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Anyone know the cost per ft. of a good quality 5 wire barbed wire fence with installation included?


nc Ne ft per mi 80 rod roll = 1/4 mile how close do you want your posts . We go every 4 steps approx 12' costs more but is a lot better fence. We set double h or h with an a behind it on the corners good corners = tight fence

perryton, txHad a friend who told me his new fence cost $3,000 per mile.You couldnt put up 5 strand barb for that, At 2 dollars a foot ( which is to low a number ) you would have over 10,000 dollars a mile easy. Thats paying someone to put it up too. You couldnt do it youself for that.


West TexasJust put up a 5 strand barbwire fence. T-post every 10', 530 per mile =$. Barb wire 20 rolls per mile @ $52 per roll = and 6 joints 2 3/8 pipe at 1.25 per foot =$232. Total cost per mile with no labor was .

Central Saskatchewan CanadaIt would be around for parts and for labour

Saronville NEHad a new 1/2 mile put in 2 1/2 yrs ago when I bought the place I live on and think it was a little over $5k for the half mile, but we put in 2 gates, and there was a small creek that runs through so another set of Hs and 2 real steep hills so another 2 sets of Hs, used a creosote post with 3 steel T posts inbetween in the half mile.

central kansasLast price I heard for quality fence in central KS was $10,000/mile.

North Cental Mo.Your numbers sure don't come close to mine, I'd be interested in seeing your cost #'s.

Roy

Northeast Misery70-80 cents per foot for labor. Material will very greatly depending on how you define quality.

Columbia City, IndianaI had 5 strand put in last fall, creosote posts every 20 feet, top middle and bottom are barb and the 2nd and 4th are hi tensile electric, 1.70 per foot for everything.

Driftless SW WisconsinCost also depends on your terrain. Up and down and curves require more wood posts. Rock requires an auger, etc. Clearing/bulldozing also needs to be figured in.  Jim at Dawn
Im going to have to figure one up today, Some of these numbers seem way to good. If i installed one i know the labor would be around a dollar a foot to start with, Then theirs rock drilling if needed then theirs dozing if needed.

Iowa

I got bids of $1.65 to $2.20 fer foot.  This was for five barbs with every fourth post being wooden.  This does not include cleaning out the old fenceline or dozer work.

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Edit: I just checked back and noticed you were asking about "good quality" fence.  The guy with the $2.20 bid said he could get closer to the lower bid, but it would not be a lesser quality fence.   

Edited by tigger 7/8/ 17:19
Ive broke a bid down and i think ive listed everything, I hope.
405 61/2 steel post 4.89 each
114 5 inch treated post 8.50 each
24 6inch post 11.00 each
20 rolls 12 1/2 gauge barb wire 63.50 each
24 brace pins 1.00 each
3 rolls brace wire 11.00 each
steeples ( guessed 25.00 )
Fence labor 1.oo ft
Braces installed 10.00 each
Total comes to 9,975.45
This is all figured on flat ground with no rock or dozer work. All prices are with the materials that i have available to work with. Red cedar would be a better post but not as easy to get as treated post and will still cost the same unless you cut your own and dont count your time.Goeckelfamilyfarms
Posted 7/8/ 11:43 (# - in reply to #)
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Washington, Kansasi build pature fence part time with a partner we put up about 5 to 10 miles a year and charge 1.50 per foot labor that is about the cheapest around here we have lots of rock all wood post have to be dug with a auger. some guys charge almost 3.00 per foot.Roy@ranch
Posted 7/8/ 12:33 (# - in reply to #)
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North Cental Mo.I took it that you didn't think a person could build the fence themselves for $10,000 per mile. When I was looking last night, I kinda rough figured $.90 foot materials and a buck for labor coming in under $2.00 a foot, I was using 5.5' steel posts @ $4 .30, but I also had more expensive wood posts, so that's about a wash. On flat ground with a digger and a loader of some sort two guys can make pretty short work of a quarter of fence, so $1 for labor is plenty. IMHO.

Some of y'all keep mentioning having to use an auger because of rocks,,, I use an auger period, and use hedge for corners and line posts. I know that is kind of a locality issue

Royhillfarm91
Posted 7/8/ 22:08 (# - in reply to #)
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Holton,KSNE Kansas I had a guy do 5 wire barb hedge corner and brace posts hedge line post with one every 4 steel t posts.
1.95 ft. total. about 1/2 was labor and big hedge corners 5ft deep in the ground.sam i am
Posted 7/9/ 15:30 (# - in reply to #)
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Introduction

A farmer had been planning to build a fence around his property for some time now. He had been saving up money to buy the supplies he would need and finally thought he had enough to buy the barbed wire. But he wasn’t sure how much length of barbed wire was required. Moreover, he had no idea how much it would cost.

At first, glance, figuring out how to calculate the cost of barbed wire seems like a straightforward process. But there are plenty of factors that go into this seemingly simple task. And in this blog, we’ll discuss them in detail. Let’s get started!

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What is Barbed Wire?

First things first. Barbed wire is a type of fencing material that is made up of sharp metal points attached to a wire. It consists of sharp wire points that are twisted or welded onto a metal core, making it both difficult to climb and dangerous to touch. Barbed wire can be an effective way to create a barrier, however, the sharp metal points can cause serious injuries. Therefore, the barbed wire should be used with caution and only deployed when necessary.

Purpose and Usage of Barbed Wire Fencing?

First patented in , barbed wire quickly became popular for use in ranching and farming. Today, it is still widely used in agricultural settings, as well as for security purposes. 

It is typically used to create boundaries or to keep animals in (or out) of an area. Barbed wire fencing is also sometimes used in military applications, as it can be effective at slowing down or deterring enemy troops. Although dangerous, when used properly, barbed wire can be an effective way to stop intruders and protect property. As a result, it is a type of fencing that is commonly used to create boundaries or enclosures. 

Factors to be Considered While Calculating the Cost

When it comes to barbed wire fencing, there are a few important factors that deserve attention when determining the cost. 

1. Length: The length of the fence plays a big role in deciding the price. The longer the fence, the more expensive it will be.
2. Height: It is another major cost determinant. A taller fence will be more expensive than a shorter one.
3. Type and quality of the wire: The type of barbed wire you choose highly impacts the cost. There are different options available, and each one has its price tag. Along with the type of wire, quality matters immensely. If you opt for superior quality material, it is likely to cost you more than the average cost.
4. A number of posts:  This is another important component that influences the final cost. The more posts you need, the higher will be the cost of fencing.
5. Cost of labor: Installing the barbed wire fence is a task and has a huge effect on determining the final price. If you are doing the work yourself, then it will be comparatively cheaper than hiring someone else to do it. However, if you hire someone, they may be able to do the job faster and with less hassle.
6. Coating and thickness of the wire: A thicker wire will certainly cost more than a thinner one. A wire with a polymer coating will be more expensive than an uncoated wire. However, the coated wire will last longer and may be worth the extra expense