How much does a wood fence cost in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene?

The short answer

Published national ranges for a wood fence installed run from $10 to $45 per linear foot (Angi) to $20 to $50 per linear foot (HomeGuide). A 6-foot wood privacy fence is $25 to $50 per linear foot installed, per HomeGuide. So 100 feet of fence is roughly $2,000 to $5,000 in HomeGuide's table. These are national ranges, not Spokane or Coeur d'Alene prices.

What affects the cost

• Length. The biggest factor. Short fences can cost more per foot because setup work is the same.
• Height and style. A 6-foot privacy fence uses more wood than a 4-foot picket or split rail fence.
• Wood type. Cedar, pressure-treated pine and other woods are priced differently, and last differently.
• Ground and access. Slopes, rock, roots and tight side yards slow the crew down.
• Gates. Each gate adds parts and labor. Angi lists $150 to $2,000 per gate.
• Tearing out the old fence. Removal and haul-away are often priced separately. Angi lists $3 to $5 per linear foot.
• Permits and property lines. Some fences need a permit, and some jobs need the property line confirmed first.

Questions to ask a shop

1. What is the price per foot, and what does it include: posts, gates, hardware, cleanup?
2. What wood are you quoting, and how long should it last here?
3. How deep do you set posts, and do you set them in concrete?
4. Is removing and hauling away my old fence included?
5. Will you request utility locates before digging?
6. Do I need a permit, and will you handle it?
7. Who is responsible for confirming the property line?
8. What warranty do you give on materials and labor?

Before anyone digs

Utility lines must be marked before digging. In Washington and Idaho, you or your contractor can call 811 to request locates.

Get quotes

Tell us how many feet of fence you need and the height you want, and add a photo of the yard. You check the job summary first, and nothing goes to shops until you confirm it. Then we invite local shops that fit the job, whether or not they use Doing Work, and you compare the quotes they send. Your phone and email stay private until you pick a shop. See how it works and how we pick shops.

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Common questions

How much does a wood fence cost per foot?

HomeGuide lists $20 to $50 per linear foot installed, and Angi lists $10 to $45. A 6-foot privacy fence runs $25 to $50 per foot in HomeGuide's guide.

Are these Spokane or Coeur d'Alene prices?

No. They are national ranges from HomeGuide and Angi. We will only show local price ranges once we have at least 10 real shop quotes for this job in that area from the last 12 months.

How much does 100 feet of wood fence cost?

HomeGuide's table puts 100 feet at $2,000 to $5,000 installed. Gates, old fence removal and hard ground add to that.

Do I need a permit for a fence?

It depends on your city or county and the fence height. Ask the shop whether a permit is needed and whether they will get it.

What does it cost to use Doing Work?

Nothing. Doing Work is free for homeowners, and shops never pay for leads or to be included.

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