Exterior
Fencing: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every fencing job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Fence InstallationTypical $4,800 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $2,200 – $11,000 |
|---|---|
| Fence ReplacementTypical $4,800 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $2,200 – $11,000 |
| Fence RepairTypical $1,056 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $484 – $2,420 |
| Fence MaintenanceTypical $576 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $264 – $1,320 |
| Gate InstallationTypical $1,100 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $400 – $3,200 |
| Gate ReplacementTypical $1,100 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $400 – $3,200 |
| Gate RepairTypical $242 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $88 – $704 |
| Privacy Fence InstallationTypical $5,800 · Fence contractor · DIY 3/5 | $2,800 – $13,000 |
Fence
Fence InstallationTypical $4,800 · Tier 1Fence ReplacementTypical $4,800 · Tier 1Fence RepairTypical $1,056 · Tier 1Fence MaintenanceTypical $576 · Tier 2
Variants: Wood · Vinyl · Aluminum · Chain link · Composite · Wrought iron
Gate
Gate InstallationTypical $1,100 · Tier 3Gate ReplacementTypical $1,100 · Tier 2Gate RepairTypical $242 · Tier 3
Variants: Manual · Automatic · Driveway