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Cost to Install a Vinyl Fence
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Vinyl Fence Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade vinyl fence. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 27 linear feet | $381.38 | $422.92 |
| Vinyl Fence Labor Direct labor expenses to install vinyl fence . | 4.3 hours | $128.08 | $144.17 |
| Vinyl Fence Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install vinyl fence including: fasteners, post concrete and connectors. | 25 linear feet | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Vinyl Fence Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 8" diameter post hole auger, 12" miter saw, pneumatic nailer and portable concrete mixer. | $69.00 | $100.50 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Vinyl Fence | 25 linear feet | $598.47 | $707.60 |
| | Average cost per linear foot | $23.94 | $28.30 |
Cost to Install a Vinyl Fence - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Vinyl Fence averages $23.94 - $28.30 per linear foot in 2013. This Vinyl Fence Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Vinyl Fence Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "linear feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Vinyl Fence Installation - Average Cost Per Linear Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $23.94 - $28.30 per linear foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Vinyl Fence Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Vinyl Fence - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Vinyl Fence Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Vinyl Fence Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Vinyl Fence Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install a Vinyl Fence - References
- Consumer Product Guide The American Fence Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Consumer Product Guide The American Fence Association, Jul 2012,
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
