Fence installation in Boise typically costs $12 to $42 per linear foot installed, depending on the material. A 150-foot cedar privacy fence usually runs $3,000 to $5,700. Vinyl is similar, $3,300 to $6,300. Chain link is lower, around $1,800 to $3,900 for the same footage. Gates, permits, rocky soil, and slopes add to the total.
Cedar and wood privacy panels run $20 to $38 per linear foot installed. Vinyl fence is $22 to $42 per linear foot. Chain link is the lowest at $12 to $26 depending on height and whether the fabric is galvanized or vinyl-coated. Ornamental iron and aluminum run $20 to $50 per linear foot depending on the panel height and style. These figures include posts, hardware, labor, and cleanup for a standard flat-terrain residential job in the Boise metro.
Rocky caliche soil in parts of the Bench and Garden City adds to the post-setting time and cost because the auger hits rock before reaching the target depth. Sloped terrain in the foothills or on lots along the Boise River requires racked or stepped panels, which take more labor. Gates add $150 to $600 each for standard wood or chain link gates, and $1,200 to $3,500 for automated systems. Permits add a modest fee for fences over six feet. Long runs over 200 linear feet often get a lower per-foot price because the fixed costs are spread over more material.
If the post structure is still solid, repairing damaged cedar boards, vinyl panels, or chain link sections typically runs $150 to $500 and avoids the cost of a full replacement. A standard cedar privacy fence runs $3,000 to $6,000 new. If the posts are rotted or more than a third of the fence is damaged, replacement often costs the same or less than extensive repair. The on-site estimate is the only way to know which makes more financial sense for a specific fence.
Prices in Meridian, Eagle, Star, and Nampa are generally within the same range as Boise proper because the labor and material markets are shared across the metro. Some rural areas farther out, like Kuna and Mountain Home, can add a trip charge depending on the project size. HOA-required vinyl installation in Meridian and Eagle tends to run at the mid-to-upper end of the vinyl range because the required styles often specify a particular profile that may not be the cheapest available option.
Chain link is the most cost-effective option for covering a lot of linear footage. Galvanized chain link at four to five feet runs around $12 to $18 per linear foot installed. For a 200-foot yard run, that is roughly $2,400 to $3,600 compared to $5,000 to $7,600 for cedar.
Boise permits for fences over six feet are modest, generally in the $50 to $150 range depending on the fence value and the jurisdiction. Meridian and Eagle have similar fee structures. The permit process itself adds a few days to the schedule more than it adds to the cost.
A standard wood or vinyl walk gate adds $150 to $300 to the project. A drive gate runs $250 to $600 for a manual double gate. Automated sliding or swing gates add $1,200 to $3,500 depending on the gate size, operator type, and whether key pad or remote access is included.
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We handle fence installation and repair across the Treasure Valley, working in the North End, the Bench, Meridian, Eagle, and out through the western suburbs. We know the local soil conditions, the HOA rules that govern most newer subdivisions, and the materials that hold up best under an Idaho summer. Every job starts with a written quote and ends with a clean site.
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