Fencing contractor pricing in Seattle
What fencing contractors charge in Seattle (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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Seattle fencing contractor pricing
What fencing contractors should charge in Seattle
Seattle fencing is dominated by tech-wealth ornamental ironwork and cedar fencing, suburban tract privacy fencing, pool fence compliance, and commercial security. Washington L&I CC required for fencing work over $500. PNW cedar (Western Red Cedar) is regional native; pressure-treated alternatives common. Pool fence compliance enforced. SDCI permits required for fences over 6 ft.
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 Seattle
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.
Seattle quote factors
What to factor into your Seattle fencing contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a fencing contractor in Seattle. Marine west coast. Mild winters (rarely below 25°F), cool summers (rarely above 85°F historically, but 2021 heat dome 110°F+), heavy rain (38" annually mostly Oct-May), occasional snow. PNW moss and mildew constant concerns. Mild climate makes heat-pumps highly efficient year-round. Wildfire smoke August-September from California/Oregon/Idaho/BC fires. Atmospheric river events drive flooding.
Washington L&I CC + Fencing Specialty
Washington L&I Construction Contractor License (Specialty CS Fencing Trade) required for fencing work over $500. Print L&I license number on every quote and invoice. SDCI won't issue permits to unlicensed contractors.
PNW cedar dominance
Pacific Northwest Western Red Cedar is regional native and dominant fencing material. Quote cedar fencing at $30-$85 per linear foot installed including pressure-treated posts, cedar pickets, and stainless steel hardware. Premium clear-grade cedar ($55-$120/LF) for tech-wealth tier. Cedar lasts 15-25 years in PNW climate with proper maintenance.
Tech-wealth ornamental ironwork tier
Capitol Hill, Madison Park, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Madrona, Mercer Island, Bellevue (Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point), Bainbridge Island, Sammamish customers favor aesthetic fencing: custom ornamental ironwork, modern horizontal slat aluminum, frameless glass, board-formed concrete with steel. Quote $115-$355 per linear foot for custom ironwork; modern aluminum $75-$175/LF; frameless glass $135-$265/LF.
Pool fence compliance + 5ft height standard
Washington pool fencing codes strictly enforce: minimum 5ft height (some jurisdictions 4ft, Seattle 5ft preferred), self-closing self-latching gates with key control, no climbable elements, vertical bars max 4 inches apart. Quote compliant pool fencing $75-$185 per linear foot including gate. Non-compliant pool fencing is significant liability; insurance won't pay claims.
SDCI permits over 6 ft
Seattle SDCI permits required for any fence over 6 feet tall. Quote permit filing ($200-$1,000) and SDCI filing ($500-$2,500) as separate lines. Print SDCI filing number on every quote.
Suburban tract privacy fencing
Standard Seattle (Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, West Seattle, Greenwood) and suburban Seattle tracts (Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Sammamish) drive privacy fencing volume. Quote per-linear-foot: cedar $30-$85/LF; vinyl/composite $35-$95/LF; chain-link $18-$45/LF. Volume work; build relationships with 10-20 builders and HOAs.
Sample quote
A real Seattle 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
Seattle fencing contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about fencing contractor pricing in Seattle, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-linear-foot installed: chain-link $18-$45; cedar $30-$85; clear-grade cedar $55-$120; vinyl/composite $35-$95; ornamental aluminum $75-$175; custom ornamental ironwork $115-$355; frameless glass $135-$265; pool-safe compliant $75-$185. Tech-wealth premium of 25-40% above standard. State Washington L&I CC + SDCI permit on every quote.
Yes, Washington L&I Construction Contractor License (Specialty CS Fencing Trade) required for fencing work over $500. Print L&I license number on every quote and invoice. SDCI won't issue permits to unlicensed contractors.
Yes, regional dominance. Pacific Northwest Western Red Cedar is regional native and dominant fencing material. Quote cedar fencing at $30-$85 per linear foot installed including pressure-treated posts, cedar pickets, and stainless steel hardware. Premium clear-grade cedar ($55-$120/LF) for tech-wealth tier. Cedar lasts 15-25 years in PNW climate with proper maintenance.
Yes, for any fence over 6 feet tall. Quote permit filing ($200-$1,000) and SDCI filing ($500-$2,500) as separate lines. Print SDCI filing number on every quote. Fences under 6ft don't need permits but still must comply with property setback and pool-fence rules.
Washington pool fencing codes strictly enforce: minimum 5ft height (some jurisdictions 4ft, Seattle 5ft preferred), self-closing self-latching gates with key control, no climbable elements, vertical bars max 4 inches apart. Quote compliant pool fencing $75-$185 per linear foot including gate. Non-compliant pool fencing is significant liability; insurance won't pay claims.
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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