Basic
$31 – $55 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel flat-top picket panels, three rails, posts set in concrete

Supply and install a 4-5 ft residential wrought-iron (ornamental metal) fence per linear foot, materials and labor; gates, tear-off extra.
Wrought Iron Fence in Birmingham, Alabama typically costs $37 to $64 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Birmingham are 10.0% lower than the national average for wrought iron fence.
National average: $40 – $70 per linear ft
$31 – $55 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel flat-top picket panels, three rails, posts set in concrete
$37 – $64 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel spear-top picket panels, heavier posts set in concrete with ball caps
$46 – $80 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel panels with spear finials, decorative scroll accents, heavier posts in concrete with ball caps
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $17 – $30 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $12 – $21 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $4.61 – $8.06 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $3.07 – $5.38 | linear ft |
Black metal picket fence along a park lawn with trees behind
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Find a pro to do thisBlack wrought iron fence with scrollwork and finials at a corner of a lawn
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Find a pro to do thisWrought iron fence top with fleur-de-lis spear finials and scroll collars
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Birmingham run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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