Typing “cost to install a fence” into a search bar usually brings back a confusing range of prices. Homeowners see figures from a few thousand dollars to five-digit totals and wonder which number is right. At CountBricks, we believe clarity should come first. Our AI-driven estimating platform turns a voice conversation into a detailed fence quote in minutes, backed by live material databases and local labor benchmarks.
• Under-budgeting can stall projects halfway through
• Over-budgeting can deter clients from protecting their property
• Transparent numbers build trust between contractor and homeowner
CountBricks eliminates guesswork, letting you speak your scope and instantly see a line-item estimate that updates in real time as materials fluctuate.
• Pressure-treated pine: Most affordable but needs maintenance
• Cedar: Mid-range cost with natural rot resistance
• Vinyl: Higher upfront but low lifetime upkeep
• Ornamental steel or aluminum: Premium appearance and longevity
Our AI pulls current board-foot or panel pricing from regional suppliers and applies it directly to your estimate on CountBricks.com/services.
Every extra foot multiplies material and labor totals. Corners, elevation changes, and curves add even more cuts and posts. With CountBricks blueprint takeoffs, just upload a PDF and let the software calculate footage automatically.
Sandy soils require deeper posts. Clay requires stronger augers. Rocky terrain may need specialized equipment. CountBricks’ task library adjusts labor hours and auger costs as soon as you mention soil type in your voice brief.
• Single pedestrian gates: modest hardware package
• Double-drive gates: doubled framing, latches, and hinge sets
• Automatic openers: electrical rough-in and programming fees
Municipal fees vary widely. CountBricks keeps a database of local permit costs, so the estimate you hand your client already includes jurisdictional fees, saving awkward change orders later.
Wood privacy fence: $27–$46 per linear foot installed
Vinyl privacy fence: $38–$60 per linear foot installed
Chain-link fence: $18–$32 per linear foot installed
Ornamental aluminum: $48–$72 per linear foot installed
These ranges use nationwide data refreshed nightly inside CountBricks. Your project gets narrowed to your zip code before numbers reach your proposal.
1. 100-ft wood fence with one gate: $2,700–$4,600
2. 150-ft vinyl fence with two gates: $5,700–$9,000
3. 200-ft chain-link around a backyard: $3,600–$6,400
The moment you change length or material in CountBricks, updated totals display instantly—no spreadsheet headaches.
• Speak details while on-site—lengths, height, stain color
• AI converts speech to structured tasks and quantities
CountBricks links directly to supplier APIs. If cedar pickets jump overnight, your stored quote reflects the change before you send it.
National productivity standards power each task: dig, set, mix, trim. Adjust crew size and our algorithm recalculates hours.
With one tap you export a branded PDF that lists scope, inclusions, exclusions, and payment schedule. Clients can approve electronically.
1. Open the mobile app and tap “New Estimate.”
2. Start talking—describe property lines, gate quantity, and finish.
3. Upload or snap a photo of the plat drawing for AI takeoff.
4. Review auto-generated materials and crew hours.
5. Hit “Publish” to create a shareable proposal and invoice.
• Opt for 6-ft pickets instead of 8-ft to save on lumber and braces
• Schedule installation outside peak spring season for better labor rates
• Combine neighboring projects to split equipment mobilization fees
• Use stain-in-place instead of pre-stained boards to reduce material markup
• Let CountBricks auto-apply bulk supplier discounts you earn over time
• Faster turnaround means winning bids before competitors respond
• Accurate numbers reduce costly overruns
• Professional documents elevate brand image
• Integrated invoicing speeds up cash flow
Ready to see it in action? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a live demo.
The cost to install a fence depends on dozens of variables, but estimating it shouldn’t feel like wild guesswork. CountBricks combines AI, real-time data, and construction expertise so contractors and homeowners can start every project on solid financial footing.
A Des Moines homeowner needed privacy from a busy street. The contractor used CountBricks to price a 140-foot, 6-foot-tall cedar fence with one 4-foot gate.
• “Cedar pickets, three-rail frame, black hardware.”
• “Soil is loam with scattered rocks.”
• “Include stain, one pedestrian gate, no electrical.”
1. The contractor uploaded a lot survey. CountBricks traced the perimeter and calculated 140 linear feet.
2. Material prices pulled at $3.98 per picket and $10.12 per 4x4 post—reflecting same-day supplier data.
3. Labor was set at 42 crew hours based on two installers and rock auger adjustments.
Total project cost populated at $6,380, including a 10 % contractor margin and a $95 city permit fee.
The homeowner received the auto-generated proposal minutes after the site visit and approved electronically that evening. Because material prices were locked in by CountBricks’ live link, the contractor placed the lumber order the next morning, avoiding a $400 price hike that hit the market a week later.
• Speed counts—rapid estimating secured the job before competitors replied
• Live pricing protected profit when cedar costs spiked
• Integrated invoices kept cash flowing with milestone payments
Whether you’re building 100 feet of chain-link or 300 feet of vinyl, CountBricks delivers the same clarity and confidence. Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to explore more residential fence success stories, or head to CountBricks.com/services to start your own estimate today.
