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Avoiding the price of vinyl fencing

SenorDorado | Posted in General Discussion on August 15, 2008 03:48am

My old wooden fence is in various states of dis-repair, so I reached out and got a few estimates in order to replace it with a vinyl privacy fence. The prices that were quoted were between $8,000.00 and $10,000.00!! Way out of my league.

I’m curious to know what other materials would be available that would last, and what kind of finishing paint or stain to use that can stand up against peeling and mildew.

The scope of the project would include demolition and waste removal of all existing fencing to include posts. Then the installation of the new fence. I also have a pool therefore I’m required to meet the applicable codes.

Thanks!

Senor Dorado

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  1. Hudson Valley Carpenter | Aug 15, 2008 05:30pm | #1

    Greetings,

    You'll get better answers if you fill out your profile, giving your general location. 

    1. SenorDorado | Aug 15, 2008 08:19pm | #4

      I'm located in Ocean County NJ just west of Long Beach Island. I have roughly 179' of 6' high fence, 72' of 4' high fence, and 20' of 3'high fence. Along with that I have four 6' high gates that are 3' wide, and one 3' high gate that is also 3' wide. I also need to replace about 42 fence posts as well. The replacements need to be mounted in concrete as the originals were not. I'm going with full privacy, mainly due to having a pet dog and a pool in the yard. I also need to figure in the price for demolition, and waste removal. I'm not to sure about filling in my profile, but I'll be glad to answer any questions you may have. Thanks Senor Dorado

      Edited 8/15/2008 1:21 pm ET by SenorDorado

      1. junkhound | Aug 15, 2008 08:39pm | #5

        Double click on your own name for your profile to come up.

        Assume that you do not want to DIY this job, from the tone of the original post (OP)?

        Using recycled spruce board and split pole buts (most power companies give those away, but you have to plit them for posts) and free garage sale paint,  I've built 400 ft of board fence for under $40.

        Before steel scrap prices went way up, you could watch craigslist for free chain link fenceing (you usually have to take it down).

        Otherwise, someone else here may be able to make some suggestions other than DIY.

        FWIW, it would take me probably a week to install 300 ft of fence, at $100 hr including overhead, that is $4000 before materials.

         

        PS: I only responded as the title implied low cost DIY.

        Edited 8/15/2008 1:40 pm ET by junkhound

  2. DanH | Aug 15, 2008 05:51pm | #2

    Would also help to know the approximate length of the fence and how tall.

    Too much sanity may be madness. And maddest of all, to see life as it is and not as it should be! --Miguel de Cervantes
  3. DanH | Aug 15, 2008 05:52pm | #3

    Also, to you want 100% privacy or just screening?

    Too much sanity may be madness. And maddest of all, to see life as it is and not as it should be! --Miguel de Cervantes
  4. alwaysoverbudget | Aug 15, 2008 09:52pm | #6

    i'm not sure 10k is to far off.around here where things are cheap,plian old cedar fencing  with stell post runs,20-23' x 250 =5k plus gates and tear out. whats wrong with your old fence? i have seen guys take fence that was rotten on the bottom,saw off 10",put in new post  and it looked fine. saves haul off also.

    if a man speaks in the forest,and there's not a woman to hear him,is he still wrong?

  5. Piffin | Aug 15, 2008 10:44pm | #7

    That does not sound like a high dollar figure considering the other info you give.

    In a lot of areas it is worse, rather than better to sink the posts in concrete. Mostly those deal with wood and not vinyl.

    But you could probably save a couple grand by doing the old demo and hauling yourself and forgetting the concrete bases.

     

     

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  6. YesMaam27577 | Aug 15, 2008 11:05pm | #8

    If you were here in the south, I'd strongly recommend a cypress fence, with pressure treated posts.

    Properly placed, the posts will last 20 or 30 years. The cypress will outlast my grandchildren.

    Vast projects should not be founded on half vast ideas.
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    intrepidcat | Aug 16, 2008 01:38am | #9

    Depending on the amount of fencing needed that $10,000 may not be so bad afterall.

     

     

    "Never pick a fight with an old man. If he can't beat you he will just kill you." Steinbeck 

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