Vinyl fence cost in Dalton, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $8,250
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in Dalton, plan on $4,200 to $8,250 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $27.50 to $54 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Dalton, GA, standard level
$5,400 to $7,050
About $35.50 to $46.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,400 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Dalton, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 81% |
| Labor | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,200 | $6,250 | $8,250 | 100% |
Why Dalton prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Dalton wages are 0.73 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dalton metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,050, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.8) and land at $35 to $130.
Extras that change the Dalton total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Dalton by the average of the local wage index (0.73) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.85. 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) | $130 – $660 |
| Remove old fence | $1,250 – $2,550 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Dalton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dalton 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
$4,200 to $5,800
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,400 to $7,050
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,650 to $8,250
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,800 – $3,900 | $3,650 – $4,750 | $4,450 – $5,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,200 – $5,800 | $5,400 – $7,050 | $6,650 – $8,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,600 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,350 | $8,800 – $11,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,350 – $11,600 | $10,800 – $14,000 | $13,200 – $16,400 |
Climate in Dalton: timing your vinyl fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Chattanooga Lovell Ap (20 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Dalton (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dalton gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dalton bid
Type and height
A vinyl picket fence is $30-$45 per linear foot; a 6-ft privacy fence $40-$60, and 8-ft goes to $85 (HomeGuide).
Gates
A vinyl gate costs $150-$780 installed, more for large or complex ones.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Dalton labor market for vinyl 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 Dalton is 0.73 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $20.55 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $15.16 and $22.17 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 6.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $16.98 an hour, 25% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.27 and $20.63 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 36.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($15.16) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 0.7% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,300 jobs in the Dalton area. That makes it the 276th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $15.16 | $20.55 | $22.17 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $12.27 | $16.98 | $20.63 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Is Dalton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $6,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GAthis page | $4,200 – $8,250 | $6,250 | |
| Chattanooga, TN35 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +3% |
| Gainesville, GA70 miles | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA80 miles | $4,450 – $8,850 | $6,650 | +7% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Huntsville, AL105 miles | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +5% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Dalton comes in at #276 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Dalton is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,450 – $8,850 | $6,650 | +7% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,250 – $8,350 | $6,300 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | +2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,300 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Dalton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dalton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $4,850 – $9,900 | $7,400 | +19% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | +2% |
Related projects, priced for Dalton
Because every project leans on different trades, Dalton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −11% and chain-link fence −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,650 | −14% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,000 | −18% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,600 | −12% |
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Vinyl fence in Dalton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Dalton?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,200 to $8,250 in the Dalton area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,400 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Dalton?
About $27.50 to $54 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Dalton or Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,450, which is 3% more than Dalton ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dalton?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $6,250. Materials are 81% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Dalton?
$5,600 to $11,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Dalton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Dalton area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dalton expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Georgia?
Dalton is 4% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($6,500 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Dalton?
The BLS median is $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.16 to $22.17.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Dalton?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $5,800 and premium work $6,650 to $8,250. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+When is the best time to install a vinyl fence in Dalton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Dalton?
$130 to $660, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Dalton
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 Vinyl 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 are as cited ($25-$45/ft). HomeGuide reports basic labor at $5-$15/ft, so materials are most of the installed price.