Aluminum fence cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,500 – $10,600
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $69.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Greensboro, NC usually costs $3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $23 to $69.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $560 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$5,600 to $8,450
About $37 to $55.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,250 | $3,200 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,500 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greensboro is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 32% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,700 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $35 to $140.
Greensboro weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greensboro Wtp (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Greensboro: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Greensboro
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Greensboro, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $820 |
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and chain-link fence lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,500 – $101,500 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greensboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$3,500 to $6,300
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,600 to $8,450
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,750 to $10,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,650 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,300 | $5,600 – $8,450 | $7,750 – $10,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,650 – $8,400 | $7,450 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $14,100 |
Is Greensboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlotte is the priciest of the group at $7,150. Burlington is the cheapest at $7,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | level |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #223 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | +6% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +9% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Greensboro bid
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.
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
What local crews earn in Greensboro
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 Greensboro the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 20.8 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 $19.28 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 59.9 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 $26.85 an hour, 10% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $29.54 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.08 | $26.85 | $29.54 | $29.71 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Aluminum fence in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Greensboro?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,500 to $10,600 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $8,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Greensboro?
About $23 to $69.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,000, which is 1% less than Greensboro ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $7,050. Materials are 67% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Greensboro?
$3,500 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Greensboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Greensboro area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($7,100 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.49 to $28.58.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Greensboro?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $6,300 and premium work $7,750 to $10,600. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Is there a bad season to install an aluminum fence in Greensboro?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Greensboro?
$180 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Greensboro
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.