Understanding Your Fence Estimate from HomeCalc Pro
The total cost of a new fence is more than just the panels. Our Home Calc Pro calculator provides a detailed summary so you know where your money is going:
- Fence Material: This is the cost for the fence panels or pickets themselves and is the largest component of your material budget.
- Posts & Concrete: This includes the cost of the vertical support posts (wood or metal) and the bags of concrete needed to set them securely in the ground.
- Estimated Labor: For professional installations, this represents the cost for digging post holes, setting posts, and assembling the fence. This often makes up 40-50% of the total project cost.
- Gates & Hardware: This covers the pre-assembled gate and the necessary hardware, such as hinges and a latch.
Cost-Saving Tip: DIY Installation
Installing a fence yourself is a labor-intensive but achievable DIY project. Doing so can save you thousands of dollars in labor costs, which often account for half of the total project price. Our calculator lets you toggle between "DIY" and "Hire Pro" to see the potential savings.