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Free Fencing Estimate Template (Excel, 2026 Material & Labor Costs)
Typical project: · Timeline: weeks
📊 Trade Benchmarks (avg)
Cost per Linear Ft
$35 - $65
Cedar vs Pressure Treated
Post Depth
30 - 36 inches
Depends on local frost line
Labor Intensity
40 - 60 hrs
Small crew project
📦 Materials Cost Breakdown
Direct Material| Line Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Pickets & Rails | $3,200 | 150 linear feet |
| PT Posts & Hardware | $850 | 22 posts + gate hinges |
| Concrete Pre-mix | $450 | 2 bags per hole |
| Materials Subtotal | $4,500 |
👷 Labor Cost Breakdown
Direct Labor| Task | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Layout & Digging | $1,400 | Auger rental + hand dig |
| Post Setting | $1,200 | Plumb and brace |
| Panel Assembly | $2,600 | Building in place (not prefab) |
| Labor Subtotal | $5,200 |
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Markup ≠ Margin — Don't Make This Mistake
A % markup on $9,700 gives % gross margin — not %. To hit a true % gross margin, divide your cost by NaN.
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