Aluminum fence cost in Winston, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,450 – $10,500
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $69.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #229
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Winston, NC usually costs $3,450 to $10,500 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 $590 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Winston, NC, standard level
$5,600 to $8,400
About $37 to $55.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,200 | $3,150 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,450 | $7,000 | $10,500 | 100% |
Why Winston prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 40%, construction laborers at 40%, sheet metal workers at 20%. Weighted together, Winston wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 31% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Winston 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 92.0: $35 to $140.
Winston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Winston. 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 $6,300
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,600 to $8,400
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,700 to $10,500
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,200 | $3,750 – $5,650 | $5,150 – $7,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,300 | $5,600 – $8,400 | $7,700 – $10,500 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,350 | $7,450 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,000 |
Winston 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, Winston Salem Rynlds Ap (10 miles from the city center). 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 Winston: 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.
Winston gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in August). The station averages about 33 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 | 49 | 31 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 34 | 3.3 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Winston
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Winston, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $810 |
How Winston compares
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 $7,000 to $7,150 across Winston and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | level |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,000 | level |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +2% |
| Durham, NC70 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, Winston ranks #229 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Winston 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 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +3% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +6% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −2% |
What local crews earn in Winston
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 Winston the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.01 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.95 and $27.79 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. 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 $20.29 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $22.76 an hour. BLS counts 2,000 of them working in the area, 73.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.64 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.89 and $27.46 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 6.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Winston-Salem has 271,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 94th 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% | $20.95 | $24.01 | $27.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.01 | $20.29 | $22.76 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.89 | $22.64 | $27.46 | $29.71 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Winston?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Winston wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and inground pool lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,550 | −9% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,300 – $101,000 | −11% |
Why two Winston quotes can differ
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).
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Aluminum fence in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Winston?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,450 to $10,500 in the Winston area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $8,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Winston?
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 Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,050, which is 0% more than Winston ($7,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $7,000. Materials are 67% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Winston?
$3,450 to $10,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Winston?
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 Winston area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston 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 Winston?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.95 to $27.79.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Winston?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,450 to $6,300 and premium work $7,700 to $10,500. 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 Winston?
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 Winston?
$180 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Winston
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.