No published survey lists Charleston fence prices on their own, so this page uses Angi's national figures. They're a reality check for a written quote, not a substitute for one.
- national average fence installation
- $3,211
- typical national range
- $1,856-$4,750
- average per linear foot
- $23
- national average permit cost
- $20-$60
By material
| Material | Per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $8 to $40 |
| Wood | $10 to $45 |
| Composite | $11 to $45 |
| Vinyl | $15 to $40 |
| Aluminum | $17 to $90 |
| Wrought iron | $25 to $55 |
Gates and extras
- Gates range from under $150 to about $2,000; side gates are often $400 to $1,200 each; automatic driveway gates run a few thousand dollars.
- Removing an old fence: about $3 to $5 per linear foot, or $450 to $750 for 150 feet, plus dumping.
- Labor is roughly half of a typical project.
A worked example
Say 120 feet of 6-foot privacy fence with one side gate in a West Ashley back yard. At $10 to $45 per foot, wood alone lands between $1,200 and $5,400; add a side gate at $400 to $1,200. In vinyl at $15 to $40 per foot, the fence is $1,800 to $4,800 before the gate.
What pushes Charleston quotes up
- BAR review. Design requirements and extra time on historic lots.
- Easements. Re-routing a fence around a drainage easement, or the encroachment process to cross one.
- Ironwork. Custom gates and scrolls cost far more than standard panels.
- Tight access. Narrow peninsula lots and side yards slow the work down.
Sources
Sources checked November 10, 2026. Permit steps and price surveys change; follow the link for the current version.