Aluminum fence cost in Cleveland, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $11,400
- Per linear ft
- $25.50 – $75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #94
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Cleveland area: $3,850 to $11,400 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $29.16 an hour in the Cleveland area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Cleveland, OH, standard level
$6,100 to $9,150
About $40.50 to $60.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $6,100 | $9,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Cleveland, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,000 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,000 | $4,250 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,850 | $7,650 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Cleveland number
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, Cleveland wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cleveland is at 93.6 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 93.9: $40 to $140.
Cleveland against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
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 $7,250 to $7,700 across Cleveland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | |
| Akron, OH35 miles | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | level |
| Youngstown, OH45 miles | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −5% |
| Canton, OH65 miles | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | −2% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cleveland ranks #94 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cleveland is 1% above the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | +2% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | −1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | −2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | level |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | −1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cleveland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +11% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,450 | −3% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,600 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Cleveland
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cleveland. 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
$3,850 to $6,900
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,100 to $9,150
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,400 to $11,400
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,600 | $4,100 – $6,150 | $5,650 – $7,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,850 – $6,900 | $6,100 – $9,150 | $8,400 – $11,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,100 – $9,150 | $8,150 – $12,200 | $11,200 – $15,200 |
Who does the work: Cleveland 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 Cleveland the blend is 1.14.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.16 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $38.03 an hour. About 3,280 work in the metro. That is 31.8 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 $27.49 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $34.86 an hour. BLS counts 5,660 of them working in the area, 54.9 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 $37.22 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.49 and $41.68 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 6.0 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 $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 4.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cleveland has 1,031,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 36th 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% | $24.22 | $29.16 | $38.03 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.57 | $27.49 | $34.86 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.49 | $37.22 | $41.68 | $29.71 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
The best months for aluminum fence in Cleveland
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Cleveland Burke Ap (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 Cleveland are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Cleveland gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and June are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 63 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 68 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 67 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 30 | 2.0 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Cleveland
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cleveland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (+7%) and vinyl fence lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,550 | +5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $38,700 – $121,000 | +7% |
Extras that change the Cleveland total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Cleveland, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.14) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $210 – $930 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Cleveland
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.
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Aluminum fence in Cleveland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Cleveland?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $11,400 in the Cleveland area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,100 to $9,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Cleveland?
About $25.50 to $75 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Cleveland or Akron?
Akron is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,650, which is 0% more than Cleveland ($7,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cleveland?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $3,000 out of $7,650. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Cleveland?
$3,850 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Cleveland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Cleveland area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cleveland expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland is 1% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($7,600 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $29.16 an hour in the Cleveland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.22 to $38.03.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Cleveland?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $6,900 and premium work $8,400 to $11,400. 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 Cleveland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and June 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 Cleveland?
$210 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Cleveland
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.