![]() Workers need more wire and taller posts to compensate for the elevation gap.You might need to level some ground and pay a land grading cost of $100 to $3,400.Terrain and Slopeįencing a land with hills and gullies costs more because: They keep animals and trespassers from forcing the fence. Barbs are sharp contact points 4 to 5 inches apart on the fence wire. Two or Four BarbsĪ 1,320-foot roll of barbed wire costs $65 to $200, with 4-barb strands typically costing 10% – 20% more than a 2-barb wire. A good mix for a durable and sturdy yard fence is 1 wood post for every 5 T-posts. You can space them further apart with a high-tensile wire and/or using stays. Livestock fences have posts installed every 8 to 25 feet. Steel posts work well as terminal posts or line posts. Metal beams and pipes make a farm fence durable and sturdy, costing $20 to $50 per post.Wood posts 4 to 8 inches thick cost $10 to $40 per post and give the best support and resistance as terminal posts but also support the fence in low and high places on uneven terrains.They are used as line posts (not corner or end posts). Metal T-posts are thinner and cheaper, costing $7.50 to $13.50 per item.This type of wire also limits the need for repairs and tensioning, creating a low-maintenance fence.Ī barbed wire fence post costs $7.50 to $50 depending on type, material, and size: It allows a higher gauge wire and fewer fence posts, making the fencing project more affordable. High-tensile wire resists extension and impact better.Low-tensile wire has less carbon and is more prone to sagging.Tensile strength indicates the resistance to stretching: The smaller the gauge, the thicker and stronger the wire, but also the more expensive. Barb wire thickness ranges from 6 to 18-gauge. You typically pay under $85 for a 15-gauge 1,320-foot roll, while 12.5 gauge wire costs $100 or more. The standard barbed wire fence typically has three to five strands stretched between the posts. See below estimations for 1 to 6-strand fences. To calculate overall costs, multiply the number of strands by the cost of wire per linear foot, which is $0.05 to $0.15. A double dip in zinc coating makes it 2.5 times thicker and 3 times more durable than Class 1.Ī 3-strand fence costs $0.15 to $0.45 per linear foot (wire only), while a 6-strand barbed wire fence is $0.30 to $0.90 per foot. Class 3 galvanized steel barbed wire builds heavy-duty ranch fences that last 13 to 30 years.One dip in zinc coating gives it a lifespan of 2 to 11 years in a non-coastal climate. Class 1 galvanized steel is the basic barbed wire used for a field fence.Commercial galvanized steel is the minimum coating for corrosion resistance, offering 3 months to 1-year longevity before the first signs of rust.There are three main coating classes to consider: Wire CoatingĪll barbed wire steel strands are dipped in a zinc alloy coating, making it corrosion-resistant and impacting the fence’s lifespan, warranty, and cost. Here’s how to factor in each of these for an accurate estimate of your fence’s cost. Land size and shape account for most of your fence pricing, but there are also other factors to consider, such as: For example, a 400 square feet area can have a perimeter of 80 feet in a 20 by 20 feet format and 100 feet if its sides are 40 by 10. Keep in mind these are only estimates for square areas with equal sides, and the perimeter of your property varies widely with its shape. Pricing is higher for irregular perimeters with many corners, and the cost increases if you need to build interior paddocks. It costs between $835 and $5,010 to build a barbed wire fence around a 1-acre yard, while fencing a 10-acre ranch costs $2,640 to $15,840. ![]() Barbed wire strandĮxpect to pay about $65 to $200 for a 1,320-foot roll of barbed wire, with pricing going as low as $45 per roll for low-cost options. Here’s how this price covers materials and labor fees. The cost to install a barbed wire fence is $1 to $6 per foot. See below what the costs look like per foot and acre. You can pay under $600 to put up a fence around a ½ acre yard or invest over $14,000 for a 10-acre farm. While barbed wire is a low-cost material, property size can rapidly increase fencing prices. See Pricing in Your Area Barbed Wire Fence Cost Estimator by Area Size Photo Credit: APeriamPhotography / Canva Pro / License
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