The honest answer is "it depends on your yard," but that isn't much help when you're trying to set a budget. So here are the numbers we're actually seeing on Denver-area jobs this fall, using the same material prices and labor rates that run our online fence cost calculator.
How much does fence installation cost in Colorado?
For most Denver-area homes, fence installation costs about $16 to $21 per foot for split rail, $26 to $48 for chain-link, $35 to $47 for a 6 ft cedar privacy fence and $56 to $72 for 6 ft vinyl. A typical 150-foot backyard runs from about $2,400 to $10,700 depending on the material. Multiply the per-foot price by your footage for a quick number, then use the table below for the details.
Typical installed prices per foot
These are for a normal backyard: about 150 feet of fence, two corners and one walk gate, on average soil. Prices include materials, labor, concrete and gate hardware.
| Fence type | Installed, per foot | 150 ft backyard |
|---|---|---|
| 6 ft cedar privacy (Japanese cedar) | about $35–$45 | $5,300–$6,800 |
| 6 ft cedar privacy (Western red cedar) | about $37–$47 | $5,500–$7,000 |
| 4 ft cedar picket | about $29–$37 | $4,300–$5,500 |
| 6 ft vinyl privacy | about $56–$72 | $8,400–$10,700 |
| 4 ft galvanized chain-link | about $26–$33 | $3,900–$5,000 |
| 4 ft black-coated chain-link | about $38–$48 | $5,700–$7,300 |
| 2-rail cedar split rail | about $16–$21 | $2,400–$3,100 |
Prices checked October 2026. Lumber, steel and vinyl prices are climbing with tariffs and supply costs, so these include a 10% allowance for increases. Your written quote uses supplier pricing on the day you book.
How much does a backyard fence cost?
A typical backyard is about 150 feet of fence with two corners and one walk gate. On that yard, a 6 ft cedar privacy fence runs about $5,300 to $7,000, a 4 ft chain-link fence about $3,900 to $7,300 depending on the coating, and a 6 ft vinyl fence about $8,400 to $10,700. For a smaller or larger yard, multiply the per-foot price by your footage and add a few hundred dollars for each extra gate.
How much does it cost to replace a fence?
Replacing a fence costs the price of the new fence plus taking the old one out. Removal starts at $350 per trailer load to the dump, with a one-load minimum, and most backyard fences fit in one or two loads. For a 150 ft, 6 ft Japanese cedar privacy fence, that works out to about $5,650 to $7,500 including one to two loads of removal. Rocky ground or an old fence in bad shape can change the total, and Cody confirms removal on site.
What makes a fence cost more
- Length and corners. Every corner and end needs an extra post, so an L-shaped or zigzag line costs more per foot than a straight run.
- Gates. A walk gate adds a few hundred dollars. A 12 ft double drive gate adds more because it needs heavier posts and hardware.
- Height and wood grade. Western red cedar costs more than Japanese cedar, and 6 ft takes more material than 4 ft.
- Rock in the ground. If bedrock or claystone sits within a few feet of the surface, post holes need a rock auger or breaker. That means equipment rental and a longer job. See fence posts in Colorado clay and rock.
- Tearing out the old fence. Removal is priced by the trailer load to the dump, starting at $350 per load.
- Tight access. Narrow side yards and long carries can take longer to build. Slope is not an extra charge with us: this is Colorado, and we expect hills. See does a fence on a slope cost more?
- Sharing the cost with a neighbor. In most Colorado subdivisions, splitting a boundary fence is a voluntary agreement, not a legal requirement. Our guide to shared fences and neighbors covers how people usually handle it.
What usually doesn't change the price much
Stain color, cap-and-trim details on a short run, or swapping picket spacing rarely moves the total more than a few percent. If you're choosing between two styles on budget alone, compare the material first. That's where the real difference is.
How to get your number
Type your address into the fence cost calculator, trace your fence line on the satellite map, and pick a style. It checks the soil at your address and gives you a price range in about two minutes. When you're ready, send it to Cody and he'll come out for a free on-site visit to confirm measurements and give you a written quote.