Typical costs: 1  Materials to build a 3'-4' wooden fence in a picket style can cost $3-$30 or more a linear foot, depending on type of wood, height of the fence and the complexity of the design; with a gate or other options total costs can be $400-$1,800 for 100' and $1,000-$5,000 for 300' of fencing with do-it-yourself installation.