Fence Cost Calculator: Installed Price by Material and Height

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Total linear length of fence to install, measured along the fence line.
ft
Taller panels cost more per foot and use heavier posts.
The primary material determines cost per foot and expected lifespan.
Single-person walk-through gates, typically 3 to 4 feet wide.
gates
Single swing or slide gate sized for one lane of traffic.
gates
Double swing gates for driveways and wide openings.
gates
Add the cost of tearing out and hauling away the old fence (about $3-$6 per foot).
A contingency covers soil conditions, permit fees, and unexpected material costs.
Estimated total costMid-range project
$6,696

Mid-range installed cost including gates, removal, and contingency

Low-end estimate$4,763
High-end estimate$8,667
Cost per linear foot$44.64/ft
Materials$3,348
Labor$3,348
Gates subtotal$350
Fence removal$0
Fence length150ft
Low estimate$4,763
Mid estimate$6,696
High estimate$8,667

Your Wood privacy fence is estimated at $6,696 installed (150 ft).

  • The realistic installed range is $4,763 to $8,667, a spread driven by labor rates and site conditions.
  • Your mid-range cost of $44.64 per linear foot is a useful benchmark when comparing contractor bids - quotes outside this range deserve scrutiny.
  • Gates account for about $350 of the total; each additional gate is one of the highest per-unit cost items on a fence project.
  • Spread over the 17-year typical lifespan of Wood privacy, this works out to roughly $394 per year.

Next stepWood fencing needs staining or sealing every 2-3 years. Factor in $0.50-$1.50/ft of annual maintenance when comparing it to vinyl or aluminum.

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