Repairing your fence and gate yourself saves thousands in labor costs—you only pay for materials. Use NailIt's free estimator to calculate exactly what lumber, fasteners, hardware, and sealant you'll need for your specific repair project.
Estimated DIY materials cost for total materials — you supply the labor. Prices vary by region and brand.
A handy DIYer can usually take this on; if it needs permits or systems you are unsure about, get a pro quote first. The pro figure is a rough rule of thumb (labor on jobs like this often runs 1–2.5× the materials) — always get real quotes. It is not a NailIt estimate.
NailIt estimates materials only, so here is the honest version of the labour question rather than a number we cannot stand behind. Installed, this job commonly lands somewhere around $300–$2,800 — that is the materials range above with labour applied at the rough 1–2.5× multiplier trades typically work to on jobs like this. It is a sanity check for reading a quote, not a NailIt estimate and not a substitute for a real one.
What actually moves that number: your region and local labour rates, access and prep work, whether a permit and inspection are involved, disposal of the old material, and how much the crew has to work around your schedule. For this project the DIY route is realistic for most homeowners, and the labour saving is the whole point. Always collect three written quotes from licensed, insured contractors and compare what each one includes — how we handle pricing.
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No. NailIt is designed for DIY homeowners and calculates materials only. You're doing the work yourself, so you only pay for lumber, fasteners, hardware, and supplies.
Cost depends on fence length, damage severity, wood type (pressure-treated vs. cedar), gate size, and hardware quality. Minor repairs may cost $150–$300; full sections or multiple gates can exceed $600.
Yes. Plan to buy 10–15% extra lumber and fasteners for waste, mistakes, and future touch-ups. Your NailIt estimate can help you account for this buffer.
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