Aluminum fence cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,650 – $11,000
- Per linear ft
- $24 – $72.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Delaware, an aluminum fence costs about $3,650 to $11,000 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $28.46 an hour in Delaware (US: $29.12).
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$5,850 to $8,800
About $38.50 to $58 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $5,850 | $8,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,550 | $3,650 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,650 | $7,350 | $11,000 | 100% |
Optional extras in Delaware
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Delaware by the average of the local wage index (0.98) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.97. 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) | $190 – $870 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Delaware
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.
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Delaware
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Delaware wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,650 to $6,600
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,850 to $8,800
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,100 to $11,000
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,450 | $3,950 – $5,900 | $5,400 – $7,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,650 – $6,600 | $5,850 – $8,800 | $8,100 – $11,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,900 – $8,800 | $7,800 – $11,700 | $10,700 – $14,600 |
When Delaware weather lets you install
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Delaware metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Dover has 11 comfortable months (February through December), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 28 | 87 | 48 | 11: February through December |
Delaware metro-by-metro prices
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −1% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Delaware
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.98 for Delaware.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.46 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $36.24 an hour. BLS counts 2,250 of them working in the state, 46.4 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 $21.90 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $27.07 an hour. About 3,240 work in the state. That is 66.8 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 $29.55 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the state, 9.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.24 an hour) would add about $280 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.35) would take off about $180. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.35 | $28.46 | $36.24 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.93 | $21.90 | $27.07 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.80 | $29.55 | $38.65 | $29.71 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Delaware versus the states around it
Delaware ranks 29 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for aluminum fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $9,550 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,700, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Delaware sits at $7,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,650 | +18% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $3,850 – $11,700 | $7,750 | +6% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +3% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +9% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $4,250 – $12,700 | $8,450 | +15% |
If you are planning more than one job in Delaware
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Delaware wages and prices. Against national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (−2%) and vinyl fence lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,850 | −4% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,950 | −3% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,300 – $110,500 | −2% |
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Aluminum fence in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Delaware?
$3,650 to $11,000 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Dover at about $7,250 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $7,350 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 35% ($2,550). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.98x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $28.46 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.35 to $36.24.
+Where does Delaware rank for aluminum fence costs?
29th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,350 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Delaware?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,650 to $6,600 and premium work $8,100 to $11,000. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Delaware?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Delaware metros we cover, Dover has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Delaware?
$190 to $870, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Delaware
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.