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Hoarding & Perimeter Calculator

Calculate site hoarding and perimeter fencing requirements including panels, posts, gates, and branding area.

Hoarding Specifications
Additional Features

Pedestrian/vehicle gates

Safety lighting for pedestrians

Printed graphics/branding panels

Enter hoarding specifications to calculate requirements

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ESTIMATION NOTICE

This calculator provides APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES for budgeting and planning purposes.

Please note:

• Results include standard wastage factors but actual waste may vary based on site conditions, workmanship, and material quality.

About This Calculator

The Hoarding & Perimeter Calculator helps site managers and project planners estimate site boundary fencing requirements for construction projects across the UAE and Gulf. Calculate hoarding panel quantities, post spacing, gates, and branded signage areas per Dubai Municipality and local authority requirements for secure and compliant site perimeters.

When to Use This Calculator

  • Planning site setup and preliminaries for new projects
  • Estimating hoarding costs for tender submissions
  • Calculating branded signage areas per branding requirements
  • Determining gate quantities and positions for site logistics
  • Verifying hoarding supplier material quotations

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter Site Perimeter

Input total boundary length or draw on map for automatic calculation.

2

Select Hoarding Type

Choose steel panel, plywood, or branded hoarding system.

3

Define Access Points

Specify vehicle gates, pedestrian gates, and emergency exits.

4

Add Branding Areas

Calculate signage panels for project branding and developer marketing.

5

Calculate Requirements

Get panel quantities, post spacing, and total material summary.

Typical Scenarios in UAE & Gulf Projects

Residential Development in Dubai

Developer sets up 1.2km perimeter hoarding for villa community. Calculator determines 400 steel panels at 3m width, 150 posts, 4 vehicle gates, and 180 m² branded signage area per RTA and Dubai Municipality requirements with total cost estimate.

Mixed-Use Tower in DIFC

Contractor estimates hoarding for tight urban site with 280m perimeter. Tool calculates 95 premium branded panels, pedestrian walkway protection, vision panels at retail frontage, and coordinated gate positions for crane deliveries.

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Last Updated: January 2026

Standards Reference: Dubai Municipality Technical Requirements, Abu Dhabi UPC Hoarding Guidelines

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