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
30 m
Net measurement: 30 m
- Fencing material (panels, mesh or boards)30 m · ₹750.00
- Posts13 post · ₹156.00
- Gates1 unit · ₹150.00
- Installation labor30 m · ₹450.00
- Cost per linear metre1 m · ₹50.20
Indicative estimate: ₹1,506.00
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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).
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.
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.