Aluminum fence cost in Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,650 – $11,100
- Per linear ft
- $24 – $73
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 8
Virginia prices for aluminum fence: $3,650 to $11,100 for 150 linear ft, or $24 to $73 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 3% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $26.77 an hour.
Inside Virginia, the metros we cover range from $6,850 (Roanoke) to $7,200 (Charlottesville) 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 Virginia (statewide), standard level
$5,900 to $8,850
About $38.50 to $58 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,850 | $5,950 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $5,900 | $8,850 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,900 | $7,550 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,400 | $3,400 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,650 | $7,350 | $11,100 | 100% |
Optional extras in Virginia
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Virginia by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (1.00), 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 – $860 |
Quality levels and sizes in Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,650 to $6,650
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,900 to $8,850
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,100 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) | $3,650 – $6,650 | $5,900 – $8,850 | $8,100 – $11,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,850 – $8,800 | $7,800 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,700 |
Wages behind the Virginia 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 0.91 for Virginia.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $26.77 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $29.49 an hour. BLS counts 20,460 of them working in the state, 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 $20.94 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $22.86 an hour. About 25,830 work in the state. That is 62.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.10 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.45 and $30.48 an hour. BLS counts 4,520 of them working in the state, 11.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($29.49 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.34) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,109,320 jobs across Virginia (May 2025), which is 2.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.34 | $26.77 | $29.49 | $29.12 | 0.92 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.80 | $20.94 | $22.86 | $22.66 | 0.92 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.45 | $25.10 | $30.48 | $29.71 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Virginia metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −2% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −4% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | −4% |
| Richmond, VA | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −4% |
| Winchester, VA | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −6% |
| Blacksburg, VA | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −7% |
| Roanoke, VA | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −7% |
Virginia against its neighbors
Virginia ranks 27 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. Virginia sits at $7,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +9% |
| Maryland | 150 miles away | $3,850 – $11,700 | $7,750 | +5% |
| Delaware | 170 miles away | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | level |
| North Carolina | 180 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | −4% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +3% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Virginia
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.
Virginia seasons and aluminum fence
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Virginia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Virginia Beach has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Virginia at 12 months; Harrisonburg has the shortest at 11 (February through December). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Harrisonburg to 48 inches in Charlottesville.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Richmond | 29 | 90 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Roanoke | 29 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Charlottesville | 28 | 84 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| Lynchburg | 25 | 85 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Blacksburg | 22 | 82 | 43 | 11: February through December |
| Winchester | 24 | 86 | 41 | 11: February through December |
| Harrisonburg | 23 | 86 | 39 | 11: February through December |
Related projects, priced for Virginia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−1%) and chain-link fence lowest (−5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,000 | −1% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,450 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,800 – $108,500 | −4% |
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Aluminum fence in Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Virginia?
$3,650 to $11,100 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Virginia is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Roanoke at about $6,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Charlottesville at $7,200.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Virginia than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $7,350 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Virginia?
About 32% ($2,400). Materials are 66%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $26.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.34 to $29.49.
+Where does Virginia rank for aluminum fence costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,350 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Virginia?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,650 to $6,650 and premium work $8,100 to $11,100. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Virginia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Virginia metros we cover, Virginia Beach 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 Virginia?
$190 to $860, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Virginia
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.