{"id":10417,"date":"2026-10-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/?p=10417"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:03:20","slug":"fence-estimate-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/fence-estimate-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Fence Estimate Template | Download PDF, Excel, Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"sw-t-mobile\">\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .sw-t section {\n    padding: 48px 20px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t section[style*=\"display:flex\"],\n  .sw-t section[style*=\"display: flex\"] {\n    flex-direction: column !important;\n    align-items: stretch !important;\n    gap: 32px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t section[style*=\"display:flex\"] > div,\n  .sw-t section[style*=\"display: flex\"] > div {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    flex: 1 1 100% !important;\n    min-width: 0 !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display:flex\"][style*=\"gap\"],\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display: flex\"][style*=\"gap\"] {\n    flex-wrap: wrap !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display:grid\"],\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display: grid\"] {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t h1 {\n    font-size: 32px !important;\n    line-height: 1.15 !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t h2 {\n    font-size: 24px !important;\n    line-height: 1.2 !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t h3 {\n    font-size: 19px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size:64px\"],\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size: 64px\"],\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size:56px\"],\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size: 56px\"] {\n    font-size: 32px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size:48px\"],\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size: 48px\"] {\n    font-size: 28px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size:40px\"],\n  .sw-t [style*=\"font-size: 40px\"] {\n    font-size: 24px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t img, .sw-t svg {\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t table {\n    display: block !important;\n    overflow-x: auto !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"padding:40px 120px\"],\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"padding: 40px 120px\"] {\n    padding-left: 20px !important;\n    padding-right: 20px !important;\n    flex-wrap: wrap !important;\n    gap: 16px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display:flex\"][style*=\"gap:12px\"][style*=\"font-size:14px\"] {\n    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"padding:16px 120px\"],\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"padding: 16px 120px\"] {\n    padding-left: 16px !important;\n    padding-right: 16px !important;\n    gap: 16px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"padding:16px 120px\"] span,\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"padding: 16px 120px\"] span {\n    font-size: 13px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display:flex\"][style*=\"gap:40px\"],\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display: flex\"][style*=\"gap: 40px\"] {\n    gap: 16px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display:flex\"][style*=\"width:100%\"] > div,\n  .sw-t div[style*=\"display: flex\"][style*=\"width: 100%\"] > div {\n    flex: 1 1 100% !important;\n    min-width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n  }\n}<\/p>\n<p>\/* WCAG AA eyebrow contrast fix - appended *\/\n.sw-a__eyebrow,.sw-l__eyebrow,.eyebrow{color:#1d4ed8!important;}\n<\/style>\n<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n  var selectors = ['.entry-header','.page-header','article > h1:first-child','.entry-footer'];\n  selectors.forEach(function(s) { document.querySelectorAll(s).forEach(function(el) { el.style.display = 'none'; }); });\n  var el = document.querySelector('.sw-t');\n  while (el && el !== document.body) {\n    el.style.maxWidth = '100%';\n    el.style.width = '100%';\n    el.style.padding = '0';\n    el.style.margin = '0';\n    el.style.float = 'none';\n    el.style.flex = '0 0 100%';\n    el = el.parentElement;\n  }\n  document.body.style.marginTop = '0';\n  document.body.style.paddingTop = '0';\n  document.querySelectorAll('.sw-fq').forEach(function(q) {\n    q.addEventListener('click', function() {\n      var a = this.nextElementSibling;\n      a.style.display = a.style.display === 'block' ? 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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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 24px 0\">Updated October 26, 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/simplywise-fence-estimate-template.pdf\" download style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border:none\">&#128196; PDF<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/simplywise-fence-estimate-template.xlsx\" download style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#1e293b;color:#e2e8f0;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid #334155\">Excel<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/simplywise-fence-estimate-template.csv\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#1e293b;color:#e2e8f0;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid #334155\">Google Sheets<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin:0\">No signup required.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 460px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px 32px;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px\">FENCE ESTIMATE<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:12px\">Ferris Residence, 88 Larkspur Rd.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:16px\">Fence type: Wood privacy, 6&nbsp;ft. &nbsp;|&nbsp; Linear feet: 150. &nbsp;|&nbsp; Gates: 1.<br \/>Estimate number: 1042.<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:12px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Material and installation.<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:600\">Priced per foot.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Posts.<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:600\">Priced per post.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Tear-out of old fence.<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:600\">Priced per foot.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Tax and total.<\/span><span style=\"color:#16a34a;font-weight:600\">&#10003; Auto-calculated.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px 0;border-top:2px solid #0f172a;margin-top:8px\">\n        <span style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\">FORMULAS BUILT IN<\/span><br \/>\n        <span style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a\">Subtotal to balance<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:16px 120px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Trusted by 10,000+ contractors<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">&#11088; 4.8 on the App Store<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">&#128241; App Store<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">&#128241; Google Play<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 24px 0;color:#0f172a\">What a Fence Estimate Template Actually Does<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin:0 0 32px 0;padding:0\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1691821331552-ab4f12500a24?w=1400&#038;h=700&#038;fit=crop&#038;q=80&#038;auto=format\" alt=\"A wood privacy fence running along the side of a house, the kind of job a fence estimate template measures out post by post\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin-top:10px\">Photo by Jacob Walsh, via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-house-with-a-wooden-fence-in-front-of-it-JLdl9Bq8eGU\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unsplash<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;color:#475569;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 24px 0;max-width:820px\">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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px\">\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">1<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Separates material from labor from extras<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Each cost gets its own line, so the client sees what they pay for.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">2<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Runs the math for you<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Enter quantity and price. The Excel version totals the rest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">3<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Splits a deposit from the balance due<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">A deposit now, the balance once the fence goes up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:24px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">Need the price first? <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none\">Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free &rarr;<\/a> A photo becomes an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#0f172a\">What Goes Into the Estimate and Why<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 32px 0\">Ten fields, and why each one changes the number.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Fence type and material. Each material differs.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Total linear feet. The base number for the install line.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Fence height. Taller costs more.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Post count and spacing. It sets the post line.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Gate count and type. Walk and drive gates differ.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Tear-out of the old fence. Removal is its own line.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Permit required. A flat fee line, blank if none.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Tax rate. Applied to the subtotal.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Deposit rate. Collected before material is ordered.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Signature and date lines. Both sides sign.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:28px 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">How post spacing is actually set on the job<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">So check your local fence permit page before you fill in the permit line.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;color:#0f172a\">How to Fill Out a Fence Estimate in 5 Steps<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px\">\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 20px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:10px\">1<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0f172a\">Fill in the job header first<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Address, client, fence type, height, and post spacing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 20px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:10px\">2<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0f172a\">Enter quantity and price for each line<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Linear feet, posts, gates, tear-out feet, each with your price per unit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 20px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:10px\">3<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0f172a\">Add the permit fee if the job needs one<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Check the local fence permit page, then enter the flat fee.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 20px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:10px\">4<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0f172a\">Set the tax rate and deposit rate<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Subtotal, tax, total, deposit, and balance all follow.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 20px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:10px\">5<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;color:#0f172a\">Sign it, then file it<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Both sign. Then file it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#0f172a\">What Each Line Item Covers, by Fence Type<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 24px 0\">Every fence type uses the same five line items.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px\">\n<tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff\">\n<th style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left\">Line item<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left\">Wood privacy<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left\">Vinyl privacy<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left\">Chain link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Material and installation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Per foot, panels and pickets<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Panel kit, per foot<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Mesh and rail, per foot.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;background:#fff\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Posts<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Wood, in concrete<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Vinyl or metal-core, in concrete<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Steel, in concrete.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Gates<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Wood frame, hardware<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Vinyl frame, hardware<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Steel frame, hardware.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;background:#fff\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Tear-out of old fence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">If replacing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">If replacing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Only if replacing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Permit fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Check local rule<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Check local rule<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px\">Check local rule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin:8px 0 0 0\">Source: SimplyWise editorial build, October 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Worked Example: A 150-Foot Wood Privacy Fence<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 12px 0;max-width:820px\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 12px 0;max-width:820px\">Linear feet goes in first: 150. Posts, gates, and tear-out each get a quantity. Then each line gets a price per unit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 12px 0;max-width:820px\">The sheet adds a subtotal and applies the tax rate. A deposit rate then splits the total into a deposit and a balance due.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;margin:0;max-width:820px\">The Excel file also has a labeled SAMPLE block that runs this math with example numbers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:16px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">Bidding now? <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 24px 0;color:#0f172a\">What Is Actually in the Files Above<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Job header block<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Address, client, date, estimate number, fence type, height, spacing, gates, tear-out, permit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Five line items<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Material and installation, posts, gates, tear-out, and permit, each with quantity and price per unit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Live formulas in the Excel version<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Subtotal, tax, total, deposit, and balance calculate once prices are in.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">A labeled SAMPLE block<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Example numbers marked SAMPLE. Never a market price.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Signature and date lines<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">A contractor line and a client line, so the estimate becomes a signed job.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">No card or payment fields<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">An estimate, not a payment form.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:24px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">Skip the typing? <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none\">Send a professional quote with SimplyWise Cost Estimator &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;color:#0f172a\">Free Template vs. Running It in the App<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:24px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 16px 0;color:#0f172a\">The free template<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Fill in your prices, print it, or send the PDF. No cost, no account.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#0f172a;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;color:#fff\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 16px 0;color:#fff\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#cbd5e1;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px 0\">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.<\/p>\n<p>      <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px\">Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free &rarr;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;text-align:center;color:#0f172a\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Building the estimate right<\/h3>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">What line items does a fence estimate template need?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">Five: material and installation, posts, gates, tear-out, and a permit fee if needed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">How is fence post spacing actually determined?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">Measure the fence panel width plus the post width. That sets the center to center post hole spacing, per Freedom Outdoor Living&#8217;s installation instructions. So the template leaves spacing as a field to fill in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">Do I need a permit to build a fence?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">It depends on your city and the fence height. New York City needs no permit for a one or two family dwelling fence of 6 feet or less. Check your local fence permit page before you price the job.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:32px 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Using it day to day<\/h3>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">What is the fastest way to measure linear feet for the estimate?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">Roll a measuring wheel along the planned fence line, or take the lengths off the property survey, then enter the total in the linear feet field. Confirm the property line before you dig.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">Does the template include prices already?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">No. Every price and quantity field ships blank. The Excel version has a labeled SAMPLE block that shows the formulas work. It is never a market price.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">Why does the estimate split a deposit from the balance due?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">A deposit covers material before it is ordered. Then the balance covers the rest once the fence goes up.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 32px 0;color:#0f172a\">More Free Templates for Contractors<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:24px;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\" onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/fence-cost-calculator\/'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\">\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:160px;border-left:4px solid #2563eb;padding:16px 20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative\">\n<div style=\"filter:blur(2px);opacity:0.6;transform:scale(0.95)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:7px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:4px\">FENCE COST CALCULATOR.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">150 ft Wood Privacy<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Material and labor<\/span><span>Est.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Posts and gate<\/span><span>Est.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>TOTAL RANGE<\/span><span>Est.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Fence Cost Calculator<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">A quick cost range before you fill in the estimate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/fence-cost-calculator\/\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none\">Open the calculator &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\" onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/fence-installation-cost\/'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\">\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:160px;border-left:4px solid #475569;padding:16px 20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative\">\n<div style=\"filter:blur(2px);opacity:0.6;transform:scale(0.95)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:7px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:4px\">FENCE INSTALLATION COST.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">By Material Guide<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Wood vs vinyl<\/span><span>Guide<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Chain link vs aluminum<\/span><span>Guide<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>READ TIME<\/span><span>~5 min<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Fence Installation Cost<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">What drives the price by material.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/fence-installation-cost\/\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none\">Open the guide &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\" onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/best-fence-contractor-software\/'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\">\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:160px;border-left:4px solid #8b5cf6;padding:16px 20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative\">\n<div style=\"filter:blur(2px);opacity:0.6;transform:scale(0.95)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:7px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:4px\">FENCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">Top Picks Ranked<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Estimating<\/span><span>Ranked<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Scheduling<\/span><span>Ranked<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>READ TIME<\/span><span>~10 min<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Best Fence Contractor Software<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">Ranked picks for estimates, scheduling, and invoicing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/best-fence-contractor-software\/\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none\">Open the roundup &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:40px 0 12px 0;color:#0f172a\">Sources for the guidance on this page<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;margin:0;max-width:900px\">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.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"background:#0f172a;text-align:center;padding:80px 120px;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin:0 0 16px 0\">Ready to quote the next fence job?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 32px 0\">SimplyWise turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. 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