200 Feet of Post & Rail Fence: Materials & Cost
A 200-foot post & rail fence (4 ft tall, posts every 8 ft) needs about 28 posts, 28 bags of concrete, and 75 rails. Expect roughly $1,600–$3,000 in materials.
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Posts
28
Concrete
28
Rails Only
0
Rails
75
Est. Cost
$1,600–$3,000
Your 200-Foot Post & Rail Shopping List
Simple, ranch-style fence with smooth or rough-sawn rails between posts. More finished look than split rail. Popular for horse properties and acreages.
At 8-foot spacing, 200 feet divides into 25 sections. That means 26 line and end posts, plus 2 gate posts if you add a walk gate, for 28 posts total. Each post takes 1 bags of 60 lb concrete, so buy 28 bags. With 3 rails per section you need 75 rails.
Doing it yourself, material cost is about $1,600–$3,000. Hiring a contractor typically adds $5–$15 per foot in labor, or about $1,000–$3,000 for this length, for an installed total near $2,600–$6,000. Prices vary by region, so treat these as planning numbers.
Materials List – 200 ft of Post & Rail
| Material | Qty | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Posts (4×4×6 ft) | 28 | $420 |
| Concrete Mix (60 lb bags) | 28 | $168 |
| Rails (2×4×8 ft) | 75 | $525 |
| Total Estimated Materials | $1,600 – $3,000 |
Other Lengths of Post & Rail Fence
200 Feet of Other Fence Types
Recommended Materials
Pressure-Treated Fence Post 4×4×8
Ground-contact rated, ideal for all fence types.
$12 – $18
Cedar Dog-Ear Picket 1×6×6
Naturally rot-resistant, smooth on one side.
$3 – $6
Quikrete 60 lb Fast-Setting Concrete
Sets in 20-40 minutes. No mixing required.
$5 – $7
Post Hole Digger – Fiberglass Handle
Heavy-duty clamshell digger for clean holes.
$35 – $55
Simpson Strong-Tie Fence Bracket
Galvanized L-bracket for rail-to-post connections.
$4 – $8
Decorative Post Cap 4×4
Copper-top cap, fits standard 4×4 posts.
$5 – $12