What is the Cost to Build a Privacy Fence?
Privacy fencing is an effective and affordable way to prevent onlookers from invading your outdoor privacy. The cost of privacy fencing is influenced by several factors. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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You can choose from a variety of different privacy fence features, from fence height to materials. Costhelper.com states that a 6-foot high cedar privacy fence costs $11 to $18 per linear foot, or $12,100 to $19,800 for an acre, as of 2011. To add gates to your privacy fence, you will need to spend a little more.
Time Frame
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Though it would take much longer to put up the fence yourself than it would to hire a professional, in the long run you will save 40 percent to 50 percent by doing it yourself, according to Costhelper.com.
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Considerations
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If a professional is installing your privacy fence, he may charge extra for labor due to steep slopes in your yard or obstacles in the way, such as large rocks or trees.
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