New fences in Cape Coral cost about $12 to $55 a foot installed, depending on the material. Gates add $300 to $1,800 each, and the city permit is $107.
$12–$55 per ftChain link up to vinyl privacy, installed.
$300–$1,800Per gate, walk gate to double drive.
$107City residential fence permit fee.
Most new fences in Cape Coral cost between $12 and $55 a foot installed in 2026: chain link at the low end, wood and aluminum in the middle, vinyl privacy at the top. Gates add $300 to $1,800 each, and the city's residential fence permit is $107.
Fence prices at a glance
Typical installed fence prices in Cape Coral, 2026
Fence
Typical price
Notes
Chain link, 4 ft
$12–$28per ft
Galvanized at the low end, black coated at the top
Wood privacy, 6 ft
$28–$50per ft
Stockade to board-on-board, finish included
Aluminum, 4–5 ft
$30–$55per ft
Pool-code panels toward the top
Vinyl privacy, 6 ft
$35–$55per ft
The most common Cape back-yard fence
Gates
$300–$1,800each
Walk gate to double drive gate
City permit
$107 flat
Residential fence fee, 2026 schedule
Chain link, 4 ft$12–$28per ftGalvanized at the low end, black coated at the top
Wood privacy, 6 ft$28–$50per ftStockade to board-on-board, finish included
Aluminum, 4–5 ft$30–$55per ftPool-code panels toward the top
Vinyl privacy, 6 ft$35–$55per ftThe most common Cape back-yard fence
Gates$300–$1,800eachWalk gate to double drive gate
City permit$107 flatResidential fence fee, 2026 schedule
Prices by fence type
Every range below is per foot of finished fence, installed, with posts set in concrete, unless marked otherwise.
Vinyl picket, 4 ft$28–$40per ftSpaced pickets for side yards and around gardens
Aluminum
Aluminum fence prices, Cape Coral
Job
Typical price
What it covers
Aluminum, 4 ft
$30–$45per ft
Powder-coated flat-top or spear-top pickets
Aluminum, 5 ft
$35–$55per ft
Taller panels for dogs or a little more security
Aluminum pool-code, 4 ft
$35–$55per ft
Picket spacing and rails set out for Florida's barrier rules
Aluminum, 4 ft$30–$45per ftPowder-coated flat-top or spear-top pickets
Aluminum, 5 ft$35–$55per ftTaller panels for dogs or a little more security
Aluminum pool-code, 4 ft$35–$55per ftPicket spacing and rails set out for Florida's barrier rules
Wood
Wood fence prices, Cape Coral
Job
Typical price
What it covers
Wood stockade privacy, 6 ft
$28–$45per ft
Pressure-treated pine, painted or stained as the city requires
Wood board-on-board, 6 ft
$35–$50per ft
Overlapping boards, no gaps as the wood shrinks
Wood shadowbox, 6 ft
$35–$50per ft
Alternating boards that look the same from both sides
Wood stockade privacy, 6 ft$28–$45per ftPressure-treated pine, painted or stained as the city requires
Wood board-on-board, 6 ft$35–$50per ftOverlapping boards, no gaps as the wood shrinks
Wood shadowbox, 6 ft$35–$50per ftAlternating boards that look the same from both sides
Chain link
Chain link fence prices, Cape Coral
Job
Typical price
What it covers
Chain link, 4 ft galvanized
$12–$20per ft
Galvanized fabric, top rail, line posts in concrete
Chain link, 4 ft black vinyl-coated
$16–$28per ft
Coated fabric and posts that blend into the yard
Chain link, 6 ft
$18–$26per ft
Heavier posts for taller runs, dog runs and yards
Chain link, 4 ft galvanized$12–$20per ftGalvanized fabric, top rail, line posts in concrete
Chain link, 4 ft black vinyl-coated$16–$28per ftCoated fabric and posts that blend into the yard
Chain link, 6 ft$18–$26per ftHeavier posts for taller runs, dog runs and yards
Pool barriers
Pool barriers fence prices, Cape Coral
Job
Typical price
What it covers
Aluminum pool-code, 4 ft
$35–$55per ft
Picket spacing and rails set out for Florida's barrier rules
Removable mesh pool fence
$15–$30per ft
ASTM F2286 mesh, sleeves cored into the deck
Aluminum pool-code, 4 ft$35–$55per ftPicket spacing and rails set out for Florida's barrier rules
Removable mesh pool fence$15–$30per ftASTM F2286 mesh, sleeves cored into the deck
Gates
Gates fence prices, Cape Coral
Job
Typical price
What it covers
Walk gate
$300–$700each
Single swing gate; vinyl and aluminum toward the top
Double drive gate
$700–$1,800each
Two leaves, roughly 10 to 12 ft across, with a drop rod
Boat or RV gate
Quoted on site
Width, posts and ground decide it; no reliable published figure
Gate opener added to a gate
$2,500–$5,000each
Motor, controls and wiring for a swing or slide gate
Walk gate$300–$700eachSingle swing gate; vinyl and aluminum toward the top
Double drive gate$700–$1,800eachTwo leaves, roughly 10 to 12 ft across, with a drop rod
Boat or RV gateQuoted on siteWidth, posts and ground decide it; no reliable published figure
Gate opener added to a gate$2,500–$5,000eachMotor, controls and wiring for a swing or slide gate
Repairs and removal
Repairs and removal fence prices, Cape Coral
Job
Typical price
What it covers
Small repair
$100–$300per job
A hinge, a latch, a loose rail or a picket or two
Standard repair
$300–$900per job
A panel or section plus one or two posts reset in concrete
Major repair
$900–$2,500per job
Several sections rebuilt, often after a storm
Gate re-hang or adjustment
$100–$300per gate
Sagging or dragging gates squared up and re-latched
Old fence removal
$4–$10per ft
Tear-out and haul-away, quoted with the new fence
Small repair$100–$300per jobA hinge, a latch, a loose rail or a picket or two
Standard repair$300–$900per jobA panel or section plus one or two posts reset in concrete
Major repair$900–$2,500per jobSeveral sections rebuilt, often after a storm
Gate re-hang or adjustment$100–$300per gateSagging or dragging gates squared up and re-latched
Old fence removal$4–$10per ftTear-out and haul-away, quoted with the new fence
What moves the price on a Cape Coral lot
Waterfront rules. Near the seawall the solid part of a fence stops at 3 feet and anything above must be at least 75% open, so canal lots often mix materials: vinyl along the sides, aluminum toward the water.
Corners and gates. Each corner, end and gate post needs more concrete and labor than a line post.
Old fence removal. Tearing out and hauling away an old fence typically adds $4 to $10 a foot.
Burrowing owls. If a burrow sits near the fence line, the layout has to keep a 10-foot buffer outside nesting season and 33 feet during it, which can change the route.
Easements. A fence in a drainage or utility easement must be in an approved material, and you carry the cost if it ever has to come out.
Access. Lanai cages, pool decks and tight side yards slow down digging and carrying.
Working out a rough budget
Pace or measure the fence line, multiply by the per-foot range for the material, then add each gate and the permit. A typical back yard of 150 feet in 6-foot vinyl with one walk gate lands somewhere around $5,700 to $9,100 with the permit. It's only a rough figure; the measure turns it into a real one.
Why quotes for the same fence disagree
Two quotes for "150 feet of white vinyl" can be thousands apart because they aren't quoting the same job. Ask each company: how deep are the posts set, and in how much concrete? Are the gate posts reinforced? Is removal of the old fence and haul-away included? Is the permit in the price, and who files it? Has anyone checked the waterfront zone or the easements on your survey? A cheap quote that leaves those out tends to cost more by the end.
About these prices: Every figure on this page is an estimate for Cape Coral in 2026, built from published Southwest Florida installer prices and Florida cost guides. Local quotes run wide, and your own price is the one we write up after measuring your lot.
Last updated October 9, 2026
Fence cost questions
How much does a 150-foot fence cost in Cape Coral?
At typical 2026 rates, 150 feet of 6-foot vinyl privacy fence works out around $5,250 to $8,250 before gates and the permit fee. The same run in 4-foot black aluminum is about $4,500 to $6,750, and in 4-foot galvanized chain link about $1,800 to $3,000.
Is the permit fee included in your price?
We list it as its own line. The City of Cape Coral's residential fence permit is $107 on the 2026 schedule, and the city notes a small state surcharge may be added.
Why do fence quotes in Cape Coral vary so much?
Quotes differ in post depth, hardware, whether old-fence removal and haul-away are included, whether the permit is in the price, and on canal lots whether the layout meets the waterfront rules. Compare what each quote includes, not just the per-foot figure.
Is a fence cheaper per foot on a long straight run?
Yes. Corners, ends and gates each need heavier posts and more labor, so a short run with several corners costs more per foot than a long straight line.
