Wood fence cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,750 – $7,050
- Per linear ft
- $18.50 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #216
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Kingsport, plan on $2,750 to $7,050 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $18.50 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$4,050 to $5,750
About $26.50 to $38 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,950 | $2,600 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 100% |
Where the Kingsport price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, Kingsport wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,900, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.4) and land at $35 to $130.
Kingsport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,750 to $4,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,050 to $5,750
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,350 to $7,050
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,500 | $4,050 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,700 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,650 | $7,100 – $9,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,500 – $8,900 | $8,050 – $11,400 | $10,600 – $14,000 |
Climate in Kingsport: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kingsport (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Kingsport: 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.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 28 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
Kingsport against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
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 $4,850 to $5,050 across Kingsport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $2,700 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −2% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +3% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $2,800 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #216 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | +4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +9% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | +5% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $3,000 – $7,550 | $5,250 | +7% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +9% |
Extras that change the Kingsport total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kingsport by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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) | $140 – $730 |
Related projects, priced for Kingsport
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −6% and wood deck −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −10% |
Why two Kingsport 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.
Kingsport labor market for wood fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Kingsport is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 32.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.81 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($18.84) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 4.0% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Wood fence in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Kingsport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,750 to $7,050 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Kingsport?
About $18.50 to $46 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,850, which is 2% less than Kingsport ($4,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $4,900. Materials are 59% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Kingsport?
$3,700 to $9,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Kingsport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Kingsport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($4,950 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kingsport?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Kingsport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $4,500 and premium work $5,350 to $7,050. 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport?
$140 to $730, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Kingsport
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