Fence Installation Company

Homeowners, builders, farms and ranches, and commercial sites such as businesses and storage yards.

Price per linear foot or per job, based on materials, labor and fence type. Larger jobs and builder contracts raise monthly revenue.

• Accurate measuring and job estimating
• Hands-on building and equipment use
• Managing helpers, suppliers and schedules

• State or local contractor licensing, which varies widely, check your state licensing board
• General liability and workers' compensation insurance once you hire
• Permits and property line rules, some cities require a fence permit, check with your city or county
• Call 811 before digging, and confirm HOA rules with the customer
• Material price changes between quote and install, build this into your quotes
• Equipment such as a truck, trailer and post driver or auger is a major cost

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your truck, trailer, post driver or auger and initial materials. These are estimates, and equipment is usually the biggest cost, so get quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many jobs you complete, the fence types you install and whether you hire helpers. These are estimates, not guaranteed results.

Check your state or local contractor licensing rules with your state licensing board, since they vary widely. Also check fence permits and property line rules with your city or county, call 811 before digging, and confirm HOA rules with customers.