Aluminum fence cost in Hartford, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $11,800
- Per linear ft
- $26 – $77.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Hartford, CT usually costs $3,950 to $11,800 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $26 to $77.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $280 more. Carpenters earn a median of $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Hartford, CT, standard level
$6,300 to $9,450
About $41.50 to $62 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,300 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Hartford, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,750 | $7,300 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $3,050 | $4,350 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Hartford 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, Hartford wages are 1.16 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hartford is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,750 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.7: $40 to $150.
Related projects, priced for Hartford
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hartford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (+13%) and vinyl fence lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | +4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,700 | +8% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $40,700 – $127,000 | +13% |
Is Hartford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $7,700 to $8,200 across Hartford and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | $3,950 – $11,800 | $7,900 | |
| Norwich, CT25 miles | $3,900 – $11,700 | $7,800 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT30 miles | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −2% |
| Springfield, MA30 miles | $4,150 – $12,200 | $8,200 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | level |
| Amherst, MA45 miles | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | level |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,900 | +1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hartford ranks #61 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hartford is 1% below the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | +1% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | level |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $3,900 – $11,700 | $7,800 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hartford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | −9% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −9% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −10% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $3,900 – $11,700 | $7,800 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Hartford
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hartford. 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
$3,950 to $7,100
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,300 to $9,450
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,650 to $11,800
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,750 | $4,250 – $6,350 | $5,800 – $7,900 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,100 | $6,300 – $9,450 | $8,650 – $11,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,250 – $9,450 | $8,400 – $12,500 | $11,500 – $15,700 |
What local crews earn in Hartford
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 Hartford the blend is 1.16.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $31.14 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.29 and $40.07 an hour. About 1,660 work in the metro. That is 27.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.06 an hour, which is 19% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 2,430 of them working in the area, 40.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $37.22 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.77 and $44.53 an hour. About 490 work in the metro. That is 8.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford has 599,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 47th 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% | $28.29 | $31.14 | $40.07 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.76 | $27.06 | $35.02 | $22.66 | 1.19 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $26.77 | $37.22 | $44.53 | $29.71 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
Why two Hartford quotes can differ
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).
Extras that change the Hartford total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.06 for Hartford, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.16) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $210 – $960 |
Hartford weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hartford Brainard Fld (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 Hartford are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Hartford gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.2 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 17 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 | 37 | 20 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 40 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 64 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 26 | 3.8 | Cold |
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Aluminum fence in Hartford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Hartford?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $11,800 in the Hartford area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,300 to $9,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Hartford?
About $26 to $77.50 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 Hartford or Norwich?
Norwich is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,800, which is 1% less than Hartford ($7,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hartford?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $7,900. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Hartford?
$3,950 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Hartford?
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 Hartford area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hartford expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Hartford is 1% below the Connecticut statewide estimate ($7,900 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hartford?
The BLS median is $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.29 to $40.07.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Hartford?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,100 and premium work $8,650 to $11,800. 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 Hartford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May and November 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 Hartford?
$210 to $960, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Hartford
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.