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4-Foot Dog-Ear Gate Installation Price Breakdown

Quantity: 2 Gates (4 feet wide each)

MATERIALS

Lumber:

  • 1x6x6 Dog-ear pickets: 24 pieces @ $4.50 each = $108.00
  • 2x4x8 Frame lumber: 8 pieces @ $6.25 each = $50.00
  • 2x4x4 Gate posts: 2 pieces @ $8.50 each = $17.00

Hardware:

  • Heavy-duty gate hinges: 4 sets @ $12.00 each = $48.00
  • Gate latches: 2 @ $18.00 each = $36.00
  • Carriage bolts (3.5" x 1/2"): 16 @ $1.25 each = $20.00
  • Wood screws (2.5" deck screws): 2 lbs @ $8.00 = $16.00
  • Gate springs (self-closing): 2 @ $15.00 each = $30.00

Concrete & Misc:

  • Fast-setting concrete: 4 bags @ $4.50 each = $18.00
  • Gravel: 2 bags @ $3.50 each = $7.00
  • Wood stain/sealant: 1 quart @ $15.00 = $15.00

Materials Subtotal: $365.00

LABOR

Installation Tasks:

  • Gate construction (2 gates): 6 hours @ $30/hour = $180.00
  • Post hole digging: 2 hours @ $30/hour = $60.00
  • Post setting & concrete: 2 hours @ $30/hour = $60.00
  • Gate hanging & hardware installation: 3 hours @ $30/hour = $90.00
  • Cleanup: 1 hour @ $30/hour = $30.00

Labor Subtotal: $420.00

PROJECT TOTAL

  • Materials: $365.00
  • Labor: $420.00
  • Subtotal: $785.00
  • Tax (8.5%): $66.73
  • TOTAL PROJECT COST: $851.73

Notes:

  • Prices based on current market rates (may vary by location)
  • Assumes standard soil conditions for post installation
  • Gates will match existing dog-ear fence style
  • Includes basic wood treatment/staining
  • Does not include permit fees if required by local code
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