Chain-link fence cost in Provo, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,850
- Per linear ft
- $9.55 – $38
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Provo, UT usually costs $1,450 to $5,850 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.55 to $38 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $180 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $22.43 an hour in the Provo area, 1% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Provo, UT, standard level
$2,800 to $4,550
About $18 to $29.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Provo, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 37% |
| Labor | $570 | $2,200 | $3,850 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,650 | $5,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Provo number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Provo wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Provo is at 96.4 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 98.2: $40 to $150.
How Provo compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Provo. St. George is the lowest at about $3,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 190 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UTthis page | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | |
| Salt Lake City, UT60 miles | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +4% |
| Ogden, UT90 miles | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Logan, UT145 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −2% |
| St. George, UT190 miles | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −3% |
| Grand Junction, CO215 miles | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | +1% |
| Utah (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | level |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Provo ranks #161 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Provo is 0% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −3% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Provo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −4% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | +7% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,300 – $4,850 | $3,100 | −16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Provo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Provo. 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
$1,450 to $3,250
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,800 to $4,550
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,100 to $5,850
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,000 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,250 | $2,800 – $4,550 | $4,100 – $5,850 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,300 | $3,700 – $6,000 | $5,450 – $7,750 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,900 – $6,350 | $5,500 – $8,950 | $8,100 – $11,600 |
Add-ons priced for Provo
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Provo, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.95) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $950 |
What local crews earn in Provo
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 Provo the blend is 0.95.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.43 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $25.27 an hour. BLS counts 4,760 of them working in the area, 156.2 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 $25.59 an hour, 12% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $29.39 an hour. About 3,080 work in the metro. That is 101.1 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 7.0% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Provo-Orem-Lehi has 304,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 84th 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% | $18.25 | $22.43 | $25.27 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.92 | $25.59 | $29.39 | $29.12 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Provo 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.
What nearby projects cost in Provo
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Provo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (−2%) and wood fence lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,250 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
Provo 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, Provo Byu (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Provo 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.
Provo gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, April and May (2.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 41 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 28 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 40 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 47 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 62 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 52 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 41 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
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Chain-link fence in Provo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Provo?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,850 in the Provo area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,800 to $4,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Provo?
About $9.55 to $38 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 Provo or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,800, which is 4% more than Provo ($3,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Provo?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $3,650. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Provo?
$1,950 to $7,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Provo?
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 Provo area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Provo expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Utah?
Provo is 0% above the Utah statewide estimate ($3,650 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Provo?
The BLS median is $22.43 an hour in the Provo area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.25 to $25.27.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Provo?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,250 and premium work $4,100 to $5,850. 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 Provo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Provo?
$75 to $950, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Provo
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).