Basic
$29 – $59 per linear ft
Construction-common redwood dog-ear boards side by side, three 2x4 rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete about 8 ft apart
How Much Does Redwood Fence Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install a 6 ft redwood privacy fence with posts set in concrete, rails and boards, per linear ft, materials and labor.
Redwood Fence in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $35 to $69 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Redwood Fence in Chicago, Illinois
$35 – $69
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for redwood fence.
National average: $30 – $60 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$35 – $69 per linear ft
Construction-heart redwood boards with a flat top and 2x6 redwood cap rail, three rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete
Premium
$43 – $86 per linear ft
Construction-heart redwood board-on-board with 2x6 cap and 1x4 trim, three rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete about 6 ft apart
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $14 – $29 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $14 – $27 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.85 – $7.70 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.57 – $5.14 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Redwood Fence photo examples
Tall weathered wood privacy fence with lattice top beside a driveway
Photo: pb3131 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisReddish-brown wood post-and-rail fence along a tree-lined road
Photo: Kurt Magoon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWeathered wood picket fence behind a garden bed with a pergola
Photo: Burkhard Mücke · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($13.50-$27.00 per linear foot)
- Labor ($10.50-$21.00 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($30-$60 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($30-$60 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Wood Fence Cost 2026: $32-$62 Per Foot Installed, ergeon.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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