Chain-link fence cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,300
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $41
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #102
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Burlington, plan on $1,550 to $6,300 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $10 to $41 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Burlington area, 6% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Burlington, VT, standard level
$2,950 to $4,900
About $19.50 to $31.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,950 | $4,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 35% |
| Labor | $630 | $2,450 | $4,250 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,900 | $6,300 | 100% |
Where the Burlington price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Burlington wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (60% 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 $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $40 to $150.
Burlington labor market for chain-link fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Burlington is 1.05 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% 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 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $270. At the 25th percentile ($23.00) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 6.9% or 1.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Burlington
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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,550 to $3,450
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,950 to $4,900
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,400 to $6,300
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,300 | $2,950 – $4,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,450 | $2,950 – $4,900 | $4,400 – $6,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,550 | $3,950 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,800 | $5,850 – $9,650 | $8,700 – $12,500 |
How Burlington compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Albany is the priciest of the group at $4,000. Manchester is the cheapest at $3,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $1,600 – $6,450 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −2% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | −1% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #102 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (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 | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | −4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −10% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −16% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −5% |
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, wood fence runs level and vinyl fence −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
Climate in Burlington: timing your chain-link fence job
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 |
Why two Burlington quotes can differ
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Optional extras in Burlington
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Burlington by the average of the local wage index (1.05) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.01. 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) | $80 – $1,000 |
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Chain-link fence in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Burlington?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $6,300 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,950 to $4,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Burlington?
About $10 to $41 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,000, which is 2% more than Burlington ($3,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $3,900. Materials are 35% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Burlington?
$2,050 to $8,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link 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 chain-link fence compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 1% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($3,900 at the midpoint).
+What do construction laborers earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $28.38.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Burlington?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,450 and premium work $4,400 to $6,300. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link 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?
$80 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link 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 a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (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 = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).