Most installed fences cost $20 to $60 per linear foot in 2026, so a 150-foot yard comes to $3,000 to $9,000. Those are national numbers. Your price in Sacramento is set by the material and grade, the footage, the gates, the local labor rate and how much old fence and concrete has to leave the yard.
The price ranges on this page are national figures that HomeGuide published for 2026. They are not quotes from us. What a fence costs in the Sacramento area depends on local labor, the price of lumber and steel that month, and what your yard is like. Last checked October 2026.
How much does a fence cost per foot?
| Material | Installed cost per foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $9 to $30 |
| Wood | $20 to $50 |
| Vinyl | $30 to $60 |
| Aluminum | $25 to $75 |
| Wrought iron | $50 to $85 |
How much does a 6-foot wood privacy fence cost?
Nationally, a 6-foot privacy fence is $25 to $60 per foot installed. The totals below use the general $20 to $60 range, and a 6-foot solid fence lands in the higher part of each row since it uses more lumber. Six feet is also the tallest fence the City of Sacramento allows on most rear and side lines, so it is what nearly everyone builds. The usual build here is redwood or cedar boards on pressure-treated posts, and the board grade you pick changes the quote more than any other choice.
| Fence length | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| 50 feet | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| 100 feet | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| 150 feet | $3,000 to $9,000 |
| 200 feet | $4,000 to $12,000 |
What is the cheapest fence to have installed?
Chain link, which starts near $9 per foot in the national figures. If you need privacy for the least money, a plain dog-ear board fence with no cap, trim or lattice is the answer. If the goal is to keep a large dog in the yard on a budget, chain link at 5 or 6 feet works, and slats can be added later. One local catch: the City of Sacramento does not allow chain link in the front or street side setback, so it is a back yard choice.
Is black aluminum cheaper than wrought iron or vinyl?
Aluminum is cheaper than wrought iron and overlaps with vinyl. The national ranges are $25 to $75 per foot for aluminum, $50 to $85 for wrought iron and $30 to $60 for vinyl. Aluminum never needs repainting, which is worth something under the valley sun, where painted steel on a south-facing line fades and chalks.
How much extra does a gate cost?
A gate is priced as an item, not by the foot. Width, frame, hinges and latch set the number. A plain side-yard walk gate costs the least. A double gate across a driveway, or one wide enough for a boat or trailer, costs more because it needs bigger posts, and an operator with a keypad is a further step up.
How much extra for a slope, brush or an old fence?
These are priced after we see the yard. Sacramento is flat, so slope is rarely the issue inside the city. The extras we see most are tearing out the old fence, breaking up old concrete footings, cutting back ivy, jasmine or bamboo that has grown through the boards, and digging through hardpan. Hardpan is a cemented layer that lies a foot or two down in much of the east and south county, and it can turn a quick hole into a slow one. Real slopes come into it in Folsom, Fair Oaks and Rocklin.
I got three quotes and they are far apart. Which one is realistic?
Line them up item by item before looking at the totals. Footage, height, board species and grade, post size and depth, gate count, removal of the old fence, haul-away and cleanup should all be written down. A low number usually leaves one of them out or uses a thinner board. After that, search each company on the Contractors State License Board website. A quote from an unlicensed builder cannot be compared with one from a licensed company.
Does a fence add value to my home?
It helps a sale more than it raises the price. A sound, straight fence matters to buyers with dogs, children or a pool, and a fence that is falling over gives them something to bargain with. Do not expect to get the full cost back. Questions about property taxes go to the Sacramento County Assessor's Office, which decides what counts as assessable new construction.
A real price needs a tape measure on your fence line. The visit costs nothing and the quote comes in writing. Call (916) 890-2911 or text us a photo of the fence.