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Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 4.1 million people

Fence installation cost in Seattle, WA

Most homeowners pay $3,450 – $5,750 (mid-range, typical $4,450, before sales tax), 11% above the national average and 1% above the Washington average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,450 – $5,750Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,450
Labour $2,203Materials $2,237Work hours: 20.4

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Price levels in Seattle, WA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,800
$2,200 – $3,650
$1,469$1,348
Mid-range$4,450
$3,450 – $5,750
$2,203$2,237
Premium$6,550
$5,100 – $8,500
$2,678$3,869

Why prices in Seattle, WA are different

Labor is about 50% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Seattle, WA area cost about 26% 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 11% above the national figure and 1% above the Washington average.

Seattle, WA ranks 5 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 Seattle, WA?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,450 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,450 – $5,750. Basic is about $2,800 and premium about $6,550.

Is fence installation more expensive in Seattle, WA than elsewhere in Washington?

Seattle, WA: 1% above the Washington average of $4,400. Labor is about 50% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Seattle, WA area cost about 26% 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 11% above the national figure and 1% above the Washington average.

How does Seattle, WA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Seattle, WA ranks 5 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,000.

How much of the price is labor in Seattle, WA?

About 50% 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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