Fence cost calculator
Estimate posts, panels or bays, gates, material cost, labor range, and total project cost for common fence types.
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Fence cost calculator
May 9, 2026
120 linear ft, 6 ft tall, wood fence.
Shopping list
- wood fence materials120 linear ft
- Posts16 ea
- Concrete16 bags
- Gate hardware1 gate set
Assumptions
- 8 ft post spacing
- 6 ft baseline cost scaled by selected height
- Corners, slope, permits, and property-line work are not included
- Gate allowance is a broad planning range
- U.S. near average; pricing data: U.S. near average pricing
Planning estimate only. Not a contractor quote, engineering advice, or permit review.
120 linear ft, 6 ft tall, wood fence.
Shopping list
- wood fence materials120 linear ft
- Posts16 ea
- Concrete16 bags
- Gate hardware1 gate set
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Assumptions in this estimate
- 8 ft post spacing
- 6 ft baseline cost scaled by selected height
- Corners, slope, permits, and property-line work are not included
- Gate allowance is a broad planning range
- U.S. near average; pricing data: U.S. near average pricing
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How this is calculated
- Posts are estimated as ceil(length / spacing) + 1.
- Panels or bays are estimated as ceil(length / spacing).
- Material and labor prices use 6 ft fence costs as the baseline and scale by selected height.
- Gate count adds a broad material allowance that also scales by selected height.
Assumption register
| Item | Low | Typical | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post spacing | 6 | 8 | 10 | Fence post spacing guide Checked 2026-05-10 · medium confidence |
| Installed fence benchmark | 28 | 43 | 60 | Homewyse wood privacy fence installed benchmark Checked 2026-05-10 · low confidence |
| Height scaling baseline | 4 | 6 | 8 | Homewyse wood privacy fence cost calculator Checked 2026-05-10 · low confidence |
Last reviewed: May 9, 2026. These values are planning defaults, not live prices.
Common mistakes
- Not accounting for corners, slopes, and property-line layout.
- Forgetting concrete, fasteners, hinges, and latches.
- Assuming local permits and HOA rules are the same everywhere.
FAQ
Does this include permits?
No. Permit requirements vary by city, height, and property location.
Why does post spacing matter?
Spacing changes the number of posts, concrete bags, and panel or bay count.
Is labor included?
Yes, as a separate planning range. It is not a contractor quote.
Limitations
This is an early budget estimate. Local codes, slope, soil, corners, gates, and property-line work can change the real quote.
This estimate is for planning only. It is not a contractor quote, engineering advice, or permit review.
Next step
Measure once more, compare the result with a real quote or shopping cart, and review the assumptions before buying materials.
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