Factors That Influence the Cost of Wood Privacy Fence Installation

How to Estimate the Best Deal on a New Privacy Fence

If you receive an unexpected estimate on fence installation, it can be helpful to know what factors will increase the costs. There are a number of important variables that influence the cost of a new fence. Knowing these can help you stay in your budget when you’re installing a new privacy fence.

 

Measurements

Not surprisingly, a longer, taller fence will be more expensive than a short one. By measuring the perimeter of the area you’d like fenced and dividing that number by eight, you’ll be able to get an accurate idea of how many eight-foot panels a contractor will figure into the estimate. While you’re measuring, it can be helpful to determine if a standard six-foot fence will be high enough to allow privacy and block noise or if you’ll need to install a more expensive fence of eight or ten feet.

 

Materials

There are a variety of materials that can be used in fence installation from treated 2x4s to plywood slats. While each of these materials has its pros and cons, they can vary greatly in price and quality. It might seem like a bargain to purchase panels made of thin plywood, but perhaps some more expensive panels will last longer and save you money long term.

 

Cost of Installation

When a contractor evaluates the site, certain aspects of the land will be taken into consideration. If there is an existing fence, parts of it may be reusable, such as the posts, but the total cost of demolishing the old fence might become an important price factor. Additionally, if the ground is sandy or otherwise not stable, the costs of pouring cement or digging deep anchors may change the final price significantly.

 

Everyone likes to save money when they’re working on home improvement projects and fence installation is no exception. By evaluating some important factors before work begins, you can plan simple ways to fit your new fence into your budget.