Wood fence cost in Augusta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,850 – $7,200
- Per linear ft
- $19 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #168
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Augusta area: $2,850 to $7,200 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 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $28.33 an hour in the Augusta area, 3% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Augusta, GA, standard level
$4,150 to $5,900
About $27.50 to $38.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Augusta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 57% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,050 | $2,750 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,850 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Augusta number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.33 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Augusta is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Augusta is at 96.3 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 91.9: $35 to $140.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Augusta
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Augusta. 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
$2,850 to $4,600
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,150 to $5,900
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,450 to $7,200
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,900 | $5,450 – $7,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,100 | $5,500 – $7,850 | $7,250 – $9,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,650 – $9,100 | $8,250 – $11,700 | $10,800 – $14,300 |
The best months for wood fence in Augusta
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Augusta Daniel Fld Ap (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 Augusta are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Augusta gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 80 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 | 58 | 40 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 43 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 69 | 49 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 56 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 69 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 58 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
Who does the work: Augusta 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 Augusta the blend is 0.91.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $32.50 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 35.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $18.62 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $23.02 an hour. BLS counts 1,630 of them working in the area, 70.3 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 $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Augusta-Richmond County has 231,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 106th 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% | $22.66 | $28.33 | $32.50 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.43 | $18.62 | $23.02 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
How Augusta compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group. Athens is the cheapest at $4,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −3% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $2,600 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −7% |
| Greenville, SC90 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Spartanburg, SC95 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Hilton Head, SC100 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Augusta ranks #168 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Augusta is 3% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | level |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −7% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −6% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,600 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −7% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Augusta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +18% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | +3% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −3% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | −1% |
Add-ons priced for Augusta
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Augusta, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.91) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $750 |
Why two Augusta quotes can differ
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).
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.
Related projects, priced for Augusta
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Augusta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (−5%) and chain-link fence lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
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Wood fence in Augusta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Augusta?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,850 to $7,200 in the Augusta area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $5,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Augusta?
About $19 to $47 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Augusta or Columbia?
Columbia is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,850, which is 3% less than Augusta ($5,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Augusta?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,050. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Augusta?
$3,800 to $9,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Augusta?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Augusta area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Augusta expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Georgia?
Augusta is 3% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Augusta?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Augusta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.66 to $32.50.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Augusta?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,600 and premium work $5,450 to $7,200. 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 Augusta?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. October 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 Augusta?
$140 to $750, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Augusta
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