🚧 Fence Calculator
Work out a fence from its length: posts, rails, pickets or panels, post concrete, gates and the installed cost — for wood privacy, shadow box, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, composite, split rail, electric, barbed wire and deer fence.
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Common: 6 ft
Standard: 8 ft
DIY = 0; contractor $10–$20 per linear ft
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Standard cedar pricing. Solid mid-grade build.
🛠️ How This Calculator Works
The calculator computes posts, rails, pickets and concrete based on your fence dimensions, multiplies each by your local prices, adds gate kits and labor, then totals the project cost.
📐 Formula
Total = Posts + Rails + Pickets + Concrete + Gates + (Labor × LF)❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wood fence cost per linear foot?
Installed wood fences run $20–$45 per linear foot. Pine is cheapest, cedar is mid-range, redwood is premium.
Is cedar worth the extra cost over pine?
Yes for most homeowners — cedar lasts 10+ years longer, resists rot naturally and ages to a pleasant silver-gray without staining.
How long does a wood fence last?
15–20 years for pressure-treated pine, 25–30 for cedar, 40+ for redwood — assuming proper installation and stain every 3–5 years.
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