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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 8.3 million people

Fence installation cost in Dallas, TX

Most homeowners pay $2,850 – $4,750 (mid-range, typical $3,650, before sales tax), 9% below the national average and in line with the Texas average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,850 – $4,750Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $3,650
Labour $1,422Materials $2,237Work hours: 20.4

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Price levels in Dallas, TX

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,450
$1,900 – $3,200
$1,108$1,348
Mid-range$3,650
$2,850 – $4,750
$1,422$2,237
Premium$5,900
$4,600 – $7,650
$2,023$3,869

Why prices in Dallas, TX are different

Labor is about 39% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dallas, TX area cost about 19% less 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 9% below the national figure and in line with the Texas average.

Dallas, TX ranks 91 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 Dallas, TX?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,850 – $4,750. Basic is about $2,450 and premium about $5,900.

Is fence installation more expensive in Dallas, TX than elsewhere in Texas?

Dallas, TX: in line with the Texas average of $3,650. Labor is about 39% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dallas, TX area cost about 19% less 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 9% below the national figure and in line with the Texas average.

How does Dallas, TX compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Dallas, TX ranks 91 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,000.

How much of the price is labor in Dallas, TX?

About 39% 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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