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Estimate fencing costs, panel counts, and post quantities for any fence project. Compare materials and plan your budget.

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$5,000
estimated installed cost
200 linear ft
@ $25/ft
25 panels (8 ft standard)
26 posts (8 ft spacing)

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LotSite includes a free fence tracing tool that measures linear feet along your property boundary.

Cost Comparison

Fence Cost by Material

Estimated installed costs for common fence types and lengths.

100 linear ft
Wood Privacy
$2,500
Chain Link
$1,500
Vinyl Privacy
$3,500
Aluminum
$3,000
150 linear ft
Wood Privacy
$3,750
Chain Link
$2,250
Vinyl Privacy
$5,250
Aluminum
$4,500
200 linear ft
Wood Privacy
$5,000
Chain Link
$3,000
Vinyl Privacy
$7,000
Aluminum
$6,000
300 linear ft
Wood Privacy
$7,500
Chain Link
$4,500
Vinyl Privacy
$10,500
Aluminum
$9,000
400 linear ft
Wood Privacy
$10,000
Chain Link
$6,000
Vinyl Privacy
$14,000
Aluminum
$12,000
500 linear ft
Wood Privacy
$12,500
Chain Link
$7,500
Vinyl Privacy
$17,500
Aluminum
$15,000

Costs include materials and professional installation. Actual prices vary by region, terrain, and contractor. Gates, corners, and removal of existing fencing add to the total.

Fence Guide

Planning Your Fence Project

A well-planned fence project starts with knowing your property lines and the exact linear footage you need. Over-estimating means wasted materials and money. Under-estimating means a second trip to the store and potential delays.

Before buying materials or getting contractor quotes, use LotSite to see your property boundary on satellite imagery. The built-in fence tracing tool lets you draw your planned fence line and get an exact measurement in linear feet — which is exactly what contractors and material suppliers need.

Keep in mind that most municipalities require a fence permit, especially for fences over 4 feet tall. Setback requirements (the minimum distance from the property line to the fence) vary by jurisdiction — typically 2 to 8 inches. Always place your fence inside your property line, not on it.

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