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St. Louis, MO-IL · 2.8 million people

Fence installation cost in St. Louis, MO

Most homeowners pay $3,350 – $5,550 (mid-range, typical $4,250, before sales tax), 6% above the national average and 6% above the Missouri average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,350 – $5,550St. Louis, MO-IL · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,250
Labour $2,032Materials $2,237Work hours: 20.4

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Price levels in St. Louis, MO

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,550
$2,000 – $3,350
$1,213$1,348
Mid-range$4,250
$3,350 – $5,550
$2,032$2,237
Premium$6,100
$4,750 – $7,900
$2,209$3,869

Why prices in St. Louis, MO are different

Labor is about 48% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the St. Louis, MO area cost about 16% 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 6% above the national figure and 6% above the Missouri average.

St. Louis, MO ranks 17 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 St. Louis, MO?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,350 – $5,550. Basic is about $2,550 and premium about $6,100.

Is fence installation more expensive in St. Louis, MO than elsewhere in Missouri?

St. Louis, MO: 6% above the Missouri average of $4,000. Labor is about 48% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the St. Louis, MO area cost about 16% 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 6% above the national figure and 6% above the Missouri average.

How does St. Louis, MO compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, St. Louis, MO ranks 17 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,000.

How much of the price is labor in St. Louis, MO?

About 48% 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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