The most common question we get, and the one most fence companies dodge until they're standing in your yard: what does a privacy fence actually cost? Here's the straight answer for Wichita.
A standard 6-foot cedar privacy fence runs $40 to $55 per linear foot installed. That includes materials, labor, setting the posts, and basic cleanup — not a stripped-down "materials only" number you have to add labor to later. For a typical residential yard of around 100 linear feet, that puts most projects in the $4,000 to $5,500 range.
Materials, labor, post setting, and basic cleanup included. Free in-person estimate · written quote on the spot · no deposit to book.
What that per-foot price includes
When we quote $40–$55 a foot, this is what you're actually getting — not a base price with a dozen add-ons stacked on after:
- Pressure-treated 4x4 posts set in concrete to proper depth for the Kansas frost line
- Full-length cedar pickets, properly graded — no chipped, knotted, or split boards
- Three horizontal rails per 6-foot section (four for 8-foot)
- Galvanized fasteners throughout, so you don't get rust streaks two years in
- Layout, digging, and standard site cleanup — we haul our scraps
The cheap quotes you'll see online usually leave one or more of those out. Posts set in dirt instead of concrete, ungraded pickets, or non-galvanized hardware will knock the price down — and knock years off the fence.
What moves the price up or down
Every yard is different, which is why the exact number happens on-site. Here's what pushes you toward the high or low end of that $40–$55 range:
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Height (6-foot vs 8-foot) | 8-foot adds material and a fourth rail — higher per foot |
| Gates | Each gate adds hardware and labor on top of the per-foot run |
| Slope & uneven ground | Stepping or racking the fence to follow grade takes longer |
| Hard digging (rock, clay, roots) | Slower post holes, occasionally more concrete |
| Old fence tear-out | Priced as a separate line item and added on |
| Total length | Longer straight runs are slightly more efficient per foot |
Tear-out is the one people forget. If you've got an old chain-link or rotted wood fence that has to come out first, we remove and haul it — but that's its own line on the quote so you can see exactly what it adds.
Roughly what to expect by job size
Using the middle of the range as a planning number, here's a ballpark before we measure:
| Fence run | Typical installed range |
|---|---|
| ~75 linear feet | $3,000 – $4,100 |
| ~100 linear feet | $4,000 – $5,500 |
| ~150 linear feet | $6,000 – $8,250 |
| ~200 linear feet | $8,000 – $11,000 |
These are planning estimates, not quotes — gates, slope, and tear-out can move any of them. But they'll get you in the right ballpark for budgeting before we come out.
Why cedar is worth the per-foot price in Kansas
You can build a fence cheaper out of treated pine or budget panels. We build in cedar because it's the material that actually survives Kansas — naturally rot-resistant, naturally insect-repellent, and able to take the freeze-thaw swings, summer humidity, and year-round wind that eat lower-grade fences alive. A properly-built cedar fence typically outlasts its 15–20 year service-life estimate, which makes the per-foot cost cheaper over the life of the fence, not more expensive. We dig into that in our guide on how long a cedar fence lasts in Kansas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a privacy fence cost per foot in Wichita?
A standard 6-foot cedar privacy fence runs $40 to $55 per linear foot installed, including materials, labor, post setting, and basic cleanup. A typical 100-foot residential job lands in the $4,000 to $5,500 range.
What makes a fence cost more per foot?
Height (8-foot costs more than 6-foot), the number of gates, sloped or uneven ground, hard digging conditions, removing and hauling an old fence first, and longer total runs all affect the per-foot price. Simple, flat, straight runs sit at the lower end of the range.
Does the price include tearing out my old fence?
Not by default. Removing and hauling away an existing fence is priced separately and added to the quote as its own line item, so you can see exactly what it adds. Learn more about our fence removal and tear-out service.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No. Estimates are free and in person. We walk your property, measure, and hand you a written quote on the spot — usually within one business day of your call. No deposits required to book.