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Fence or deck costs in Durham

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Durham

What it usually costs

  • Build a wood fence$28 – $36 per linear foot
  • Build a vinyl or metal fence$15 – $59 per linear foot
  • Build a chain-link fence$10 – $25 per linear foot
  • Build a wood deck$15 – $49 per sq ft
  • Build a composite deck$24 – $78 per sq ft

A ballpark, not a quote. Some of these are national averages adjusted for Durham prices, so your job could land outside them.

Fence or deck in Durham

Part of Durham sits on Triassic basin clay. The Deep River basin, the largest of North Carolina's three Triassic basins, reaches into Durham, Orange and Wake counties. The state geological survey says its rocks are clay-rich, and the soil formed from them doesn't readily soak up water.

That's a big deal for fence posts and deck footings. A post hole in tight clay can hold water like a cup. Wood sitting in a wet hole rots at the ground line first, and that's where old posts tend to break.

The city is also young. More than four in ten of Durham's homes were built in 2000 or later. In a newer subdivision, the fence you're fixing may be the one the builder put in, and this may be its first real repair.

Before you pick a fix, check your own lot. Durham County keeps a map of where Triassic soils sit across the county. Type in your address and it shows whether your parcel is on them. If it is, plan on the drainage details, not just the boards.

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Questions homeowners ask

How accurate is a photo estimate?
It’s a ballpark, not a quote. A photo tells us a lot about the material and size, but a local pro who walks the yard will always be more precise. Use our number as the range to expect before you start calling around.
How is a fence priced versus a deck?
Fences are usually priced by the foot and decks by the square foot. We’ll ask one quick question to tell which you’re after, then size it from your photo and your answers.
Which materials can you estimate?
Wood, vinyl, chain-link and metal for fences; pressure-treated wood and composite for decks. Material is the single biggest price swing, so it’s worth picking the one you want.
Is this really free?
Yes. No signup, no credit card, no spam. We only make money if you choose to connect with a local pro — and that’s up to you.
What photo works best?
A wide shot of where the fence or deck will go — or of the old one you’re replacing — works best.

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