Fencing contractor pricing in Denver
What fencing contractors charge in Denver (typically $45-$100/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Denver fencing contractor pricing
What fencing contractors should charge in Denver
Denver fencing is dominated by Cherry Creek/Country Club/Hilltop ornamental ironwork, suburban tract wood/vinyl privacy fencing, pool fence compliance, foothills wildfire-defensible fencing, and commercial security. Colorado requires no state fencing license. Frost-depth post-setting required (36-48 inches).
Hourly rate
$45-$100
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
$31-$68
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common fencing contractor jobs in Denver
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in USD.
Site visit and quote
What's included
Most fencing contractors quote free for jobs over $1,000. Detailed scope and topographic surveys may be charged.
Timber paling fence (per linear m, 1.8m)
What's included
Includes posts, rails, palings, fixings, and labour. Premium hardwood palings cost more.
Colorbond sheet fence (per linear m, 1.8m)
What's included
Includes posts, rails, sheets, capping, and labour. Colour and gauge affect price.
Aluminium slat fence (per linear m)
What's included
Includes powder-coated slats, posts, rails, fixings, and labour. Premium look with horizontal slats or wood-grain finish.
Palisade fence (per linear m, 2.4m)
What's included
Includes galvanised steel posts, pales, top spike, and labour. Security-grade with anti-climb at the top.
Pool fence (per linear m, glass)
What's included
Includes 12mm toughened glass, spigot or channel fixings, and labour. Pool compliance certified at the top.
Gate (single pedestrian, standard)
What's included
Includes gate, hardware, lock or latch, and 1-2 hour labour. Wider or motorised gates cost more.
Motorised driveway gate (double swing)
What's included
Includes gate, motor, sensors, remote, and 1-2 day install. Slide gate and steel cantilever at the top.
Old fence removal + disposal (per m)
What's included
Includes demolition, debris removal to landfill. Concrete-set posts cost more than pine pickets.
Denver quote factors
What to factor into your Denver fencing contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a fencing contractor in Denver. Semi-arid high-altitude continental. Cold winters (December-February, occasional -15°F), hot dry summers (June-September, 90°F+ for 40+ days), 245+ sunny days. Mile-high altitude (5,280 ft) affects gas combustion + refrigerant charging. Severe hail season May-September (Front Range hail belt). Freeze-thaw cycles 60-80/year. Front Range snowstorms can be 12-24". Foothills wildfire risk drives WUI compliance.
Colorado no state fencing license
Colorado requires no state-level fencing contractor license. City and County of Denver requires General Contractor Registration ($250-$500 annual). Print Denver GC Registration on every quote.
Frost-depth post-setting (36-48 inches)
Denver frost depth (36-48 inches) drives deep post-setting requirements. Quote post-depth specification (concrete-set 36-48-inch-minimum posts) explicitly on every contract. Standard 24-inch posts heave in spring thaw and require costly replacement.
Cherry Creek + Country Club + Hilltop ornamental ironwork
Cherry Creek (Denver's most expensive zip), Country Club, Hilltop, Polo Club, Crestmoor, Bonnie Brae customers favor aesthetic fencing: custom ornamental ironwork, modern horizontal slat aluminum, frameless glass. Quote $95-$285 per linear foot for custom ironwork; modern aluminum $65-$165/LF; frameless glass $115-$235/LF.
Colorado Pool Safety compliance
Colorado pool safety codes enforce pool fencing: minimum 4ft height (5ft preferred), self-closing self-latching gates, no climbable elements, vertical bars max 4 inches apart. Quote compliant pool fencing $65-$165 per linear foot including gate. Non-compliant pool fencing is significant liability.
Foothills WUI fire-resistant fencing
Genesee, Evergreen, Conifer, Boulder, Lyons, Estes Park foothill properties require Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire code: fire-resistant fencing materials (steel, aluminum, masonry, fire-rated composite) within 5ft of structure. Quote fire-resistant fencing materials at premium $25-$85/LF over standard wood.
Suburban tract privacy fencing volume
Aurora, Lakewood, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock suburban tract housing drives privacy fencing volume. Quote per-linear-foot: wood cedar $25-$60/LF; vinyl/composite $30-$75/LF; chain-link $15-$40/LF.
Sample quote
A real Denver fencing contractor quote you can copy
Side fence, 28m, 1.8m high Colorbond Trimdek, including 1 pedestrian gate. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Old fence removal and disposal (28m)
Concrete-set posts (15 posts at 2m spacing, 600mm deep, 75x75mm)
Colorbond Trimdek sheet 1.8m high, customer-choice Surfmist colour (28m)
Top capping, base channel, fixings
Pedestrian gate 900x1800mm matching Colorbond + drop bolt
Installation labour (3 days, 2-person team)
Site clean, finishing trim, customer handover
FAQ
Denver fencing contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about fencing contractor pricing in Denver, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-linear-foot installed: chain-link $15-$40; wood cedar $25-$60; vinyl/composite $30-$75; ornamental aluminum $65-$165; custom ornamental ironwork $95-$285; frameless glass $115-$235; pool-safe compliant $65-$165. Cherry Creek/Country Club premium of 25-40% above standard.
No, Colorado requires no state-level fencing contractor license. City and County of Denver requires General Contractor Registration ($250-$500 annual). Print Denver GC Registration on every quote.
36-48 inches minimum (concrete-set). Denver frost depth (36-48 inches) drives deep post-setting requirements. Quote post-depth specification (concrete-set 36-48-inch-minimum posts) explicitly on every contract. Standard 24-inch posts heave in spring thaw and require costly replacement.
$95-$285 per linear foot for custom ornamental ironwork; modern aluminum $65-$165/LF; frameless glass $115-$235/LF. Quote design fee separately ($2,500-$10,000); the design IP is yours. Include portfolio of past projects.
Yes, on every Genesee, Evergreen, Conifer, Boulder, Lyons, Estes Park foothill project. WUI fire code: fire-resistant fencing materials (steel, aluminum, masonry, fire-rated composite) within 5ft of structure. Quote fire-resistant fencing materials at premium $25-$85/LF over standard wood.
Per-metre installed rates: timber $80-180/m, Colorbond $130-250/m, aluminium slat $200-350/m, palisade $250-450/m. Glass pool fence runs $280-550/m. These are 1.8m heights; add 20-30% per extra 600mm of height.
Colorbond is steel sheet with baked-on colour, lasts 20-40 years, never needs painting, costs 40-60% more than timber. Timber lasts 12-25 years, needs oiling or staining every 3-5 years, costs less upfront. Colorbond wins on lifetime cost; timber wins on aesthetics and immediate budget.
For fencing over $2,000, get 2-3 quotes. Compare material grade, post setting method, height, gate spec, and warranty. The cheapest quote often skips concrete posts, uses sub-grade material, or omits gate hardware.
In most regions, boundary fences are joint property between neighbours; you both pay 50/50 for replacement. Get neighbour sign-off in writing BEFORE quoting work. Some regions have legislated fencing cost-sharing.
Yes for front-yard fences over 1.2m, pool fences (compliance certificate), and many security fences. The contractor should know your local rules and quote any approvals as line items.
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