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Fence project completed by River Creek Fence in Central Kansas (#5)

Fence Cost Guide for Central Kansas

Real, local price ranges so you can budget with confidence — then get an exact number with a free on-site estimate.

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Fence pricing isn't one-size-fits-all — but you deserve a real ballpark before anyone shows up at your door. Below are typical installed price ranges for fences around Reno County and south-central Kansas, refreshed for 2026. Your exact price depends on length, terrain, materials, and gates, and the only way to know for sure is a free on-site estimate. We never charge to come look and quote your project.

Residential Fence Prices

  • Cedar Privacy Fence $30–$50 / ft
    Most popular

    Our most-requested backyard fence; cedar weathers beautifully and lasts.

  • Treated Pine Privacy $20–$35 / ft

    A budget-friendly solid privacy option that holds up when it's maintained.

  • Board-on-Board / Shadowbox $20–$40 / ft

    Overlapping or two-sided boards — looks good from both yards and lets the Kansas wind through.

  • Chain Link $12–$22 / ft

    Durable and affordable — great for pets, kids, and security.

  • Vinyl / PVC $35–$60 / ft

    Costs more up front, but never needs paint or stain.

  • Ornamental Aluminum $25–$45 / ft

    Decorative open-picket look with almost no upkeep; popular around pools.

  • Wrought Iron / Steel $35–$75 / ft

    Heavy-duty and classic; price climbs with height and ornamental detail.

  • Split Rail / Ranch Rail $12–$25 / ft

    Defines property lines with a rustic look; add wire mesh to contain pets.

Farm & Ranch Fence Prices

  • Barbed Wire (3–5 strand) $2–$5 / ft
    Most popular

    The Kansas standard for cattle boundaries and big grazing runs.

  • Woven / Field Wire $4–$8 / ft

    Tight, no-gap fence for hogs, sheep, goats, and weaned calves.

  • High-Tensile (electric-ready) $2–$5 / ft

    Low-maintenance fence that spans long distances — great for rotational grazing.

  • Pipe / Continuous Fence $14–$30 / ft

    Heavy-duty ranch and corral fence that takes the pressure where stock crowds.

  • Cattle / Horse Panel $6–$12 / ft

    Welded panels for pens and working areas; safe and strong for livestock.

  • Walk & Drive Gates $200–$2,500+

    Per gate, depending on width, material, and whether it's automated.

What a Whole Project Typically Runs

Per-foot numbers are useful, but most folks want to know what the whole job costs. Here are realistic Central Kansas totals for a few common projects to anchor your budget.

  • Cedar privacy backyard (~150 ft) $4,500–$7,500
    Most popular

    6 ft solid cedar with a couple of gates on level ground.

  • Chain-link backyard (~150 ft) $1,800–$3,000

    4–6 ft galvanized chain link with one walk gate.

  • Vinyl privacy backyard (~150 ft) $5,000–$8,500

    6 ft low-maintenance vinyl with matching gates.

  • One acre of pasture $1,700–$3,800

    Roughly 835 ft of barbed or woven wire with braced corners.

  • Automated driveway gate $1,500–$5,000

    Single or dual swing gate with an opener; wiring and access vary the price.

Prices shown are general estimates for Central Kansas as of 2026 and are not a quote. Material costs and site conditions vary — your written estimate is always free.

No Hidden Costs

What's Included in Our Installed Price

The per-foot ranges above aren't stripped-down material costs — they're the full installed price. Every job covers the work below at no extra charge.

All materials — posts, panels, pickets, wire, and hardware
Setting posts below the Kansas frost line, with concrete on corners, ends, and gates
Hanging and adjusting every gate so it swings true
The Kansas 811 utility locate before we dig
Full cleanup and haul-off of scrap and offcuts
Our 5-year workmanship warranty, in writing
What Affects Your Price

Why Two Fences Rarely Cost the Same

The same fence can price differently across town. Here's what moves the number on a Central Kansas job — and why.

Length & Height

Longer runs lower your per-foot cost; taller privacy fence uses more material and labor. Corners, ends, and gates always cost more than straight line.

Material & Grade

Cedar vs. treated pine, aluminum vs. iron, and wire gauge move the number more than almost anything else — it's the biggest lever on your total.

Soil & Frost Line

Our clay-loam bakes hard and heaves with every freeze and thaw. We set posts below the roughly 24-inch south-central Kansas frost line and anchor corners and gates in concrete.

Kansas Wind & Bracing

Open-prairie wind is exactly why bracing matters. Deeper posts and properly braced corners cost a little more up front and save you a leaning fence down the road.

Old-Fence Removal

Tearing out and hauling off an old fence runs about $3–$5 a foot, more where the posts are set in concrete. Clearing brush, vines, and roots adds to it.

Terrain & Access

Slopes, rock, trees, and hard-to-reach back acreage all add time. Flat, open, easy-access ground prices at the lower end of every range.

Before We Dig

Permits, Locates & the Fine Print

A few local details worth knowing up front. Don't worry about memorizing them — we walk you through anything that applies during your estimate.

Permits

Some projects in Hutchinson and other cities need a fence permit, and unincorporated Reno County goes through Planning & Zoning. We'll tell you if yours does and help you work through it.

Free Utility Locates

We always call Kansas 811 before we dig — it's free, and it has to be done at least two business days ahead. No risk of hitting a buried gas, power, or water line.

Height & HOA Rules

Front-yard fences are usually capped around 4 ft and back yards around 6 ft, and HOAs can add their own rules. We build to what's allowed where you are.

Honest, Upfront Pricing

What a Free On-Site Estimate Actually Covers

When Cody comes out, he measures every run by hand, walks your property corners, and checks the terrain, soil, and access that decide how the job goes in. He looks for rock, slope, old fence to pull, and where the gates need to swing — the details that separate a real price from a phone guess.

Then you get one firm, written price for the whole project — no padding, no pressure, and no obligation to move forward. If you'd rather wait or shop around, that's fine by us. The estimate is yours to keep, free.

Fence project completed by River Creek Fence in Central Kansas (#43)
Cost Questions

Fence Cost & Payment FAQs

It depends on the type of fence, the length, and your terrain. As a rough 2026 guide for Central Kansas, wood privacy fence runs about $30–$50 per linear foot installed, chain link around $12–$22, vinyl $35–$60, and agricultural wire fencing is far less per foot. The only way to get a real number is a free on-site estimate — we'll measure, talk through options, and put a written price in your hands. See our Fence Cost Guide for more detail.

Our installed price covers the materials, setting the posts (with concrete on corners, gates, and ends), all the hardware, labor, and cleanup with haul-off of the scraps. Gates, automation, and removal of an old fence are priced separately so you can see exactly what each piece costs. Everything is spelled out on your written estimate — no vague lump sums.

Because no two fence jobs are the same. Length, height, terrain, soil, the grade of material, the number of gates, and whether there's an old fence to pull all move the number. The ranges on our Cost Guide give you a realistic ballpark to budget with; your on-site estimate turns that into one firm, written price.

Yes. We never charge to come measure and quote your project, and there's no pressure to sign anything. We'd rather earn your business with an honest price and good work than push you into a decision. If the timing or budget isn't right, that's completely fine.

Tearing out and hauling off an old fence is its own line of work, so we price it separately and show it right on the estimate. If you'd rather remove it yourself to save a little, that's no problem — just let us know and we'll quote it both ways.

Probably not the cheapest, and we're upfront about that. We set posts deep, brace corners right, and use solid materials so your fence stands straight for decades instead of leaning after a couple of winters. We price fairly and stand behind the work with a 5-year warranty — that's where the value is.

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Contact Details

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Phone

(620) 899-5595

Email

codeyoder@icloud.com

Address

Haven, KS 67543

Hours

Open Daily · 8 AM – 6 PM

Service Areas

Haven, Hutchinson, South Hutchinson, Buhler, Nickerson, Yoder, Pretty Prairie, Partridge, Arlington, Plevna, Mount Hope, Burrton, Halstead, Newton, Kingman, Sterling, Lyons, McPherson, Maize, Wichita, Pratt, Stafford