Fence Calculator

Fence Style

Material

Total Length (ft)

Fence Height (ft)

Post Spacing (ft)

Gates

4ft wide each

Total Cost

$1,413

Cost/Linear Ft

$14.13

Posts

Pickets

210

Materials Needed

Posts (4x4x8ft)

15x $18.00 = $270

Rails (2x4x8ft)

36x $8.00 = $288

Boards (1x5.5x6ft)

210x $3.50 = $735

Gate Kit (4ft wide)

1x $120 = $120

Concrete (50lb bags for posts)

20 bags

Total Material Cost$1,413

Cost Breakdown

Posts (19%)

Rails (20%)

Pickets (52%)

Gates (8%)

Material Comparison

Material	Cost/Lin Ft	Durability	Maintenance
CedarSelected	$22.00	15-20 years	Stain every 2-3 years
Pine	$14.00	5-10 years	Paint/stain every 1-2 years
Pressure-Treated	$18.00	20-25 years	Stain every 3-5 years
Vinyl / PVC	$30.00	25-30 years	Minimal, wash occasionally

Cost by Fence Length

Length	Posts	Pickets	Est. Cost
50 ft	8	110	$697
100 ftSelected	14	219	$1,331
150 ft	20	328	$1,964
200 ft	26	437	$2,598
300 ft	39	655	$3,907

Installation Tips

Check Property Lines

Confirm boundary lines before installing. Most fences should be 2-8 inches inside your property line.

Call Before You Dig

Call 811 to have underground utilities marked before digging post holes.

Post Depth

Bury posts at least 1/3 of their total length. For a 6ft fence, use 8ft posts with 2ft underground.

Set Posts in Concrete

Use fast-setting concrete for each post hole. Allow 24-48 hours to cure before attaching rails.