A Northwest Arkansas fence contractor posts a $25–$45 per linear foot installed range for a wood privacy fence. At 150 linear feet, that works out to roughly $3,750–$6,750 before any scope-specific adjustments. Other materials and designs have different prices, so don't apply the wood range to chain link, vinyl, aluminum, or a pool barrier.
A published NWA contractor range. Measure fence runs, excluding any length you will not build.
What changes fence pricing?
- Material and height: treated pine, cedar, and other options have different material and maintenance costs.
- Posts and terrain: rock, slopes, and changes in grade can affect digging and installation.
- Gates: number, width, hardware, and whether equipment access is needed.
- Existing fence: removal, disposal, and clearing should be called out separately.
Plan the line before digging
Make sure you know where the property line and any easements are. Check HOA rules and ask the local jurisdiction whether your fence requires a permit; Bentonville, for example, has a fence permit supplement. Arrange a utility locate through Arkansas 811 before digging.
Questions to ask fence installers
- How many linear feet and gates are in the quote?
- What wood species, board style, height, post material, and hardware will be used?
- How deep will posts be set, and how will rocky or sloped sections be handled?
- Are removal, haul-off, permits, and cleanup included?
- How will the fence line be confirmed before installation?
Sources and method
These figures are publicly posted planning examples from providers, not a survey of completed NWA jobs. Confirm the scope and current price with written bids for your property.
- Fence and Repairs NWA, 2026 installation cost guide — wood privacy fence $25–$45 per linear foot.
- City of Bentonville, fence permit supplement.
- Arkansas 811.