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Fence Installation Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Updated: Oct 27, 2026 · Sources accessed: 2026-10-27
Fences are priced by the linear foot. Here is what published sources say each material costs installed.
Los Angeles prices published by a local contractor (per linear foot, installed)
| Job | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated pine[1] | $25–$40 | Step Up Builders |
| Cedar[1] | $45–$75 | Step Up Builders |
| Redwood[1] | $70–$110 | Step Up Builders |
| Vinyl[1] | $45–$70 | Step Up Builders |
| Chain-link[1] | $18–$28 | Step Up Builders |
| Wrought iron / ornamental steel[1] | $60–$125 | Step Up Builders |
| Composite[1] | $90–$130 | Step Up Builders |
| Example: 150 feet of cedar[1] | $6,750–$11,250 | Step Up Builders |
National averages, for comparison (per linear foot, installed)
| Job | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wood[2] | $20–$50 | HomeGuide |
| Vinyl[2] | $30–$60 | HomeGuide |
| 6-foot privacy fence (wood or vinyl)[2] | $25–$60 | HomeGuide |
| Wrought iron[2] | $50–$85 | HomeGuide |
These are published ranges, not quotes. LeadsToBids does not set, check or guarantee prices; the final price is the one on your written quote.
What changes the price
- Removing and hauling away an old fence: $10–$20 per linear foot.[2]
- A land survey to mark the property line: $200–$1,200 nationally.[2]
- One LA contractor puts a property-line survey at $500–$1,500 in Los Angeles, and warns not to trust an old fence as the property line.[1]
- Gates, slopes, rocky soil and decorative caps or hardware add cost.[2]
- Call 811 (DigAlert in Southern California) so buried utilities are marked before anyone digs post holes.[1]
Before you hire
- Get at least 3 written quotes for the same scope of work, and compare line by line.
- Check the contractor’s license on the California Contractors State License Board website (cslb.ca.gov).
- Ask whether the permit, haul-away and cleanup are included in the price.
Homeowner?
Ask local, licensed contractors for written quotes, and use the ranges above to compare them.
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Questions
How much does a fence cost in Los Angeles?
One Los Angeles contractor publishes $25–$40 per linear foot for pressure-treated pine, $45–$75 for cedar and $45–$70 for vinyl, installed. 150 feet of cedar comes to about $6,750–$11,250 at those prices.
What is the cheapest fence to install?
Chain-link and split rail fences are the cheapest to install, according to HomeGuide; they don’t give privacy.
How long does fence installation take?
2 to 4 days on average, depending on type, length and material, according to HomeGuide.
Sources
- Step Up Builders: Fence Company Los Angeles, 2025–2026 cost ranges. Installed prices published by one Los Angeles contractor. Source date: 2025–2026. Accessed: 2026-10-27.
- HomeGuide: How much does fence installation cost? (2026). National averages. Source date: Feb 3, 2026. Accessed: 2026-10-27.