Aluminum fence cost in South 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 – $69.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 7
Across South Carolina, an aluminum fence costs about $3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 7% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $24.36 an hour in South Carolina (US: $29.12).
Inside South Carolina, the metros we cover range from $6,850 (Myrtle Beach) to $7,150 (Charleston) 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 South Carolina (statewide), standard level
$5,650 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 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in South Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,250 | $3,250 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,500 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in South Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South 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 $8,450
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 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,350 | $5,650 – $8,450 | $7,750 – $10,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,650 – $8,400 | $7,500 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $14,100 |
South Carolina seasons and aluminum fence
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each South Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Charleston has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in South Carolina at 12 months; Columbia has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Columbia to 54 inches in Myrtle Beach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 35 | 91 | 47 | 11: August through June |
| Columbia | 37 | 93 | 44 | 9: September through May |
| Charleston | 44 | 88 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Spartanburg | 32 | 90 | 50 | 11: August through June |
| Myrtle Beach | 34 | 87 | 54 | 12: all year |
| Florence | 36 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
| Hilton Head | 40 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in South Carolina
3 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +1% |
| Florence, SC | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| Greenville, SC | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| Columbia, SC | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −3% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in South 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.
How South Carolina compares with nearby states
South Carolina ranks 45 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. South Carolina sits at $7,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 120 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | level |
| Georgia | 180 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +1% |
| Virginia | 300 miles away | $3,650 – $11,100 | $7,350 | +5% |
| West Virginia | 340 miles away | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Tennessee | 350 miles away | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +2% |
If you are planning more than one job in South Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and inground pool lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,700 – $102,000 | −9% |
Extras that change the South Carolina total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to South Carolina by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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 – $820 |
Wages behind the South Carolina number
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 0.86 for South Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.36 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.97 and $30.10 an hour. BLS counts 6,950 of them working in the state, 30.2 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 $20.65 an hour, 9% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $23.62 an hour. About 19,620 work in the state. That is 85.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 1,710 of them working in the state, 7.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.10 an hour) would add about $210 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.97) 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 2,305,080 jobs across South Carolina (May 2025), which is 1.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.97 | $24.36 | $30.10 | $29.12 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.64 | $20.65 | $23.62 | $22.66 | 0.91 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.49 | $24.00 | $30.55 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Aluminum fence in South Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in South Carolina?
$3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Carolina is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Myrtle Beach at about $6,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Charleston at $7,150.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in South Carolina than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $7,050 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Carolina?
About 32% ($2,250). Materials are 67%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in South Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $24.36 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.97 to $30.10.
+Where does South Carolina rank for aluminum fence costs?
45th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,050 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in South Carolina?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $6,350 and premium work $7,750 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 South Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Carolina metros we cover, Charleston 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 South Carolina?
$180 to $820, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in South Carolina
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.