Cost guide · Fence
How much does a 100-foot privacy fence cost?
Materials for 100 ft of 6 ft wood privacy fence come to about $1,406.00, or $14.06 per running foot, with a likely range of $1,195.10 to $1,616.90. That is 14 posts, 39 rails, 230 pickets and 22 bags of concrete for a straight run with posts every 8 ft. Gates, extra corners and hardware are on top.
Prices Ballpark U.S. home-center figures, not quotes. Default price list reviewed . Enter local prices in the calculator for a tighter number.
Materials takeoff
How much does a 100-foot privacy fence cost? · https://estimahome.com/guides/privacy-fence-cost-100-ft/
Fence length: 100 ftFence height: 6 ft
- Sections
- 13
- Min. post length
- 8 ft
- Concrete per hole
- 0.92 cu ft
- Total concrete
- 12.89 cu ft
| No. | Item | Qty | Unit | Unit cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Posts, 8 ft (min. 8 ft) | 14 | ea | $16.00 | $224.00 |
| 2 | Rails, 8 ft | 39 | ea | $6.00 | $234.00 |
| 3 | Pickets, 6 ft | 230 | ea | $3.50 | $805.00 |
| 4 | Concrete, 80 lb bags | 22 | bag | $6.50 | $143.00 |
- Subtotal
- $1,406.00
- Likely range
- $1,195.10 – $1,616.90
- Straight run, no gates. Add a post for each extra corner or end and two for each gate.
- Not included: nails or screws, gate hardware, post caps.
Buy these materials
- 14 fence posts (8 ft)Amazon search for fence posts (8 ft) (opens in new tab)
- 39 rails (8 ft)Amazon search for rails (8 ft) (opens in new tab)
- 230 pickets (6 ft)Amazon search for pickets (6 ft) (opens in new tab)
- 22 80 lb bags of concreteAmazon search for 80 lb bags of concrete (opens in new tab)
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How the numbers work
- Sections: 100 ft ÷ 8 ft post spacing, rounded up = 13.
- Posts: 13 sections + 1 = 14. Set 24 in deep, a 6 ft fence needs posts at least 8 ft long.
- Rails: 13 sections × 3 rails = 39.
- Pickets: 1200 in ÷ 5.5 in = 218.18 with no gap; with 5% waste, 230.
- Concrete: each 10 × 24 in hole less the post is 0.92 cu ft. 14 holes = 12.89 cu ft ÷ 0.6 = 22 bags of 80 lb mix.
- Cost: 14 × $16.00 + 39 × $6.00 + 230 × $3.50 + 22 × $6.50 = $1,406.00.
Comparison
| Length | Posts | Pickets | Bags | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 8 | 115 | 13 | $741.00 |
| 100 ft | 14 | 230 | 22 | $1,406.00 |
| 150 ft | 20 | 344 | 31 | $2,067.50 |
| 200 ft | 26 | 459 | 40 | $2,732.50 |
Each row is a separate run of the Fence Materials Calculator at default prices. The highlighted row is the project above.
What changes the cost
- Picket and post grade
- Pickets are 57% of this list. The $3.50 default is a pressure-treated dog-ear picket. Cedar pickets, thicker boards and board-on-board layouts cost more or use more pickets; enter your price and layout in the calculator.
- Gates and corners
- Add one post for each extra corner or end, and two heavier posts for each gate. Gate frames, hinges and latches are not counted here.
- Post spacing
- Posts every 8 ft is standard for 8 ft rails. Closer spacing stiffens a fence in high wind and adds posts, rails and concrete.
- Waste factor
- 5% on pickets covers splits, warped boards and the cut at the end of each run. Posts and rails are counted exactly; buy one or two spares.
- Labor versus DIY
- These are register prices for doing the work yourself. A contractor's bid adds labor, equipment, overhead, permit fees where they apply, and markup on materials, so it will run well above this figure. Get two or three written bids against the same plan and compare the material lists line by line. Digging 14 holes by hand is a long day; a rented power auger shortens it. Call 811 to have buried utilities marked before you dig.
- Regional prices
- Default prices are ballpark U.S. home-center figures. Expect them to differ by region, season, brand and grade. Enter your store's prices in the calculator and every quantity on this page reprices.
Questions
How many pickets for a 100-foot fence?
230 pickets 5.5 in wide, set tight for privacy, including 5% waste. Without waste it is 219.
How many posts for a 100-foot fence?
14 posts at 8 ft spacing on a straight run: 13 sections plus one to finish the run.
What length posts for a 6 foot fence?
At least 8 ft when set 24 in deep. In frost country, set posts deeper and buy longer posts.
Figures computed with the Fence Materials Calculator and the default price list (/api/prices.json, reviewed October 20, 2026). Quantities are rounded up to what stores sell. Updated 2026-10-20.