Aluminum fence cost in Houston, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,900
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $71.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #167
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Houston, plan on $3,550 to $10,900 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $23.50 to $71.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Houston, TX, standard level
$5,750 to $8,700
About $38 to $57 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,850 | $5,950 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $5,750 | $8,700 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Houston, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,900 | $7,550 | 68% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,200 | $3,200 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,200 | $10,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Houston 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, Houston wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 31% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houston metro is 100.6 (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 (98.6) and land at $40 to $150.
Extras that change the Houston total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Houston by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 0.93. 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 – $830 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Houston
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.
Houston labor market for aluminum fence
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 Houston is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.88 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 9,600 of them working in the area, 29.2 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 $19.88 an hour, 12% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.82 and $22.88 an hour. About 34,080 work in the metro. That is 103.6 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 $24.94 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $30.47 an hour. BLS counts 2,610 of them working in the area, 7.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($22.40) it shrinks by about $55. The total moves by 2.5% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 3,289,720 jobs in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. That makes it the 5th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.40 | $23.88 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.82 | $19.88 | $22.88 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.46 | $24.94 | $30.47 | $29.71 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Houston
Because every project leans on different trades, Houston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −3% and chain-link fence −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,550 | −9% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,000 – $106,500 | −6% |
How Houston compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Houston. College Station is the lowest at about $6,750 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TXthis page | $3,550 – $10,900 | $7,200 | |
| Beaumont, TX70 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −2% |
| College Station, TX95 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −6% |
| Lake Charles, LA130 miles | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | −4% |
| Austin, TX140 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Waco, TX170 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −6% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Houston comes in at #167 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Houston is 2% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,200 – $9,850 | $6,550 | −10% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Houston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +3% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $3,900 – $11,800 | $7,850 | +9% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $4,500 – $13,300 | $8,900 | +23% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,750 | +8% |
Climate in Houston: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Houston Hobby Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Houston (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Houston gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (6.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 2.9 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 101 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 | 64 | 46 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 56 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 6.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 77 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 77 | 5.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 73 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 64 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 54 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 48 | 4.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Houston
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houston 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
$3,550 to $6,500
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,750 to $8,700
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,950 to $10,900
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $5,850 | $5,350 – $7,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,500 | $5,750 – $8,700 | $7,950 – $10,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,750 – $8,650 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,600 – $14,400 |
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Aluminum fence in Houston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Houston?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,550 to $10,900 in the Houston area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,750 to $8,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Houston?
About $23.50 to $71.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Houston or Beaumont?
Beaumont is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 2% less than Houston ($7,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houston?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $7,200. Materials are 68% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Houston?
$3,550 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Houston?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Houston area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houston expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Houston is 2% above the Texas statewide estimate ($7,100 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Houston?
The BLS median is $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Houston?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,500 and premium work $7,950 to $10,900. 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 Houston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Houston?
$190 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Houston
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.