Updated Fencing & Exterior

Fence Cost Calculator

Estimate fence cost from length, layout and material choices – including posts, panels, rails, concrete, gates, labor and extras – with this fence cost calculator.

Linear Foot & Layout Pricing Posts, Panels, Rails & Concrete Gates, Labor & Extras

Fence Length, Materials & Project Cost Estimator

Calculation Mode

Length Units Main field = feet or metres, extra field = inches or centimetres.

Total Fence Length

Include all fence runs around the property or along the boundary.

Fence Height Fence height in feet or metres helps with context, but cost is per linear foot.

Material Cost per Linear Foot ($) Includes posts, panels, rails and hardware as an average per-foot rate.

Labor Cost per Linear Foot ($) Increase for difficult access, rocky ground or premium workmanship.

Waste & Complexity Factor (%) Allows for offcuts, layout changes and on-site adjustments.

Extra Allowances ($) Permits, disposal, utility locating, taxes or contingency.

Property Length (rectangle)

Measured along the front/back or one long side of the lot.

Property Width (rectangle)

The other side dimension for a simple rectangular layout.

Additional Fence Runs (total)

Use for offsets, dog-legs or extra internal fences.

Fence Height

Panel Length Typical fence panels are 6–8 feet long.

Panel Cost per Panel ($)

Post Spacing (centre-to-centre)

Post Cost per Post ($)

Concrete per Post (bags) Bags of concrete per post footing, e.g. 2–3 bags.

Concrete Cost per Bag ($)

Hardware & Misc per Linear Foot ($)

Labor Cost per Linear Foot ($)

Waste & Complexity Factor (%)

Extra Allowances ($)

Total Fence Length

Use combined length from layout or survey.

Panel Length

Panel Cost per Panel ($)

Post Spacing (centre-to-centre)

Post Cost per Post ($)

Rails per Bay (between posts)

Rail Cost per Linear Foot ($)

Concrete per Post (bags)

Concrete Cost per Bag ($)

Hardware & Fasteners per Linear Foot ($)

Waste & Complexity Factor (%)

Labor Cost per Linear Foot ($)

Extra Allowances ($)

Number of Fence Sides Sides with zero length or zero cost are ignored. Up to 6 sides are available.

Side 1 Length

Side 1 Height

Side 1 All-In Cost per Linear Foot ($) Include materials and labor for this side and height.

Side 2 Length

Side 2 Height

Side 2 All-In Cost per Linear Foot ($) Include materials and labor for this side and height.

Side 3 Length

Side 3 Height

Side 3 All-In Cost per Linear Foot ($) Include materials and labor for this side and height.

Side 4 Length

Side 4 Height

Side 4 All-In Cost per Linear Foot ($) Include materials and labor for this side and height.

Side 5 Length

Side 5 Height

Side 5 All-In Cost per Linear Foot ($) Include materials and labor for this side and height.

Side 6 Length

Side 6 Height

Side 6 All-In Cost per Linear Foot ($) Include materials and labor for this side and height.

Total Number of Gates

Average Cost per Gate ($)

Global Waste & Contingency Factor (%)

Project-Wide Extra Allowances ($)

Number of Gates

Average Gate Width

Typical pedestrian gates are 3–4 ft wide; vehicle gates are wider.

Gate Material Cost per Gate ($)

Gate Labor Cost per Gate ($)

Hardware & Automation per Gate ($)

Extra Allowances for Gates ($)

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Fence Cost Calculator

Fence Length, Materials & Project Cost Estimator

Fence Length, Area & Layout

Materials & Component Quantities

Cost Breakdown

Planning Notes & Assumptions

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