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Pool Fence Cost: Per Linear Foot in 2026
Estimate pool fence installation cost per linear foot — with the free fence calculator.
Pool fencing isn't optional in most states — it's code, and it saves lives. The good news: it's cheaper than you think. Here's the real 2026 cost per linear foot.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Pool fences run $15–$65 per linear foot installed in 2026 (average $15–$25). Mesh runs $17–$35 per linear foot; aluminum $32–$57. A typical project runs $1,500–$10,000+. Labor runs $5–$20 per linear foot.
What it costs
Mesh pool fencing runs $17–$35 per linear foot. Aluminum runs $32–$57 per linear foot installed. A typical yard runs $1,500–$10,000+. Labor runs $5–$20 per linear foot. Gates add $300–$800 each and must self-close and self-latch.
- Mesh: $17–$35 per linear ft
- Aluminum: $32–$57 per linear ft
- Typical project: $1,500–$10,000+
- Gates (self-closing): $300–$800 each
The code requirements
Most states require a 4-foot minimum fence with self-closing, self-latching gates, no openings wider than 4 inches, and no climbable surfaces near the fence. Removable mesh fencing is the temporary option; permanent is better for resale.
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