by FreeAdvice staff. A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for up to 10 years, but many credit reporting agencies will remove it after 7. This is similar to the reporting period for late pays or delinquent accounts posted on your credit report, which is also 7 years.
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When receiving an estimate from a contractor, most will give a price per linear foot and not differentiate between materials and labor. The prices below reflect an average fence height of 5-6 feet tall. Wood fence installation costs $15-$25 per linear foot. Vinyl fence installation costs $25-$35 per linear foot. Chain link fence installation costs $7.50-$15 per liner foot. Most contractors will provide an estimate inclusive of all parts, including posts, gates, brackets, post caps, hinges, concrete, and all the other odds and ends that go into installing fence.