Fence Contractors in Ames, IA
1 fence company in Ames publish installed pricing, and across every material they quote the range runs $41 to $70 per linear foot. Bamboo is the cheapest way to fence a yard here at $41 to $52 per foot, which puts a 150-foot run at $6,150 to $7,800.
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Fence Cost by Material in Ames
Installed cost per linear foot, taken from the published rates of the 1 contractor listed on this page, with each material set against the Iowa average.
| Material | Ames /ft | 150 ft installed | vs IA | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | $48 to $70 | $7,200 to $10,500 | about 35% above | 1 |
| Aluminum | $49 to $68 | $7,350 to $10,200 | about 25% above | 1 |
| Bamboo | $41 to $52 | $6,150 to $7,800 | about 11% above | 1 |
Figures are installed prices before gates, permits, and removal of an existing fence. Materials with only one or two local quotes will move as more companies list pricing.
Fence Companies in Ames
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Hiring a Fence Installer in Ames
Quotes in Ames vary by more than material. Post depth has to clear the local frost line, sloped lots need stepped or racked panels, and tearing out an old fence is usually billed separately. Ask every company whether the number covers haul-away, permit filing, and utility locates before you compare it against anyone else's.
The spread here is wide: bamboo starts at $41 per foot while cedar reaches $70. On a 150-foot run that is a difference of roughly $4,350.