Aluminum fence cost in Dalton, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,350 – $10,200
- Per linear ft
- $22 – $67.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Dalton, plan on $3,350 to $10,200 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $22 to $67.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Dalton, GA, standard level
$5,400 to $8,150
About $35.50 to $53.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Dalton, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 69% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,000 | $2,850 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,350 | $6,800 | $10,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Dalton number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $20.55 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dalton is 0.77 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dalton metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,700, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.8) and land at $35 to $130.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Dalton. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Dalton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Dalton. Gainesville comes closest at about $6,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GAthis page | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | |
| Chattanooga, TN35 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +5% |
| Gainesville, GA70 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +1% |
| Atlanta, GA80 miles | $3,600 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +7% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +6% |
| Huntsville, AL105 miles | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +5% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Dalton comes in at #275 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Dalton is 5% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $3,600 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +7% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,300 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Dalton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dalton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +23% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +9% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +7% |
Dalton 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 Dalton is 0.77 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $20.55 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $15.16 and $22.17 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 6.1 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 $16.98 an hour, 25% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.27 and $20.63 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 36.8 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 the Dalton metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $27.31 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $33.96 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($15.16) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 0.9% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,300 jobs in the Dalton area. That makes it the 276th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $15.16 | $20.55 | $22.17 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $12.27 | $16.98 | $20.63 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.23 | $27.31 | $33.96 | $29.71 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Extras that change the Dalton total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Dalton by the average of the local wage index (0.77) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.86. 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) | $170 – $780 |
What nearby projects cost in Dalton
Because every project leans on different trades, Dalton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −9% and chain-link fence −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,650 | −14% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,000 | −18% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $30,600 – $95,700 | −15% |
Climate in Dalton: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Chattanooga Lovell Ap (20 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Dalton (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dalton gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
Why two Dalton 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Dalton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dalton 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
$3,350 to $6,100
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,400 to $8,150
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,500 to $10,200
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,100 | $3,650 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $6,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,150 | $7,500 – $10,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,450 – $8,100 | $7,200 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,600 |
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Aluminum fence in Dalton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Dalton?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,350 to $10,200 in the Dalton area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,400 to $8,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Dalton?
About $22 to $67.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Dalton or Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 5% more than Dalton ($6,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dalton?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $6,800. Materials are 69% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Dalton?
$3,350 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Dalton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Dalton area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dalton expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Georgia?
Dalton is 5% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($7,100 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Dalton?
The BLS median is $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.16 to $22.17.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Dalton?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $6,100 and premium work $7,500 to $10,200. 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 Dalton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Dalton?
$170 to $780, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Dalton
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.