# Free Fence Estimate Template | Download PDF, Excel, Sheets Canonical URL: https://www.simplywise.com/blog/fence-estimate-template/ Plain text: https://www.simplywise.com/blog/fence-estimate-template/llms.txt Publisher: SimplyWise, Inc. (https://www.simplywise.com) Published: October 26, 2026 Updated: October 26, 2026 Category: Free Templates Summary: Free fence estimate template with live Excel formulas for linear feet, posts, gates, tear-out, tax, and total. PDF, Excel, Google Sheets, no signup. --- Templates > Fencing > Fence Estimate Template. ## Free Fence Estimate Template A line item fence estimate for linear feet, posts, gates, and tear-out. The Excel version adds it up on its own, then figures tax, total, and a deposit split. Grab the PDF, Excel, or Sheets file below. Updated October 26, 2026 📄 PDF (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/simplywise-fence-estimate-template.pdf) Excel (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/simplywise-fence-estimate-template.xlsx) Google Sheets (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/simplywise-fence-estimate-template.csv) No signup required. FENCE ESTIMATE Ferris Residence, 88 Larkspur Rd. Fence type: Wood privacy, 6 ft. | Linear feet: 150. | Gates: 1. Estimate number: 1042. Material and installation. Priced per foot. Posts. Priced per post. Tear-out of old fence. Priced per foot. Tax and total. ✓ Auto-calculated. FORMULAS BUILT IN Subtotal to balance Trusted by 10,000+ contractors ⭐ 4.8 on the App Store 📱 App Store 📱 Google Play ## What a Fence Estimate Template Actually Does A fence estimate template turns a walk of the property line into a number the client can sign. The math runs itself, so a solo installer quotes as fast as a crew. ### Separates material from labor from extras Each cost gets its own line, so the client sees what they pay for. ### Runs the math for you Enter quantity and price. The Excel version totals the rest. ### Splits a deposit from the balance due A deposit now, the balance once the fence goes up. Need the price first? Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free → A photo becomes an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. ## What Goes Into the Estimate and Why Ten fields, and why each one changes the number. ✓ Fence type and material. Each material differs. ✓ Total linear feet. The base number for the install line. ✓ Fence height. Taller costs more. ✓ Post count and spacing. It sets the post line. ✓ Gate count and type. Walk and drive gates differ. ✓ Tear-out of the old fence. Removal is its own line. ✓ Permit required. A flat fee line, blank if none. ✓ Tax rate. Applied to the subtotal. ✓ Deposit rate. Collected before material is ordered. ✓ Signature and date lines. Both sides sign. ### How post spacing is actually set on the job Freedom Outdoor Living, a Barrette Outdoor Living brand, says measure the fence panel width plus the post width. That sets center to center spacing. Hole diameter is 10 inches for a 5 by 5 post and 8 inches for a 4 by 4 post. Confirm your city rules first. New York City does not require a permit for a one or two family dwelling fence of 6 feet or less. It caps residential district fences at 6 feet, with a 4 foot cap in front yards. So check your local fence permit page before you fill in the permit line. ## How to Fill Out a Fence Estimate in 5 Steps ### Fill in the job header first Address, client, fence type, height, and post spacing. ### Enter quantity and price for each line Linear feet, posts, gates, tear-out feet, each with your price per unit. ### Add the permit fee if the job needs one Check the local fence permit page, then enter the flat fee. ### Set the tax rate and deposit rate Subtotal, tax, total, deposit, and balance all follow. ### Sign it, then file it Both sign. Then file it. ## What Each Line Item Covers, by Fence Type Every fence type uses the same five line items. | Line item | Wood privacy | Vinyl privacy | Chain link | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Material and installation | Per foot, panels and pickets | Panel kit, per foot | Mesh and rail, per foot. | | Posts | Wood, in concrete | Vinyl or metal-core, in concrete | Steel, in concrete. | | Gates | Wood frame, hardware | Vinyl frame, hardware | Steel frame, hardware. | | Tear-out of old fence | If replacing | If replacing | Only if replacing. | | Permit fee | Check local rule | Check local rule | Check local rule | Source: SimplyWise editorial build, October 2026. ### Worked Example: A 150-Foot Wood Privacy Fence An installer walks a 150 foot property line. The client is replacing an old chain link fence with a 6 foot wood privacy fence and one walk gate. Linear feet goes in first: 150. Posts, gates, and tear-out each get a quantity. Then each line gets a price per unit. The sheet adds a subtotal and applies the tax rate. A deposit rate then splits the total into a deposit and a balance due. The Excel file also has a labeled SAMPLE block that runs this math with example numbers. Bidding now? SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds → ## What Is Actually in the Files Above ### Job header block Address, client, date, estimate number, fence type, height, spacing, gates, tear-out, permit. ### Five line items Material and installation, posts, gates, tear-out, and permit, each with quantity and price per unit. ### Live formulas in the Excel version Subtotal, tax, total, deposit, and balance calculate once prices are in. ### A labeled SAMPLE block Example numbers marked SAMPLE. Never a market price. ### Signature and date lines A contractor line and a client line, so the estimate becomes a signed job. ### No card or payment fields An estimate, not a payment form. Skip the typing? Send a professional quote with SimplyWise Cost Estimator → ## Free Template vs. Running It in the App ### The free template Fill in your prices, print it, or send the PDF. No cost, no account. ### SimplyWise Cost Estimator Turn a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Free to try, then $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, with a 7-day free trial. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Building the estimate right What line items does a fence estimate template need? How is fence post spacing actually determined? Do I need a permit to build a fence? ### Using it day to day What is the fastest way to measure linear feet for the estimate? Does the template include prices already? Why does the estimate split a deposit from the balance due? ## More Free Templates for Contractors FENCE COST CALCULATOR. 150 ft Wood Privacy Material and labor Est. Posts and gate Est. TOTAL RANGE Est. ### Fence Cost Calculator A quick cost range before you fill in the estimate. FENCE INSTALLATION COST. By Material Guide Wood vs vinyl Guide Chain link vs aluminum Guide READ TIME ~5 min ### Fence Installation Cost What drives the price by material. FENCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE. Top Picks Ranked Estimating Ranked Scheduling Ranked READ TIME ~10 min ### Best Fence Contractor Software Ranked picks for estimates, scheduling, and invoicing. ### Sources for the guidance on this page The post spacing method and hole diameters come from Freedom Outdoor Living, a Barrette Outdoor Living brand. The New York City figures come from the NYC Department of Buildings. Local rules vary. ## Ready to quote the next fence job? SimplyWise turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Free to try, then $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr. SimplyWise Templates Blog Privacy (https://simplywise.com/privacy) Terms (https://simplywise.com/terms) --- ## About SimplyWise SimplyWise, Inc. (New York, NY) builds mobile apps for contractors, tradespeople, and small business owners. The SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a job site photo into an itemized estimate with labor and material costs in about 6 seconds, and the client signs the branded quote to approve it. It is rated 4.8 on the App Store. It is free to try with a 7-day free trial, then $29.99 per month or $239.99 per year (about $20 per month on the annual plan), and one subscription includes every app in the SimplyWise suite. - Download: https://www.simplywise.com/download - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664 - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplywise.costestimator - Every SimplyWise page as plain text: https://www.simplywise.com/blog/llms.txt