How much will a new fence cost?

Fence Cost Factors

If you’re wondering how much you’ll need to put aside for a new fence build,you can read about all the cost factors below. Unfortunately, we can’t give out general numbers. That would be misleading, since every job is different.

What you will get out of this post is a general idea of how your choices will affect the cost of your fence build.

Labor/Time

The two main factors of cost in a fence build are Time (Labor) and Material. The rest of the factors listed below all directly affect one or both of these.

Access

Access to the new fence line will affect labor costs. If we have to haul material from the curb, along the side of the house, through an existing gate, up a hill, and through some bushes, that will take more time. If the fence line needs to be cleared of brush, that will add time, too.

Material

The price of the material, naturally, will be part of the overall cost. The material will also impact the work itself. For instance, a cedar privacy fence with vertical boards is much slower to build than wire, post and board (split rail) or chain link.

Wood is the most expensive material. It’s also the slowest to install. But for all around privacy, security and aesthetics, it’s the best option.That’s why it’s so popular

Style

The style you choose can also impact cost. A post and board fence is much faster to build than a privacy fence, and will require less material.

Height

A taller fence requires more material. Additionally, when it comes to fences that have posts set in cement, the posts need to be buried deeper. That means more digging (more labor), more cement (which adds to your material cost), and longer posts (which also adds a bit to material cost).

Length

Fence installations are typically priced per foot. As nice as it would be to be able to offer an exact price for every fence, we simply can’t. All of the above factors will impact the cost-per-foot. To get an estimate on your fence build, you can fill out one of our contact forms.

Final Cost Factor to Consider: Cost of Ownership

If cost is your primary concern, you’ll want to think about the time and material cost that goes into maintenance. Chain link and wire fences will come with little-to-no maintenance. Any wood fence will need occasional re-painting or re-staining, as well as cleaning at regular intervals. Cleaning is usually as simple as a good pressure wash for rough wood,or a good scrub for painted boards.

You’ll also probably end up replacing boards here and there, a few years down the road. The reality of wood fences is that boards end up warping and splitting, eventually. The best way to prevent this is by choosing quality materials, and doing a quality job with the installation.

Cedar is hands down the best material for wood fencing. The colors and textures offer a rustic, natural aesthetic. But most of all, cedar is a resilient material that holds up well to moisture. A well-built cedar fence ill resist rot, warping, checking and splitting better than any other wood.

You can see some of the wood fences Trackwest has built on the portfolio page, which you’ll find here.

You can contact us with questions, or to discuss cost, by filling out one of our contact forms.