Basic
$36 – $62 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel flat-top picket panels, three rails, posts set in concrete
How Much Does Wrought Iron Fence Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $42 to $73 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wrought Iron Fence in Washington, District of Columbia
$42 – $73
per linear ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for wrought iron fence.
National average: $40 – $70 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$42 – $73 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel spear-top picket panels, heavier posts set in concrete with ball caps
Premium
$52 – $92 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel panels with spear finials, decorative scroll accents, heavier posts in concrete with ball caps
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $19 – $33 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $15 – $25 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $5.04 – $8.82 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $3.36 – $5.88 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Wrought Iron Fence photo examples
Black metal picket fence along a park lawn with trees behind
Photo: TriangleREVA · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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
Photo: Aeou · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($18.00-$31.50 per linear foot)
- Labor ($14.00-$24.50 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($4.80-$8.40 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($3.20-$5.60 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Average Fence Cost Per Foot in 2026 | Scheiderer Fence, Scheiderer Fence, retrieved Nov 2026
- Wrought Iron Fence Services Cost | Yelp, Yelp, retrieved 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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