Basic
$21 – $58 per linear ft
4 ft black aluminum flat-top picket fence, residential-grade rails, 2 in. posts set in concrete, flat post caps
How Much Does Metal Fence Cost in Arlington, Texas?
Metal fence (steel/aluminum) supplied and installed per linear foot (posts, panels/ pickets, concrete, labor); gates, survey and permits extra.
Metal Fence in Arlington, Texas typically costs $24 to $68 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Metal Fence in Arlington, Texas
$24 – $68
per linear ftPrices in Arlington are 5.0% lower than the national average for metal fence.
National average: $25 – $70 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$24 – $68 per linear ft
4 ft black aluminum picket fence, heavier rails and pickets, pressed-spear tops, 2 in. posts in concrete
Premium
$30 – $85 per linear ft
4 ft black powder-coated aluminum ornamental fence, spear-top pickets with finials, heavier 2-1/2 in. posts in concrete, ball caps
Cost Breakdown in Arlington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $32 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.53 – $21 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.09 – $8.65 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.06 – $5.77 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Arlington local market conditions.
Metal Fence photo examples
Black steel picket fence running along a lawn and sidewalk
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Cost Factors in Arlington, Texas
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.25-$31.50 per linear foot)
- Labor ($8.75-$24.50 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($3.00-$8.40 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.00-$5.60 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs14.0% below avg
Material costs in Arlington run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Metal Fence, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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