Fence Estimate Template (Free, with a Sample Quote)
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Quick answer
A fence estimate lists the run in feet, the posts, rails, pickets and concrete, gates, install labor, and your overhead and profit. Build one free: get the material counts from the fence calculator, send them to the estimate maker, add your rate and logo, and download a clean PDF.
Fencing is priced by the linear foot, set by height and style. A good estimate lists the posts, rails and pickets, the concrete to set the posts, any gates, the install labor, and a margin line.
What a fence estimate should include
- Your company name, license and contact details.
- The customer and the property address.
- Total run in feet, the fence height and style.
- Materials: posts, rails, pickets, concrete, fasteners, gate kits.
- Labor: layout, post setting and install.
- Overhead and profit; note line clearing or old-fence removal.
- Scope, exclusions, a valid-until date and payment terms.
Sample fence estimate (100 ft, 6 ft privacy)
| Line item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence posts (4×4 × 8 ft) | 14 | ea | $18 | $252 |
| Rails (2×4 × 8 ft) | 39 | ea | $8 | $312 |
| Pickets (5.5 in × 6 ft) | 218 | ea | $3 | $654 |
| Concrete (50 lb fast-set) | 28 | bag | $7 | $196 |
| Fence install | 24 | hr | $65 | $1,560 |
| Cost subtotal | $2,974 |
Add overhead and profit to reach the customer price — installed wood fence runs about $25–$60 per linear foot. Counts here come from the fence calculator at 100 ft of 6 ft privacy. Build yours in three steps: enter the run, open an estimate from the materials, then add labor, margin and logo and download the PDF.
FAQs
What should a fence estimate include?
The run in feet, height and style, materials (posts, rails, pickets, concrete, gates), install labor, your overhead and profit, plus old-fence removal or clearing, scope and terms.
How much does fence installation cost per foot?
Installed wood fence runs about $25–$60 per linear foot depending on height, style and terrain. Gates, removal of an old fence and rocky digging add to it.
What's the difference between a fence estimate and a quote?
An estimate is approximate and can change; a quote is a fixed price that's binding once accepted. The estimate maker toggles the wording between the two.