It depends mostly on material and length. As of October 2026, national guides from Angi and HomeGuide put installed fencing at about $8 to $40 per linear foot for chain link, $10 to $50 for wood, $15 to $60 for vinyl and $17 to $90 for aluminum. Hialeah permits add a survey and, for vinyl or metal, sealed drawings.
Updated October 2026
What is the price range by material?
| Material | Typical range | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link | $8 to $40 | Side yards, dogs, lots |
| Wood | $10 to $50 | Budget privacy |
| Vinyl | $15 to $60 | Low-upkeep privacy |
| Aluminum | $17 to $90 | Front yards, pools |
| Wrought iron | $25 to $85 | Decorative front fences |
Each range combines the low and high ends published by Angi and HomeGuide. Neither publishes a Hialeah-specific figure. For a whole project, Angi's national average is about $3,211, with most people paying $1,856 to $4,750.
What pushes my price up or down?
- Footage. The biggest driver. A front-yard run is short; a full back-yard privacy fence is not.
- Gates. A rolling driveway gate adds a concrete base, a heavier frame and hardware, and often an opener.
- Removal. HomeGuide puts tearing out and hauling away an old fence at about $10 to $20 per foot.
- Rock. Where limestone sits near the surface, post holes take drilling.
- Height. Six feet in back costs more than four feet in front.
What Hialeah costs do the national guides miss?
The city's fence permit requirements add a few line items:
- Two surveys less than six months old, showing the fence, gates and total footage.
- A permit application notarized by both the owner and the contractor.
- Signed and sealed details for PVC, metal and precast fences.
- A Notice of Acceptance for prefabricated wood panels.
- Utility letters if the fence crosses or closes off an easement.
How do I compare two quotes?
Line them up on footage, height, material grade, number and type of gates, and whether the survey, drawings and permit are included. Ask how deep the posts go. The cheapest number often leaves the permit work out.
Sources
Angi, "How Much Does Fence Installation Cost?" and HomeGuide, "Fence Installation Cost," both checked October 2026; City of Hialeah Building Department, "Fence and Rolling Gate Requirements." Prices are national and move over time. This is general information; your written quote is based on your property.