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Zone 0 fence cost calculator

See what a metal fence costs at your California home: just the 5 feet at the house, or the whole fence. Materials, install and total, in about two minutes.

  1. Property
  2. Layout
  3. Fence
  4. Estimate
Step 1 of 4 Your property

Pick your address and we measure your lot and house from public map records to work out the fence lengths.

Step 2 of 4 Where is the fence?

Which sides have fence?

Usually 2, one on each side.

If you know it, it replaces our measurement.

Step 3 of 4 Material, style and height

Material

Keeping a wood fence applies to an existing home.

Style

Height

Step 4 of 4 Get your estimate

Your estimate is ready

  • Zone 0 sections and gates from about $0
  • Full replacement from about $0

Enter your details to see materials, install and total for each option, and get a copy by email.

We email the estimate you asked for and keep your details with it so we can follow up on your fence. News is optional: tick the box, then confirm in the email. Every email has a one-click unsubscribe. We do not sell or share your details. How we use them.

How does the Zone 0 fence cost calculator work?

You tell it where the fence runs, what it is made of and how many gates it has. It multiplies installed prices by your fence length and gate count and gives two options. Option A covers only the Zone 0 part: the first 5 feet of fence at each place it meets the house, plus the gates. Option B replaces the whole fence on the sides you pick. Each shows materials, install and a total, low to high.

If you enter an address, we measure the lot from county parcel records and the house from public building outlines, then work out the lengths. You can change every number.

What prices does the calculator use?

These are installed prices for California, as of November 2026. Materials are about 60% of the installed price; short runs carry more labor. A wood-look finish adds 4 to 6% to materials.

ItemInstalled price
Aluminum, picket or ornamental$32 to $70 per ft
Aluminum, horizontal slat privacy$75 to $110 per ft
Aluminum, solid privacy$120 to $180 per ft
Steel, picket or ornamental$15 to $60 per ft
Steel, slat or solid privacy$45 to $85 per ft
Zone 0 section at the house (5 to 10 ft, existing fence)$2,000 to $2,500 per section
Aluminum walk gate$800 to $2,500 each
Steel walk gate$600 to $1,000 each
Aluminum driveway gate, manual$3,000 to $9,000 each
Steel driveway gate, manual$2,000 to $6,000 each
Taking out an old fence$3 to $9 per ft

A 5 foot Zone 0 section costs far more per foot than a long run, because the setup work is spread over so few feet. That is why Option A prices each section as a whole job on an existing home. More on that in aluminum fence cost per foot.

Read more about fence and gate costs