How to use this fence estimate generator
Start from the three example lines and make them yours: pick the fence material and set your installed price per linear foot, enter the total footage, then add gates, old-fence removal, and any extra corner or gate posts. Change a quantity or price and the running total on the right updates instantly. Add a global markup, your sales-tax rate, and a deposit, then export a PDF to send. Nothing is uploaded — the draft saves in your browser so it's still here when you come back.
What to include in a fence estimate
A quote that wins work — and holds its margin — spells out the run and the extras instead of a single number. Include:
- The fence run by the linear foot, with the material and height named (wood, vinyl, chain-link, aluminum, composite).
- Gates — walk and drive gates each on their own line, hardware included.
- Old-fence removal & haul-off if you're replacing an existing fence.
- Posts, footings, and line prep — extra corner and gate posts, concrete, and any grading or clearing.
- Permit if the jurisdiction requires one.
- Terms — deposit to schedule, who confirms the property line and HOA approval, and that you call 811 before digging.
Typical 2026 fence price ranges (edit to your market)
The tool seeds these as editable hints — they are current starting points, not gospel. Your real material and labor costs beat any table:
| Material (installed) | Unit | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Chain-link | linear ft | $10–$25 |
| Wood / cedar | linear ft | $15–$45 |
| Vinyl / PVC | linear ft | $25–$45 |
| Aluminum / composite | linear ft | $30–$65 |
| Walk gate (incl. hardware) | each | $200–$400 |
| Old-fence removal | linear ft | $3–$5 |
A worked example
Say a job is 150 ft of wood fence installed at $32/ft ($4,800), one walk gate at $325, and removal of the old fence at $4/ft ($600). With a 10% markup and 7% sales tax on the taxable gate, the tool lands on a $6,322.53 total — and with a 30% deposit, $1,896.76 to schedule and $4,425.77 due on completion. Change any input and the receipt on the right re-totals in integer-precise cents, so your numbers always add up.
Mistakes to avoid
- Quoting gates inside the per-foot price. Gates carry hardware and extra labor — line them separately so a two-gate job isn't underbid.
- Forgetting removal. Tearing out and hauling the old fence is real labor at $3–$5 a foot; never absorb it silently.
- No property-line clause. Put it in writing that the customer confirms the line and HOA approval, and that you call 811 — it prevents the worst disputes.
- Ignoring slope and rock. Note that difficult soil or grade can adjust the price, so a hard dig doesn't eat your margin.