The short answer
Fences are priced by the linear foot. National 2026 cost guides put installed vinyl at about $15 to $40 per linear foot, wood at about $10 to $45, chain link at about $8 to $40 and aluminum at about $17 to $90. A 6-foot vinyl privacy fence, the style you see on many Utah County lots, typically runs about $25 to $40 per foot, and HomeAdvisor reports most vinyl fence projects total about $2,340 to $6,001.
Gates, tear-out of an old fence, slopes and rocky digging are what usually separate one quote from another. Treat these as planning ranges, not quotes.
Typical fence costs by material
National installed ranges, with a 150-linear-foot example (a common size for a backyard on a suburban lot).
| Material | Installed per linear foot | 150 ft example |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl (PVC) | $15–$40 | About $2,250–$6,000 |
| 6 ft vinyl privacy | $25–$40 | About $3,750–$6,000 |
| Wood | $10–$45 | About $1,500–$6,750 |
| Chain link | $8–$40 | About $1,200–$6,000 |
| Aluminum / ornamental | $17–$90 | About $2,550–$13,500 |
| Gate (each) | — | About $300–$1,500 |
Per-foot ranges from Angi and HomeAdvisor 2026 data; the 150 ft column is simple multiplication. Gates and old-fence removal are usually priced separately.
What drives the price
- Material: Chain link and basic wood are the lowest-cost options; vinyl sits in the middle; aluminum and ornamental metal cost the most.
- Height: A 6-foot privacy fence uses more material and heavier posts than a 4-foot fence.
- Length and layout: More linear feet and more corners and ends mean more posts and labor.
- Gates: Each walk gate or double drive gate adds hardware and labor.
- Terrain and digging: Slopes need stepped or racked panels, and rocky ground can slow post-hole digging.
- Removal: Tearing out and hauling away an old fence adds cost.
- Style: Privacy panels, decorative tops and color options cost more than plain panels.
Lehi and Utah County considerations
Height rules: Lehi City's development code generally caps residential fences at 6 feet. Fences on or within 15 feet of the front property line, or along a side property line next to a street, are limited to 36 inches, with exceptions for corner-lot side yards that stay out of the intersection sight triangle. Taller fences need an exception approved by the city.
Frost and footings: Lehi's design criteria use a 30-inch frost depth for footings. Ask installers how deep they set posts and whether posts are set in concrete, since setting posts below the frost line helps prevent heaving in freeze-thaw winters.
Wind and HOAs: open areas near Point of the Mountain can be windy, so ask about post spacing and reinforced posts for tall privacy panels. Many newer Lehi subdivisions have HOA rules on fence color and style, so get HOA approval before ordering materials, and confirm property lines before the crew digs.
Ways to save on a fence
- Get at least two itemized quotes that list material grade, post depth, height and gate count.
- Coordinate with your neighbor on a shared property-line fence and split the cost if you both agree.
- Use privacy panels only where you need them and a lower or open style elsewhere.
- Limit the number of gates and use standard widths.
- Remove an old fence yourself if the installer agrees and it's safe to do.
- Ask about off-season scheduling; some installers have more flexibility outside the spring rush.
Call (385) 521-8534 for a free estimate
Sources checked 2026-10-29: Angi: fence installation cost (2026); HomeAdvisor: vinyl fence cost; HomeAdvisor: fencing prices; Lehi City Development Code ch. 12 (fences); Lehi City Building & Inspections. National figures are adjusted by local labor, materials and site conditions; treat every number here as a planning range, not a quote.