Aluminum fence cost in Bellingham, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $12,800
- Per linear ft
- $28.50 – $84.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Bellingham area: $4,300 to $12,800 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 13% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, 21% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Bellingham, WA, standard level
$6,850 to $10,300
About $45 to $67.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,200 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Bellingham, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,100 | $7,900 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,350 | $4,750 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,300 | $8,550 | $12,800 | 100% |
Why Bellingham 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, Bellingham wages are 1.27 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bellingham is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $5,100 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $40 to $160.
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Bellingham
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
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.
Extras that change the Bellingham total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.16 for Bellingham, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.27) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $230 – $1,050 |
Related projects, priced for Bellingham
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bellingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (+22%) and vinyl fence lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +12% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,150 | +16% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $44,200 – $138,000 | +22% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bellingham
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bellingham. 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
$4,300 to $7,700
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,850 to $10,300
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,400 to $12,800
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,900 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,300 – $7,700 | $6,850 – $10,300 | $9,400 – $12,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,750 – $10,300 | $9,100 – $13,600 | $12,500 – $17,000 |
Who does the work: Bellingham trade wages
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 Bellingham the blend is 1.27.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.22 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.17 and $46.22 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 104.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.06 an hour, which is 24% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.41 and $36.85 an hour. BLS counts 1,030 of them working in the area, 112.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $43.67 an hour, 47% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.55 and $59.74 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 4.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bellingham has 91,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 217th 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% | $29.17 | $35.22 | $46.22 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.41 | $28.06 | $36.85 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $30.55 | $43.67 | $59.74 | $29.71 | 1.47 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Bellingham against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
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 $8,050 to $8,750 across Bellingham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | |
| Bremerton, WA90 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Seattle, WA95 miles | $4,450 – $13,100 | $8,750 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA175 miles | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Spokane, WA200 miles | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | level |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bellingham ranks #13 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bellingham is 0% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,450 – $13,100 | $8,750 | +2% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,300 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bellingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,000 | −18% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | −9% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −18% |
The best months for aluminum fence in Bellingham
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bellingham Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bellingham: 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.
Bellingham gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.2 inches in November).
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 | 46 | 34 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 38 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 68 | 52 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 73 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 68 | 50 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Bellingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Bellingham?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $12,800 in the Bellingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,850 to $10,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Bellingham?
About $28.50 to $84.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Bellingham or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,300, which is 3% less than Bellingham ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bellingham?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $3,350 out of $8,550. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Bellingham?
$4,300 to $12,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Bellingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Bellingham area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bellingham expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Bellingham is 0% below the Washington statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bellingham?
The BLS median is $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.17 to $46.22.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Bellingham?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $7,700 and premium work $9,400 to $12,800. 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 Bellingham?
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 Bellingham?
$230 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Bellingham
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.