Aluminum fence cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,500 – $10,600
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 11
North Carolina prices for aluminum fence: $3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft, or $23 to $70 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.61 an hour.
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $6,950 (Fayetteville) to $7,200 (Asheville) 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 North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$5,650 to $8,500
About $37 to $56 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,300 | $3,250 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,500 | $7,100 | $10,600 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in North Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,500 to $6,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,650 to $8,500
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,800 to $10,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,250 | $3,800 – $5,700 | $5,250 – $7,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,350 | $5,650 – $8,500 | $7,800 – $10,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,650 – $8,450 | $7,500 – $11,300 | $10,400 – $14,100 |
When North Carolina weather lets you install
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each North Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Greensboro has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in North Carolina at 12 months; Burlington has the shortest at 11 (August through June). Rainfall runs from 41 inches a year in Asheville to 60 inches in Wilmington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 32 | 90 | 44 | 11: August through June |
| Raleigh | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Greensboro | 30 | 89 | 46 | 12: all year |
| Durham | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Winston | 31 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Wilmington | 36 | 90 | 60 | 11: August through June |
| Asheville | 29 | 86 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Hickory | 30 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fayetteville | 34 | 91 | 45 | 11: August through June |
| Greenville | 33 | 90 | 53 | 11: August through June |
| Burlington | 30 | 91 | 43 | 11: August through June |
If you are planning more than one job in North Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−5%) and inground pool lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,200 – $104,000 | −8% |
How North Carolina compares with nearby states
North Carolina ranks 44 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. North Carolina sits at $7,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $3,650 – $11,100 | $7,350 | +4% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +13% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +1% |
Add-ons priced for North Carolina
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to North Carolina by the average of the local wage index (0.87) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.92. 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) | $180 – $830 |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in North Carolina
4 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Hickory, NC | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Winston, NC | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Burlington, NC | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −1% |
North Carolina labor market for aluminum fence
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 0.87 for North Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.27 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 13,480 of them working in the state, 27.3 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 $21.50 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $23.59 an hour. About 35,620 work in the state. That is 72.1 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 $24.39 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.56 an hour. BLS counts 2,780 of them working in the state, 5.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.27 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.27) 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 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.27 | $23.61 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.97 | $21.50 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.87 | $24.39 | $29.56 | $29.71 | 0.82 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in North Carolina
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.
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Aluminum fence in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in North Carolina?
$3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Fayetteville at about $6,950 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Asheville at $7,200.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $7,100 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 32% ($2,300). Materials are 67%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $23.61 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.27 to $28.27.
+Where does North Carolina rank for aluminum fence costs?
44th 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 North Carolina?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $6,350 and premium work $7,800 to $10,600. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in North Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Carolina metros we cover, Greensboro 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 North Carolina?
$180 to $830, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in North Carolina
- Asheville, NC$7,200 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$7,150 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$7,150 midpoint
- Durham, NC$7,150 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$7,100 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$7,050 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$7,000 midpoint
- Winston, NC$7,000 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$7,000 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$7,000 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$6,950 midpoint
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.