Reno Solid Fence put this page together for homeowners pricing a wood fence before calling contractors. The figures are national installed ranges; the contractor who walks your line sets the real price.
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Price per linear foot
| Wood fence | Typical national installed range |
|---|---|
| 6 ft privacy, all species | $13–$45 per lf |
| Pressure-treated pine | $15–$30 per lf |
| Cedar | $25–$45 per lf |
| Split rail, pine | $15–$25 per lf |
| Split rail, cedar | $25–$35 per lf |
Board-on-board, shadowbox, cap-and-trim and horizontal designs use more lumber and labor per foot than a plain dog-ear fence and land higher in the range or above it.
Example lengths
| Length | Pressure-treated ($15–$30/lf) | Cedar ($25–$45/lf) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 ft (one side yard) | $900–$1,800 | $1,500–$2,700 |
| 120 ft | $1,800–$3,600 | $3,000–$5,400 |
| 200 ft (full backyard) | $3,000–$6,000 | $5,000–$9,000 |
Arithmetic on national figures, before gates, removal and permit costs. A walk gate and any double drive gate are usually separate line items; see fence gates.
What changes the number in Reno
- Post type. Galvanized steel posts with wood boards cost more upfront but do not rot at the soil line.
- Post depth. Footings below Washoe County's 24-inch frost depth take more concrete and digging.
- Digging conditions. Caliche or rock can slow every hole.
- Wind exposure. Closer post spacing on an exposed lot means more posts per foot.
- Finish. Stain or sealer applied by the contractor, or left for you to do.
- Tear-out. Removing and hauling an old fence.
- Fire-zone end panel. A noncombustible section within 5 feet of the house where Washoe County's WUI code applies.
Getting comparable quotes
Ask every contractor to quote the same length, height, species, post type and depth, rail count, gates and removal, so you compare like with like. Nevada caps the initial deposit on a residential contract at $1,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less, with a narrow bonded exception. For all materials, see the Reno fence cost guide; for build details, wood fence installation.
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