Chain Link Fence Cost in Urban Honolulu, HI (2026)

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Chain Link Fence Cost in Urban Honolulu, HI (2026)
BLS OEWS 2025 wage data · updated August 2026
Urban Honolulu · per linear ft
$13.60 – $33.99

Chain Link Fence costs $13.60 to $33.99 per linear ft in Urban Honolulu in 2026. For a 150-foot run, expect $2,040 – $5,099 installed, typically near $3,569. That is essentially in line with the Hawaii average.

Typical linear ft
$23.79
vs state average
In line
Local construction wage
$40.71
Frost depth
None

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Estimated installed cost

Planning estimate. Wage index applies to the labor share only; materials held at national prices. Get three written quotes.

How Urban Honolulu compares with the rest of Hawaii

Construction wages in Urban Honolulu average $40.71 per hour against $40.48 statewide, so pricing tracks the Hawaii norm closely.

Labor is about 45% of the installed cost on this type of work, and it is the part that actually moves between markets. Materials are priced by national manufacturers and barely shift, which is why the gap between metros is narrower than wage differences alone suggest.

Chain Link Fence cost by project size in Urban Honolulu

Project sizeUrban Honolulu rangeTypical
50 ft$680 – $1,700$1,190
100 ft$1,360 – $3,399$2,379
150 ft$2,040 – $5,099$3,569
200 ft$2,719 – $6,798$4,759
250 ft$3,399 – $8,498$5,949
300 ft$4,079 – $10,198$7,138
400 ft$5,439 – $13,597$9,518
500 ft$6,798 – $16,996$11,897

Where the money goes

For a 150-foot run in Urban Honolulu at roughly $3,569, a typical bill splits like this:

Line itemShareCost
Labor45%$1,606
Materials41%$1,463
Site prep & equipment8%$286
Overhead, disposal & finishing6%$214

Urban Honolulu compared with other Hawaii markets

AreaCost per linear ftvs Urban Honolulu
Kahului$13.79 – $34.48+1%
Hawaii average$13.56 – $33.890%

Ground conditions and code in Urban Honolulu

Urban Honolulu sits in IECC zone 1-2 (hot) with effectively no frost line, so there is no frost-depth footing requirement. Local codes focus instead on soil bearing, drainage and wind loading.

Permits in Urban Honolulu

A residential permit for this work typically runs around $950 in Hawaii. Permit cost is rarely included in a contractor quote, so budget it separately and confirm scope with the Urban Honolulu building department before work begins.

Hiring in Urban Honolulu

Get three written, itemised quotes from licensed and insured contractors, each specifying the same scope and grade of material. Ask for local references and check the licence is current in Hawaii.

Frequently asked questions

How much does chain link fence cost in Urban Honolulu?

In 2026, chain link fence costs $13.60 to $33.99 per linear ft in Urban Honolulu. For a 150-foot run, the installed total typically lands between $2,040 and $5,099.

Is Urban Honolulu more expensive than the rest of Hawaii?

Not meaningfully. Urban Honolulu prices track the Hawaii average closely.

Do I need a permit in Urban Honolulu?

Most work of this type and value requires a permit. Budget around $950 in Hawaii and allow extra time for review in metro jurisdictions.

How do I compare quotes in Urban Honolulu?

Get three written, itemised quotes covering identical scope and materials. A bid far below the others usually signals a reduced specification rather than better value.

Nearby markets

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Methodology. Local pricing applies the Urban Honolulu construction wage from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025 release, $40.71/hr) to the labor share of a national 2026 cost baseline. Materials are held at national prices. Figures refresh automatically with each BLS release. Planning estimates, not quotes. See our full methodology.

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