Chain-link fence cost in Winchester, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,550
- Per linear ft
- $9.25 – $36
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #225
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Winchester, VA usually costs $1,450 to $5,550 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.25 to $36 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $360 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.27 an hour in the Winchester area, 11% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Winchester, VA, standard level
$2,650 to $4,300
About $17.50 to $28 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Winchester, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 40% |
| Labor | $520 | $2,000 | $3,500 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,500 | $5,550 | 100% |
Why Winchester prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Winchester wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Winchester is at 96.7 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 96.5: $40 to $140.
Related projects, priced for Winchester
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Winchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and gravel driveway lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
Why two Winchester 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.
What local crews earn in Winchester
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 Winchester the blend is 0.87.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.27 an hour, which is 11% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $22.22 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 51.7 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 $24.12 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $29.21 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 39.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Winchester has 67,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 267th 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% | $17.65 | $20.27 | $22.22 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.03 | $24.12 | $29.21 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Optional extras in Winchester
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Winchester, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $920 |
Winchester: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Winchester. 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 $3,100
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,650 to $4,300
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,900 to $5,550
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $970 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,100 | $2,650 – $4,300 | $3,900 – $5,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,800 – $6,050 | $5,250 – $8,500 | $7,700 – $10,900 |
Is Winchester cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $3,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VAthis page | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +3% |
| Harrisonburg, VA55 miles | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Chambersburg, PA60 miles | $1,500 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +5% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | +13% |
| Morgantown, WV75 miles | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | +1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $1,500 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +5% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Winchester ranks #225 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Winchester is 5% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $1,400 – $5,400 | $3,400 | −2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −5% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $1,500 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $1,450 – $5,500 | $3,450 | level |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | +1% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | +4% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | +6% |
Winchester 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, Winchester (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 Winchester are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Winchester gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 23 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and September (4.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.2 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 26 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 52 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 57 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 35 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
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Chain-link fence in Winchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Winchester?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,550 in the Winchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,650 to $4,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Winchester?
About $9.25 to $36 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Winchester or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,600, which is 3% more than Winchester ($3,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winchester?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $3,500. Materials are 40% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Winchester?
$1,900 to $7,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Winchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Winchester area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winchester expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Virginia?
Winchester is 5% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($3,650 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Winchester?
The BLS median is $20.27 an hour in the Winchester area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.65 to $22.22.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Winchester?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,100 and premium work $3,900 to $5,550. 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 Winchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. 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 Winchester?
$75 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Winchester
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).