Aluminum fence cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $12,000
- Per linear ft
- $26.50 – $79
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install an aluminum fence in the District of Columbia? Plan on $4,000 to $12,000 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.03x the US blend), materials (price index 106.5) and permit costs (109.9) put the state above the national midpoint by 5%.
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, 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 District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$6,400 to $9,600
About $42 to $63 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,300 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $5,200 | $8,000 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,700 | $3,850 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 100% |
District of Columbia versus the states around it
District of Columbia ranks 11 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. District of Columbia sits at $8,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $3,850 – $11,700 | $7,750 | −3% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $3,650 – $11,100 | $7,350 | −8% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −5% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −8% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,650 | +8% |
Related projects, priced for the District of Columbia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (+12%) and wood fence lowest (+5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,700 | +6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,050 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,450 | +5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $40,300 – $126,000 | +12% |
Quality levels and sizes in the District of Columbia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$4,000 to $7,200
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,400 to $9,600
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,800 to $12,000
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,850 | $4,300 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,200 | $6,400 – $9,600 | $8,800 – $12,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,300 – $9,550 | $8,500 – $12,800 | $11,700 – $16,000 |
Which District of Columbia city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $3,900 – $11,800 | $7,850 | −2% |
Weather windows across the District of Columbia
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each District of Columbia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Washington has 11 comfortable months (August through June), with about 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | 90 | 42 | 11: August through June |
Wages behind the District of Columbia number
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 1.03 for the District of Columbia.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.67 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.48 and $36.18 an hour. BLS counts 1,540 of them working in the state, 21.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.05 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $28.41 an hour. About 2,090 work in the state. That is 29.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for District of Columbia, so we used the national median: $29.71 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $39.24 an hour.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.18 an hour) would add about $230 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.48) would take off about $80. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.48 | $29.67 | $36.18 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $20.80 | $24.05 | $28.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.99 | $29.71 | $39.24 | $29.71 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in the District of Columbia
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.
Add-ons priced for District of Columbia
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to District of Columbia by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.05. 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 – $940 |
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Aluminum fence in the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in the District of Columbia?
$4,000 to $12,000 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Washington at about $7,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $8,000 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 34% ($2,700). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in the District of Columbia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.67 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.48 to $36.18.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for aluminum fence costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,000 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,200 and premium work $8,800 to $12,000. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in the District of Columbia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the District of Columbia metros we cover, Washington 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 the District of Columbia?
$210 to $940, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in the District of Columbia
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.