New fences for homes, farms and businesses across Hall County, built to the rules where you live and set to last in Georgia clay.
Most people start with a material. It works better to start with the reason you want the fence, because that narrows the choice fast.
| You want to... | Usually the best fit | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Block the view from neighbors or the road | 6 ft privacy fence in wood or vinyl | Board-on-board wood leaves no gaps as boards shrink. |
| Keep dogs in | Wood privacy, chain link, or aluminum with puppy pickets | Diggers need a buried wire apron or a concrete mow strip. |
| Enclose a pool | Aluminum pool fence | Must meet barrier code: 48 in. minimum, self-closing gates. |
| Dress up a front yard | Aluminum or ornamental steel, low picket | Gainesville caps residential front-yard fences at 42 inches. |
| Spend as little time on upkeep as possible | Vinyl or aluminum | Vinyl still needs an occasional wash on the shady side. |
| Fence a lot of ground on a budget | Chain link or farm fence | Wire fencing costs a fraction of privacy fence per foot. |
| Keep horses or cattle | Board, no-climb or field fence | Barbed wire is for cattle, never horses. |
Most residential fences take one to three days on site once materials are in. Gates are often hung last so the concrete around their posts has time to set.
Budgeting? See the fence cost guide for typical ranges by material, or compare materials side by side.
The red clay here holds water. A post sitting in a wet clay pocket rots at the ground line, which is why most failed wood fences in Gainesville break right at the dirt. We put gravel in the bottom of each hole for drainage, crown the concrete so water runs away from the post, and use lumber rated for ground contact. Freeze depth is shallow in North Georgia, so post depth is set by fence height and wind load: around 2 feet for a 4 foot fence and closer to 3 feet for 6 to 8 foot privacy, deeper still for gate posts.
Plenty of lots around Lake Lanier and in North Hall are steep. On a slope a fence is either stepped (level sections that drop at each post) or racked (sections that follow the grade). Stepped looks cleaner on wood and vinyl but leaves triangles of open space at the bottom. Racked keeps the bottom tight, which matters if you have a dog. We'll show you both on your actual slope.
A Gainesville mailing address does not mean you are inside the City of Gainesville. A lot of "Gainesville" homes sit in unincorporated Hall County, and the two have different fence rules. Oakwood, Flowery Branch and the other cities set their own as well. Our fence rules guide breaks down the main differences. We check the rules for your parcel before we quote.
Most residential fences take one to three days on site once materials arrive. Large farm jobs and commercial projects take longer. Your quote includes an estimated schedule.
Not for the whole job. We like to walk the line with you at the start and do a final walkthrough at the end. Pets need to be inside while the yard is open.
The property owner. We build where you tell us to build, so if you are not certain, a survey is worth it. Building a foot over the line is an expensive mistake to undo.
Yes. Every job gets a Georgia 811 locate before digging. Note that 811 only marks public utility lines. Private lines like sprinkler pipes, invisible dog fence wire and lines to a shop or well pump are not marked, so tell us where yours run.
Yes. Slopes are common around Lake Lanier and North Hall. We step or rack the fence to follow the grade, and we will show you which works better for your yard and material.
