| 6 ft | $9–$29 |
| 8 ft | $11–$34 |
What the materials cost right now
Prices checked Nov 3, 2026 at a North Texas Home Depot. Store prices change, so check again before you buy.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 5/8″ × 5-1/2″ × 6 ft pressure-treated pine dog-ear picket | $2.38 ($2.14 for 240+) |
| 5/8″ × 5-1/2″ × 6 ft Western Red Cedar dog-ear picket (Alta) | $4.28 ($4.07 for 486+) |
| 4″ × 4″ × 8 ft #2 ground-contact treated post | $10.78 |
| 4″ × 4″ × 10 ft #2 ground-contact treated post (for 6 ft fences) | $17.78 |
| 2″ × 4″ × 8 ft ground-contact treated rail | $4.48 |
| Quikrete 50 lb Fast-Setting Concrete Mix | $7.97 |
| Grip-Rite galvanized 8d nails, 5 lb | $26.98 |
| 4 ft × 50 ft 11.5-ga galvanized chain link fabric (YARDGARD) | $109.00 |
| 4 ft × 50 ft 11.5-ga galvanized chain link fabric (Everbilt) | $149.00 ($134.10 for 4+) |
Quikrete says each 50 lb bag of fast-setting mix makes about 0.375 cu ft of concrete. Wait 24 hours before hanging panels or other heavy loads.
Worked example: 100 ft of 6 ft wood privacy fence (materials only)
Assumptions (the same defaults as our calculator): a straight 100 ft run, posts every 8 ft, side-by-side 5-1/2″ pickets with no gap, 10% waste on pickets and rails, 10 in post holes, no gates.
| Item | Qty | Pine pickets | Cedar pickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×4×10 treated posts13 sections + 1 | 14 | $249 | $249 |
| 2×4×8 rails3 per section + 10% | 43 | $193 | $193 |
| 6 ft pickets1,200 in ÷ 5.5 = 219, + 10% | 241 | $574 | $1,031 |
| Galvanized 8d nails5 lb boxes | 4 | $108 | $108 |
| 50 lb concrete bags4 per post | 56 | $446 | $446 |
| Total≈ per foot | $1,569≈ $15.69/ft | $2,027≈ $20.27/ft |
Why 10 ft posts and 4 bags per post?
About a third of a post should be in the ground, which is 3 ft for a 6 ft fence. That needs a 10 ft post, not an 8 ft one. A 10 in hole 3 ft deep around a 4×4 holds about 1.4 cu ft, or four 50 lb bags at 0.375 cu ft each. Many quick estimates assume 2 bags per post, which only fills a shallower or narrower hole. An 8 in hole takes about 3 bags.
Gates, stain, tool rental, tear-out and tax are not included. Compare the total with Angi's Dallas average of about $3,725 installed for 100 ft, and you can see roughly how much of a bid is labor, extras and overhead.
What pushes the price up (or down)
- Height: taller fences use more material. Dallas chain link goes from $7–$20/ft at 4 ft to $11–$34/ft at 8 ft (Angi).
- Board-on-board vs. side-by-side: overlapping pickets take more material (HomeAdvisor says about 30% more).
- Season: Angi says Dallas-area labor can run 15%–20% higher in the spring and fall peak seasons.
- Tear-out: removing an old fence costs extra. HomeGuide puts it at about $10–$20 per linear foot nationally, so ask whether your bid includes it.
- Gates: gates are usually priced on their own line, so ask for them separately.
- Permits: Angi lists Dallas permit fees at $50–$150 and says Dallas fences under 4 ft don't need a permit. Rules differ by city, so check with yours.
Fence cost FAQ
How much does fence cost per foot in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Angi puts the Dallas average at about $37 per linear foot installed, with most jobs between $20 and $54. Chain link is cheapest at about $9–$20 per foot, and wrought iron runs $50–$85.
How much does a 100-foot fence cost in the Dallas area?
About $3,725 on average, with a range of about $2,050–$5,425, per Angi's Dallas data. Materials alone for 100 ft of 6 ft wood privacy fence run about $1,570 with pine pickets or $2,030 with cedar at current Home Depot prices.
What is the cheapest fence per foot?
Chain link, at about $9–$20 per foot installed in Dallas (Angi).
Is cedar worth the extra money over pine?
Western Red Cedar pickets cost about 1.8 times as much as pressure-treated pine ($4.28 vs. $2.38, prices checked Nov 3, 2026 at a North Texas Home Depot). Cedar naturally resists insects and decay. How long either lasts depends on sun and maintenance.
How many bags of concrete per fence post?
For a 6 ft fence with the post 3 ft deep in a 10 in hole, about four 50 lb bags. An 8 in hole takes about three. Quick estimates that assume two bags usually mean a shallower hole.
How do I estimate my own fence?
Measure every run in feet, mark your gates, and enter it into the Projectulator fence calculator. It counts posts, rails, pickets and concrete bags and prices the materials.
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