Fence Cost Calculator
Estimate fencing materials for post & wire, sheep netting, wooden panels or electric.
Fence Type
Project Details
Unit Costs — Post & Wire
Adjust prices to match your supplier quotes. Quantities are calculated automatically from your fence length.
Fence Posts
0.330 per m → 33 posts
Wire (rolls)
0.025 per m → 3 rolls
Staples
5 per m → 500 eachs
Results
Materials only — labour and plant hire not included.
Materials Breakdown — Post & Wire, 100 m
| Item | Qty | Unit | £/Unit | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Posts | 33 | post | £8.00 | £264.00 |
| Wire (rolls) | 3 | roll | £40.00 | £100.00 |
| Staples | 500 | each | £0.05 | £25.00 |
| Gates | 1 | each | £250.00 | £250.00 |
| Total (ex. VAT) | £639.00 | |||
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Fencing Guide
Fence type guide
- Post & Wire — Economical stock fence for cattle and horses. Typically 4–5 strands of plain wire.
- Sheep Netting — Ring-lock or hex netting. Flexible over uneven ground. Requires straining posts at ends.
- Wooden Panel — Secure yard and boundary fencing. Higher upfront cost but low maintenance.
- Electric Fence — Low materials cost. Ideal for rotational grazing. Add energizer cost per run.
Cost tips
- • This calculator covers materials only — add 30–50% for contractor labour
- • Allow 10% extra wire/netting for overlaps, joins and waste
- • Straining posts at corners and ends are heavier gauge — budget separately
- • Electric fencing: energizer size (joule rating) should match total wire length
- • Always get at least 3 supplier quotes — prices vary significantly by region