Aluminum fence cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $82.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #29
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Redding area: $4,200 to $12,500 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, 18% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Redding, CA, standard level
$6,700 to $10,000
About $44 to $66 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,250 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,150 | $7,900 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,150 | $4,500 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,200 | $8,350 | $12,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Redding number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 40%, construction laborers at 40%, sheet metal workers at 20%. Weighted together, Redding wages are 1.20 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Redding is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $5,150 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.7: $40 to $150.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Redding. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Redding trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Redding the blend is 1.20.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $34.50 an hour, 18% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $38.06 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 43.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $26.82 an hour, which is 18% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $36.59 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 69.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Redding metro, so we used the California statewide median: $36.82 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.47 and $51.62 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 1.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Redding has 71,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 257th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.08 | $34.50 | $38.06 | $29.12 | 1.18 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.06 | $26.82 | $36.59 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $28.47 | $36.82 | $51.62 | $29.71 | 1.24 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Redding
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Redding. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$4,200 to $7,550
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,700 to $10,000
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,200 to $12,500
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,700 | $6,150 – $8,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,200 – $7,550 | $6,700 – $10,000 | $9,200 – $12,500 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,600 – $10,000 | $8,900 – $13,300 | $12,200 – $16,600 |
Add-ons priced for Redding
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.12 for Redding, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.20) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $220 – $1,000 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Redding
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
Soil and slope
Steep slopes and rocky clay can add $15-$20+ per linear foot in labor.
Is Redding cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Napa is the priciest of the group at $8,600. Reno is the cheapest at $7,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | level |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $3,900 – $11,800 | $7,850 | −6% |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | −11% |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +2% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +3% |
| California (statewide) | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +3% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Redding ranks #29 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Redding is 3% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,800 – $14,100 | $9,450 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,600 – $13,500 | $9,100 | +9% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | −8% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −12% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | −12% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −9% |
Planning more than one job in Redding?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Redding wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+13%) and vinyl fence lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,900 | +8% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | +11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,000 | +13% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $40,400 – $126,000 | +12% |
The best months for aluminum fence in Redding
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Redding Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Redding are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Redding gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.9 inches. The station averages about 106 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 62 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 58 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 50 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 6.3 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Redding?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,200 to $12,500 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,700 to $10,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Redding?
About $27.50 to $82.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 0% less than Redding ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $8,350. Materials are 61% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Redding?
$4,200 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Redding?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Redding area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Redding?
The BLS median is $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.08 to $38.06.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Redding?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $7,550 and premium work $9,200 to $12,500. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+When is the best time to install an aluminum fence in Redding?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Redding?
$220 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Redding
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does an Aluminum Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus HomeGuide's $10-$25/ft labor range.