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Fence cost in Corpus Christi: price guide
Typical installed prices per linear foot, taken from published national cost guides (listed below). Local quotes vary with the job, so use these figures to budget and to sense-check the quotes you get.
| Fence | Typical installed price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link | $10 to $40 per linear foot | Fixr, Angi, HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
| Wood privacy | $15 to $45 per linear foot | Fixr, Angi, HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
| Vinyl (PVC) | $15 to $60 per linear foot | Fixr, Angi, HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
| Ornamental aluminum | $25 to $75 per linear foot | HomeGuide, Fixr, Angi, Bob Vila |
| Wrought iron or ornamental steel | $25 to $85 per linear foot | Fixr, Angi, Bob Vila, HomeGuide |
| Barbed wire (farm and ranch) | $1 to $6 per linear foot | Fixr, HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
| Woven or field wire (farm and ranch) | $1.50 to $6 per linear foot | Fixr, HomeAdvisor |
| Welded pipe fence | $13.50 to $40 per linear foot | Angi |
| Walk gate | $150 to $400 each | Fixr, Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor |
| Driveway gate | $1,000 to $6,000 each | Fixr |
| Automatic gate opener, installed | $2,500 to $5,000 | Fixr |
| Fence repair, typical job | $200 to $850 | Fixr, HomeGuide, Angi |
| Old fence removal | $3 to $5 per linear foot | HomeAdvisor, Angi, Bob Vila |
These are national figures for 2025 and 2026 from the guides listed below; where the guides differ, the range shown is one most of them support. Corpus Christi labor rates are close to or a little under the national average, while coastal upgrades (steel posts, stainless fasteners, heavier coatings) can add to the materials cost.
What drives the price
- Length and height: price is quoted per linear foot, and an 8 ft fence costs noticeably more than a 6 ft one.
- Material grade: board thickness, vinyl wall thickness, wire gauge and coating, aluminum rail and picket gauge.
- Posts: steel posts, closer spacing and deeper concrete footings cost more and stand up better to wind.
- Gates and hardware: each gate adds a fixed cost; automatic gates add an opener, power and safety devices.
- Removal and site work: tearing out and hauling an old fence, clearing brush, slopes, rock or roots.
- Permits and HOA requirements: a set style or color can rule out cheaper options.
Example budgets
Backyard, 150 ft of 6 ft wood privacy fence with one walk gate
$2,400 to $7,200
Front yard, 80 ft of 4 ft black aluminum with a walk gate
$2,200 to $6,400
Acreage, 2,640 ft (half a mile) of 5-strand barbed wire
$2,600 to $15,800
Examples multiply the per-foot ranges above and add the gate; they are not quotes.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Get at least two or three quotes on the same specification, so you compare like for like.
- Share a fence that is on a property line with your neighbor, if they agree.
- Do the easy prep yourself: clear the fence line, move plants, and find sprinkler lines.
- Choose a semi-privacy or open style where full privacy is not needed; it uses less material and catches less wind.
Sources
- Fixr: How much does it cost to install a fence? (updated January 31, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23.
- Fixr: Fence repair cost (updated August 29, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23.
- Fixr: Electric gate installation cost (updated January 31, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23.
- Fixr: Driveway gate installation cost (updated January 31, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23.
- Fixr: Wire fence cost (updated January 31, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23.
- HomeGuide: How much does fence installation cost? (July 22, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23 (archived copy).
- HomeGuide: Fence repair cost (2025 edition). Checked 2026-10-23 (archived copy).
- Angi: How much does fence installation cost? (updated October 22, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23 (archived copy).
- Angi: How much does a pipe fence cost? (updated October 15, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23 (archived copy).
- HomeAdvisor: How much does fence installation cost? (updated June 25, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23 (archived copy).
- HomeAdvisor: Barbed wire fence cost (updated March 31, 2025). Checked 2026-10-23 (archived copy).
- Bob Vila: Installing a fence: costs and key considerations (updated April 17, 2024). Checked 2026-10-23.
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