Chain-link fence cost in Hartford, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,700
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $43.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #57
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Hartford area: $1,600 to $6,700 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $27.06 an hour in the Hartford area, 19% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Hartford, CT, standard level
$3,150 to $5,150
About $20.50 to $33.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Hartford, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 33% |
| Labor | $690 | $2,650 | $4,650 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,150 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Hartford price comes from
Labor is 64% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Hartford the blended ratio comes out at 1.14.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hartford is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.7: $40 to $150.
Specs and site conditions that change a Hartford bid
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.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Optional extras in Hartford
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.06 for Hartford, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.14) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,050 |
Hartford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hartford. 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
$1,600 to $3,650
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,150 to $5,150
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,650 to $6,700
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,650 | $3,150 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,100 – $4,800 | $4,150 – $6,850 | $6,150 – $8,850 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,150 – $7,200 | $6,200 – $10,200 | $9,200 – $13,200 |
The best months for chain-link fence in Hartford
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hartford Brainard 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 Hartford are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Hartford gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.2 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 17 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 | 37 | 20 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 40 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 64 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 26 | 3.8 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Hartford
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hartford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+11%) and vinyl fence lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,800 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
Is Hartford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $4,000 to $4,500 across Hartford and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | |
| Norwich, CT25 miles | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | −3% |
| Waterbury, CT30 miles | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA30 miles | $1,700 – $7,300 | $4,500 | +8% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $1,650 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA45 miles | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +2% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hartford ranks #57 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hartford is 1% below the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,600 – $6,800 | $4,200 | +1% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,650 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +3% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hartford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | −14% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | −10% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −15% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −4% |
Who does the work: Hartford trade wages
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 Hartford the blend is 1.14.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.06 an hour, which is 19% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 2,430 of them working in the area, 40.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $31.14 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.29 and $40.07 an hour. About 1,660 work in the metro. That is 27.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $490 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 11.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford has 599,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 47th 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% | $22.76 | $27.06 | $35.02 | $22.66 | 1.19 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.29 | $31.14 | $40.07 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Hartford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Hartford?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $6,700 in the Hartford area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,150 to $5,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Hartford?
About $10.50 to $43.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Hartford or Norwich?
Norwich is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,000, which is 3% less than Hartford ($4,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hartford?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $4,150. Materials are 33% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Hartford?
$2,100 to $8,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Hartford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Hartford area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hartford expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Hartford is 1% below the Connecticut statewide estimate ($4,200 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Hartford?
The BLS median is $27.06 an hour in the Hartford area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $35.02.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Hartford?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,650 and premium work $4,650 to $6,700. 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 Hartford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May and November 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 Hartford?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Hartford
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).