Fence Cost Calculator
Example: Fence length: 150 ft · Cost per linear foot: 30 $ · Number of gates: 2 gates · Cost per gate: 250 $
| Total fence cost | $5,000 |
| Fencing cost | $4,500 |
| Gates cost | $500 |
Worked example
For 150 feet of fence at $30 per linear foot, the fencing itself is 150 x 30 = $4,500. Add two gates at $250 each, or $500, and the total is $5,000. The gates are only two openings but they add 10% to the bill, which is why a design with three or four gates is worth reconsidering.
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical cost per linear foot?
Installed fencing commonly runs from about $15 to $25 per foot for chain-link, $20 to $40 for wood privacy, and $25 to $60 for vinyl or ornamental metal, materials and labor combined. Terrain, post depth, and local labor rates move these figures, so use a quote-based number when you have one.
Why are gates priced separately?
A gate needs heavier posts, hinges, a latch, and careful hanging so it swings true and does not sag, which is far more work per foot than a plain panel. Pricing gates on their own keeps that hidden cost visible instead of smearing it across the whole run.
Do I need to account for corners and end posts?
Corner and end posts, plus gate posts, use more concrete and labor than line posts. For a rough estimate they fall inside the per-foot rate, but a fence with many jogs and corners should use a higher per-foot number than a long straight run.
Should I check property lines and permits first?
Yes. Confirm your property line with a survey, check setback rules and height limits, and see whether a permit is required before ordering material. A fence built over the line or above the allowed height can mean tearing it down, a cost no calculator captures.