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Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 3.1 million people

Fence installation cost in Denver, CO

Most homeowners pay $3,200 – $5,350 (mid-range, typical $4,100, before sales tax), 2% above the national average and 1% above the Colorado average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,200 – $5,350Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,100
Labour $1,884Materials $2,237Work hours: 20.4

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Price levels in Denver, CO

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,700
$2,100 – $3,550
$1,377$1,348
Mid-range$4,100
$3,200 – $5,350
$1,884$2,237
Premium$6,400
$5,000 – $8,300
$2,512$3,869

Why prices in Denver, CO are different

Labor is about 46% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Denver, CO area cost about 8% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 2% above the national figure and 1% above the Colorado average.

Denver, CO ranks 23 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does fence installation cost in Denver, CO?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,200 – $5,350. Basic is about $2,700 and premium about $6,400.

Is fence installation more expensive in Denver, CO than elsewhere in Colorado?

Denver, CO: 1% above the Colorado average of $4,050. Labor is about 46% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Denver, CO area cost about 8% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 2% above the national figure and 1% above the Colorado average.

How does Denver, CO compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Denver, CO ranks 23 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,000.

How much of the price is labor in Denver, CO?

About 46% at the mid-range level, around 20 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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