Gabion fence: How much does it cost?

A gabion fence costs an average of 228 euros per linear meter.

A gabion fence costs between 86 and 370 euros per meter.

“Gabione” is the Italian word for “large cage.” Accordingly, a gabion fence refers to a wire cage that serves as a fence.

The wire is filled with stones, creating an effect similar to a wall. However, the effort required is much lower than for a traditional wall.

The gabion fence serves as a privacy screen and represents a modern alternative to a traditional fence.

The price depends heavily on the materials and dimensions. If you buy the individual parts separately and assemble them yourself, you can often save money. A complete set, on the other hand, is somewhat more expensive.

The following factors can influence the total price:

Fence dimensions
Materials
Shape and height
Special requests such as decorative elements

What costs should I expect?

If the fence is higher than 100 cm and/or the width is less than 50 cm, a foundation for the gabion is necessary to prevent it from tipping over in wind and weather.

What does the excavation cost?

If the excavation is carried out and removed by a professional, it costs between 18 and 43 euros per cubic meter.

The following table shows the excavation costs per meter for a given foundation width and depth.

Excavation costs per meter

Height of gabion elements	Foundation width	Foundation depth	Cost per meter
up to 100 cm	30 cm	55 cm	3–7 euros
up to 150 cm	35 cm	70 cm	4–10 euros
up to 200 cm	45 cm	90 cm	7–17 euros

What does the foundation cost?

If the foundation is poured by a professional, you can expect costs between 158 and 301 euros per cubic meter.

The following table shows the cost of pouring the foundation per meter for a given width and depth.

Foundation pouring costs

Height of gabion elements	Foundation width	Foundation depth	Cost per meter
up to 100 cm	30 cm	55 cm	26–50 euros
up to 150 cm	35 cm	70 cm	38–73 euros
up to 200 cm	45 cm	90 cm	64–120 euros

What does the gabion fence cost?

The prices for gabion fences can vary greatly depending on the content and height.

For installation including delivery of gabions with weather- and mechanically-resistant filling material, you can expect the following costs:

Gabion fence costs

Width	Height	Cost
50 cm	50 cm	86–205 euros
100 cm	100 cm	250–315 euros

Example calculation: Gabion fence

The table below shows an example calculation for a gabion fence 1 meter high and 10 meters long.

In addition to the average material costs, the calculation includes the cost of professional labor.

Example calculation

Work and materials	Cost
Excavation	30 euros
Foundation	250 euros
Gabion fence (Width: 100 cm, Height: 100 cm)	2,500 euros
Total	2,780 euros