Free Privacy Fence Plans
A solid, full-height privacy fence — posts, rails, and tight-spaced boards, counted and costed for you.
- $530est. materials
- Intermediatedifficulty
- 56parts
- 3tools
A privacy fence trades the pickets for full-height boards set edge to edge, on posts and rails. The cut list below has the exact board, rail, and post count for the run shown, pulled from the 3D model.
Set the length and height in the editor — 6 feet is standard — and the count and pressure-treated shopping list recalculate. Print the layout and build it one section at a time.
What you’ll buy
| Item | Qty | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 4×4 8' PT | 4 | $51.92 |
| 2×4 8' PT | 9 | $53.82 |
| 1×6 8' PT | 43 | $407.64 |
| Deck Screw (1 lb box (~90)) | 1 | $11 |
| Framing Nail (1 lb box (~60)) | 1 | $6 |
| Estimated total | $530 |
Prices are a national estimate. Open the plan in the app and set your local lumber prices for an exact figure — the total updates as you type.
Your cut list
| Qty | Stock | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 43× | 1×6 PT | 6' |
| 9× | 2×4 PT | 6' 4.5" |
| 4× | 4×4 PT | 8' |
Tools you’ll need
- Circular saw (or hand saw)
- Drill/driver
- Hammer (or nailer)
How to build it
- Gather your lumber and hardware. Pick up the boards and fasteners from the shopping list. It’s optimized to minimize offcuts, so buy the counts shown.
- Cut your pieces. Cut each piece to the lengths in the cut list. The app can print a per-piece cut diagram for every board.
- Dry-fit and assemble. Lay the pieces out on a flat surface, check for square, then fasten them with the hardware listed.
- Check it holds, then finish. Confirm the design passes the build checks (sag, fasteners), then sand and finish to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a privacy fence cost per foot?
It’s mostly boards, rails, and posts — the shopping list below totals it for the run shown, and you can set your local prices in the app to get a per-foot number for your yard.
How tall should a privacy fence be?
6 feet is the common height (check local limits — some areas cap front-yard fences lower). Set the height in the editor and the board cut list follows.
How many fence boards do I need?
The cut list below gives the exact board count for the length shown, and recounts when you change the length or board width.