Free fence quote calculator for contractors
Price a fence job in seconds: enter the fence length, your material and labor cost per linear foot and your markup. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Use feet or meters, the same in every box.
Quote total, before tax
Your own rates, your own currency.
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This is a rough number. Vorkeon builds the full fence quote from one sentence:
- Materials with waste, and crew time from your own pace
- Current prices from building-supply stores near the job
- A clean PDF with your logo that the customer signs on their phone
- Then the invoice, reminders and your crew's hours, in one app
What drives the price of a fence job
- Fence height and style. A 6 ft privacy fence uses far more boards than a 4 ft picket fence.
- Post holes. Rocky ground, roots or hand digging near utilities slow the job down.
- Gates. Each gate needs hardware, stronger posts and extra time; price them per gate.
- Material. Wood, vinyl, chain link and metal each have different costs per foot.
- Slope. Stepping or racking panels on a hill takes longer than a flat run.
- Old fence removal. Pulling old posts set in concrete is hard work.
A worked example
A made-up example to show the method, not a price guide. 150 linear ft of 6 ft wood fence at 18.00 material and 14.00 labor per foot: 150 × 32.00 = 4,800. Add two gates at 350 each (700) for 5,500. With 25% markup the quote is 6,875 before sales tax. Check local material and labor costs before you send anything.
What to put in your fence quote
- Total length, height and style, and a sketch of the layout
- Post spacing, post size and how posts are set (concrete or gravel)
- Number and width of gates, plus the hardware
- Who calls for underground utility locates before digging
- Old fence removal and disposal
- Who confirms the property line (usually the owner, with a survey)
Prices vary by region and change over time: use your own supplier prices and labor rates. Updated October 30, 2026.
Fence quoting questions
Who is responsible for finding the property line?
Most fence contractors put this on the customer: they confirm the line, often with a survey. Write it in the quote so you are not blamed if the fence ends up on the neighbor’s side.
How far apart should fence posts be for pricing?
Many wood fences use posts about every 6 to 8 feet. Divide the length by your spacing and add one to get the post count, then add corner and gate posts.
How do I price a fence job?
Multiply the fence length by your material and labor cost per linear foot, then add your markup to cover overhead and profit. Add tax on top when you send the quote.
What markup should I use?
Use the markup that covers your overhead (vehicle, insurance, tools, office) and leaves the profit you want. Many contractors land between 15% and 35%, but your own costs decide it.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. The maths runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your phone or computer.