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Estimate fence boards, rails, and posts for wood privacy fences. Enter fence length, height, and board style for complete lumber takeoff with waste factor.
Calculate fence posts needed for any length fence. Enter fence run, post spacing, and corner/end posts to get total post count and concrete for holes.
Calculate chain link fabric, posts, and fittings for fences. Enter length and height to get mesh rolls, line posts, top rail, and tension wire quantities.
Wood privacy: $15–35/LF materials. Vinyl: $25–45/LF. Chain link: $10–20/LF. Regional prices vary significantly.
Materials = Length × Cost per Linear Foot (by type)Professional install often doubles material cost for wood. Difficult terrain and rock increase labor.
Labor = Length × Labor Rate per LF (or 50–100% of materials)Add $150–500 per gate, permit fees ($50–200), and old fence removal ($3–5/LF) to base estimate.
Total = Materials + Labor + Gates + Permits + RemovalUpdated: July 2026
150 LF × $35/LF installed ≈ $5,250. Includes posts, panels, gates, and labor. Rocky soil adds $500–1,000.
80 LF × $18/LF materials ≈ $1,440 plus $200 gate hardware. Save labor but invest 2–3 weekends.
200 LF × $15/LF installed ≈ $3,000. Lower cost per foot but less privacy. Barbed top optional for security.
Budget a new fence project with material and labor cost breakdown. Enter fence length, height, material type (wood, vinyl, chain link), and gate count to estimate total installed cost or DIY material-only expense.