Chain-link fence cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,150
- Per linear ft
- $9.90 – $40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #122
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Manchester, plan on $1,550 to $6,150 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.90 to $40 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Manchester, NH, standard level
$2,900 to $4,750
About $19 to $31 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 36% |
| Labor | $610 | $2,350 | $4,100 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 3% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,850 | $6,150 | 100% |
Why Manchester prices look the way they do
Labor is 61% 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 Manchester the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Manchester metro is 97.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.7) and land at $40 to $160.
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Manchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Manchester wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,550 to $3,400
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,900 to $4,750
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,300 to $6,150
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,300 | $1,950 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,900 – $4,750 | $4,300 – $6,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,000 – $4,450 | $3,850 – $6,300 | $5,700 – $8,150 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,000 – $6,650 | $5,750 – $9,400 | $8,500 – $12,100 |
Manchester against nearby metros and the rest of New Hampshire
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $4,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $1,650 – $7,150 | $4,400 | +15% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $1,700 – $7,400 | $4,550 | +19% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +10% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $1,700 – $7,300 | $4,500 | +17% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +2% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | +2% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Manchester comes in at #122 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Manchester is 2% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Manchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $1,700 – $7,100 | $4,400 | +15% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −15% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,700 – $7,300 | $4,500 | +17% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,500 | +18% |
Climate in Manchester: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Manchester Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Manchester (9 of 12 months). 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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Manchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Manchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −1% and vinyl fence −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,600 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,000 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,300 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
Why two Manchester quotes can differ
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.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Manchester labor market for chain-link fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Manchester is 1.01 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.84 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $26.49 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 53.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 820 of them working in the area, 41.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.49 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($19.68) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 5.9% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 199,560 jobs in the Manchester-Nashua area. That makes it the 115th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Manchester
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Manchester by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (0.98), a factor of 0.99. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $80 – $990 |
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Chain-link fence in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Manchester?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $6,150 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,900 to $4,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Manchester?
About $9.90 to $40 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,400, which is 15% more than Manchester ($3,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $3,850. Materials are 36% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Manchester?
$2,000 to $8,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 2% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($3,900 at the midpoint).
+What do construction laborers earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $22.84 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.68 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Manchester?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,400 and premium work $4,300 to $6,150. 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April and July 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 Manchester?
$80 to $990, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Manchester
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).