Fence run
Gates
Removal and extras
How the numbers are worked out
Fence price = length × your installed price per linear foot. Posts = length ÷ post spacing, rounded up, plus one end post. Panels (or sections) = length ÷ post spacing, rounded up. Gates are priced per unit, old fence removal per linear foot, and concrete per post only if you charge it as its own line. If the total is below your minimum job charge, a minimum charge adjustment brings it up to the minimum.
Example with the defaults: 150 ft at $28 is $4,200. A 150 ft run with posts every 8 ft needs 19 sections and 20 posts. One gate at $350 and removing 100 ft of old fence at $3.50 ($350) plus $75 haul-away bring the job to $4,975 before tax. Rates are examples; use your own.
Tips for fence estimates
- Price the fence per linear foot and each gate as its own line; customers compare those numbers between bids.
- Show old fence removal separately. Whether it is wood, chain link or concrete-set posts changes the time a lot.
- State the height, material and style (for example 6 ft dog-ear cedar), and who calls 811 to locate utilities and who handles any HOA or permit approval.
- Check your rates cover your costs and target margin with the job price calculator and add a waste factor with the material waste calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate how much fence you need?
Measure the total length of the fence line in linear feet, either with a measuring wheel or tape or from a property survey. Subtract gate openings if you price them separately. Divide the length by your post spacing (commonly 6 to 8 ft) and round up to get the number of sections, then add one for the number of posts.
How do fence installers price per linear foot?
Most quote one installed price per linear foot that covers posts, rails, pickets or panels, fasteners and labor, then add gates, removal of the old fence, slopes, rock or hard digging, and permits as separate lines. Prices vary by material, height and region, so the defaults on this page are examples, not market prices.
How many posts do I need for a fence?
Divide the fence length by the post spacing and round up, then add one end post. For 150 ft with posts every 8 ft that is 19 sections and 20 posts. Corners and gates usually need extra or heavier posts, so count those on the site.
Can I send this as an estimate?
Yes. Click Turn into an estimate. The fence, gates, removal and haul-away become line items in the free Estimate & Invoice Maker, where you add your logo and customer details and download a PDF. Your business details from earlier drafts are kept.
Estimates for planning only. Rates shown are examples, not market prices; use your own.
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