Aluminum fence cost in Greenville, SC
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
- #221
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Greenville area: $3,500 to $10,600 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 runs 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Greenville, SC, 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 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Greenville, SC
| 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 Greenville number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.08 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greenville is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 32% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greenville is at 96.3 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 93.3: $35 to $140.
The best months for aluminum fence in Greenville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greenville Dwtn Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Greenville are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 54 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
Why two Greenville quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Greenville?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greenville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−5%) and inground pool lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,900 – $102,500 | −9% |
Who does the work: Greenville 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 Greenville the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.08 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.49 and $29.52 an hour. About 1,340 work in the metro. That is 30.8 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 $21.34 an hour, which is 6% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. BLS counts 3,250 of them working in the area, 74.7 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 $22.14 an hour, 25% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $27.84 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 12.9 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 $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greenville-Anderson-Greer has 434,900 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 58th 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% | $21.49 | $24.08 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.25 | $22.14 | $27.84 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
How Greenville compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $7,200. Athens is the cheapest at $6,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −3% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greenville ranks #221 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greenville is 0% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $4,950 – $14,500 | $9,700 | +38% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | −2% |
Greenville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greenville. 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 |
Add-ons priced for Greenville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Greenville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $820 |
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Aluminum fence in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Greenville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,500 to $10,600 in the Greenville 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 Greenville?
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 Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 1% more than Greenville ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
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 Greenville?
$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 Greenville?
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 Greenville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Greenville is 0% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($7,050 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.49 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Greenville?
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.
+When is the best time to install an aluminum fence in Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September and October 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 Greenville?
$180 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Greenville
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.