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Fence or deck costs in Minneapolis

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Minneapolis

What it usually costs

  • Build a wood fence$16 – $47 per linear foot
  • Build a vinyl or metal fence$16 – $63 per linear foot
  • Build a chain-link fence$10 – $42 per linear foot
  • Build a wood deck$16 – $52 per sq ft
  • Build a composite deck$26 – $84 per sq ft

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

Fence or deck in Minneapolis

How deep your deck footings go in Minneapolis is set by a state rule. Minnesota splits its counties into two frost zones. Hennepin and Ramsey are in Zone II, where the minimum footing depth for frost protection is 3½ feet, unless an engineer competent in soil mechanics determines otherwise. In the colder Zone I counties, such as Cook and Lake, the minimum is 5 feet. Footings that stop short can heave when the ground freezes and thaws.

Fences in the city don't need a building permit until they're taller than 7 feet, but every fence needs zoning review, and the zoning rules have a few twists. A fence that's 60 percent solid or more can't go in a front yard at all. An open, decorative fence there can be 4 feet tall, and vinyl-coated chain link counts as open. You can use no more than two materials in one fence, and no fence anywhere may top 8 feet.

Pools change the permit math. A pool barrier fence of any height needs a building permit and a site plan drawn from your property's found boundary monuments or a survey. The fence and gates must be at least 4 feet tall, gates must self-close and self-latch, and the gap under the fence can't be more than 4 inches.

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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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