Fence Installation Cost in Portland (2026)
Average cost in Portland
US$1,800 — US$9,500
US$15 — US$55 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional installation and post setting
45%
Lumber, vinyl panels, or metal components
40%
City of Portland building permits and surcharges
10%
Old fence disposal and terrain leveling
5%
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 Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
US$6,400 — US$9,600
Based on 9 sources and market data for Portland. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Fence Install Contractors in Portland
Verified providersCascade Fence & Deck
6529 NE Sandy Blvd Suite 207, Portland, OR 97213, USA
178 reviews
Cascade Fence & Deck
4415 NE Minnehaha St, Vancouver, WA 98661, USA
595 reviews
Cool Cat Fence
555 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 105, Portland, OR 97214, USA
383 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, a building permit is only required if the fence is taller than 7 feet. If a permit is needed, the base fee is approximately $495 plus a 12% state surcharge.
Skilled labor rates for fencing in the Portland metro area typically range from $55 to $67 per hour per installer, depending on the complexity of the terrain.
Oregon has no state sales tax, which can save homeowners 5-10% on material costs compared to neighboring states like Washington, where sales tax applies to both materials and labor.
While pressure-treated pine is cheapest at $11-$20 per linear foot, Western Red Cedar is the local standard for its natural rot resistance, costing $25-$35 per linear foot installed.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 9+ 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.