Fence Installation Cost in Philadelphia (2026)
Average cost in Philadelphia
US$1,850 — US$9,750
US$8 — US$60 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFencing panels, posts, and concrete
46%
Professional installation and post setting
44%
Old fence disposal and land clearing
7%
City of Philadelphia L&I filing fees
3%
Sales Tax at 6%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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 Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
US$6,760 — US$10,140
Based on 9 sources and market data for Philadelphia. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Fence Install Contractors in Philadelphia
Verified providersHoff - The Fence Contractors
985 Old Eagle School Rd suite 205, Wayne, PA 19087, USA
38 reviews
Greenhill Fencing Inc.
307 Greenhill Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090, USA
243 reviews
Superior Fence & Rail of Southeast Pennsylvania
300 Walnut St, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA
193 reviews
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Yes, Philadelphia requires a permit for any fence over 6 feet tall in side or rear yards, or over 4 feet tall in front yards. Standard building permits for fences start at approximately $72.
The average cost is $23 per linear foot. Budget options like chain-link start as low as $8-$10 per foot, while premium materials like aluminum or composite can reach $50-$60 per foot.
Contractors in the Philadelphia metro area typically charge between $3 and $7 per linear foot for demolition and disposal of an existing fence, adding roughly $450 to $1,050 to a standard 150-foot project.
Sloped or rocky terrain, common in parts of Northwest Philly, can increase labor costs by 15% to 30% due to the need for stepped panels or power augers for post holes.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.