Fence Build Cost Calculator
Fence cost = linear feet × $/LF. Wood, vinyl, chain-link, aluminum rates.
Result
Estimated total
$5,050
150 LF + 1 gate.
- Length150 LF
- Material$30/LF
- Fence$4,500
- Gates1 × $350$350
- Permits$200
- Total$5,050
Step-by-step
- Fence = 150 × $30 = $4,500.
- Gates = 1 × $350 = $350.
- Total = $5,050.
How to use this calculator
- Measure perimeter to fence in linear feet.
- Pick material — match to neighborhood.
- Add gate count and unit cost.
- Verify permit requirements with your municipality.
About this calculator
Fence pricing is dominated by material choice and labor density. Chain-link is the budget option (functional but ugly). Wood (cedar, pine) is the residential standard. Vinyl is "set and forget" — never paint, never replace boards, but white-only aesthetic. Aluminum/wrought iron is decorative pool/estate fencing. Always include gates as a separate line — a 4-ft pedestrian gate is ~$300, a 12-ft drive gate is $1,000+. Most jurisdictions require permits for fences over 6 ft and any fence in a front yard.
Frequently asked
Cedar: rot-resistant, weathers gray, ~$35/LF. PT pine: cheaper at ~$25/LF but requires staining every 2-3 years.
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