Aluminum fence cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $11,600
- Per linear ft
- $25.50 – $76.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #72
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Denver, plan on $3,900 to $11,600 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $25.50 to $76.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Denver, CO, standard level
$6,200 to $9,300
About $41 to $61 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,850 | $6,000 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,900 | $7,550 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,750 | $3,900 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $3,900 | $7,750 | $11,600 | 100% |
Why Denver prices look the way they do
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, Denver wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 35% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Denver metro is 101.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,900, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $40 to $160.
Denver: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Denver wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,900 to $7,000
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,200 to $9,300
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,550 to $11,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,250 | $5,750 – $7,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,000 | $6,200 – $9,300 | $8,550 – $11,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,150 – $9,300 | $8,250 – $12,400 | $11,300 – $15,500 |
How Denver compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Denver. Pueblo is the lowest at about $7,150 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,750 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −7% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | −8% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | −3% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #72 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Denver is 3% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | −6% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −7% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −7% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Denver's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +11% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | +3% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −9% |
Denver labor market for aluminum fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Denver is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $31.21 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $36.14 an hour. BLS counts 7,250 of them working in the area, 45.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.44 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.44 an hour. About 9,650 work in the metro. That is 60.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.63 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $39.47 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 5.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 2.3% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,609,350 jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. That makes it the 17th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.48 | $23.44 | $27.44 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.68 | $29.63 | $39.47 | $29.71 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Denver
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +4% and vinyl fence +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,850 | +3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $37,700 – $118,000 | +4% |
Optional extras in Denver
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Denver by the average of the local wage index (1.04) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 1.03. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $210 – $920 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Denver
Pool codes
Many codes require a pool barrier with gaps under 4 inches, which influences the style you can buy.
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).
Climate in Denver: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Denver-Stapleton (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Denver (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Denver gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (2.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 42 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 19 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 27 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 34 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 59 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 48 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 36 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Denver?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $11,600 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,200 to $9,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Denver?
About $25.50 to $76.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,200, which is 7% less than Denver ($7,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $7,750. Materials are 63% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Denver?
$3,900 to $11,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Denver?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Denver area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 3% above the Colorado statewide estimate ($7,550 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Denver?
The BLS median is $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.70 to $36.14.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Denver?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,000 and premium work $8,550 to $11,600. 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 Denver?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and December 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 Denver?
$210 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Denver
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.