Quick Answer

Fence Installation Cost in Jacksonville (2026)

Average cost in Jacksonville

$5,785avg

$1,800 – $19,400

$15 – $55 per sq ft

In Jacksonville, the average is $5,785 and most projects cost between $1,800 and $19,400, or about $15 – $55 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.

+4.2% YoY
9 sources
Updated 1 months ago
Florida

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Wood, vinyl, or aluminum panels and posts

$900 – $10,670

55%

Labor

Professional installation and post setting

$630 – $6,790

35%

Gates & Hardware

Walk-through or driveway gates and latches

$150 – $2,000

5%

Site Prep & Removal

Old fence tear-down and land leveling

$100 – $1,500

3%

Permits & Fees

City filing and HOA application fees

$20 – $400

2%

🧾Sales Tax (6%) — Florida
Base cost + $347 tax$6,132

Sales Tax at 6%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Posts & concrete footings
  • Rails & pickets/panels
  • Hardware
  • Standard gate (1)
  • Labor & installation
  • Demolition of old fence

Typically Excludes

  • Premium materials (wrought iron, composite)
  • Extra gates
  • Painting or staining
  • Permits
  • Grading & land prep

Based on a standard 150 linear ft wood privacy fence, 6 ft tall.

🧮Estimate your project

Live
linear ft
Material
Fence Height
Gates

Your estimate in Jacksonville

$5,785

Likely range $2,603 – $12,727

  • Materials55%$3,182
  • Labor35%$2,025
  • Gates & Hardware5%$289
  • Site Prep & Removal3%$174
  • Permits & Fees2%$116

Chain Link

$4,127

Pressure-treated Wood

$5,785

Cedar / Vinyl

$9,101

Aluminum / Wrought Iron

$12,417

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Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Jacksonville. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$5,552

Today

$5,785

Fence Installation in Jacksonville is ↑ 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $233 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Fence Install Contractors in Jacksonville

Verified providers
🔨

Masters Quality Fence

10061 Lightner Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA

5.0
★★★★★

207 reviews

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Top Fence LLC

6266 Dupont Station Ct Ste 103, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA

4.9
★★★★½

378 reviews

🔨

Mrs. Fence Company, LLC

8120 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL 32220, USA

4.9
★★★★½

406 reviews

🔨

Jax AA Fencing

12555 Richards Rook Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

4.9
★★★★½

351 reviews

🔨

Superior Fence & Rail

11251 Phillips Pkwy Dr E, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

4.9
★★★★½

845 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

❓Common Questions

As of July 1, 2026, Florida HB 803 exempts residential projects valued under $7,500 from building permits. However, Jacksonville still requires permits for fences over 7 feet tall or those enclosing a pool, with fees typically ranging from $50 to $150.

Pressure-treated pine is the most affordable at $15–$25 per linear foot, but vinyl ($25–$45 per linear foot) is often recommended for its 25+ year lifespan and resistance to Florida's high humidity and termites.

Contractors in the Duval County area typically charge between $3 and $5 per linear foot for the removal and disposal of an existing fence, which adds approximately $450 to $750 to a standard 150-foot project.

Yes, all professional installations must comply with the Florida Building Code, which requires posts to be set in concrete at specific depths (usually 24-36 inches) to withstand tropical storm-force winds.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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