How much does a fence cost per foot?

It depends on material; enter your prices to get cost per foot.

Are permits included?

No — many towns require a permit or survey.

What about my margin?

Add it with the labor and margin calculator.

What's the cheapest fence per foot?

Chain link; wood and vinyl cost more but add privacy.

How long does a 100 ft fence take?

One to three days depending on material, ground and gates.

How do I price a sloped yard?

Add 10–20% labor for stepping and extra cuts.

Fence cost calculator

Length, post spacing and your prices for fencing, posts, gates and labor: you get the total cost and cost per linear metre.

Purchase quantity

98.425 ft

Net measurement: 98.425 ft

Fencing material (panels, mesh or boards)98.425 ft · $750.00
Posts13 post · $156.00
Gates1 unit · $150.00
Installation labor98.425 ft · $450.00
Cost per linear metre3.281 ft · $50.20

Indicative estimate: $1,506.00

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Calculate labour, margin & GST

How it's calculated (visible formula)

cost = length × price/m + posts × price + gates × price + length × labor/m

Net geometric measurement, no waste.
Adjustable waste % for cuts and breakage.
Purchase rounded up to sellable units (boxes, bags, buckets, boards).

See methodology and formula versions

How to calculate it, step by step

Measure total fence length.
Work out posts from spacing.
Enter your prices for fencing per metre, posts and gates.
Add labor per linear metre.
Check the resulting cost per foot to compare materials.

Worked example: 100 ft (30 m) with posts every 8 ft and 1 gate

Fencing: 30 m × $25 = $750
13 posts × $12 = $156; gate $150
Labor: 30 × $15 = $450

→ $1,506 total — about $15 per linear foot.

Common mistakes

Forgetting concrete and fasteners.
Leaving out access and spoil removal.
Comparing quotes for different fence heights.

Pro tips

Price removal of the old fence and disposal separately.
Offer two or three materials with cost per foot so the client can choose.
Include concrete and fasteners in the post price.
Check permits and property lines before finalizing the price.

From calculation to quote

Add labour, overhead and your margin, and generate the professional PDF.

Create quote Calculate margin & GST

FAQs

How much does a fence cost per foot?: It depends on material; enter your prices to get cost per foot.
Are permits included?: No — many towns require a permit or survey.
What about my margin?: Add it with the labor and margin calculator.
What's the cheapest fence per foot?: Chain link; wood and vinyl cost more but add privacy.
How long does a 100 ft fence take?: One to three days depending on material, ground and gates.
How do I price a sloped yard?: Add 10–20% labor for stepping and extra cuts.

Sources and standards

Maintained by Srikanta M · Formula v1.0.0 · Verified 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 · Limits: quantity estimation, not structural design or site supervision.