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Aluminum Fence Cost: Per Linear Foot in 2026
Estimate aluminum fence installation cost per linear foot — with the free fence calculator.
Aluminum fencing looks like wrought iron, never rusts and needs no maintenance — the premium pick for curb appeal. Here's the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Aluminum fences run $25–$60+ per linear foot installed in 2026. Standard residential runs $25–$45; ornamental styles $50–$100+. A 150-foot run runs $4,000–$9,000. It's 2-3× chain link but lasts 30+ years.
What it costs
Standard aluminum runs $25–$45 per linear foot installed. Ornamental and decorative styles run $50–$100+. Materials run $15–$35; labor $10–$20. A typical 150-foot run runs $4,000–$9,000. Gates add $300–$1,500 each.
- Standard: $25–$45 per linear ft
- Ornamental: $50–$100+
- Materials: $15–$35
- 150-ft run: $4,000–$9,000
Aluminum vs wrought iron
Aluminum looks like wrought iron but never rusts and needs zero maintenance — wrought iron needs repainting every few years. Aluminum costs about the same installed and wins on lifetime cost. It's lighter, so install is faster.
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