Cost guide
How much does a fence cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Updated October 2026
Most residential fences cost roughly $10 to $60 per linear foot installed, based on national cost guides as of October 2026. Chain link is cheapest, aluminum and iron cost the most, and wood and vinyl fall in between. In Fort Lauderdale, add the permit, a signed and sealed survey and, for vinyl or metal, engineered drawings.
What is the price per foot by material?
| Material | Angi | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link | $8 to $40 | $9 to $30 |
| Wood | $10 to $45 | $20 to $50 |
| Vinyl (PVC) | $15 to $40 | $30 to $60 |
| Aluminum | $17 to $90 | $25 to $75 |
| Wrought iron | $25 to $55 | $50 to $85 |
Neither guide publishes a Fort Lauderdale-specific figure, so these are national ranges. For a whole project, Angi puts the national average at about $3,211, with most homeowners paying $1,856 to $4,750. HomeGuide estimates a 200-foot fence at about $4,000 to $12,000.
What does it depend on?
It depends mostly on length and material, then on these:
- Height. A 6-foot privacy fence uses more material than a 4-foot pool or front-yard fence.
- Gates. Each gate adds hardware and a heavier post; driveway and sliding gates add more.
- Old fence removal. HomeGuide puts removal and disposal at about $10 to $20 per linear foot.
- Site conditions. Tree roots, seawalls, easements and wet ground slow the work.
- Coastal hardware. Stainless or coated hinges and latches cost more and last longer near salt water.
What costs are specific to Fort Lauderdale?
The city's fence permit checklist adds a few items national price guides do not always include:
- A building permit, plus an electrical permit if a gate opener or lighting is involved.
- A signed and sealed survey with a zoning affidavit.
- Signed and sealed plans from a Florida-licensed architect or engineer for PVC and metal fences.
- Product approvals where required, and a recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection.
- For a fence facing the street, a 3-foot setback planted with hedges, shrubs and groundcover.
How do I compare quotes?
- Check that each quote covers the same length, height, material grade and number of gates.
- Ask who pulls the permit and whether survey, drawings and permit fees are included.
- Ask how posts are set and how deep, and what hardware is used near salt water.
- Get it in writing. We give every customer an itemized written quote.
Sources
Angi, "How Much Does Fence Installation Cost?" (checked October 2026); HomeGuide, "Fence Installation Cost" (checked October 2026); City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services Department, Fence/Wall/Gate Permit Checklist (Rev. 5, February 2024). Price ranges are national and change over time. It is general information; your written quote is based on your property.