Chain-link fence cost in New Hampshire
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,300
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $41
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 1
New Hampshire prices for chain-link fence: $1,550 to $6,300 for 150 linear ft, or $10 to $41 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% above the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $24.03 an hour.
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in New Hampshire (statewide), standard level
$2,950 to $4,850
About $19.50 to $31.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,950 | $4,850 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in New Hampshire
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 36% |
| Labor | $620 | $2,400 | $4,200 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 3% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,900 | $6,300 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: New Hampshire prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,550 to $3,450
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,950 to $4,850
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,400 to $6,300
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,300 | $2,950 – $4,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,450 | $2,950 – $4,850 | $4,400 – $6,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,550 | $3,950 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,800 | $5,850 – $9,600 | $8,700 – $12,400 |
Weather windows across New Hampshire
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and New Hampshire is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Manchester has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 40 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 17 | 84 | 40 | 9: March through November |
Extras that change the New Hampshire total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for New Hampshire, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (0.99). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $80 – $1,000 |
Other New Hampshire jobs that often go with chain-link fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Hampshire's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is +2% and vinyl fence level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,150 | level |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
New Hampshire versus the states around it
New Hampshire ranks 17 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for chain-link fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $3,250, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. New Hampshire sits at $3,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 40 miles away | $1,700 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +16% |
| Rhode Island | 90 miles away | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +5% |
| Maine | 110 miles away | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −3% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +7% |
| Vermont | 140 miles away | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −1% |
Chain-link fence cost by metro in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −2% |
Wages behind the New Hampshire number
New Hampshire's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.04 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.03 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $28.32 an hour. BLS counts 4,330 of them working in the state, 63.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.42 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.12 and $35.46 an hour. About 3,760 work in the state. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($28.32 an hour) would add about $260 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.61) would take off about $150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 683,290 jobs across New Hampshire (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $21.61 | $24.03 | $28.32 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.12 | $29.42 | $35.46 | $29.12 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Why two New Hampshire quotes can differ
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.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
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Chain-link fence in New Hampshire: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in New Hampshire?
$1,550 to $6,300 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Hampshire can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Hampshire is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Manchester at about $3,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in New Hampshire than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $3,900 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Hampshire?
About 62% ($2,400). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in New Hampshire?
The BLS statewide median is $24.03 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.61 to $28.32.
+Where does New Hampshire rank for chain-link fence costs?
17th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,900 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in New Hampshire?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,450 and premium work $4,400 to $6,300. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in New Hampshire?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Hampshire metros we cover, Manchester has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in New Hampshire?
$80 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in New Hampshire
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).