Nobody in St. George publishes a fence or block-wall price list, so homeowners usually learn the number only after calling several companies. This page collects dated, published ranges into one place so you can walk into those calls knowing what is normal. Every figure here comes from one shared data file, and each table is tied to the source list and method at the bottom, so the numbers do not drift from page to page.
Total project cost
A standard residential fence project in St. George typically ranges from $2,400 to $10,800, with a median near $5,000, as of September 2026. That spread is wide because "a fence" can mean 60 feet of chain-link or 250 feet of vinyl with three gates. Per-foot pricing is the better yardstick.
Fence cost per linear foot
| Type | Typical installed range (per linear foot) | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Chain-link | $8–$25 | Galvanized runs about $12 per foot; vinyl-coated or powder-coated about $15–$18. |
| Wood privacy | $15–$35 | Cedar, redwood and pine differ; height and board style move the price. |
| Vinyl (PVC) privacy | $24–$45 | Solid privacy panels sit at the upper end. |
| Ornamental / wrought iron | $25–$55 | Steel or aluminum picket styles; custom scrollwork costs more. |
As a local cross-check, a St. George-specific guide dated June 2022 put 4-foot fences at $24–$30 per foot for vinyl, $16–$22 for wood privacy, and $9–$12 for chain-link. That guide is older and covers a shorter fence, so read it as evidence the ranges above are the right order of magnitude, not as current pricing.
Block wall and retaining wall cost per square foot
| Type | Typical installed range (per square foot of wall) | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| CMU / concrete block wall | $20–$35 | About $120–$210 per linear foot at 6 feet tall (6 feet x the per-square-foot range). |
| Segmental block retaining wall | $15–$40 | Includes base and drainage work; taller walls cost more per foot of wall. |
| Poured concrete retaining wall | $20–$45 | Formwork and reinforcement raise the price. |
One published calculator's basic, favorable-conditions estimate for a plain CMU wall came in lower, at $19.53–$25.08 per square foot. Treat that as a floor for simple work on easy sites, not the expected result on a sloped St. George lot. Freestanding walls follow fence height limits; retaining walls of 4 feet or more need a city permit under City Code §10-18-5. See the block wall guide.
Fence repair cost
| Type | Typical installed range (per repair) | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Minor repair (a loose board, latch, small patch) | $100–$300 | |
| Standard repair (a panel or post) | $300–$900 | The most common range for a typical repair. |
| Major repair (multiple sections, structural) | $900–$2,500 | |
| Replace one damaged post | $250–$600 | Posts set in concrete cost more to pull and reset. |
| Gate repair | $50–$400 | Sagging or misaligned gates are usually a hardware and frame fix. |
Contractor labor for repair work is commonly quoted at $50–$100 per hour. See the fence repair guide for repair-versus-replace decisions.
What moves the price on your lot
- Material and style. Chain-link sits at the bottom, vinyl privacy and ornamental iron near the top.
- Height and length. Both raise material and post costs. St. George City Code §10-18-1 caps most residential fences at 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet 4 inches in side and rear yards.
- Gates. Every gate adds hardware and labor above the per-foot rate.
- Slope and soil. Rocky or hard ground and steep grades add excavation and stepping labor.
- Access. Tight side yards and long carries for material add time.
- Demolition and haul-away of an existing fence or wall.
- Permit and plan preparation. Required for front-setback fences and retaining walls of 4 feet or more.
- Timing. Busy seasons and material availability can shift quotes.
How to compare quotes fairly
- Write one scope: material, height, total feet, number and width of gates, removal, and cleanup.
- Give that same scope to two or three independent companies.
- Ask each to itemize gates, removal, permits, and any concrete or reinforcement.
- Check license status with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing and confirm insurance directly.
- Compare warranty terms in writing, including workmanship coverage and what the manufacturer covers.
Methodology and sources
Method. These are planning ranges assembled September 26, 2026 from the published guides listed below, reconciled into single ranges per material. Overall St. George project range and median come from a Google cost summary and aggregator consensus checked September 22, 2026. The per-linear-foot figure for a 6-foot block wall is arithmetic (6 feet times the per-square-foot range), not a separate source. None of these are quotes for your property, and prices change; recheck before you budget.
- HomeGuide — Fence Repair Cost — Updated February 20, 2026. Used for: Repair ranges; national per-foot cross-check.
- HomeGuide — Retaining Wall Cost — Updated January 16, 2026. Used for: Block and poured-concrete retaining wall cost per square foot.
- HomeGuide — Concrete Retaining Wall Cost — Updated December 23, 2025. Used for: CMU / concrete block cost per square foot.
- Homewyse — Cost to Install a CMU Block Wall — September 2026 calculator. Used for: Low-end check on CMU cost per square foot (basic, favorable conditions).
- NerdWallet — Cost to Install a Fence — Updated July 10, 2025. Used for: National per-foot ranges by material.
- HomeAdvisor — Wrought Iron Fence Cost — Updated June 19, 2026. Used for: Ornamental / wrought iron per-foot range.
- HomeBlue — Fence Cost in Saint George, Utah — Dated June 28, 2022 (older; cross-check only). Used for: St. George-specific check for 4-foot fences: vinyl $24–$30, wood privacy $16–$22, chain-link $9–$12 per foot.
Most sources are national, not St. George-specific; the one St. George source is dated 2022. That is why this page shows ranges and tells you to get local written quotes. Permit facts cite St. George City Code §10-18-1 and §10-18-5, rechecked September 26, 2026.