Why is aluminum so common in Fort Lauderdale?
Aluminum does not rust, which matters in a city laced with salt and brackish canals. A good powder coat keeps its color in strong sun, and the open picket design lets wind pass through instead of pushing against a solid face. It is also the default choice for pool barriers, because the picket spacing is easy to keep under the code's 4-inch limit.
What styles can you build?
- Flat-top and spear-top picket fences for front yards and side yards.
- Pool-code picket with the horizontal rails on the pool side and tight spacing.
- Waterfront runs that step down toward a seawall without blocking the water view.
- Matching walk and driveway gates, including sliding gates.
- Steel or wrought iron for custom scrollwork or a heavier look, with a coating suited to the coast.
What does an aluminum fence cost?
As of October 2026, Angi lists aluminum fencing at about $17 to $90 per linear foot installed and HomeGuide at about $25 to $75. Wrought iron runs about $25 to $55 per foot on Angi and $50 to $85 on HomeGuide. Height, panel grade, gates and the number of corners and slopes move your price within those ranges.
What does Fort Lauderdale require for a metal fence?
The city's fence permit checklist asks for plans signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed architect or engineer for metal and PVC fences, along with a signed and sealed survey and any product approvals. Fort Lauderdale is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the design has to show it can take the code's wind loads. We assemble that package as part of the job.
Is aluminum right for you?
Choose aluminum if you want a fence that will not rust, keeps a view open or doubles as a pool barrier. Choose vinyl or wood if you need full privacy. Read which fences hold up best to hurricanes before you decide.