6 Factors In Determining Your Fence Cost
1.Materials
As outlined above the average cost of a fence is between $1577 and $3700. If you are hiring a contractor to build your fence than they will charge you a markup on materials. However they may be getting a discount from the supplier so it probably is the same cost to you.
2. Permits
Depending on your municipality you may need a permit to build your fence. Some building permit can be up to $800. So make sure to call your local municipality.
3. Utilities
Please determine that if you are digging a hole on your property that you don’t hit any underground pipes or wires. It could be a costly mistake on your part.
4.Land
Is your property sloped or even? It is necessary to grade an uneven slope in order to get a level fence. So this has a big factor to the cost of your project.
5.Fence height
Most fences are around six feet. This is ideal as it will not obstruct your view, animals are unlikely to jump over it, and they provide adequate privacy, unless your neighbor is 7 feet tall.
6.Property Size
You will want to get estimates that you give you a definite price per linear foot. Make sure to measure twice as this is where most mistakes are made. Even the slightest miscalculation will need to cost overages. Or worse yet not knowing where your property lines are, and building a fence on a neighbours property can lead to legal issues.
MATERIALS
The materials are definitely a variable factor so let’s break down the average fence installation cost in 2016.
1.Materials
As outlined above the average cost of a fence is between $1577 and $3700. If you are hiring a contractor to build your fence than they will charge you a markup on materials. However they may be getting a discount from the supplier so it probably is the same cost to you.
2. Permits
Depending on your municipality you may need a permit to build your fence. Some building permit can be up to $800. So make sure to call your local municipality.
3. Utilities
Please determine that if you are digging a hole on your property that you don’t hit any underground pipes or wires. It could be a costly mistake on your part.
4.Land
Is your property sloped or even? It is necessary to grade an uneven slope in order to get a level fence. So this has a big factor to the cost of your project.
5.Fence height
Most fences are around six feet. This is ideal as it will not obstruct your view, animals are unlikely to jump over it, and they provide adequate privacy, unless your neighbor is 7 feet tall.
6.Property Size
You will want to get estimates that you give you a definite price per linear foot. Make sure to measure twice as this is where most mistakes are made. Even the slightest miscalculation will need to cost overages. Or worse yet not knowing where your property lines are, and building a fence on a neighbours property can lead to legal issues.
MATERIALS
The materials are definitely a variable factor so let’s break down the average fence installation cost in 2016.