Vinyl fence cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $8,450
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $55.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #246
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in Roanoke, plan on $4,250 to $8,450 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $28 to $55.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% 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
$5,500 to $7,200
About $36.50 to $47.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,500 | $7,200 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,550 | 80% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,200 | $1,800 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,350 | $8,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Roanoke number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Roanoke wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 19% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
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 $5,100, compared with $5,250 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 vinyl 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: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $5,950
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,500 to $7,200
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,800 to $8,450
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,850 | $4,550 – $5,700 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $5,950 | $5,500 – $7,200 | $6,800 – $8,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,650 – $7,900 | $7,350 – $9,550 | $9,000 – $11,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,500 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,300 | $13,500 – $16,800 |
Roanoke 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 $6,350 to $6,600 across Roanoke and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | level |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,500 – $9,000 | $6,750 | +6% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Roanoke comes in at #246 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Roanoke is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | +4% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +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 | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +2% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $4,050 – $7,950 | $6,000 | −6% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −3% |
Roanoke 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 Roanoke is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) 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), 50% 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.
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 $110. At the 25th percentile ($19.19) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 1.7% or 1.4%, 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) | 50% | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.27 | $18.34 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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, concrete slab runs −9% and chain-link fence −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
Add-ons priced for Roanoke
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Roanoke by the average of the local wage index (0.79) 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) | $130 – $690 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,650 |
Why two Roanoke quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
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Vinyl fence in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Roanoke?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $8,450 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $7,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Roanoke?
About $28 to $55.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,400, which is 1% more than Roanoke ($6,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $6,350. Materials are 80% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Roanoke?
$5,650 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl 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 vinyl fence compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke is 6% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($6,750 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 vinyl fence work cost in Roanoke?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $5,950 and premium work $6,800 to $8,450. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a vinyl 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?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl 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 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.