Aluminum fence cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,400 – $10,300
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #261
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Roanoke, plan on $3,400 to $10,300 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $22.50 to $68 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$5,450 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 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 69% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,050 | $2,950 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,400 | $6,850 | $10,300 | 100% |
Where the Roanoke price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Roanoke is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Roanoke metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,700, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $35 to $140.
Climate in Roanoke: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Roanoke Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Roanoke: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Roanoke gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 15 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). The station averages about 30 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 | 47 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 55 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 67 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 38 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
Roanoke 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 Roanoke is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.62 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.78 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 53.9 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 $18.34 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $21.31 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 78.6 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 $22.11 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.43 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 8.4 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 ($26.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($19.19) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 2.2% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 153,980 jobs in the Roanoke area. That makes it the 153rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.27 | $18.34 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.43 | $22.11 | $28.27 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Roanoke
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Roanoke by the average of the local wage index (0.78) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.88. 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) | $180 – $790 |
How Roanoke compares
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 $7,200 across Roanoke and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +2% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +5% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $3,650 – $11,100 | $7,350 | +7% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Roanoke comes in at #261 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Roanoke is 7% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| 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% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Roanoke's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,000 | +2% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $3,200 – $9,800 | $6,500 | −5% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
Planning more than one job in Roanoke?
Because every project leans on different trades, Roanoke's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −7% and chain-link fence −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,700 | −12% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Roanoke bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Roanoke
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Roanoke 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
$3,400 to $6,150
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,450 to $8,250
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,550 to $10,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $6,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,250 | $7,550 – $10,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,500 – $8,200 | $7,300 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $13,700 |
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Aluminum fence in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Roanoke?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,400 to $10,300 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,450 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 Roanoke?
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 Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,900, which is 0% more than Roanoke ($6,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $6,850. Materials are 69% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Roanoke?
$3,400 to $10,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.19 to $26.78.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Roanoke?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $6,150 and premium work $7,550 to $10,300. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Is there a bad season to install an aluminum fence in Roanoke?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Roanoke?
$180 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Roanoke
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.