Privacy Fence Calculator

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Total linear feet of fence you need to install.
linear ft
6 ft is the most common height for residential privacy fences.
Wood is the most popular and budget-friendly choice; vinyl requires less maintenance.
Labor typically adds 50-60% to the installed cost.
Standard pedestrian gates. Each adds roughly $150-$500 depending on material.
gates
Double-wide vehicle access gates. Each adds roughly $400-$1,000 depending on material.
gates
Old fence removal typically costs $3-$8 per linear foot.
Hilly or uneven ground adds 15-25% to labor costs.
Vinyl manufacturers often require 6 ft spacing; wood works at 8 ft.
Number of horizontal rails between posts per fence section.
Standard privacy fence boards are 5.5 inches wide (a nominal 1x6).
Estimated cost (high)
$6,950

High end of the total installed cost range

Estimated cost (low)$4,350
Cost per linear foot (low)$29.00
Cost per linear foot (high)$46.33
Material cost (low)$2,100
Material cost (high)$3,600
Labor cost (low)$2,100
Labor cost (high)$3,000
Posts needed19posts
Rails needed57boards
Pickets needed328pickets
Gate cost (mid)$250
Material cost (low)$2,100
Labor cost (low)$2,100
Material cost (high)$3,600
Labor cost (high)$3,000

Your wood fence project runs about $5,650.

  • A 150 ft wood fence is estimated at $4,350 to $6,950 total.
  • Materials account for roughly 50% of the installed price; labor makes up the remainder.
  • Wood is the most budget-friendly privacy material but needs staining or sealing every 2-3 years to maximize its 15-20 year lifespan.

Next stepGet at least three quotes from local fence contractors. Prices vary significantly by region; the Northeast and West Coast typically run 20-40% above the national average.

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