Fence Installation & Repair near you: costs, licensing & how to hire
Wood, vinyl, chain-link, farm and ranch fencing — installed straight, on your side of the property line. Below: what fence companies do, what they cost, how to check a license, and the questions to ask before you hire.
What fence companies do
The jobs people hire fence companies for most.
New fences
Wood, vinyl, chain-link, aluminum and ornamental iron.
Farm and ranch fence
Field fence, barbed wire, high-tensile and livestock fencing.
Gates
Walk gates, drive gates and automatic openers.
Fence repair
Replacing posts, boards and sagging sections.
Fence removal
Tearing out and hauling away old fencing.
Pet and pool fences
Fences built to keep pets in and meet pool rules.
How much do fence companies cost?
Typical national price ranges. Prices in your town will vary, so always get a written quote.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New fence (about 200 ft) | $4,000 – $12,000 | $20–$60 per linear foot |
| Per foot by material | $9 – $85 | Chain-link $9–$30; wood $20–$50; vinyl $30–$60; iron $50–$85 |
| Fence replacement | $30 – $80 per foot | |
| Fence repair | $300 – $900 |
Source: HomeGuide fence installation cost (2026). Checked 2026-10-03.
Does a fence company need a license?
Fence work usually falls under a state's general or home improvement contractor rules, often above a dollar limit. California has a C-13 fencing contractor license, and unlicensed work is limited to jobs under $1,000 that need no permit. Taller fences often need a building permit, and HOAs may have their own rules.
Sources: CSLB license classifications · California CSLB: unlicensed work limit raised to $1,000 (AB 2622)
Show the licensing board for every state
| State | Contractor licensing agency | Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors | Look it up → |
| Alaska | Alaska Dept of Commerce — Construction Contractors | Look it up → |
| Arizona | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Look it up → |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| California | California Contractors State License Board | Look it up → |
| Colorado | Municipal — varies by jurisdiction | Look it up → |
| Connecticut | CT Department of Consumer Protection | Look it up → |
| Delaware | Delaware Division of Revenue | Look it up → |
| Florida | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| Georgia | Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors | Look it up → |
| Idaho | Idaho Contractors Board | Look it up → |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Look it up → |
| Indiana | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Iowa | Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration | Look it up → |
| Kansas | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Kentucky | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Louisiana | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors | Look it up → |
| Maine | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Maryland | Maryland Home Improvement Commission | Look it up → |
| Massachusetts | MA Office of Consumer Affairs — Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Look it up → |
| Michigan | Michigan Residential Builders Board | Look it up → |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Look it up → |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | Look it up → |
| Missouri | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Montana | Montana Department of Labor and Industry | Look it up → |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Labor | Look it up → |
| Nevada | Nevada State Contractors Board | Look it up → |
| New Hampshire | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| New Jersey | NJ Division of Consumer Affairs | Look it up → |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Construction Industries Division | Look it up → |
| New York | County / municipal — Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, NYC each have boards | Look it up → |
| North Carolina | NC Licensing Board for General Contractors | Look it up → |
| North Dakota | ND Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing | Look it up → |
| Ohio | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Oklahoma | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Pennsylvania | PA Office of Attorney General | Look it up → |
| Rhode Island | RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| South Carolina | SC Residential Builders Commission | Look it up → |
| South Dakota | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Tennessee | TN Board for Licensing Contractors | Look it up → |
| Texas | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Utah | Utah DOPL | Look it up → |
| Vermont | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation | Look it up → |
| Virginia | Virginia Board for Contractors | Look it up → |
| Washington | WA Department of Labor and Industries | Look it up → |
| West Virginia | WV Contractor Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin DSPS | Look it up → |
| Wyoming | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
Agency list from public state sources. Whether a license is needed depends on the job size and type, so check the agency's rules before you hire.
Good to know
- Not calling 811 before digging is the #1 cause of damage to buried utility lines, and installing a fence counts as digging (811).
- Wood fences usually last 10 to 20 years and need cleaning and sealing over time; vinyl mostly needs a rinse (Bob Vila).
Questions to ask a fence company before you hire
Ask these on the phone or at the estimate. A good pro answers every one without dodging.
- Who calls 811 to mark utility lines, and when?
- Who confirms the property line and gets any permit or HOA approval?
- How deep do the posts go, and are they set in concrete?
- What warranty do you give on materials and labor?
- Does the price include removing and hauling the old fence?
Red flags to watch for
Warning signs from consumer protection agencies and trade groups.
- They don't call 811 before digging post holes. Source
- They want all the money up front, or cash only. Source
- They ask you to get the permit yourself. Source
- They can't show a license (where required) or insurance. Source
If you get scammed, report it to your state attorney general's consumer protection office and at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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Common questions about hiring fence companies
How much does a fence cost per foot?
Do I need a permit for a fence?
Who is responsible for calling 811?
How long does a wood fence last?
Who confirms the property line?
Sources
- HomeGuide fence installation cost (2026)
- CSLB license classifications
- California CSLB: unlicensed work limit raised to $1,000 (AB 2622)
- Call 811 before you dig
- Wood vs. vinyl fence (Bob Vila)
- consumer.ftc.gov
Last checked 2026-10-03. Great Local Pros is a directory; we don't do the work or guarantee it. Terms.