What goes into wood fence cost
A wood privacy or picket fence typically runs about $15 to $30 per linear foot installed, covering pickets, posts, concrete, and labor. Enter your fence length and the calculator returns a planning range plus a midpoint to budget around.
Cedar and higher fences push toward the top of the range; pressure-treated pine and shorter fences sit lower. Gates, sloped ground, and hard digging add cost, so treat this as a starting point and get local bids before you commit.
Ranges reflect materials plus typical professional installation across the U.S. Your actual price depends on site conditions, access, gates or stairs, permits, and local labor rates. Always collect a couple of local bids before you set a budget.