Fence Estimating

6 fence types, complete material lists, and multi-vendor pricing. From linear feet to a finished quote — automatically.

6 Fence Types Supported

Pick a style and DeliveryDave handles the rest — materials, quantities, vendor pricing, and labor.

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Wood Privacy

6ft solid panels, maximum privacy, classic look. The most popular residential fence choice.

Posts, panels, concrete, gates, stain

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Wood Picket

3-4ft decorative fencing with traditional charm. Perfect for front yards and garden borders.

Picket panels, post caps, paint

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Vinyl Privacy

Maintenance-free and never needs painting. Clean, modern look that lasts for decades.

Vinyl panels, posts, post caps, gates

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Vinyl Picket

Low-maintenance decorative option. All the charm of a picket fence with none of the upkeep.

Vinyl pickets, rails, post sleeves

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Chain Link

Durable and economical. Ideal for backyards, pet enclosures, and commercial properties.

Posts, top rails, fabric, tension bars, ties

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Wrought Iron

Elegant and strong. Adds curb appeal and security with timeless style.

Iron panels, posts, finials, gate hardware

Automatic Material Calculations

Enter your linear footage and DeliveryDave calculates every item you need — down to the last bag of concrete.

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Number of Posts

Every 8ft for wood/vinyl fences, every 10ft for chain link. Corner and end posts included automatically.

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Number of Panels

Calculated between posts based on standard panel widths. No manual counting needed.

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Bags of Concrete

1 bag per post for secure footings. Automatically scales with your total post count.

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Gates

1 gate per 100ft as a default. Includes gate kit, hinges, and latch hardware.

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Hardware

Brackets, screws, hinges, and fasteners. Every piece accounted for based on fence type.

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Stain & Paint

Quantity calculated from total surface area. Coverage rates matched to product specs.

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Labor Costs

Installation and finishing labor priced per linear foot using your custom rates.

Three Price Points

Every fence estimate comes in three tiers so your customer can pick the level that fits their budget.

High

Premium

Premium materials, cedar wood, decorative post caps, professional-grade stain. The best look and longest life.

$30 – $50
per linear foot
Low

Budget-Friendly

Basic materials, minimal extras, functional and clean. Gets the job done without breaking the bank.

$10 – $18
per linear foot

Sample Fence Estimate

Here's what a real Wood Privacy Fence estimate looks like — itemized with vendor pricing and labor.

Fence Estimate — Wood Privacy | 120 Linear Feet

Medium Tier
4×4 Cedar Posts 8ft × 16
HD $192
Privacy Fence Panels 6ft × 15
Lowe's $675
Concrete Mix 60lb × 16
HD $88
Gate Kit 6ft × 1
HD $89
Post Caps Flat × 16
Lowe's $64
Gate Hinges/Latch Set × 1
HD $34
Wood Stain 5gal × 2
SW $76
Fence Installation Labor — 120ft @ $12/ft
Contractor $1,440
Staining Labor — 120ft @ $3/ft
Contractor $360
Total $3,018

Fence Type Comparison

Side-by-side look at privacy, maintenance, durability, and cost for all six fence types.

Type Privacy Maintenance Durability Cost Range
Wood Privacy High Medium (stain every 2-3yr) 15-20yr $$$
Wood Picket Low Medium 15-20yr $$
Vinyl Privacy High None 25-30yr $$$$
Vinyl Picket Low None 25-30yr $$$
Chain Link None Low 20-25yr $
Wrought Iron Low Low (rust treatment) 30+yr $$$$$

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