Cedar, vinyl, chain link, gates — your line items are pre-loaded. Walk the property line, measure the run, and have a professional estimate ready before you head to the next appointment.
Boards, posts, concrete, hardware, gates — the stuff you actually bid on, already in there. Adjust prices to your market and go.
Homeowners trust clean, itemized estimates. Show them the breakdown — materials, posts, labor, gates — and close more fencing jobs.
Fence estimating is linear-foot-driven, which makes it straightforward in theory but tricky in practice. You need to account for corner posts, gate posts, terrain variations, and code requirements for height and setback.
Material variety adds complexity. Wood fences require pricing for posts, rails, and pickets separately. Vinyl comes in pre-assembled panels. Aluminum and chain link each have their own component systems. Your estimating software needs pre-loaded templates for each material type.
Property line verification is a critical step that many fence contractors handle as part of the estimate process. Building even slightly over the property line can result in a forced removal.
Fence contractors often handle high volumes of relatively similar jobs, which means efficiency in estimating directly impacts profitability. Being able to clone a previous estimate and adjust footage keeps you competitive.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy Fence (150 LF) | $3,000 - $6,500 | Posts, rails, pickets, concrete, gates |
| Vinyl Fence (150 LF) | $4,500 - $7,500 | Panels, posts, caps, concrete, gates |
| Chain Link (200 LF) | $2,500 - $5,000 | Posts, top rail, mesh, ties, tension wire |
| Aluminum Ornamental (100 LF) | $3,000 - $5,500 | Panels, posts, gate, brackets, labor |
| Gate Installation (single) | $200 - $600 | Gate frame, hinges, latch, post bracing |
| Driveway Gate (double) | $500 - $2,000 | Gate panels, heavy posts, hardware |
| Old Fence Removal (150 LF) | $500 - $1,000 | Demo, post extraction, haul-off |
| Fence Repair (section) | $200 - $800 | Posts, rails, pickets, concrete, labor |
Pick fencing as your trade and BidOrca loads line items for wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum. Measure the property, count the gates, note the terrain, and BidOrca calculates materials and generates a detailed estimate. Send a branded PDF from your phone.
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