Aluminum fence cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,400 – $10,400
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Blacksburg, VA usually costs $3,400 to $10,400 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $22.50 to $68 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $720 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$5,500 to $8,250
About $36 to $54.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 69% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,050 | $2,950 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,400 | $6,900 | $10,400 | 100% |
Where the Blacksburg price comes from
Labor is 30% of the midpoint bill here, against 35% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (40%), construction laborers (40%), sheet metal workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Blacksburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Blacksburg is at 96.8 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 92.7: $35 to $140.
Related projects, priced for Blacksburg
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Blacksburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and chain-link fence lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $6,950 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,000 – $103,000 | −9% |
Optional extras in Blacksburg
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Blacksburg, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $790 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Blacksburg bid
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.
What local crews earn in Blacksburg
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 Blacksburg the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.87 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 45.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $20.03 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.47 and $22.13 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.16 an hour, 39% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.95 and $21.20 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 5.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford has 74,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 248th 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% | $19.38 | $22.87 | $27.26 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.47 | $20.03 | $22.13 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $17.95 | $18.16 | $21.20 | $29.71 | 0.61 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Blacksburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Blacksburg. 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
$3,400 to $6,200
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,500 to $8,250
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,600 to $10,400
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,150 | $3,700 – $5,550 | $5,100 – $6,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,200 | $5,500 – $8,250 | $7,600 – $10,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,500 – $8,200 | $7,300 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $13,800 |
Blacksburg weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Blacksburg Nwso (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Blacksburg are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Blacksburg gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.5 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 42 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 24 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 25 | 3.3 | Workable |
Blacksburg against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
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 $6,850 to $7,250 across Blacksburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | level |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +6% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $3,650 – $11,100 | $7,350 | +7% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Blacksburg ranks #256 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Blacksburg is 7% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +4% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +5% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +1% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | −4% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $4,850 – $14,300 | $9,550 | +39% |
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Aluminum fence in Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Blacksburg?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,400 to $10,400 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $8,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Blacksburg?
About $22.50 to $68 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 Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,850, which is 0% less than Blacksburg ($6,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $6,900. Materials are 69% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Blacksburg?
$3,400 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Blacksburg?
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 Blacksburg area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 7% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($7,350 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.38 to $27.26.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Blacksburg?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $6,200 and premium work $7,600 to $10,400. 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 Blacksburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Blacksburg?
$180 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Blacksburg
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.