Wood fence cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,900 – $7,350
- Per linear ft
- $19 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #144
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Colorado Springs area: $2,900 to $7,350 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$4,250 to $6,050
About $28 to $39.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,300 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,150 | $2,900 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,900 | $5,150 | $7,350 | 100% |
Where the Colorado Springs price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, Colorado Springs wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Colorado Springs is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,900 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.7: $40 to $150.
Who does the work: Colorado Springs trade wages
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 Colorado Springs the blend is 0.96.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.61 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $31.36 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 38.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.28 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.17 and $24.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 56.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Colorado Springs has 316,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 81st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.17 | $22.28 | $24.62 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Colorado Springs: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Colorado Springs. 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
$2,900 to $4,700
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,250 to $6,050
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,600 to $7,350
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,900 – $6,250 | $5,650 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,750 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,800 – $9,300 | $8,450 – $11,900 | $11,100 – $14,600 |
Why two Colorado Springs quotes can differ
Slope and soil
Hills, rock, and tree roots slow post digging.
Composite
A composite wood-look privacy fence is $55-$85 per linear foot installed (HomeGuide).
Wood species
A 6-ft privacy fence is $25-$50 per linear foot installed; an 8-ft one goes up to $75. Tropical hardwood privacy fences run $35-$55 (HomeGuide).
Colorado Springs against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $5,100 to $5,500 across Colorado Springs and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +7% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,350 | +5% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Colorado Springs ranks #144 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 4% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +5% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −6% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,050 | +17% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −5% |
The best months for wood fence in Colorado Springs
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Colorado Springs Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Colorado Springs: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Colorado Springs gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.1 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 45 | 19 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 20 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 34 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 57 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 37 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 19 | 0.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Colorado Springs
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Colorado Springs wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (−3%) and aluminum fence lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,950 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
Add-ons priced for Colorado Springs
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Colorado Springs, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $770 |
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Wood fence in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Colorado Springs?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,900 to $7,350 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 to $6,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Colorado Springs?
About $19 to $48 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,500, which is 7% more than Colorado Springs ($5,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,150. Materials are 56% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Colorado Springs?
$3,900 to $9,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 4% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($5,350 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.86 to $31.36.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,700 and premium work $5,600 to $7,350. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Is there a bad season to install a wood fence in Colorado Springs?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Colorado Springs?
$140 to $770, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Colorado Springs
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 Wood Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost? (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