How Much Does a Fence Cost?

The cost of a fence comes down to five things: the materials you choose for the panels and posts, the fence style, the height, the total linear feet, and the number of gates. Empire Fence gives homeowners across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma a free, itemized estimate, so you see exactly what shapes your price.

Materials are the biggest single factor. Here is how our main fence types compare on relative cost.

We have built fences across northeast Oklahoma since 1955, and every estimate we hand you is itemized line by line, so the price is never a guessing game. Most qualifying new fence installations earn our Gold Seal Certificate of Excellence after a 31-point inspection.

What Goes Into the Price

Two fences of the same length can land at very different prices. Five things move the number up or down:

• Materials. The panel material (cedar, chain link, ornamental steel, or metal frame) and the posts (treated wood or steel) together drive most of the cost. Steel posts cost more up front and may include extended coverage on the steel-post components, subject to the written warranty terms.
• Fence style. A simple dog-ear wood fence costs less than a cap-and-trim, board-on-board, or horizontal design.
• Height. Taller fences use more material and labor. 6 feet is the most popular height for backyard privacy in the Tulsa area.
• Linear feet. Price scales with the total length of the run, so a larger yard costs more to enclose.
• Gates. Each gate adds hardware and labor. A double drive gate costs more than a single walk gate.

A few more items can change your total: clearing or tearing out an old fence, rocky, sloped, or clay ground that takes extra time to work, how easy the work area is to access, and any custom design features you choose.

How Material and Style Change Your Cost

Our chain link fencing in Tulsa is the most budget-friendly way to secure a yard or contain a pet, and vinyl-coated options add a finished look for a little more. A cedar privacy fence is the mid-range favorite, built with Western Red Cedar pickets and Douglas Fir backrails, with posts set in concrete for stability in Oklahoma soil. Round rail with chain link mesh is economical for larger lots, while Ameristar ornamental steel and the FenceTrac metal-frame system cost more up front but ask very little of you in maintenance. See our chain link versus wood fence comparison if you are weighing the two.

On a wood fence, the style matters as much as the material. The same Western Red Cedar can be built several ways, and each step up adds material and labor.

For a closer look, see how much a privacy fence costs, read what affects the cost of a fence per foot, or browse our privacy fence cost guide.

Oklahoma Conditions and Your Itemized Estimate

Northeast Oklahoma weather plays a real role in what your fence should cost. High wind is the reason so many homeowners here choose steel posts over wood, and that upgrade may include extended coverage on the steel-post components, subject to the written warranty terms. Clay soil and the occasional rocky patch around Green Country can affect how posts are set, and west-facing fence lines take the brunt of the afternoon sun, so a longer-lasting material can pay off over time.

A single price-per-foot number you find online cannot account for your gates, your terrain, or removing an old fence, which is why we measure on site and quote the real job. Your free on-site consultation ends with an itemized estimate, where each fence run, gate, and any tear-out is its own line, often back to you within about one business day after the site visit, depending on the project. We quote each line as one installed price rather than splitting material and labor, and we do not require a deposit on standard residential work.

Financing and Discounts

If you would rather spread the cost, we offer fence financing through two partners, HFS Financial for larger projects and Oklahoma Central Credit Union for smaller ones. Each has a quick application and pre-approval that does not affect your credit score.

We also offer discounts for veterans, law enforcement, first responders, ministers, and teachers. Any discount you qualify for is itemized right on your estimate, and a well-built fence adds value to your home on top of that.

Related Questions

Here are a few of the cost questions Tulsa homeowners ask us most.

Does Empire Fence offer financing?

Yes. We offer fence financing through two partners, HFS Financial and Oklahoma Central Credit Union, with pre-approval that does not affect your credit score. Arrange it before your install date to keep your project on schedule.

Is a wood privacy fence more expensive than chain link?

Usually, yes. Chain link is our most budget-friendly option, while a cedar privacy fence costs more for the added material and the full privacy it gives you. Your final price still depends on height, length, and gates.

Does Empire Fence require a deposit?

No. We do not require a deposit on standard residential projects, because we buy materials in volume and keep them stocked. You see your full itemized estimate before any work begins.