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Wood fence cost in New Hampshire
At $20 to $50 per linear foot of fence installed, a 150 linear ft job comes to $3,000–$7,500 at national rates. Adjusted for local construction laborers wages it is $3,000–$7,500 in Manchester-Nashua, NH and $3,250–$8,300 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
Checked October 20, 2026 · sources
- 1Wood, US $3,000–$7,500
- 2Lowest NH area $3,000–$7,500
- 3Highest NH area $3,250–$8,300
Price in each New Hampshire labor area
Labor is about 29% of this material's installed price at national rates, so a labor index of +10% moves the total by roughly 2.9%. The construction laborers index runs from +0.8% to +34.6% across the state.
| Area | Labor index | Low | High | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ±0.0% | $3,000 | $7,500 | $5,250 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | +6.0% | $3,050 | $7,650 | $5,350 |
| Manchester-Nashua | +0.8% | $3,000 | $7,500 | $5,250 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | +34.6% | $3,250 | $8,300 | $5,750 |
| Central NH | +6.2% | $3,050 | $7,650 | $5,350 |
| Northern NH | +4.4% | $3,050 | $7,600 | $5,300 |
| Southwestern NH | +4.0% | $3,050 | $7,600 | $5,300 |
* No BLS estimate for construction laborers in that area; statewide median used.
By size
| Fence length (linear ft) | National | Manchester-Nashua | Boston-Cambridge-Newton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 linear ft | $2,000–$5,000 | $2,000–$5,000 | $2,150–$5,500 |
| 150 linear ft | $3,000–$7,500 | $3,000–$7,500 | $3,250–$8,300 |
| 200 linear ft | $4,000–$10,000 | $4,000–$10,000 | $4,350–$11,050 |
| 300 linear ft | $6,000–$15,000 | $6,000–$15,050 | $6,500–$16,550 |
Against the other fence materials
1 of the 3 other materials cost less at the midpoint. National ranges for 150 linear ft:
- Vinyl fence: $4,500–$9,000
- Chain-link fence: $1,350–$4,500
- Aluminum fence: $3,750–$11,250
Wood fence in towns with a permit page
| Town | Labor area | Estimate | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | Northern NH | $3,050–$7,600 | $116.55 |
| Rochester | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $3,250–$8,300 | $64 |
The town pages quote each schedule's own wording. For the arithmetic behind a contractor's number, see how contractors price a roof and how to compare three quotes; back to fence installation cost.
Sources
- HomeGuide: Fence installation cost (Feb 3, 2026) — “Wood $20 – $50 (installed, per linear foot)”.
- Labor: Inch Calculator: Cost to install a fence (updated Jul 7, 2023) — “expect to pay about $5 to $15 per linear foot for labor”.
- Wages: O*NET OnLine, Construction Laborers (47-2061.00), New Hampshire local wages; areas: BLS, May 2025 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Definitions.
Ranges built from published averages, not quotes. Cost by Town does not perform or arrange work.