The Short Answer

There is no single price for a new fence in the Dallas area. Your final cost depends on factors like the size, height, material, fence type, gates and other additions, terrain, site conditions, and local labor rates.

However, 2026 industry data from Angi provides a helpful starting point. Homeowners typically spend between $1,900 and $4,800 on professional fence installation, averaging around $3,300. ¹

What Influences the Cost of a Fence?

Before looking at price ranges, it helps to understand what influences costs and why:

• Fence Size: Contractors typically price fences by the linear foot, or the total length of the fence line. So, the more fence you need, the higher your cost will likely be. Height also affects pricing, since taller fences require more materials and labor.
• Fence Material: Prices can vary significantly by material. Chain-link, for example, is typically one of the more affordable options, while wrought iron and other ornamental metal fencing tend to cost more.
• Fence Type & Design: The style and complexity also matter. A basic picket or rail fence may be relatively straightforward to install, while privacy fencing, decorative designs, custom layouts, horizontal fencing, and gates can increase material and labor costs.

However, these are only part of what determines your final estimate. Two homeowners could choose the same fence size, material, and style and receive different quotes due to other factors like terrain or site accessibility.

Average Cost by Size

According to 2026 industry data from Angi, fence installation prices currently range from about $6 to $50 per linear foot, averaging $23 per linear foot.

Here’s a table to help you visualize what installation costs may look like at different fence lengths using that $23 average:

Average Cost by Material

Fence materials are also priced by the linear foot, but comparing costs can be a little more complicated. Broad material categories like metal and wood include different options, such as aluminum and steel or pine and cedar.

With that in mind, the table below provides general price ranges for common fencing materials. Actual prices can fall above or below these ranges based on the specific product, manufacturer, grade, availability, and more.

Here's the average installed cost per linear foot for each material:

• Chain-Link: $8–$40
• Wood: $10–$45
• Composite: $11– $45
• Vinyl (PVC): $15–$40
• Metal: $17–$90 ^*

To put these numbers into perspective, here's what the estimated installation costs could look like for 200 linear feet of fencing.

Swipe to see full chart

^* Metal pricing combines Angi's reported ranges for aluminum, steel, and wrought iron fencing.

Average Cost by Type & Design

The type and design of your fence can also affect the price. Styles that require more material generally cost more, while decorative details and functional additions like gates, locks, and security features can add to the final cost.

Here are three common fence styles and what their price ranges can look like:

• Picket: $5–$30
• Rail: $5–$30
• Privacy: $$10–$40

The chart below shows what these price ranges could look like for a 200-linear-foot fence installation.

Swipe to see full chart

Additional Price Considerations

• Location: Labor rates, material availability, local building requirements, and other costs vary depending on where you live.
• Permitting: If your city or county requires a fence permit, application and permit fees can add to the project cost.
• Concrete: Fence designs that require concrete for posts or bases use additional materials and may require more installation time.
• Removing Existing Fence: An old fence may need to be dismantled, hauled away, and disposed of before installation can begin.
• Land Leveling: Sloped or uneven ground often requires grading or other preparation before the fence can be properly installed.
• Large Landscape Adjustments: Trees, shrubs, rocks, roots, and other landscaping may need to be removed or worked around, adding labor to the project.
• Working Around Utilities or Other Obstacles: Underground utilities, irrigation systems, structures, and other obstacles can make installations complex and require additional planning or labor.
• Painting or Staining: Wood fences may require painting or staining after installation, adding material and labor costs to the project.

Putting it All Together

With so many details influencing fence pricing, it can be helpful to see how they come together in a realistic project.

For this example, let’s say you’re a homeowner installing a side yard fence with the following plans:

• Material: Vinyl (PVC)
• Style: Privacy fence
• Length: 200 linear feet
• Gate: One access gate
• Property: Slight slope with no major landscaping or site adjustments

To establish a starting point for our example, we’ll use the midpoint of the general vinyl fencing cost range covered in this guide.

1. Start With The Fence

The general average of $23 per linear foot can help when you are first considering the size of your project. Once you have chosen a material and style, however, you can use those more specific ranges to narrow your budget.

Vinyl fencing ranges from $15 to $40 per linear foot. Using the midpoint of this range:

• 200 linear feet × $27.50 = $5,500

That gives this homeowner a $5,500 starting reference based on the midpoint of the general installed cost range for vinyl fencing. The privacy design and specific vinyl product selected can further influence the actual quote.

2. Account for Additional Project Costs

Next, we need to consider costs that may be added separately for this project, that includes one gate and any additional work required to accommodate the sloped property.

Those costs would be added to the $5,500 fence estimate:

• $5,500 fence + gate + slope-related work = estimated project price

3. Get Your Project Estimate

Since we do not have specific pricing for the gate or slope-related work in the ranges above, we cannot accurately calculate a final total for this example. However, the homeowner could use $5,500 as a general starting reference and plan for additional project requirements to influence the final price.

This example also does not account for location, local labor rates, permitting, product selection, or other property-specific requirements. Contractors may calculate estimates differently.

The best way to determine your actual project cost is to have a local contractor in Dallas, TX evaluate your property and the fence you want to install.

Need Help?

Overall, the simplified math for estimating a fence project in Dallas, TX looks something like this:

Fence length × installed cost per linear foot + additions (if requested) + removal (if needed) + property-specific costs = estimated project price

However, every property and fence project is different. If you’d like an estimate or need help understanding your options, 76 Fence is here to help. Our professional will walk the property with you to measure the fence line, review materials, styles, and additions, evaluate the terrain, and identify details that could affect installation.

Every estimate is free with no obligation. Through our White Glove service approach, we can also help coordinate permits, HOA requirements, and 811 utility marking where they apply.

Get an estimate today!

Pricing information in this guide is provided for general planning purposes and reflects broad U.S. fencing-industry pricing benchmarks. These ranges are not a quote or guarantee of pricing from 76 FENCE or any individual 76 FENCE location. Actual prices vary by market, material specifications, property conditions, labor costs, project requirements, and other factors. Contact your local 76 FENCE location for a project-specific estimate.