Wrought Iron Fence Cost Calculator
Wrought iron fencing costs $40-$135 per linear foot installed depending on height, style, and region. This wrought iron fence cost calculator separates material from labor and adds walk and drive gate pricing so you can compare bids line by line or price a DIY-install vs a pro job. Because true hand-forged iron is rare today, the numbers below cover both welded steel picket (the vast majority of modern installs) and custom wrought ironwork.
Cost of Wrought Iron Fence per Foot (2025)
| Height | Material per LF | Installed per LF | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft | $30-60 | $50-95 | Front yard, decorative |
| 5 ft | $40-75 | $65-120 | Standard residential |
| 6 ft | $55-95 | $90-155 | Privacy, security |
| 8 ft | $85-135 | $140-220 | Commercial, pool code, max security |
These numbers match 2025 HomeAdvisor, Angi, Fence Builders US, and Fixr guides for the cost of wrought iron fence per foot.
Wrought Iron Fence Cost per Foot Installed
Wrought iron fence cost per foot installed averages $65-$120 at 5 ft height in standard decorative style. Labor runs about 60% of materials on wrought iron because the panels arrive pre-welded and just drop onto set posts. Compare that to wood, where labor is 50% and a lot of on-site cutting happens.
- Basic plain-picket, black powder coat: $50-80/LF installed
- Standard with rings and spear tops: $70-120/LF installed
- Decorative with scrolls and finials: $100-160/LF installed
- Custom hand-forged true wrought: $200-400/LF installed (artisan rate)
4 Wrought Iron Fence Cost
A 4 wrought iron fence cost breakdown for a 100 ft run at standard style:
- Materials: 100 x $38 = $3,800
- Labor (pro): $3,800 x 0.6 = $2,280
- One walk gate: $520 installed
- Total installed: $6,600 (about $66 per linear foot)
Going to 6 ft for the same 100 ft run: materials $6,800 + labor $4,080 + gate $650 = $11,530 installed ($115/LF).
What Drives Wrought Iron Fence Cost Up
- Decorative detail: scrolls, finials, rings, and arches add 25-50% to material
- Custom color powder coat: white or bronze add $3-7/LF; true copper or brass finish $12-25/LF
- Curved or arched sections: custom panels are 40-75% more than straight runs
- Rocky or sloped terrain: posts need core drilling or longer sleeves, +15-25% labor
- Permits: $100-400 in most jurisdictions
- Removal of old fence: $4-10/LF additional
DIY vs Pro Install
DIY wrought iron fence saves 35-45% (labor portion). Material-only cost for a 100 ft, 5 ft tall, standard panel fence is about $5,000-6,000. A DIY install takes 2-3 weekends for 100 LF if you have a post-hole digger, level, concrete, and an assistant. The hardest part is getting posts plumb and in line before the concrete sets. Pros use pneumatic drivers and a GPS layout tool; they finish a 100 LF run in one day.
Wrought Iron vs Aluminum
Aluminum ornamental fence looks nearly identical but costs 20-30% less than wrought iron welded steel panel. Aluminum will not rust. It weighs 1/3 as much. The trade-off is rigidity and presence: wrought iron has a heavier, more substantial feel and holds up to impact better. For pool fencing or coastal installs, most specifiers choose aluminum. For historic-district work, wrought iron is specified by code.