Fence cost by material
These are published ranges per linear foot, installed, compiled from Baton Rouge fence cost figures published online. They are not quotes and not prices from this site — nobody can price a fence without walking the line. Some of the figures behind them are several years old, so use them to check whether a quote is in the expected neighborhood, not as a price to hold an installer to.
| Material | Published range, per linear foot | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy | $15–$30 | Height, board style, and post type move it most. |
| Chain link | $10–$20 | Height, gauge, and whether it is coated. |
| Vinyl | $20–$43 | Height, privacy vs. picket style, and color. |
| Aluminum or steel | $30–$50 | Ornamental style, height, and pool-code features. |
Published ranges per linear foot, installed — not quotes and not our prices; we do not price or perform work. Compiled from Baton Rouge fence cost figures published online (thebuildermarket.com, homeblue.com). A real number comes only from an installer measuring your yard.
Worked examples by length
Most residential fences are priced by the foot, so the quickest way to read the ranges is to multiply them by your footage. Here is every material at three common lengths, before gates and removal:
| Material | 100 feet | 150 feet | 200 feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy | $1,500–$3,000 | $2,250–$4,500 | $3,000–$6,000 |
| Chain link | $1,000–$2,000 | $1,500–$3,000 | $2,000–$4,000 |
| Vinyl | $2,000–$4,300 | $3,000–$6,450 | $4,000–$8,600 |
| Aluminum or steel | $3,000–$5,000 | $4,500–$7,500 | $6,000–$10,000 |
To find your own number, walk the fence line and add up each run — both sides and the back, plus any return from the house. Then multiply by the range for the material you have in mind. The fence installation page covers how to measure and what to note along the way.
What a Baton Rouge fence quote should itemize
The most useful thing you can ask for is a written quote broken into separate lines. A single total makes it impossible to tell what you are paying for or to compare two bids. Every fence quote should list these four lines separately:
- 1Footage & layoutTotal linear feet, fence height, and where the line runs — drawn or described so you can check it.
- 2Old-fence removal & haul-offTaking down and hauling away the existing fence, priced on its own line — or stated as not included.
- 3Materials & postsFence material and style, post type and spacing, and how posts are set.
- 4Gates & hardwareEach gate's width and type, plus hinges, latches, and any hardware upgrades.
For the footage line, check the total feet and the height against your own rough measurement. For removal, check that haul-off is included, not just tear-down. For materials, look for the style, the post type and spacing, and any finish. For gates, look for each gate’s width and type and the hinges and latch.
Why two honest bids can differ
Two installers can walk the same yard, both be honest, and still hand you different totals. The usual reasons:
- Different fences. One quoted a taller fence, a heavier board style, coated chain link, or a fancier top. Check the materials line first.
- Posts. Post material, spacing, and how the posts are set change both the price and how the fence holds up.
- Gates. One quote prices a single walk gate; the other includes two gates or a drive gate.
- Removal. One includes tearing out and hauling off the old fence; the other leaves it to you.
- The line itself. Trees, roots, slopes, ditches, and tight access add labor. One installer may have priced them in and the other may not have noticed.
- Finish. On wood, one quote may include stain or sealer and the other not.
Itemized lines turn “one is cheaper” into “one leaves out haul-off,” which is a much better decision to make.
What pushes a fence to the top or bottom of the range
- Height. Taller fences use longer posts and more material per foot.
- Style. Board-on-board wood, decorative vinyl tops, and ornamental metal details cost more than the basic version.
- Gates. Each gate is its own line, and a drive gate costs more than a walk gate.
- The ground. Slopes, roots, and obstacles along the line add labor.
Costs that can get left off a quote
Before you sign, ask whether each of these is included, excluded, or billed separately:
- Removal and haul-off. Taking down the old fence and taking it away.
- Clearing the line. Brush, small trees, or roots in the way of posts.
- Permits. Ask your installer who pulls the permit. Ask whether any fee is in the price.
- Finish. Stain or sealer on a wood fence, if you want it.
- Hardware upgrades. Locking latches, self-closing hinges, or drop rods on drive gates.
Repairs versus a new fence
Repairs are priced by the job rather than by the foot, but the same ranges help when a repair turns into replacing a section. A 24-foot section of wood privacy works out to about $360 to $720 at the published range of between $15 and $30 per foot. See fence repair in Baton Rouge for what a repair quote should spell out.
Getting to a real number
A published range is a starting point. A real number takes someone walking the line, measuring, and putting the four lines above in writing. When you call (225) 351-2857, your request goes to one local installer for that visit, and the quote is theirs. You can also send a request with your rough footage, material, and gates.
Fence cost questions
How much does a fence cost per foot in Baton Rouge?
Published ranges for installed fencing around Baton Rouge run $10 to $20 per linear foot for chain link, $15 to $30 per linear foot for wood privacy, $20 to $43 per linear foot for vinyl, and $30 to $50 per linear foot for aluminum or steel. These are published ranges, not quotes.
How much is a 150-foot wood privacy fence?
Using the published range of $15 to $30 per linear foot, a 150-foot wood privacy fence works out to about $2,250 to $4,500 before gates and removal of an old fence. Height, board style, and the layout of the yard decide where in that range a real quote lands.
What is the cheapest fence to install?
Of the common materials, chain link has the lowest published range, at $10 to $20 per linear foot. It is open rather than private, so if privacy is the goal, compare it with wood privacy at $15 to $30 per linear foot.
Why are two fence quotes so different?
Usually because they are not quoting the same fence. Height, board style or wire gauge, post type, the number and size of gates, and whether the old fence is removed and hauled off all change the total. Ask both installers to list footage & layout, old-fence removal & haul-off, materials & posts, gates & hardware as separate lines, then compare line by line.
Does the price include removing my old fence?
Not always. Removal and haul-off should be its own line on the quote. If it is not listed, ask whether it is included, excluded, or billed separately before you sign.