Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Paint a Fence
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Fence Labor Direct labor expenses to paint fence. | 4.6 hours | $138.74 | $283.66 |
| Fence Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to paint fence including: masking tape and paper, surface repair material, solvents and cleanup supplies. | 200 square feet | $40.54 | $43.90 |
| Fence Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 115v, 10+ amp electric paint sprayer, 3000 psi. | $51.00 | $63.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Paint Fence | 200 square feet | $230.28 | $391.31 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $1.15 | $1.96 |
Cost to Paint a Fence - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Paint a Fence averages $1.15 - $1.96 per square foot in 2013. This Fence Painting cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Fence Painting project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Fence Painting - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.15 - $1.96 per square 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 Fence Painting: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Paint a 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 Fence Painting, 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 Fence Painting jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Fence Painting. 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 Paint a Fence - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Building Materials Data and Reports the National Association of Home Builders, Jul 2012,
- How to Estimate the Cost of Optional Exterior Wall/Structural Assemblies American Society of Professional Estimators, Jun 2010, Brad Aiken, CPE
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
