About this example fencing estimate
The example prices 150 ft of 6 ft cedar privacy fence: 520 pickets, 26 posts, 75 rails, 52 bags of concrete and labor per linear foot. A 4 ft walk gate with hardware is an optional section.
How to estimate a fence job
Measure the run in linear feet. Set posts every 6–8 ft, plus one at each end, corner and gate. Privacy fences usually need 3 rails per section, and a post usually takes 1–2 bags of 50 lb concrete depending on hole size.
What goes on a fence estimate
- Pickets or panels
- Posts, rails and fasteners
- Concrete
- Gates and hardware, priced separately
- Old fence removal and haul-away
- Labor per linear foot
Questions
How many pickets per foot of fence?
Divide 12 by the picket width plus the gap, in inches. For 5.5 in pickets with a 0.5 in gap, that's 2 per foot.
Who calls 811 before digging?
Whoever digs. Call 811 a few days before any fence job so utilities are marked.