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Cost to fence 400 feet

Short answer

A 400-ft wood privacy fence (6 ft tall) costs about $6,000–$16,000 installed and needs roughly 52 posts and 873 pickets.

Installed cost

$6,000–$16,000

Posts

52

Pickets

873

Concrete bags

104

Fencing 400 feet

The figures above assume a 6-ft wood privacy fence with one gate and posts set 8 feet apart. Chain link runs cheaper; vinyl and aluminum cost more. Change the material, height, and spacing in the calculator to match your project.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to fence 400 feet?

A 400-ft wood privacy fence costs about $6,000–$16,000 installed. Cheaper materials like chain link cost less; vinyl and aluminum cost more.

How many posts for a 400-foot fence?

About 52 posts at 8 ft spacing (50 sections plus end and gate posts). Closer spacing on windy or sloped sites adds posts.

How many bags of concrete for a 400-foot fence?

Around 104 bags — roughly 2 per post. Deeper holes for tall or windy fences use more.