Aluminum fence cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,700
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $70.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 10
Georgia prices for aluminum fence: $3,550 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft, or $23 to $70.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.72 an hour.
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $6,600 (Albany) to $7,300 (Atlanta) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Georgia (statewide), standard level
$5,700 to $8,550
About $37.50 to $56.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,800 | $5,850 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,700 | $8,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,800 | $7,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,200 | $3,150 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,100 | $10,700 | 100% |
When Georgia weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Georgia is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Gainesville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Georgia at 12 months; Albany has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 45 inches a year in Augusta to 55 inches in Dalton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 34 | 90 | 48 | 11: August through June |
| Augusta | 40 | 94 | 45 | 9: September through May |
| Savannah | 40 | 92 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Columbus | 38 | 93 | 49 | 9: September through May |
| Gainesville | 34 | 88 | 52 | 12: all year |
| Athens | 34 | 92 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Macon | 36 | 94 | 47 | 9: September through May |
| Warner Robins | 36 | 91 | 52 | 10: September through June |
| Dalton | 32 | 91 | 55 | 10: September through June |
| Albany | 39 | 93 | 47 | 9: September through May |
Why two Georgia quotes can differ
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.
Related projects, priced for Georgia
Each project weights the trades differently, so Georgia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, vinyl fence is −5% and chain-link fence −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,400 | −11% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,600 – $102,000 | −10% |
Extras that change the Georgia total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Georgia, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.99). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $820 |
Georgia metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $3,600 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Augusta, GA | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
| Savannah, GA | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
| Macon, GA | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,800 | −4% |
| Athens, GA | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −5% |
| Dalton, GA | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −5% |
| Columbus, GA | $3,300 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −5% |
| Albany, GA | $3,250 – $9,900 | $6,600 | −8% |
Wages behind the Georgia number
Georgia's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.84 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.00 an hour. About 9,190 work in the state. That is 18.8 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 $18.74 an hour, which is 17% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 27,800 of them working in the state, 56.9 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 $27.31 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $33.96 an hour. About 3,590 work in the state. That is 7.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.00 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.29) would take off about $120. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.29 | $23.72 | $28.00 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.93 | $18.74 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.23 | $27.31 | $33.96 | $29.71 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Georgia compares with nearby states
Georgia ranks 42 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. Georgia sits at $7,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +1% |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +1% |
Basic, standard or premium: Georgia prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$3,550 to $6,400
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,700 to $8,550
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,850 to $10,700
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,300 | $3,800 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,400 | $5,700 – $8,550 | $7,850 – $10,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,700 – $8,500 | $7,550 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,200 |
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Aluminum fence in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Georgia?
$3,550 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Albany at about $6,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Atlanta at $7,300.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $7,100 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 31% ($2,200). Materials are 68%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $23.72 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.29 to $28.00.
+Where does Georgia rank for aluminum fence costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,100 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Georgia?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,400 and premium work $7,850 to $10,700. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Georgia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Georgia metros we cover, Gainesville has the most comfortable months (12 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 Georgia?
$180 to $820, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Georgia
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.