Aluminum fence cost in Chambersburg, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,700 – $11,100
- Per linear ft
- $24.50 – $73.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #129
- 1 = most expensive
Chambersburg homeowners pay roughly $3,700 to $11,100 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $24.50 to $73.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Chambersburg is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $23.43 an hour in the Chambersburg area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Chambersburg, PA, standard level
$5,900 to $8,900
About $39 to $58.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,850 | $5,950 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,900 | $8,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Chambersburg, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,900 | $7,550 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,400 | $3,450 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Chambersburg prices look the way they do
Labor is 33% of the midpoint bill here, against 35% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (40%), construction laborers (40%), sheet metal workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Chambersburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Chambersburg metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,900, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.6) and land at $40 to $140.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Chambersburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Chambersburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Chambersburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +1% and chain-link fence −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $8,950 | −2% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,300 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,800 | −5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $36,400 – $114,000 | +1% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Chambersburg is 0.92 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $28.77 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 49.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.53 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.13 and $24.90 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 73.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Chambersburg metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $29.52 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.35 and $42.12 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.77 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($22.57) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 2.6% or 0.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,280 jobs in the Chambersburg area. That makes it the 287th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.57 | $23.43 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.13 | $22.53 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.35 | $29.52 | $42.12 | $29.71 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Chambersburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Chambersburg wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,700 to $6,650
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,900 to $8,900
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,150 to $11,100
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,450 | $3,950 – $5,950 | $5,450 – $7,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,650 | $5,900 – $8,900 | $8,150 – $11,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,900 – $8,850 | $7,850 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,800 |
When to schedule aluminum fence in Chambersburg
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Chambersburg 1 Ese (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Chambersburg (9 of 12 months). 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.
Chambersburg gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 31 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and September (4.1 inches in September). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 19 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 23 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 50 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 52 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 45 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 3.5 | Cold |
How Chambersburg compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. York is the priciest of the group at $7,650. Winchester is the cheapest at $7,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PAthis page | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA45 miles | $3,800 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +3% |
| Altoona, PA50 miles | $3,750 – $11,300 | $7,500 | +1% |
| York, PA55 miles | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +4% |
| Winchester, VA60 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −6% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Chambersburg comes in at #129 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Chambersburg is 2% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,750 | +5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,800 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +3% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +4% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,750 – $11,400 | $7,550 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Chambersburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chambersburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −11% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −9% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −4% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Chambersburg
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.
Optional extras in Chambersburg
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Chambersburg by the average of the local wage index (0.92) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 0.96. 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) | $190 – $870 |
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Aluminum fence in Chambersburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Chambersburg?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,700 to $11,100 in the Chambersburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,900 to $8,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Chambersburg?
About $24.50 to $73.50 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 Chambersburg or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,250, which is 2% less than Chambersburg ($7,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chambersburg?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $7,400. Materials are 66% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Chambersburg?
$3,700 to $11,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Chambersburg?
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 Chambersburg area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chambersburg expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg is 2% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($7,600 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Chambersburg?
The BLS median is $23.43 an hour in the Chambersburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.57 to $28.77.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Chambersburg?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,650 and premium work $8,150 to $11,100. 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 Chambersburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October and November 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 Chambersburg?
$190 to $870, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Chambersburg
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.