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How Much Does It Cost To Install A Picket Fence?

Typical range: $579-$916

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For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to install a picket fence starts at $23.18-$36.64 per linear foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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What you can expect
Range per linear foot:$23.18$36.64
Range for this type of project:$579$916
Estimate: $748
Picket Fence Installation Cost
27
linear feet		$367$509
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Cost of premium picket fencing: 1"x4" select-grade fence boards, and 2"x4" top and bottom rail, to be mounted on 4"x4" posts. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
Basic Labor for Picket Fence Installation
4
hours		$111$271
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Cost of premium picket fencing: 1"x4" select-grade fence boards, and 2"x4" top and bottom rail, to be mounted on 4"x4" posts. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
Job Supplies for Picket Fence Installation
27
linear feet		$35$40
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Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, post concrete, and connectors.
Equipment Allowance for Picket Fence Installation
1
job		$66$97
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Equipment allowance for 8"-diameter post hole auger, 12" miter saw, pneumatic nailer, portable concrete mixer, and other specialty equipment. This is assessed as a daily rental fee, while single-use equipment will incur separate charges.
Removal of Picket Fence Installation Waste
25
linear feet		$142$162
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Additional fee for safe, expeditious disposal of old materials, installation waste, and all associated debris.
Optional Services
Removal of Fencing (Optional)
2
hours		$46$111
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Safe, efficient removal of existing fence and related materials. Posts and concrete base will be removed (up to 8' L spacing). Available for wood, vinyl, and cyclone fencing up to 6' height.
Standard services
Picket Fence Installation Cost
$367 -$509
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27
linear feet
Cost of premium picket fencing: 1"x4" select-grade fence boards, and 2"x4" top and bottom rail, to be mounted on 4"x4" posts. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
Basic Labor for Picket Fence Installation
$111 -$271
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4
hours
Cost of premium picket fencing: 1"x4" select-grade fence boards, and 2"x4" top and bottom rail, to be mounted on 4"x4" posts. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
Job Supplies for Picket Fence Installation
$35 -$40
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27
linear feet
Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, post concrete, and connectors.
Equipment Allowance for Picket Fence Installation
$66 -$97
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1
job
Equipment allowance for 8"-diameter post hole auger, 12" miter saw, pneumatic nailer, portable concrete mixer, and other specialty equipment. This is assessed as a daily rental fee, while single-use equipment will incur separate charges.
Removal of Picket Fence Installation Waste
$142 -$162
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25
linear feet
Additional fee for safe, expeditious disposal of old materials, installation waste, and all associated debris.
Optional Services
Removal of Fencing (Optional)
$46 -$111
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2
hours
Safe, efficient removal of existing fence and related materials. Posts and concrete base will be removed (up to 8' L spacing). Available for wood, vinyl, and cyclone fencing up to 6' height.
What you can expect
Range per linear foot:
$23 - $37
Range for this type of project:
$579 - $916
Estimate:
$748
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$748
NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$601 -$951
YOUR ESTIMATE

Install a picket fence: national average cost

The national average materials cost to install a picket fence is $17.14 per linear foot, with a range between $14.36 to $19.92. The total price for labor and materials per linear foot is $31.05, coming in between $24.06 to $38.04. A typical 25 linear foot project costs $776.21, with a range of $601.49 to $950.93. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
cost to install a picket fence
National Avg. Materials Cost per linear foot$17.14
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 25 linear foot$776.21
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 25 linear foot$601.49 - $950.93
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