Wood fence cost in New Hampshire
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,050 – $7,700
- Per linear ft
- $20 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 1
New Hampshire prices for wood fence: $3,050 to $7,700 for 150 linear ft, or $20 to $50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.42 an hour.
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in New Hampshire (statewide), standard level
$4,450 to $6,300
About $29 to $41 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,450 | $6,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in New Hampshire
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $2,950 | $4,450 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,300 | $3,100 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,350 | $7,700 | 100% |
New Hampshire against its neighbors
New Hampshire ranks 17 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for wood fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $6,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $4,650, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. New Hampshire sits at $5,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 40 miles away | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +11% |
| Rhode Island | 90 miles away | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,450 | +2% |
| Maine | 110 miles away | $3,000 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −2% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +3% |
| Vermont | 140 miles away | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −1% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Hampshire
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Hampshire wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,050 to $4,900
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,450 to $6,300
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,850 to $7,700
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,050 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,300 | $5,850 – $7,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,050 – $6,500 | $5,900 – $8,350 | $7,750 – $10,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,100 – $9,750 | $8,850 – $12,500 | $11,600 – $15,200 |
Optional extras in New Hampshire
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to New Hampshire by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.99), a factor of 1.01. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $810 |
Weather windows across New Hampshire
Season matters for wood fence. For each New Hampshire metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Manchester has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 40 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 17 | 84 | 40 | 9: March through November |
Wood fence: what moves the price in New Hampshire
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.
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).
If you are planning more than one job in New Hampshire
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Hampshire wages and prices. Against national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+2%) and vinyl fence lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,150 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
New Hampshire labor market for wood fence
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.03 for New Hampshire.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.42 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.12 and $35.46 an hour. BLS counts 3,760 of them working in the state, 55.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.03 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $28.32 an hour. About 4,330 work in the state. That is 63.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.46 an hour) would add about $280 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.12) would take off about $250. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 683,290 jobs across New Hampshire (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.12 | $29.42 | $35.46 | $29.12 | 1.01 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.61 | $24.03 | $28.32 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
New Hampshire metro-by-metro prices
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | $3,000 – $7,600 | $5,300 | −1% |
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Wood fence in New Hampshire: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in New Hampshire?
$3,050 to $7,700 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Hampshire can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Hampshire is cheapest for wood fence?
Manchester at about $5,300 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is wood fence cheaper in New Hampshire than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $5,350 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Hampshire?
About 43% ($2,300). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Hampshire?
The BLS statewide median is $29.42 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.12 to $35.46.
+Where does New Hampshire rank for wood fence costs?
17th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,350 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in New Hampshire?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,900 and premium work $5,850 to $7,700. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Does the season matter for wood fence in New Hampshire?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Hampshire metros we cover, Manchester has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in New Hampshire?
$150 to $810, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in New Hampshire
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