Basic
$10 – $25 per linear ft
Galvanized 11-1/2 gauge 2-in. mesh on lighter line posts, top edge on a tension wire, terminal posts set in concrete
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How Much Does Install Chain Link Fence Cost in Portland, Maine?
Install chain-link fence (mesh, posts, hardware and labor) per linear foot for a typical 4-6 ft residential fence; gates and privacy slats extra.
Install Chain Link Fence in Portland, Maine typically costs $12 to $29 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Chain Link Fence in Portland, Maine
$12 – $29
per linear ftPrices in Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for install chain link fence.
National average: $12 – $30 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$12 – $29 per linear ft
Galvanized 9-gauge mesh with 1-5/8 in. top rail and bottom tension wire, line and terminal posts set in concrete
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$15 – $37 per linear ft
Black vinyl-coated 9-gauge mesh with heavier black posts, top rail and fittings, bottom tension wire, posts set in concrete
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Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $5.24 – $13 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.20 – $11 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.40 – $3.49 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.93 – $2.33 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Install Chain Link Fence photo examples
Chain-link fence mesh being rolled out and fastened to posts along a lot
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Cost Factors in Portland, Maine
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($5.40-$13.50 per linear foot)
- Labor ($4.20-$10.50 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.44-$3.60 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.96-$2.40 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Chain Link Fence, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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