FAQ

Q: What type of fence is the cheapest?
A: The Most Affordable Ways to Fence in a Yard
Ahead, find the fence type that fits your needs and budget. …
Treated pine ($12 to $19 per linear foot installed) …
Chain link ($10 to $20 per linear foot) …
Wrought iron ($24 to $32 per linear foot) …
Barbed wire ($1.50 to $2 per linear foot) …
Hog wire ($3 to $5 per linear foot) …
Electric ($1 to $6 per linear foot)

Q: Can I install a fence myself?
A: Installing a fence by yourself doesn’t come without problems. While you might save on the monetary labor costs that would go to a company, you’ll be spending your own time to install the fence. Bear in mind that most fence installers have teams of multiple people which helps make the process go faster.

Q: How much does it typically cost to install a fence?
A: According to HomeAdvisor member reported data, the cost to install a fence average $2,780, with a typical cost between $1,647 and $3,996 For the most common materials, you’ll spend anywhere from $13 to $50 per linear foot, including professional installation.

Q: How do I choose a fence style?
A: Here’s the need-to-know info on choosing the right fence based on space and needs.
Gain Privacy.
Consider going gateless. …
Consider a stepped design. …
Shield Wind.
Feel Secure.
Block a Street View.
Keep Your Dogs In.
Consider blocking visual stimuli with a solid fence.

Q: How much does it cost to replace a fence?
A: On average, fence installation costs between $13 and $25 per linear foot with most homeowners spending between $1,580 and $3,418 depending on the type of fencing materials selected. A typical privacy fence costs about $2,711 to install, with materials alone making up around 70% of your total price.

Q: Can a fence be installed in one day?
A: It depends on the size of the job, but most fences can be installed in one to three days. There is no reason to have to wait days or weeks between when the fence posts are installed, and when the rails, gates, and the rest of the job is completed. This is the sign of an over-extended contractor.

Q: Is a wood or chain link fence cheaper?
A: More often than not, any type of wood fence will cost more than a chain-link fence. … For one, chain link fences are easier to install, providing a potential DIY project or a lower invoice from your pro (the easier it is, the cheaper the project). However, there are certain hardware costs one must be aware of.

Q: How much does it cost to have a chainlink fence installed?
A: To have the fencing professionally installed typically costs around $8 to $14 a linear foot in labor, or around $1,600 to $2,800 in labor for a 200 linear foot fence, making the total cost around $15 to $26 a linear foot or $3,000 to $5,200 for 200 linear feet on average.

Q: What can I use instead of fencing?
A: Bamboo.
Corrugated Metal Panels.
Brushwood.
Stonewall.
Hedge.
Rope with Ivy.
Vertical Garden.

Q: What is the best plant to cover a fence?
A: THE BEST CLIMBING PLANTS TO COVER YOUR FENCE OR WALL
Boston Ivy. Boston Ivy is a beautiful climber that’s perfect for covering large walls as it attaches itself to surfaces with its tendrils that have small suction type disks on the underside. …
Jasmine. …
Hardenbergia. …
Wisteria. …
Passionfruit Vine. …
Before you decide.