Flat, open yard
≈ $5,300
Standard access, no grading, straightforward post line — near the low end of the per-foot range.
Design Center
What a fence actually costs.
Custom steel fencing doesn’t have one price — it has a range. Here’s where each line typically lands, and what pushes a project toward one end or the other.
Example pricing for planning. A firm quote follows a site walk. Adding a gate? See the Gate Budget Guide.
Reference
Price per linear foot
Installed, typical residential setting, standard access.
| Fence type | Per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Chain Link | $12 – $20 |
| Flat Top Steel | $30 – $46 |
| Ornamental Fencing | $32 – $48 |
| Pool Fencing | $34 – $50 |
| Pinch Point Steel | $36 – $54 |
| Commercial Security Fencing | $45 – $70 |
Most Georgia projects run from around $2,000 for a short chain-link run to $20,000+ for a long commercial security perimeter. Material drives most of that swing; terrain adds labor before a single panel goes up.
The Real Breakdown
Why two “Ornamental Fencing” quotes can look nothing alike
01Height & gauge
A 6-foot run uses more steel than a 4-foot run of the same style. Heavier-gauge commercial steel costs more per foot — and lasts longer under impact.
02Finish
Duplex (galvanize + powder coat) costs more upfront than powder coat alone, which is why two identical-looking fences can price differently. See the Finish Guide.
03Ornamentation
Flat top is the fastest to fabricate. Pinch point takes more time per picket — the main reason it sits above flat top even at the same gauge.
04Access & terrain
A flat, open yard is the cheapest to build on. Slopes, roots, and tight side yards add hand labor before a panel goes up.
05Total footage
Longer runs spread mobilization and setup across more feet. A 500-foot commercial run typically prices more efficiently per foot than a 60-foot backyard.
In Practice
Same fence, same length, different site
Two example 150-foot ornamental runs — same product, same finish — priced apart by site conditions alone.
Sloped, wooded lot
≈ $7,000
Root clearing, stepped panels, limited equipment access — near the high end.
Illustrative examples. Actual pricing depends on your site.
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