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Quick answer: Published national guides put installed fences at roughly $8 to $60 per linear foot depending on material, with whole-job averages in the low thousands. Local quotes can differ.
Answer 3 quick questions for a ballpark price range. It uses published national installed-price ranges, not a quote.
Ballpark only, not a quote. Based on published national ranges; local prices vary. We do not set prices.
Enter your fence length to see published installed price ranges for each material. Install price only: upkeep and lifespan vary, so ask each contractor.
Ballpark only, not a quote. Based on published national ranges; local prices vary. We do not set prices.
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| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy fence | $25 to $60 per linear foot installed | HomeGuide |
| Wood picket fence | $20 to $50 per linear foot installed | HomeGuide |
| Vinyl fence | $20 to $60 per linear foot installed | HomeGuide |
| Chain-link fence | $8 to $40 per linear foot installed | NerdWallet |
| Typical whole-job average | $1,860 to $4,844, averaging $3,276 | Angi |
These are national figures from the sources below. Prices in the Richmond area can be higher or lower. We do not set prices and this is not a quote.
Published national guides put installed fences at roughly $8 to $60 per linear foot depending on material, with whole-job averages in the low thousands. Local quotes can differ.
Material, height, gates, slope, soil, tear-out and permits all change the price. Comparing written estimates line by line shows what drives the difference.
No. It is a ballpark from national price ranges. Only a contractor who sees your yard can give a real quote.
James River Fence Quotes is a free quote-request service, not a fence contractor. Estimates are ballpark only. Last updated October 14, 2026.