Pricing
What Affects Fence Cost in the Wichita Area
Most residential jobs land around $4,500–$10,000. Here’s what actually moves that number on a Wichita lot.
People screenshot per-foot charts and expect that to match the invoice. It almost never does. Footage, material, height, gates, slope, and whether we’re tearing out an old fence decide the total. Around greater Wichita, most residential jobs still land about $4,500–$10,000. Below is what we put on the estimate — and why two neighbors can get different numbers for the “same” fence.
Planning tables: fence pricing. Material tradeoffs: Kansas fence materials.
Why is my quote higher than the online per-foot?
Charts assume a flat rectangle, easy access, and no haul-away. Real yards have corners, clay, side-yard squeezes, and gates. We measure the line on site — not a map guess — and itemize. If a quote only shows one big number with no footage or gate line, ask for the breakdown.
How much does length and layout matter?
More feet = more posts, panels, and labor. Layout matters almost as much. A clean rectangle is cheaper per foot than a yard with doglegs, short runs between the garage and house, or a pool wrap. Every corner needs a solid post. Every tight jog means more cuts.
Example: about 120 ft of treated-pine privacy on a flat backyard with one walk gate often sits mid-range. Add a drive gate, haul-away of a rotting fence, and three extra corners, and the total jumps even if the per-foot board price didn’t change.
What do materials cost per foot around Wichita?
Rough planning ranges we use locally:
- Chain link: about $17–$22
- Wood privacy (treated pine): about $20–$25
- Wood privacy (cedar): about $26–$32
- Iron / ornamental: about $35–$41
- Composite: about $50–$100
We don’t install vinyl privacy. Ranch and horizontal land by design and grade. Details: wood, chain link, iron, composite.
Does fence height change the price a lot?
Yes. Six-foot privacy is the usual backyard ask. Eight-foot screening costs more lumber, deeper posts, and heavier framing so Kansas wind doesn’t treat it like a sail. Street-facing runs are often shorter and more open — that can trim cost on the front while the back stays full height. Height also bumps into city and HOA rules: fence permits.
Why do gates blow up the estimate?
A basic walk gate is one line. A wide drive gate, double gate, or fancy hardware is another — framing, hang time, and hardware add up fast. Match the gate to the fence style or you’ll redesign after materials show up. Swing gates.
What about slope, clay, and hard-to-reach yards?
Stepped or racked fences follow the ground. That takes longer than a flat pour. Sedgwick County clay and wind load mean we set posts for hold, not the shallowest hole that “looks fine.” Tight side yards, utilities, and landscaping you want to keep add labor. We call 811 before we dig.
Is tearing out the old fence included?
Not unless it’s on the estimate. Concrete-set posts and disposal are real costs. Sometimes a targeted repair is smarter than a full rebuild — we’ll say which. Longer take: repair vs replace.
What does a professional install include?
Layout, dig, concrete-set posts, panels, gates, cleanup. New fence and deck installs from us carry a 3-year workmanship warranty. DIY looks cheap until you buy tools, burn weekends, and watch a shallow post lean after the first rough spring.
Quick examples (planning only)
- ~100 ft pine privacy + walk gate, flat lot, no removal: often toward the lower-to-middle of the $4,500–$10,000 band
- ~150 ft cedar + drive gate + old fence haul-away: usually upper half of that band
- Short chain-link run for dogs / side yard: often below a full privacy rebuild
Those aren’t quotes. Your free estimate is. Call (316) 308-3316 or request a visit. More: cost FAQ.