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Fence Installation in New Orleans, LA

Compare 6 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $12–$37.

Top Fence Installation Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.IMPACT Fence & Deck

    4.7★ (148 reviews)

    4.7★ from 148 reviews

    +15042597221Website

  2. 2.Big Easy Iron Works - New Orleans Iron Works Company

    4.4★ (33 reviews)

    4.4★ from 33 reviews

    +15047320066Website

  3. 3.Riverside Worx

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +15044427470Website

  4. 4.Category 5 Fence Co

    4.5★ (11 reviews)

    4.5★ from 11 reviews

    +15042432285Website

  5. 5.Big Easy Fences - New Orleans Fence Company

    3.3★ (19 reviews)

    3.3★ from 19 reviews

    +15045652547Website

  6. 6.Ebe Fence Co Inc

    4.5★ (6 reviews)

    4.5★ from 6 reviews

    +15048221678Website

Fence Installation Cost in New Orleans

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Wood fence$12–$37/linear ft
Vinyl fence$25–$50/linear ft
Chain-link fence$8–$21/linear ft
Fence repair$124–$497/job

Fence Installation prices in New Orleans run about 17% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving New Orleans, rated 4.4★ on average across 231 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New Orleans's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Residential improvement projects over $7,500 in Louisiana, including fences, require LSLBC home improvement registration
  • Fence height, setback and permit rules are set by the city, county or HOA
  • Every state's one-call law requires calling 811 before digging, which includes fence post holes and deck footings

License required: State contractor rules for exterior work; municipal fence permits

Sources: lslbc.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for New Orleans

How much does fence installation cost in New Orleans?

A wood fence in New Orleans typically runs $12-$37 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve New Orleans?

We track 6 fence companies serving New Orleans.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in New Orleans, LA?

In LA, Residential improvement projects over $7,500 in Louisiana, including fences, require LSLBC home improvement registration. Height limits and setbacks are set by New Orleans and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in New Orleans more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in New Orleans runs about -17.2% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in New Orleans?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 46F in New Orleans, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in New Orleans?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around January 24 in New Orleans, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in New Orleans?

Multiply the fence length by $12-$37 per linear foot for wood in New Orleans, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does New Orleans weather affect a wood fence?

New Orleans gets about 56.77 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.