Chain-link fence cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,650
- Per linear ft
- $9.40 – $37
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #200
- 1 = most expensive
Florence homeowners pay roughly $1,450 to $5,650 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $9.40 to $37 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Florence is 8% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.75 an hour in the Florence area, 4% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Florence, SC, standard level
$2,700 to $4,400
About $17.50 to $28.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $540 | $2,100 | $3,650 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,550 | $5,650 | 100% |
Where the Florence price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Florence wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Florence metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.8) and land at $35 to $130.
Extras that change the Florence total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Florence by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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) | $75 – $930 |
What nearby projects cost in Florence
Because every project leans on different trades, Florence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −5% and gravel driveway −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Florence
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Florence Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Florence (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Florence gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 70 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 61 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
Florence against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlotte is the priciest of the group at $3,600. Myrtle Beach is the cheapest at $3,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,350 | −6% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | level |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Florence comes in at #200 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Florence is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −3% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,350 | −6% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Florence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | +11% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $1,650 – $7,100 | $4,400 | +23% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −9% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Florence is 0.90 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $21.75 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $26.11 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 73.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.68 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 14.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $270. At the 25th percentile ($18.11) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 7.6% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Florence area. That makes it the 221st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $18.11 | $21.75 | $26.11 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.36 | $23.68 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Why two Florence 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Florence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Florence 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
$1,450 to $3,150
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,700 to $4,400
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,950 to $5,650
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $970 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,700 – $4,400 | $3,950 – $5,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,200 | $5,350 – $8,700 | $7,850 – $11,200 |
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Chain-link fence in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Florence?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,650 in the Florence area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,700 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Florence?
About $9.40 to $37 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,350, which is 6% less than Florence ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $3,550. Materials are 39% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Florence?
$1,900 to $7,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Florence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Florence area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 1% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($3,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Florence?
The BLS median is $21.75 an hour in the Florence area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.11 to $26.11.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Florence?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,150 and premium work $3,950 to $5,650. 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 Florence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. February 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 Florence?
$75 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Florence
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).