How much does a Fence Installation & Repair cost to buy?

A typical Fence Installation & Repair sells for 1.5x to 3.5x seller's discretionary earnings. With estimated SDE of $108K, expect to pay roughly $162K to $378K before adjustments for assets, debt, growth, and local market quality.

How much does it cost to start a Fence Installation & Repair?

Startup costs range from $15K to $100K depending on location, equipment, and scale.

Service

Fence Installation & Repair

Q: What are the profit margins for a Fence Installation & Repair?

The average profit margin for a Fence Installation & Repair is around 27%. Material costs are 40-50% of project revenue. Other costs include crew wages, vehicle and equipment costs, insurance, permits, and marketing. Margins improve with volume discounts on materials.

Good fences make good bank accounts

Bottom line

Accessible entry point; validate local supply before buying.

Fence installation is a skilled trade with strong demand from both residential and commercial customers. New construction, privacy upgrades, pet containment, and storm damage repair all drive business. Average job tickets range from $3,000-$8,000 for residential installs, with commercial projects running much higher.

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Acquisition score

Excellent

Avg Revenue

$400K

Profit Margin

27%

Acquisition Multiple

1.5x - 3.5x

Startup Cost

$15K - $100K

How It Works

Customers request quotes for fence installation or repair. You measure the property, provide a detailed estimate, and schedule the job. A crew of 2-4 installs the fence in 1-3 days depending on size and material (wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum). Repair work fills gaps in the schedule.

Revenue Range

Low End

$150K

Typical

$400K

High End

$1.0M

BizBite underwriting snapshot

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Speculative / 100

Data confidence

medium

52/100

Financing fit

medium

Category-level fit before lender-specific diligence.

Confidence cap

Weak source data caps the final score.

Why it may work

+SBA dataset shows 295 recent comparable loans

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Real Acquisitions in This Category

SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 238990 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Deals tracked

729

295 in last 24 mo

Median loan

$660K

$305K–$1.7M p25/p75

Implied deal size

$777K

median · ~85% LTV

Charge-off rate

—

not enough resolved loans

Deal Size Distribution

<$150K

$150K–500K

218

$500K–1M

158

$1M–2M

131

>$2M

156

Deal Flow Over Time

12-month momentum

-12.1%

deal volume vs prior 12 mo

Median loan Δ

+40.2%

138 recent · 157 prior

Financing Profile

Median rate

9.50%

19% fixed · last 24 mo

Median term

120 mo

standard 10-yr

Collateralized

of loans secured

Median jobs

supported per deal

Top lenders in this space

The Huntington National Bank111

Live Oak Banking Company110

Old National Bank27

First Internet Bank of Indiana24

Beacon Bank and Trust19

Where deals happen

FL113

CA54

TX53

MN38

PA31

CO31

NC29

WA27

IL26

WI25

Franchise vs independent

Franchised acquisitions finance at $620K median vs $671K for independents — a -8% franchise discount. Franchises make up 8% of deals tracked.

Recent Comparable Deals

Closed	State	Loan	Implied deal	Jobs	Franchise
Mar 2026	TN	$447K	$526K	2	—
Mar 2026	CA	$350K	$412K	2	—
Mar 2026	VA	$300K	$353K	15	—
Mar 2026	CO	$545K	$641K	2	—
Mar 2026	MA	$1.6M	$1.9M	23	—
Mar 2026	VA	$4.2M	$5.0M	15	—
Mar 2026	NC	$2.3M	$2.7M	6	—
Mar 2026	OH	$25K	$29K	3	—
Mar 2026	OH	$210K	$247K	3	—
Mar 2026	MN	$855K	$1.0M	4	—

Volume rank #6/544Deal-size rank #291/544Momentum rank #216p90 loan: $2.9MData as of Mar 2026

Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.

Pros

+High average ticket ($3K-$8K residential, more for commercial)
+Multiple material types reduce supply chain risk
+Storm damage creates urgent, high-margin repair demand
+Home improvement spending remains strong

Cons

-Physically demanding outdoor work
-Seasonal slowdown in northern climates
-Permit requirements vary by municipality

Best For

Trade-skilled operators who want high-ticket residential and commercial projects

Operating Costs

Material costs are 40-50% of project revenue. Other costs include crew wages, vehicle and equipment costs, insurance, permits, and marketing. Margins improve with volume discounts on materials.

SBA Financing Estimator

Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service

+$421/mo

after debt service

Deal price — $780K

Range: $400K (1.5×) to $1.8M (3.5×+)

Down payment — 15% ($117K)

SBA minimum equity injection is 10% for change-of-ownership

Interest rate — 9.50%

SBA median for this category: 9.5%

Loan term — 10 years (120 mo)

SBA median for this category: 120 months

Down payment

$117K

15% equity injection

Loan amount

$663K

85% SBA-financed

Monthly payment

$9K/mo

$366K total interest

Monthly profit

$9K/mo

at 27% margin

Monthly cash flow after debt service

+$421/mo

Down payment paid back in ~278 months — long horizon

Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.