Building a trellis costs an average of $1,200, within a published headline range of $400 – $2,400, according to Angi and HomeAdvisor.1,2 The corporate siblings publish identical headline figures, including a low end of $250 and a high end of $3,500; matching figures between the sibling sites alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately reports a national average of $800, scoped to installing an 8-foot triangular vinyl trellis, within an average range of $650 – $950, a low end of $350 for a 6-foot fan-shaped metal trellis, and a high end of $2,000 for a custom 8-foot wooden arch trellis.3 Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing; the averages ($1,200 versus $800) and ranges differ without explanation. Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on trellis size, material, shape, and local labor rates.
$1,200
average (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$400–$2,400
headline range (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$800
average, 8-ft triangular vinyl (Fixr)
$650–$950
average range (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $1,200 average; headline range $400 – $2,400; low $250; high $3,500 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; headline figures identical to HomeAdvisor’s |
| HomeAdvisor (2026 data, updated Jun 2026) | $1,200 average; normal range $400 – $2,400; low $250; high $3,500 | Sibling-published figures identical to Angi’s; matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $800 average scoped to an 8-ft triangular vinyl trellis; average range $650 – $950; low $350; high $2,000 | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing; averages and ranges differ from the sibling figures without explanation |
Cost by size
All three sources publish the same installed-cost range for each of four sizes – the sibling pair plus a separately published Fixr table with no stated shared sourcing. HomeAdvisor additionally publishes a per-size average:1,2,3
| Size | Installed cost range (all three sources) | HomeAdvisor average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 linear feet | $250 – $550 | $400 |
| 6 linear feet | $350 – $700 | $525 |
| 8 linear feet | $800 – $2,000 | $1,400 |
| 10 linear feet | $1,200 – $3,500 | $2,350 |
Angi also prices installed trellis work at $60 – $350 per linear foot, averaging around $200 per linear foot (Angi-only figure).1
Cost by material
The sibling pair and Fixr price materials on different bases. HomeAdvisor publishes a per-linear-foot materials table with averages (Angi repeats the same ranges without stating a unit), while Fixr prices each material as an installed project total:1,2,3
HomeAdvisor, per linear foot (Angi repeats the same ranges without stating a unit):
| Material | Range per linear foot (HomeAdvisor) | HomeAdvisor average |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel | $50 – $60 | $50 |
| Iron | $50 – $80 | $62 |
| Metal | $60 – $80 | $70 |
| Plastic | $60 – $90 | $74 |
| Composite | $60 – $90 | $75 |
| PVC | $90 – $100 | $95 |
| Vinyl | $100 – $130 | $110 |
| Wood | $130 – $150 | $135 |
The siblings’ own summary spans for materials differ: Angi states materials run $45 – $260 per linear foot, while HomeAdvisor states $50 – $150 per linear foot; both put materials at about 75% of the total. The sources do not reconcile the different spans.1,2
Fixr, installed project total:
| Material | Cost (installed) |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel | $350 – $450 |
| Iron | $400 – $600 |
| Metal | $500 – $625 |
| Plastic | $500 – $685 |
| Composite | $500 – $700 |
| PVC | $700 – $820 |
| Vinyl | $800 – $1,025 |
| Wood | $1,000 – $1,150 |
Angi also prices lattice panels separately: pine at $2 – $4 per linear foot, cedar or mahogany at $8 – $20, and vinyl lattice at $12 – $24.1
Cost by shape
The sibling pair publish identical ranges for eleven shapes, with HomeAdvisor adding averages. Fixr publishes its own installed-cost spans: six rows match the sibling ranges exactly (separately published, no stated shared sourcing) and five differ slightly without explanation.1,2,3
| Shape | Angi/HomeAdvisor range | HomeAdvisor average | Fixr (installed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cone | $150 – $200 | $175 | $150 – $200 |
| Fan | $180 – $280 | $230 | $175 – $275 |
| V | $180 – $290 | $235 | $180 – $285 |
| Triangular | $200 – $380 | $290 | $200 – $380 |
| Diamond | $340 – $400 | $370 | $340 – $400 |
| Heart | $380 – $480 | $430 | $375 – $475 |
| Tree | $400 – $520 | $460 | $400 – $520 |
| T | $500 – $680 | $590 | $500 – $675 |
| Leaf | $530 – $680 | $605 | $525 – $680 |
| Oval | $600 – $850 | $725 | $600 – $850 |
| Arch | $700 – $950 | $825 | $700 – $950 |
Cost by type and design (Fixr)
Fixr additionally prices trellises by type and by design style, both as installed costs:3
By type:
| Type | Cost (installed) |
|---|---|
| Folding screen | $200 – $400 |
| Column | $400 – $575 |
| Planter box | $500 – $750 |
| Ornamental | $650 – $800 |
| Half arch | $700 – $800 |
| Arch | $700 – $950 |
By design:
| Design | Cost (installed) |
|---|---|
| Convex | $200 – $375 |
| Concave | $200 – $375 |
| Abstract | $500 – $615 |
| Modern | $600 – $800 |
| Farmhouse | $675 – $800 |
Cost by location (Fixr)
Fixr prices installed trellises by where they are mounted or placed:3
| Location | Cost (installed) |
|---|---|
| Downspout | $50 – $175 |
| Vegetable garden | $80 – $350 |
| Garden bed | $80 – $400 |
| Over window | $80 – $700 |
| Over the door | $80 – $700 |
| Indoor | $200 – $450 |
| On side of the house | $200 – $450 |
| Over garage door | $200 – $450 |
| Patio | $350 – $500 |
| Hot tub | $400 – $625 |
| Trellis fencing (200 linear feet) | $400 – $2,800 |
| Walkway | $700 – $915 |
| Rooftop | $800 – $1,200 |
| Deck | $1,500 – $2,200 |
Labor costs
All three sources put labor at about 25% of the project total, with materials at about 75% (sibling-published figure that also appears in Fixr’s separately published breakdown).1,2,3 Angi and HomeAdvisor report handyperson rates of $60 – $125 per hour and landscaper rates of $50 – $150 per hour (sibling-published figures).1,2 Fixr separately reports landscapers at $50 – $100 per hour and $100 – $200 in total labor for a standard installation, notes that most installs carry a flat installation fee, and puts custom carpentry at $100 or more per hour; in Fixr’s scoped $800 average, about $650 is materials and about $150 is labor.3
Add-ons and related work
All three sources price climbing plants at $10 – $60 each, and HomeAdvisor and Fixr publish identical per-plant prices for eight common choices (separately published, no stated shared sourcing): honeysuckle $10 – $15, mandevilla $10 – $18, bittersweet $10 – $20, climbing rose $15 – $30, bougainvillea $15 – $30, morning glory $15 – $30, Boston ivy $25 – $40, and Dutchman’s pipe $30 – $60.2,3
Painting or sealing a trellis costs $40 – $100 across all three sources; Angi and HomeAdvisor frame it as a service, while Fixr prices it as a DIY paint job.1,2,3 Angi and HomeAdvisor put adding an arbor roof over a trellis at $300 – $1,000 (sibling-published).1,2 Fixr separately prices a trellis water feature from $500, stained glass panels at $150 each on average, outdoor trellis lighting at $100 – $500, and a custom 8-foot wooden trellis from $2,000.3
Related projects
See our guides to arbor installation, pergolas, gazebos, landscaping, and raised garden beds for those projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a trellis?
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an average of $1,200 and a headline range of $400 – $2,400. Fixr separately reports a national average of $800, scoped to installing an 8-foot triangular vinyl trellis, within an average range of $650 – $950.1,2,3
How much does a trellis cost per linear foot?
Angi prices installed trellis work at $60 – $350 per linear foot, averaging around $200 per linear foot. For materials alone, HomeAdvisor publishes per-linear-foot spans from $50 – $60 for stainless steel to $130 – $150 for wood; Angi repeats the same ranges without stating a unit.1,2
How much does an 8-foot trellis cost?
All three sources publish $800 – $2,000 installed for an 8-foot trellis (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing); HomeAdvisor’s per-size average is $1,400.1,2,3
How much does it cost to add an arbor over a trellis?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $300 – $1,000 to add an arbor roof to a trellis (sibling-published figures).1,2
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Building a Trellis Cost? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does a Trellis Cost to Build? (2026 data)
3. Fixr — Trellis Installation Cost (updated Jan 2025)