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Home & Repair, District of Columbia

Fence Installation cost in Washington, DC

A typical Fence Installation figure in Washington is about $46 per linear foot, about 30% above the national figure of $35.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$46

per linear foot

Fair price range: $24 to $98

On the low end
$24
On the high end
$98

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Material
  2. Height
  3. Terrain
  4. Permit fees
  5. Gate count

Ways to pay less

  1. Choose wood over vinyl if budget matters
  2. Ask whether the permit is included
  3. Call 811 before any digging, it is free
  4. Reuse existing posts when possible
  5. Get per-foot and lump-sum bids

Fence Installation in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Washington, DC$46
$24 to $98
National typical$35
$18 to $75
Irvine, CA$41
$21 to $88
Arlington, VA$45
$23 to $96
Bellevue, WA$44
$23 to $93
Berkeley, CA$45
$23 to $96
Boston, MA$46
$24 to $99

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Questions people ask

Fence Installation in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Fence Installation typically costs about $46 per linear foot, with most prices between $24 and $98.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

Prices in Washington run about 30% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.