Wood Privacy Fence Cost in Chicago, IL

9 contractors in Chicago quote wood privacy fence at $16 to $64 per linear foot installed. That runs about 8% below the Illinois average of $15 to $76. A 150-foot backyard run lands between $2,400 to $9,600 before gates and site work.

Chicago: $16 to $64/ft; 9 quotes
Illinois: $15 to $76/ft; 35 quotes
Nationwide: $15 to $80/ft; 1223 quotes

Ranges come from installed prices published by the contractors listed on this page. Height, terrain, gate count, and tear-out of an old fence all move the final number.

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Wood Against Other Materials in Chicago

Local installed pricing for every material quoted in Chicago, so you can see what switching material would actually save or cost on the same run of fence.

Material	Local range /ft	150 ft installed	Quotes
Wood	$16 to $64	$2,400 to $9,600	9
Composite	$20 to $62	$3,000 to $9,300	8
Metal	$16 to $69	$2,400 to $10,350	7
Cedar	$31 to $74	$4,650 to $11,100	6
Bamboo	$16 to $74	$2,400 to $11,100	5
Vinyl	$17 to $48	$2,550 to $7,200	4
Aluminum	$19 to $74	$2,850 to $11,100	3

What Wood Fence Is

Wood privacy fences are the classic American fence, offering warmth and natural beauty. Typically built with pressure-treated pine, they provide full privacy with tightly spaced vertical boards. Wood fences can be painted or stained in any color and are easy to repair.