Fence Installation Cost in Portland (2026)
Average cost in Portland
$2,500 – $15,000
$17 – $65 per sq ft
In Portland, the average is $6,581 and most projects cost between $2,500 and $15,000, or about $17 – $65 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 14 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedInstallation, post setting, and framing
50%
Cedar lumber, posts, concrete, and hardware
40%
Removal of old fencing and debris hauling
7%
City of Portland permitting and site review
3%
None at 0%
📋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 project
LiveYour estimate in Portland
Likely range $2,961 – $14,478
- Labor50%$3,291
- Materials40%$2,632
- Disposal & Demolition7%$461
- Permits & Fees3%$197
Chain Link
$4,695
Pressure-treated Wood
$6,581
Cedar / Vinyl
$10,354
Aluminum / Wrought Iron
$14,127
Calibrated to 14 researched sources for Portland. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$6,316
Today
$6,581
Fence Installation in Portland is ↑ 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $265 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 Portland
Verified providersCascade Fence & Deck
6529 NE Sandy Blvd Ste 207, Portland, OR 97213, USA
221 reviews
Good Neighbor Fence Company
4020 SE International Way C105, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USA
22 reviews
Above All Fences, Decks & Construction
7424 SW Fir St, Tigard, OR 97223, USA
71 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
In Portland, standard wood fences 7 feet and under typically do not require a building permit. However, fences over 7 feet or those made of masonry/concrete over 6 feet require a structural permit, with fees starting at approximately $153 plus a 65% plan review surcharge.
Western Red Cedar is the local standard because its natural oils resist rot and insect decay in the Pacific Northwest's wet climate. Professionally installed cedar privacy fences in 2026 cost between $35 and $60 per linear foot.
As of 2026, skilled labor rates for licensed fencing contractors in the Portland metro area average approximately $58 per hour. Using an Oregon CCB-licensed contractor typically adds 15-30% to the labor cost compared to unlicensed workers but is required for legal compliance.
Demolition and disposal of an old fence typically adds $3 to $8 per linear foot to the project total, or roughly 7-10% of the overall budget, depending on the material and accessibility of the yard.
📊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: 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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