Do these examples equal the customer checkout total?

No. They are dated, non-binding project-price examples for the stated work. If a project proceeds, checkout separately shows the contractor-reviewed project price, applicable customer or payment-processing fees, applicable Sales Tax, and the total due before payment authorization. The accepted written project scope and any approved written changes control the final project scope and price.

Why is the cedar example higher than treated pine?

They are not equal scopes. The cedar example uses more linear footage and includes demolition and a gate; the treated-pine example is shorter and has no demolition.

Does the effective per-linear-foot number include everything?

It includes only the exact scope stated on that example. Do not transfer it to another fence unless material, height, demolition, gates, soil, access, finish, and compliance scope also match.

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What fence installation and repair can cost in Greater Austin

Dated Completa project-price examples for wood privacy, chain-link, ornamental metal, staining, and a defined fence-post repair in Austin.

Direct answer

Start with the scope—not an unsupported unit rate.

Linear footage is the central quantity, but material, height, demolition, gates, post spacing, rock or difficult digging, access, finish work, pool-barrier requirements, and utility marking determine the installed scope.

Calculated examples

Every range keeps its exact scope attached.

The center figure is the dated project-price example for the work shown. The low-to-high range reflects uncertainty around that same scope. It is not a separate market average, checkout total, or promise that changed work will stay inside the range.

Project-price examples—not quotes or checkout totals

Each displayed figure is a dated, non-binding Completa project-price example for the exact work stated—not a contractor bid, offer, final quote, guaranteed price, or promise that a contractor will perform the work for that amount. Actual project prices can differ when the information provided, site conditions, current costs, contractor review, or scope changes. It is not the customer checkout total. If a project proceeds, checkout separately shows the contractor-reviewed project price, any applicable Customer Service Fee or payment-processing fee, applicable Sales Tax, and the total due before payment authorization. The accepted written project scope and any approved written changes control the final scope and price.

Exact example	Included scope	Quantity basis	Project-price range
60 linear ft. treated-pine privacy fence	A six-foot treated-pine privacy fence with no gate and no demolition on ordinary soil and standard access. What this example accounts for A short fence run still requires layout, utility clearance, post holes, concrete, material delivery, cutting, fastening, and cleanup. This exact example has no demolition and no gate. Verify before agreement Confirm surveyed line and ownership, utility locate, six-foot height and style, post spacing, soil and rock, grade changes, corners, access, HOA rules, and local permit requirements. Outside this example Existing-fence demolition, gates, staining, retaining conditions, rock drilling, tree or root conflicts, custom trim, survey work, and permit or HOA fees.	60 linear ft.	$1,790–$2,422 Calculated project-price example: $2,106 Calculated unit price for this example only: $29.84–$40.37 / linear ft.
115 linear ft. cedar privacy fence	A six-foot better-tier cedar privacy fence with existing-fence demolition, haul-off, one standard walk gate, and standard access. What this example accounts for This is not a bare cedar per-foot comparison. It includes a six-foot better-tier cedar system, removal and haul-off of the existing fence, and one standard walk gate. Verify before agreement Confirm surveyed line, utilities, exact cedar grade and picket style, post spacing, demolition volume, gate width and hardware, grade and corners, soil or rock, access, HOA, and permits. Outside this example Rock drilling, retaining walls, double or driveway gates, staining, tree and root conflicts, custom cap or trim, survey work, and concealed concrete or disposal conditions.	115 linear ft.	$4,824–$6,527 Calculated project-price example: $5,675 Calculated unit price for this example only: $41.95–$56.75 / linear ft.
115 linear ft. chain-link fence with privacy slats	A six-foot galvanized chain-link fence with privacy slats and one standard walk gate, with no demolition and standard access. What this example accounts for The scope is specifically six-foot galvanized chain link with privacy slats and one walk gate. Its material and labor system is different from wood privacy or ornamental aluminum, so generic per-foot comparisons are misleading. Verify before agreement Confirm fabric height and gauge, slat type, terminal and line-post spacing, top rail, gate width and hardware, surveyed line, utilities, grade, soil or rock, corners, tension runs, and access. Outside this example Demolition, vinyl coating upgrades, security wire, double or vehicle gates, retaining conditions, rock drilling, survey work, and permit or HOA fees.	115 linear ft.	$2,463–$3,332 Calculated project-price example: $2,897 Calculated unit price for this example only: $21.41–$28.97 / linear ft.
115 linear ft. four-foot aluminum ornamental fence	Standard black powder-coated aluminum panels with one walk gate, concrete and fastening allowance, no demolition, and standard access. What this example accounts for This is a material-led premium system: four-foot black powder-coated aluminum panels, concrete and fastening allowance, and one walk gate. It is not a wrought-iron or custom-fabricated fence. Verify before agreement Confirm the selected panel line and finish, code-required height, post and panel layout, gate width and hardware, grade and curves, surveyed boundary, utilities, soil or rock, access, HOA, and permits. Outside this example Existing-fence demolition, custom steel or wrought iron, masonry columns, pool-code upgrades, steep stepped layouts, rock drilling, automation, retaining work, and custom fabrication.	115 linear ft.	$5,437–$7,356 Calculated project-price example: $6,396 Calculated unit price for this example only: $47.28–$63.96 / linear ft.
Stain both sides of 115 linear ft. of fence	Light washing and better-tier semi-transparent stain on both fence faces with standard access. What this example accounts for Both faces are included, so the coating workload is roughly twice a one-face measurement before gates and overlaps. The scope also includes light washing and a better-tier semi-transparent finish. Verify before agreement Confirm fence height and true coated area, access to both property sides, wood moisture and age, prior coating compatibility, overspray risks, vegetation clearance, gate count, color, and weather window. Outside this example Heavy stripping, failed-film removal, board or post repair, inaccessible neighbor-side work, extensive masking or vegetation removal, and remediation of wet or deteriorated wood.	115 linear ft.	$921–$1,246 Calculated project-price example: $1,084 Calculated unit price for this example only: $8.01–$10.84 / linear ft.
Replace one broken fence post	A defined single-post replacement with ordinary access and no hidden multi-section damage. What this example accounts for A one-post repair carries a service minimum because the crew must brace the section, extract the failed post and concrete, set the replacement, restore attachments, and clean up. It is not just the retail cost of one post. Verify before agreement Confirm only one post has failed, adjacent rails and panels are reusable, the footing can be extracted, utilities are clear, access is standard, the fence is not retaining soil, and cure-time stabilization is possible. Outside this example Multiple failed posts, gate rebuilding, panel or rail replacement, retaining conditions, rock drilling, widespread rot, storm reconstruction, and utility or property-line conflicts.	1 post	$340–$460 Calculated project-price example: $400

The effective unit rate is calculated from this complete example. It is not a transferable quote, checkout total, or unit-price promise for another job.

How quantity affects the estimate

A measurable base with the missing work added back.

The calculation uses confirmed linear footage and the selected fence system, then accounts for demolition, gates, height, soil and access complexity, finish work, and other stated scope. It keeps a one-post repair separate from a new fence.

What moves the number

The most important price drivers stay visible.

Material and height

Treated pine, cedar, chain-link with or without slats, and ornamental metal have different panels, posts, hardware, labor, and finish requirements.

Demolition and disposal

Removing an existing fence, concrete footings, vegetation, and failed posts is separate from installing on a clear line.

Gates, corners, and hardware

Walk gates, drive gates, automatic hardware, returns, transitions, and pool-barrier details add concentrated work that linear footage alone misses.

Soil, utilities, and access

Rock, roots, slope, tight access, property-line uncertainty, and buried utilities affect post layout, excavation, equipment, and risk.

On-site review conditions

Some conditions should be inspected before price is confirmed.

These are not ordinary add-ons. They are conditions where photos and measurements may be insufficient to establish a project-specific scope and price.

Uncertain property line or easement
The contractor should not treat an assumed fence line as a surveyed legal boundary. Easements, setbacks, and neighborhood restrictions can change the buildable scope.
Pool barriers and automated gates
Safety-code geometry, latching, electrical, access control, and permit responsibilities require project-specific confirmation.

Common questions

How to read this guide responsibly.

Do these examples equal the customer checkout total?: No. They are dated, non-binding project-price examples for the stated work. If a project proceeds, checkout separately shows the contractor-reviewed project price, applicable customer or payment-processing fees, applicable Sales Tax, and the total due before payment authorization. The accepted written project scope and any approved written changes control the final project scope and price.
Why is the cedar example higher than treated pine?: They are not equal scopes. The cedar example uses more linear footage and includes demolition and a gate; the treated-pine example is shorter and has no demolition.
Does the effective per-linear-foot number include everything?: It includes only the exact scope stated on that example. Do not transfer it to another fence unless material, height, demolition, gates, soil, access, finish, and compliance scope also match.

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