Fence Contractors in Des Moines, IA
2 fence companies in Des Moines publish installed pricing, and across every material they quote the range runs $17 to $70 per linear foot. Wood is the cheapest way to fence a yard here at $17 to $42 per foot, which puts a 150-foot run at $2,550 to $6,300.
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Fence Cost by Material in Des Moines
Installed cost per linear foot, taken from the published rates of the 2 contractors listed on this page, with each material set against the Iowa average.
| Material | Des Moines /ft | 150 ft installed | vs IA | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | $19 to $57 | $2,850 to $8,550 | about 8% below | 2 |
| Vinyl | $54 to $70 | $8,100 to $10,500 | in line with | 1 |
| Wood | $17 to $42 | $2,550 to $6,300 | about 33% below | 1 |
| Bamboo | $29 to $45 | $4,350 to $6,750 | about 12% below | 1 |
| Composite | $21 to $41 | $3,150 to $6,150 | about 16% below | 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 Des Moines
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Hiring a Fence Installer in Des Moines
Quotes in Des Moines 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: wood starts at $17 per foot while vinyl reaches $70. On a 150-foot run that is a difference of roughly $7,950.