Chain-link fence cost in Grand Junction, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $5,950
- Per linear ft
- $9.65 – $38.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #151
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Grand Junction, CO usually costs $1,500 to $5,950 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.65 to $38.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $140 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.51 an hour in the Grand Junction area, 5% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Grand Junction, CO, standard level
$2,800 to $4,600
About $18.50 to $30 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Grand Junction, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $860 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $580 | $2,250 | $3,900 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,700 | $5,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Grand Junction number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Grand Junction wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Junction is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $40 to $140.
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Grand Junction
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Grand Junction weather and the chain-link fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Grand Junction Walker Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Grand Junction are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Grand Junction gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, September and October (1.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and June are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 68 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 17 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 32 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 38 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 57 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 64 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 62 | 0.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 82 | 53 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 40 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 28 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
Optional extras in Grand Junction
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Grand Junction, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.97) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $960 |
Planning more than one job in Grand Junction?
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Junction wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood fence comes out highest (−3%) and aluminum fence lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
What local crews earn in Grand Junction
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Grand Junction the blend is 0.97.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.51 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $24.79 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 84.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $32.86 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 50.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 4.9% to 5.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Junction has 67,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 269th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $18.55 | $21.51 | $24.79 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.51 | $28.96 | $32.86 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
How Grand Junction compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Grand Junction. Provo is the lowest at about $3,650 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 215 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | |
| Boulder, CO180 miles | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +3% |
| Denver, CO195 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +7% |
| Fort Collins, CO195 miles | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO205 miles | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | level |
| Provo, UT215 miles | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +5% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Junction ranks #151 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Junction is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Junction against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +3% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −6% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Grand Junction
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Junction. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,500 to $3,250
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,800 to $4,600
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,150 to $5,950
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,000 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $4,000 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,500 – $3,250 | $2,800 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,950 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,300 | $3,750 – $6,100 | $5,500 – $7,850 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,950 – $6,450 | $5,550 – $9,100 | $8,200 – $11,700 |
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Chain-link fence in Grand Junction: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Grand Junction?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $5,950 in the Grand Junction area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,800 to $4,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Grand Junction?
About $9.65 to $38.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Grand Junction or Boulder?
Boulder is 180 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,800, which is 3% more than Grand Junction ($3,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Junction?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $3,700. Materials are 37% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Grand Junction?
$1,950 to $7,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Grand Junction?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Grand Junction area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Junction expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($3,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Grand Junction?
The BLS median is $21.51 an hour in the Grand Junction area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $24.79.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Grand Junction?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $3,250 and premium work $4,150 to $5,950. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link fence in Grand Junction?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. February and June are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Grand Junction?
$75 to $960, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Grand Junction
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).