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Fence Installation in Albuquerque, NM

Compare 5 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $15–$45.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Albuquerque

  1. 1.Albuquerque Fence Company

    4.1★ (126 reviews)

    4.1★ from 126 reviews

    +15056052001Website

  2. 2.Scott's Fencing Co Inc

    3.9★ (72 reviews)

    3.9★ from 72 reviews

    +15058211114Website

  3. 3.G.A. Fencing

    4.8★ (27 reviews)

    4.8★ from 27 reviews

    +15056579955Website

  4. 4.Albuquerque Superior Fence

    4.4★ (13 reviews)

    4.4★ from 13 reviews

    +15053457100Website

  5. 5.Temporary Fence LLC

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +15055081522Website

Fence Installation Cost in Albuquerque

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

ServiceTypical range in Albuquerque
Wood fence$15–$45/linear ft
Vinyl fence$30–$60/linear ft
Chain-link fence$10–$25/linear ft
Fence repair$149–$595/job

Fence Installation prices in Albuquerque run about 1% 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 5 companies serving Albuquerque, rated 4.4★ on average across 245 customer reviews.

Albuquerque Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Albuquerque's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
April 13
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
11.07"
Heating degree days
4,099
Cooling degree days
1,328
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.1°50.5°0.62"
Feb27.4°56.2°0.52"
Mar33.1°63.8°0.79"
Apr40.3°72.5°0.72"
May49.9°82.8°0.36"
Jun57°91°0.53"
Jul64.3°93.6°1.67"
Aug62.3°90.5°1.82"
Sep54.8°83.9°1.51"
Oct42.5°72.6°1.29"
Nov31.4°58.6°0.71"
Dec23.9°49.7°0.53"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Albuquerque.

Permits & Regulations in NM

  • Fence and exterior contracting in New Mexico requires a Construction Industries Division license; minor work may run under a handyman certificate
  • 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: www.rld.nm.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Albuquerque

How much does fence installation cost in Albuquerque?

A wood fence in Albuquerque typically runs $15-$45 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Albuquerque?

We track 5 fence companies serving Albuquerque.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Albuquerque, NM?

In NM, Fence and exterior contracting in New Mexico requires a Construction Industries Division license; minor work may run under a handyman certificate. Height limits and setbacks are set by Albuquerque and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Albuquerque more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Albuquerque runs about -0.8% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Albuquerque?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 23F in Albuquerque, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in Albuquerque?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around April 13 in Albuquerque, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in Albuquerque?

Multiply the fence length by $15-$45 per linear foot for wood in Albuquerque, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Albuquerque weather affect a wood fence?

Albuquerque gets about 11.07 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.