Residential Fence Installation
The right fence for your home — installed in about three weeks
Wood, vinyl, chain link, or metal — matched to what you need
Itemized 3D quotes, no hidden fees — financing available
It’s simple: get a beautiful and sturdy residential fence installed within 3 weeks
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Choose one of our fence packages and customize the design
Get an accurate and fair quote for you fence project. Your quote is clearly itemized aided by 3D visualizations.
Choose your installation date, sit-back and relax
Book your installation appointment and have your project installed within 3 weeks.
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Homeowners rate Ergeon's fence, deck, and outdoor construction work 4.81 out of 5 based on 22,319 verified reviews across Google, Yelp & HomeAdvisor.
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22,319 reviews
“Kerecia is an excellent communicator who helped me solve my fencing problems quickly and confidently”
Castro Valley, CA
“The service was very professional and I was very comfortable with talking to the sales representative”
Evanston, IL
“Jennie was our project manager. She communicated with me and made sure all was completed as planned. The 2 installers were amazing. So professional, doing an excellent job and getting every detail right. They cleaned up, asked me for verification of questions and completed the project beautifully. I would recommend Ergeon company for all projects they handle. True customer service and quality work.”
Aliquippa, PA
“Kerecia did a great job. Made the mobile quote an easy process with a quick turnaround time.”
Cincinnati, OH
“David did a very thorough job completing our fence proposal. He was also very flexible, revising the proposal several times to make sure we got all the details right for me and the neighbors I share a fence with. I highly recommend him and his company for your fencing needs!”
Modesto, CA
“Alex was awesome with me and I loved the service I was given. I wish all these services could be this easy. Well done”
La Verne, CA
Start with what your fence needs to do
Most homeowners pick a fence by purpose first, then material. Sorting out what you want the fence to do — privacy, containment, security, or curb appeal — makes the material and style choice easy.
Privacy, pets & security
Want to block the view and keep kids and pets in? A solid wood or vinyl privacy fence is the usual pick. Just need containment or security on a budget? Chain link does it for less. Each links to its own page below with real costs and styles.
Curb appeal & boundaries
Framing a front yard or marking a boundary without walling it off calls for an open, decorative fence — a wood or vinyl picket, an ornamental aluminum fence, or a rustic split rail. The right one depends on the look you’re after and your budget.
Front yard residential fence
A front yard residential fence is built to enclose the front yard of your home. These are usually shorter than backyard fences. The average height is three or four feet tall depending on the city ordinances. They come in a variety of materials, designs, colors and styles.
Residential fence materials at a glance
Every material trades off cost, privacy, maintenance, and look differently. Here’s the quick version — each links to a full page with real Ergeon costs and styles.
Wood — natural & popular
The most popular home fence: affordable, private, and natural-looking, in any style and stain color. Needs re-staining every few years. About $33–$67/ft.
Vinyl — low-maintenance privacy
Solid privacy with no staining, rot, or fading — costs a bit more upfront. About $46–$76/ft.
Chain link & metal — security and curb appeal
Chain link is the budget choice for security and pets ($30–$57); ornamental aluminum is the premium, durable, decorative option ($36–$83).
Popular materials and colors
- Stained wood
- White vinyl
- Black metal
- Galvanized
Popular residential fence types
Choosing the right design will improve the curb appeal of your home.
Privacy fence
A solid 6-ft wood or vinyl fence that blocks the view — the most common backyard choice.
Picket fence
An open, classic front-yard fence in wood or vinyl that adds curb appeal.
Chain link fence
The most affordable way to contain pets and secure a yard.
Ornamental metal fence
Rust-proof aluminum for a decorative, durable boundary or pool fence.
Split rail fence
An open, rustic fence for large lots and driveways at the lowest cost.
Fence with gate
Any home fence finished with a matching walk or drive gate.
Residential fence characteristics
Residential fences are a popular choice to provide residential and curb appeal to your home.
What is the best fence for a house?
There’s no single best fence — it depends on what you need. For privacy and a natural look on a budget, wood wins; for privacy with no maintenance, vinyl; for low-cost security and pet containment, chain link; for curb appeal and durability, ornamental aluminum. Most homeowners start with the purpose (privacy, pets, security, looks) and let that point to the material.
How tall can a residential fence be?
Six feet is the standard maximum for backyard fences in most areas, and front-yard fences are often limited to three or four feet — but local codes and HOA rules vary, so it’s worth checking. Ergeon builds to your local height code.
How much does a residential fence cost?
A residential fence runs anywhere from about $30 to $83 per linear foot installed, depending entirely on material: chain link is the most affordable ($30–$57), wood is the popular middle ($33–$67), vinyl costs a bit more for no maintenance ($46–$76), and ornamental metal is the premium ($36–$83). Style, height, gates, and terrain move the number within each material.
| Material | Typical installed cost / ft | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link | $30 – $57 | Security, pets, lowest cost |
| Wood | $33 – $67 | Privacy, natural look, value |
| Vinyl | $46 – $76 | Low-maintenance privacy |
| Metal / aluminum | $36 – $83 | Curb appeal, pools, durability |
Ranges reflect completed Ergeon projects by material; your quote depends on material, style, height, gates, and terrain.
What goes into a residential fence
Whatever the material, a home fence is built from the same core parts.
Posts
The vertical supports set in concrete that carry the fence and gates.
Rails
Horizontal members that hold the pickets or panels between posts.
Pickets / panels
The infill that defines the style — solid for privacy, spaced for an open look.
Gates
Matching walk or drive gates for access, built to handle daily use.
Hardware & finish
Hinges, latches, post caps, and the stain, paint, or powder-coat finish.
Privacy vs. open fence: which does your home need?
The first fork for a home fence is whether you want to block the view or keep it open. A privacy fence (solid wood or vinyl) walls off the yard for seclusion and security; an open fence (picket, ornamental metal, or split rail) marks a boundary and adds curb appeal while keeping sightlines. Many homes use both — privacy in back, open in front.
| Privacy fence | Open fence | |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks the view | Yes — full privacy | No — open sightlines |
| Typical materials | Solid wood, vinyl | Picket, metal, split rail |
| Adds curb appeal | Some | Yes — decorative |
| Cost | By material | Often lower (less material) |
| Best for | Backyards, seclusion | Front yards, boundaries |
Residential Fence Installation FAQ
It depends on the goal: wood for affordable privacy, vinyl for no-maintenance privacy, chain link for budget security and pets, ornamental aluminum for curb appeal. Start with the purpose and the material follows.
About $30–$83 per linear foot installed depending on material — chain link cheapest, then wood, then vinyl, with ornamental metal the premium. Style, height, and gates move it within each.
Usually up to six feet in back and three to four in front, but local codes and HOA rules vary — Ergeon builds to your local height code.
Yes — many homes use a solid privacy fence in the backyard and an open picket or ornamental fence in front. We can quote both together.
Yes. Financing is available for monthly payments, shown alongside your itemized quote.