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$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

Metal fence (steel/aluminum) supplied and installed per linear foot (posts, panels/ pickets, concrete, labor); gates, survey and permits extra.
Metal Fence in Portland, Maine typically costs $25 to $69 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 Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for metal fence.
National average: $25 – $70 per linear ft
$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
$25 – $69 per linear ft
4 ft black aluminum picket fence, heavier rails and pickets, pressed-spear tops, 2 in. posts in concrete
$31 – $86 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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $31 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.75 – $25 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.91 – $8.15 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.94 – $5.43 | linear ft |
Black steel picket fence running along a lawn and sidewalk
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