Wood fence cost in Winston, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,750 – $7,050
- Per linear ft
- $18 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #221
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Winston, plan on $2,750 to $7,050 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $18 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Winston, NC, standard level
$4,050 to $5,750
About $26.50 to $37.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,500 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,900 | $2,550 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 100% |
Why Winston prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Winston is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winston metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,900, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.0) and land at $35 to $140.
Winston against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $4,850 to $5,050 across Winston and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Durham, NC70 miles | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +3% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Winston comes in at #221 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Winston is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +3% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Winston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +1% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +9% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | −2% |
Add-ons priced for Winston
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Winston by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.91. 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) | $140 – $730 |
What nearby projects cost in Winston
Because every project leans on different trades, Winston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −6% and chain-link fence −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,550 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Winston
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winston 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
$2,750 to $4,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,050 to $5,750
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,350 to $7,050
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,500 | $4,050 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,650 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,650 | $7,100 – $9,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,500 – $8,900 | $8,050 – $11,400 | $10,600 – $14,000 |
Why two Winston quotes can differ
Slope and soil
Hills, rock, and tree roots slow post digging.
Composite
A composite wood-look privacy fence is $55-$85 per linear foot installed (HomeGuide).
Wood species
A 6-ft privacy fence is $25-$50 per linear foot installed; an 8-ft one goes up to $75. Tropical hardwood privacy fences run $35-$55 (HomeGuide).
Winston labor market for wood 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 Winston is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.01 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.95 and $27.79 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 18.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $20.29 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $22.76 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 73.5 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 ($27.79 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($20.95) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 3.6% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,980 jobs in the Winston-Salem area. That makes it the 94th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.95 | $24.01 | $27.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.01 | $20.29 | $22.76 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Climate in Winston: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Winston Salem Rynlds Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Winston: 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.
Winston gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in August). The station averages about 33 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 | 49 | 31 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 34 | 3.3 | Workable |
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Wood fence in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Winston?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,750 to $7,050 in the Winston area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Winston?
About $18 to $46 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,850, which is 1% less than Winston ($4,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $4,900. Materials are 59% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Winston?
$3,650 to $9,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Winston?
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 Winston area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($4,950 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Winston?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.95 to $27.79.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Winston?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $4,500 and premium work $5,350 to $7,050. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Is there a bad season to install a wood fence in Winston?
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 Winston?
$140 to $730, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Winston
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 Wood Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost? (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