Most installed fences cost $20 to $60 per linear foot in 2026, or $3,000 to $9,000 for 150 feet. Those are national figures. What you pay in Bakersfield depends on local labor, the material, the length of the run, how hard the ground is to dig and how many gates you need.
Price ranges are national figures published by HomeGuide for 2026, not our own quotes. Kern County labor, material prices and the conditions on your property move the real number up or down. Last checked October 2026.
How much does a fence cost per foot?
| Material | Installed cost per foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $9 to $30 |
| Wood | $20 to $50 |
| Vinyl | $30 to $60 |
| Aluminum | $25 to $75 |
| Wrought iron | $50 to $85 |
How much does a 6-foot wood privacy fence cost?
The national range for a 6-foot privacy fence is $25 to $60 per foot installed. The table below shows totals by length for a typical fence at $20 to $60 per foot, and a tall solid fence falls in the upper part of each row because it uses more lumber. In Bakersfield the choice of post matters to the price too. Many owners pay a little more for steel posts so the fence stands up to wind and sprinklers.
| Fence length | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| 50 feet | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| 100 feet | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| 150 feet | $3,000 to $9,000 |
| 200 feet | $4,000 to $12,000 |
What is the cheapest fence to have installed?
Chain link. It starts near $9 per foot in the national figures, and it does not care about heat. For privacy at the lowest cost, a plain dog-ear board fence in pressure-treated wood is the usual answer. If you only need to keep a large dog in the yard on a budget, 5 or 6 foot chain link does it, and privacy slats can go in later.
Is black aluminum cheaper than wrought iron or vinyl?
It is cheaper than wrought iron and close to vinyl. Aluminum runs $25 to $75 per foot against $50 to $85 for wrought iron and $30 to $60 for vinyl. Aluminum will not rust where sprinklers hit it. One local note: a black metal fence in full July sun gets too hot to hold, which matters around a pool with children.
How much extra does a gate cost?
Each gate is its own line on the estimate, not a per-foot charge. The price follows the width, the material, the hinges and the latch. A single walk gate is the least. A double drive gate for an RV, boat or trailer costs more, and an automatic gate with an operator costs the most.
How much extra for a slope, brush or an old fence?
We price those after seeing the property. Most of Bakersfield is flat, so slope is rarely the issue in town. The common extras here are removing and hauling away the old fence, breaking out old concrete footings, digging in summer-hard or hardpan soil, clearing tumbleweeds and brush on rural lines, and cutting a new fence into an existing block wall.
I got three quotes and they are far apart. Which one is realistic?
The realistic one is the quote whose written scope matches what you asked for. Compare the footage, height, material and grade, post type and depth, gates, tear-out, permits and cleanup line by line. A low number usually means something is missing, often the posts or the haul-away. Check that each bidder holds a California contractor licence. A bid from someone without one is not a like-for-like comparison.
Does a fence add value to my home?
A solid, tidy fence makes a house easier to sell, mainly to buyers with dogs, children or a pool, but it rarely pays back its full cost. For property taxes, ask the Kern County Assessor-Recorder's office, which decides what counts as assessable new construction.
The only way to get a real number for your property is a site visit. The estimate is free. Call (661) 475-8961 or text us a photo of the fence line.