A replacement is really two jobs in one: remove the old fence, then install the new one. So the cost is the price of the new fence plus a removal line for hauling out what's already there.
For a standard 6-foot cedar privacy fence, the new install runs $40 to $55 per linear foot. Add removal of the old fence, and most 100-foot cedar replacements land in roughly the $4,500–$6,500 range.
New install ($40–$55/ft) + removal of the old fence. Free in-person estimate, written quote on the spot.
These are planning numbers — the exact quote depends on what's coming out and what's going up.
The two pieces of a replacement
| Piece | What it covers |
|---|---|
| New install | $40–$55/linear foot — cedar pickets, pressure-treated posts in concrete, galvanized hardware, cleanup |
| Old-fence removal | Separate line item — pulling posts, tearing out panels, hauling it all away |
Removal cost depends entirely on what's there. A standard wood fence comes out fairly quickly. Chain link, or wood posts set in deep concrete, take more labor to pull — that's the main thing that moves the removal line up. We quote removal separately so you can see exactly what it adds rather than burying it in a per-foot number. (More on our fence removal & tear-out service.)
Rough replacement cost by job size
Planning estimates for a cedar replacement (new install + typical removal of an old wood fence):
| Fence run | Typical replacement range |
|---|---|
| ~75 linear feet | $3,400 – $4,900 |
| ~100 linear feet | $4,500 – $6,500 |
| ~150 linear feet | $6,800 – $9,700 |
| ~200 linear feet | $9,000 – $13,000 |
Gates, slope, and harder removals (chain link, concrete-set posts) push these up. We'll give you the real number after we measure and see what's coming out.
Replace or repair? When replacement is the better value
Replacement makes sense when you're past the point of patching:
- The run is widely rotted or leaning in multiple spots — fix one section and the next one fails
- The fence is at or past its 15–20 year service life
- You're changing height, style, or material (e.g. old chain link to cedar privacy)
- Repeated repair bills are adding up to more than one clean replacement
If the damage is localized and the rest of the fence is sound, repair is the cheaper, smarter move — see what fence repair costs in Wichita. We'll tell you honestly which camp you're in instead of selling you the bigger job.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace a fence in Wichita?
A replacement is the cost of the new fence plus removal of the old one. A new 6-foot cedar privacy fence runs $40-$55 per linear foot installed, and removing/hauling the old fence adds a separate line item. Most 100-foot cedar replacements land in roughly the $4,500-$6,500 range once removal is included. The exact number depends on what's coming out and what's going up.
Does fence replacement include removing the old fence?
Yes — a true replacement includes tearing out and hauling away the old fence before the new one goes up. We price removal as its own line item so you can see exactly what it adds. A wood fence is straightforward; chain link or posts set in concrete take more labor to pull.
Should I repair or replace my fence?
Repair if the damage is localized and the rest of the fence is sound — it's a fraction of replacement cost. Replace if the run is widely rotted, leaning in multiple spots, or past its 15-20 year service life, where repeated repairs would cost more than one clean replacement. We give you the honest call at the free estimate.
How long does a fence replacement take?
Most residential replacements take 2-3 days including tear-out. Larger jobs — over 200 linear feet, multiple gates, slope work, or stubborn concrete-set posts to remove — can run 3-5 days. We confirm the timeline at the estimate.