Aluminum fence cost in Lake Charles, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,450 – $10,400
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #245
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Lake Charles area: $3,450 to $10,400 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.08 an hour in the Lake Charles area, 24% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Lake Charles, LA, standard level
$5,550 to $8,300
About $36.50 to $55 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,550 | $8,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Lake Charles, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,300 | $3,250 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,450 | $6,950 | $10,400 | 100% |
Where the Lake Charles price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.08 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lake Charles is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 33% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lake Charles is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,550 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $35 to $130.
Why two Lake Charles 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.
The best months for aluminum fence in Lake Charles
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lake Charles (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 Lake Charles are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Lake Charles gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and August (6.5 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 88 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 | 63 | 43 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 67 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 74 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 51 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 45 | 4.6 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Lake Charles
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lake Charles wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (−7%) and wood fence lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,500 | −10% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,500 – $105,000 | −7% |
Lake Charles against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
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 $6,700 to $7,200 across Lake Charles and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LAthis page | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | |
| Beaumont, TX60 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +3% |
| Lafayette, LA65 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA125 miles | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | level |
| Houston, TX130 miles | $3,550 – $10,900 | $7,200 | +4% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lake Charles ranks #245 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lake Charles is 2% above the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | level |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lake Charles against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $3,750 – $11,100 | $7,450 | +7% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $4,150 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +17% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | level |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +23% |
Who does the work: Lake Charles trade wages
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 Lake Charles the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.08 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.13 and $28.48 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 62.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $21.75 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.37 and $25.18 an hour. BLS counts 2,130 of them working in the area, 209.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.72 an hour, 10% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.10 and $38.38 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 7.9 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 $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lake Charles has 101,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 202nd 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% | $16.13 | $22.08 | $28.48 | $29.12 | 0.76 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.37 | $21.75 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.10 | $26.72 | $38.38 | $29.71 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Extras that change the Lake Charles total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Lake Charles, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $810 |
Lake Charles: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lake Charles. 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
$3,450 to $6,250
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,550 to $8,300
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,600 to $10,400
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,000 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,250 | $5,550 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,300 | $7,350 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $13,800 |
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Aluminum fence in Lake Charles: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Lake Charles?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,450 to $10,400 in the Lake Charles area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,550 to $8,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Lake Charles?
About $22.50 to $68.50 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 Lake Charles or Beaumont?
Beaumont is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 3% more than Lake Charles ($6,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lake Charles?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $6,950. Materials are 66% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Lake Charles?
$3,450 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lake Charles expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lake Charles is 2% above the Louisiana statewide estimate ($6,800 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lake Charles?
The BLS median is $22.08 an hour in the Lake Charles area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.13 to $28.48.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Lake Charles?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,450 to $6,250 and premium work $7,600 to $10,400. 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 Lake Charles?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Lake Charles?
$180 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Lake Charles
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.