Wood fence cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,150 – $7,850
- Per linear ft
- $20.50 – $51.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #65
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Denver area: $3,150 to $7,850 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 3% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Denver, CO, standard level
$4,550 to $6,450
About $30 to $42 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,650 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,050 | $4,550 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,400 | $3,150 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,500 | $7,850 | 100% |
Why Denver prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Denver the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Denver is at 101.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $3,050 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.8: $40 to $160.
Cost by quality level and size in Denver
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Denver. 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
$3,150 to $5,050
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,550 to $6,450
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,000 to $7,850
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,350 | $4,000 – $5,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,850 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,200 – $6,700 | $6,050 – $8,550 | $7,950 – $10,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,250 – $10,000 | $9,050 – $12,800 | $11,800 – $15,600 |
Planning more than one job in Denver?
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Denver wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+3%) and vinyl fence lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,600 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,800 – $15,700 | +3% |
Is Denver cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Denver. Pueblo is the lowest at about $5,100 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −7% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −8% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,350 | −2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Denver ranks #65 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Denver is 2% above the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −6% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −7% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +10% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −10% |
Why two Denver quotes can differ
Style
Split-rail and picket styles are cheaper to build than privacy fence, which uses more boards and takes more labor.
Height and permits
Fences over about 6 ft often need a permit and a setback check. Permits run $40-$150.
Slope and soil
Hills, rock, and tree roots slow post digging.
Who does the work: Denver 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 Denver the blend is 1.06.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $31.21 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $36.14 an hour. About 7,250 work in the metro. That is 45.0 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 $23.44 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.44 an hour. BLS counts 9,650 of them working in the area, 60.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 4.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Denver-Aurora-Centennial has 1,609,350 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 17th 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% | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.48 | $23.44 | $27.44 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
The best months for wood fence in Denver
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Denver-Stapleton (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 Denver are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Denver gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (2.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 47 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 19 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 27 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 34 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 59 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 48 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 36 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
Optional extras in Denver
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.03 for Denver, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.06) and goods price index (1.01). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $830 |
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Wood fence in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Denver?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,150 to $7,850 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $6,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Denver?
About $20.50 to $51.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,150, which is 7% less than Denver ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $5,500. Materials are 55% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Denver?
$4,200 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Denver?
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 Denver area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 2% above 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 Denver?
The BLS median is $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.70 to $36.14.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Denver?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $5,050 and premium work $6,000 to $7,850. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+When is the best time to install a wood fence in Denver?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and December 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 Denver?
$150 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Denver
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