How Much Does a Fence Cost in Raleigh?
Raleigh fence costs: wood \~$25/ft, vinyl \~$35/ft installed (2025). Typical project near $1,990. Get a free Wake County quote.
In Raleigh, NC, Ergeon's published rates put wood at about $25/ft, vinyl at about $35/ft, and aluminum at about $31/ft installed (2025 averages). Average project cost on the city page is about $1,990 across 33 completed Wake County jobs since 2020. Length, height, gates, and slope in Cary, Apex, or Garner usually move the total more than a single panel price.
Wood is the volume material for rear privacy in Wake County. Published wood starts near $25/ft, with vinyl near $35/ft and aluminum near $31/ft when you want a lower-maintenance front or pool line. Your final scope still changes most with footage, finished height, gate count, and haul-away.
MaterialAbout $/ft installed (Raleigh, 2025)Best forWood~$25/ftRear privacy, Value Dog Ear and In PanelVinyl~$35/ftSolid privacy with less stain workAluminum~$31/ftFront yard, pool, and ornamental lines
National cost context: wood fence costs and vinyl fence costs.
Recent Ergeon Raleigh wood jobs show how scope swings totals: $3,725 (Garner Rd), $2,103 (Churchill Rd), $1,136 (Knollwood Rd), and $999 (Pilots View Dr). Short partial runs land lower. Full rear privacy with multiple gates climbs toward or past the $1,990 city-page average.
Popular wood packages on the Raleigh city fence page include Value Dog Ear, In Panel, Picket, and Ranch Style. Vinyl Solid Privacy and ornamental metal Flat Top lines are also quoted by package, footage, and site conditions.
Taller rear privacy (many Raleigh lots allow up to about 8 ft in rear yards and about 6 ft along side yards, with shorter street-side and front limits for sightlines), extra gates, haul-away, and tight side yards in Cary or Holly Springs add cost. When a drawing is required, a site plan can confirm fence height and lot lines before you lock materials.
For statewide height and placement context, see fence laws in North Carolina. Installs in Raleigh average about 2.8 weeks from quote approval to completion. In clear conditions, crews install about 60 linear feet per day once work begins.
Start on the Raleigh city fence page, or call 984-983-4595 / 1-888-374-3661. Draw your fence line on the satellite map, pick wood, vinyl, chain link, or ornamental metal, then schedule a live video quote to confirm gates and site conditions.
Monthly financing is available on qualifying outdoor projects. Final price depends on length, height, material, and terrain. See how it works for the quote-to-install flow.
Wake County applications often call for a scaled lot drawing before staff can review height and placement. Certified surveys in the Triangle commonly run $1,000 to $3,000, and you usually do not need that unless Raleigh or your municipality asks for a certified or stamped plan. Ergeon's GIS-based site plan tool delivers a permit-ready drawing in about 15 minutes for $29, the same workflow Ergeon uses on its own Wake County filings.
How much does a fence cost in Raleigh?
Ergeon averages about $25/ft for wood, about $35/ft for vinyl, and about $31/ft for aluminum installed (2025). Typical project totals land near $1,990, with recent wood jobs from about $999 to $3,725.
Is wood or vinyl cheaper in Raleigh?
Wood starts lower per foot (~$25 vs ~$35). Vinyl costs more up front and usually needs less annual stain work in Piedmont humidity.
Why do Raleigh fence quotes vary so much?
Length, height, gates, haul-away, and slope on Wake County lots change labor and materials. Match package names and footage on every bid.
How long does a Raleigh fence take once I approve the quote?
Recent projects average about 2.8 weeks from quote approval to completion. Clear 100 ft runs often take about 1 to 2 crew days on site.
Get a free quote in Raleigh · Call 984-983-4595 or 1-888-374-3661. Monthly-payment financing is available on qualifying projects.
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