Wood Fence Cost Calculator & Estimator - Orlando, FL
How to Use the Wood Fence Cost Calculator
Step 1: Input your total fence linear footage including the measurements for any gates
Step 2: Choose your fence style, either stockade, board on board or shadowbox
Step 3: Input the total number of single gates (either 4' or 5' wide)
Step 4: Input the total number of double gates (either 8' or 10' wide)
Step 5: Input the total linear footage for any fence we may be removing.
Your fence cost will be displayed in the Total Fence Cost box.
What Does Wood Fencing Cost in Orlando?
Wood fence pricing in the Orlando area can range from $25 per linear foot to over $50 per linear foot. It all depends on the style, height and type of wood you want to use. There is also the option of metal posts that can make a wood fence more expensive, but will also make it last considerably longer.
Cost by Style (Privacy, Shadow Box, Cap & Trim, Cedar)
A standard board on board wood privacy fence usually starts at $27 per linear foot for a high quality, stick built fence using all treat pine materials.
Shadow box will run a bit more because of the extra labor needed to install a shadowbox wood privacy fence. This style will usually start around $28 per linear foot.
With all the different versions of wood privacy cap fence available the price can range greatly as well. Most cap fence starts around $30 per linear foot and can get as expensive as $55 per linear foot.
Cedar is the one thing that can add cost without a real benefit. When you go with a cedar fence all you really get is cedar pickets. Cedar pickets don't warp as bad as treated pine can but it also costs more not only for the cedar board but also for the stainless steel nails that are required when you are fastening cedar to treated pine.
What's Included in the Estimate
Our wood fence cost calculator above can give you a baseline price for the most popular styles of wood fence we offer. The price includes the standard per foot cost, any added gates and cost of standard removal. If you want to go with a more decorative or specialized style of fence an on site estimate is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wood fence cost per foot in Florida?
Wood fence pricing can range from $20 per linear foot for a 4' tall wood picket fence to over $50 per liinear foot for the more modern horizontal board wood privacy fence options.
What is a shadow box fence and how much does it cost?
Shadowbox wood privacy fence has the wood pickets on alternating sides of the support rails. The boards overlap so you can't see directly through the fence, but in most cases you can see through at an angle. A shadowbox wood privacy fence does hold up better in Florida hurricanes and storms because it does let the wind blow through the fence instead of acting like a solid wall.
Do I need a permit for a wood fence in Orlando?
Yes in most areas around Orlando you will need a permit for a new or replacement wood fence. There are exceptions to this requirement depending on where you live and your local fence code. We can help you decipher what is needed for your property.
How long does wood fence installation take?
Wood fence installation can take longer than other fence options because we do stick built wood fence. So building it from the ground up takes longer than using prefab panels, which are of a lesser quality and life span.
What's the difference between pine and cedar fencing?
Pressure treated pine is the wood of choice in the Orlando area. It is cheaper than cedar, has lower long term cost and is readily available. Cedar fence usually includes the pickets as the posts and rails will still be pressure treated pine. Cedar is a good option for pickets if you don't mind spending more on the initial installation and maintaining a coat of stain or sealer every couple of years. What you get for that added cost is a lesser chance of your pickets warping.
How do I figure out how many feet of fence I need?
You can accurately calculate the linear footage of your fence by mapping out your property line. Check out our step-by-step guide on how to measure your yard with Google Maps to get started.
⚠️ New Florida Law Update: Residential fence projects priced at $7,500 or less no longer require a municipal building permit. Read our official guide to Florida HB 803 zoning and HOA requirements.
Thanks for using our online wood privacy fence calculator. This tool is designed to provide a starting point for easy pricing of your new wood fencing installation. The calculator assumes standard information like the fence will be one of our stick built privacy fences, that the gates will be standard 4' or 5' wide for single gates or 8' or 10' wide for double gates. And that any removal of old fence will be a simple tear down and haul away with any obstacles or complications.
Does the price seem too high or even too low?
For an exact price contact us using the simple form to set up a free on site estimate with one of our professional fence experts.
All of our wood fencing installations come with a limited installation guarantee. The wood fence materials are are available in pressure treated pine with cedar pickets also available. All posts are either standard 4"x4", support rails are 2"x4" and pickets are 5/8"x5-1/2". All nails are hot dipped galvanized ring shank. Posts are set at least 30" in the ground and anchored with a minimum of 40lbs of concrete. All wood gates come with three hinges and a double sided Maxima Deluxe latch. We have several different premium fence styles available but you can use this calculator for a baseline price to get you started on your planning an budgeting for a new fence.
Once we meet for an on site estimate we will provide you with a total price for the fence including materials, tax, installation, removal of any existing fence (if needed) and permit (if needed). We are a full service residential fence company that professionally installs only high quality wood fencing.