As of November 2026, national cost guides put most installed fences between roughly $8 and $55 per linear foot, depending on material, and block walls around $15 to $20 per square foot of wall face. We did not find a reliable, dated price survey for Irvine alone. Local labor, access, slope and permits move the number, so a measured, itemized estimate is the price that counts.
What does each material cost?
| Material | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link | About $8 to $40 | NerdWallet |
| Wood privacy, 6 ft | About $13 to $45 | Inch Calculator |
| Vinyl | About $15 to $40 | NerdWallet |
| Aluminum | About $20 to $55 | Inch Calculator |
| Wrought iron | About $25 to $55 | NerdWallet |
| Concrete block wall | About $15 to $20 per square foot of wall face | Inch Calculator |
These are national figures, not bids for Irvine homes.
What moves the price on a Irvine job?
- Engineering. Block walls need stamped calculations for the permit.
- Finish. Stucco or split-face finishes cost more than plain block, which the city does not allow exposed anyway.
- Matching. Matching an existing village style or color can mean special-order materials.
- Slope. Hillside lots in villages like Turtle Rock need stepped sections.
- Removal. Old fences and walls have to come out first.
How do I get a firm number?
Measure the run roughly, decide on height and the number of gates, and note whether an old fence or wall is coming out. Then ask for an estimate that prices each of those as its own line.
Sources: see the table above. City standards: City of Irvine wall and fence pages.
Updated November 2026