Privacy Fence Calculator

Free privacy fence calculator

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Cost for a 6 or 8 ft solid privacy fence.

Worked example

With these inputs:

ResultValue
Total project cost$4,440
Posts$396
Rails (3 per section)$513
Pickets$1,053
Concrete$258
Gates$120
Labor$2,100
Cost per linear foot$29.60

Standard cedar pricing. Solid mid-grade build.

How it works

A privacy fence is the same construction as a wood fence but with zero picket gap and 3 rails for full-height stiffness.

Formula

Same as wood fence with 3 rails and 0 gap.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 6 ft privacy fence cost?

$25–$45 per linear foot installed for cedar; $20–$35 for pressure-treated pine.

Is shadowbox truly private?

Mostly — alternating pickets block direct line of sight from straight on, but you can see through at angles.

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