Aluminum fence cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $11,300
- Per linear ft
- $25 – $74.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
Burlington homeowners pay roughly $3,800 to $11,300 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $25 to $74.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Burlington is almost level. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.3).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Burlington, VT, standard level
$6,050 to $9,050
About $40 to $59.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,050 | $9,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,750 | $7,300 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,700 | $3,900 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,550 | $11,300 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
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, Burlington wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,750, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $40 to $150.
Is Burlington cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $7,500 to $7,750 across Burlington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,750 | +3% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $3,750 – $11,300 | $7,500 | −1% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,550 | level |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | level |
| Vermont (statewide) | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,500 | −1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #112 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Burlington is 1% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,550 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −6% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −9% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −4% |
When to schedule aluminum fence in Burlington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Burlington (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$3,800 to $6,800
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,050 to $9,050
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,300 to $11,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,550 | $4,050 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,800 | $6,050 – $9,050 | $8,300 – $11,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,050 – $9,050 | $8,050 – $12,000 | $11,000 – $15,100 |
Planning more than one job in Burlington?
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs +2% and vinyl fence −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $36,200 – $113,000 | level |
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 Burlington is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.19 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $31.59 an hour. BLS counts 900 of them working in the area, 74.9 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 $24.01 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $28.38 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 38.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.23 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $35.34 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 19.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($25.00) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 0.7% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,150 jobs in the Burlington-South Burlington area. That makes it the 182nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.38 | $29.23 | $35.34 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Burlington
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.
Add-ons priced for Burlington
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Burlington by the average of the local wage index (1.04) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.00. 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) | $200 – $900 |
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Aluminum fence in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Burlington?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $11,300 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,050 to $9,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Burlington?
About $25 to $74.50 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 Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,750, which is 3% more than Burlington ($7,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $7,550. Materials are 63% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Burlington?
$3,800 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 1% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($7,500 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $30.19 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $31.59.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Burlington?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $6,800 and premium work $8,300 to $11,300. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Burlington?
$200 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Burlington
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.