Every fence quote starts with one number — linear feet — and it’s a number you can nail down yourself with a tape measure or even your phone before any contractor visits. Here’s the process, plus the mistakes that make people over- or under-buy. Step 1: Find your property lines first Before measuring anything, confirm … Read more
Your project Fence length (linear ft) Your state Every material’s total updates live for your length and state. Bars show relative cost. Click through to each material’s full calculator for options like height, gates, and removal. All materials, your yard Ranges shown are installed totals at 2026 rates: 4 ft chain link · 6 ft … Read more
Your privacy fence Fence length (linear ft) Height 6 ft standard8 ft tall Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates Your state Not sure of your length? A typical suburban backyard perimeter runs 120–180 linear feet. Compare all three PT PINE 15–20 yr life · stain every 2–3 yrs CEDAR 20–30 yr life · optional stain … Read more
Your chain link fence Fence length (linear ft) Height 4 ft — yard/pets5 ft6 ft — security8 ft — commercial Coating Galvanized (silver)Vinyl-coated black/green (+20%) Privacy slats NoneAdd slats (+$5/ft) Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates1 walk + 1 drive gate Your state Your estimate Professionally installed Per linear foot Gates included Materials Posts (10 … Read more
Your vinyl fence Fence length (linear ft) Style 6 ft privacy panel6 ft semi-privacy4 ft picketRanch rail (3-rail) Grade Standard (big-box panels)Premium (thicker wall, textured) Your state Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates1 walk + 1 drive gate Old fence removal NoYes (+$4/ft) Your estimate Professionally installed Per linear foot Gates included Compare (same length) … Read more
Your fence Fence length (linear ft) Height 4 ft — picket/yard5 ft6 ft — privacy8 ft — tall privacy Wood type Pressure-treated pine — budget workhorseCedar — rot-resistant, best value lookRedwood — premium (West Coast)Composite — wood look, no staining Gates None1 walk gate2 walk gates1 walk + 1 drive gate Your state Old fence … Read more