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Fence Company in Atlanta, GA: Installation, Repair & Gates

Atlanta Fence Company serves homeowners across Atlanta and the surrounding areas with new fence installation, repair, gates, and storm damage work. Whether you're searching for a fence company near me in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Marietta, or Alpharetta, we handle the full range of fencing craft: wood and privacy fence installation, vinyl, chain link, and ornamental metal. We also repair leaning and damaged fences, replace failing posts, install and repair gates including automatic driveway gates, and restore weathered wood. Our crews are local, and they know the soil and the housing stock here. Call (470) 823-2437 for a free estimate.

Most fences in this region are built to define lot lines in subdivisions where every property is enclosed, and most fences that need work have failed because of the ground and the weather, not poor craftsmanship. We diagnose why a fence is leaning or rotting, propose repair when it makes sense, and quote replacement when the fence has reached the end of its life.

Why Fences Lean in Atlanta: Clay Soil and Rotted Posts

A fence that leans usually fails at the post, not the pickets or rails. The clay soil here swells when wet and shrinks when dry, working a post back and forth season after season until it racks out of plumb. At the same time, moisture at the ground line keeps the wood damp right where it carries the most load, and over years that moisture causes decay. A post set in concrete can heave if the footing itself shifts, or the wood inside a sound footing can rot away, leaving the post unstable. Walk any fence line and you will often find that one or two posts have failed while the rest stand true, or that the rot has advanced along the entire run. The difference matters enormously for what comes next.

We assess a fence by walking the whole line, testing every post, and checking whether the concrete footing has heaved or the post has decayed. If the pickets and rails are sound and only a handful of posts have failed, repair makes sense: we reset or replace those posts, and the fence stands for years more. If the posts have rotted at the ground line along most of the run, the fence is at end of life, and patching it section by section will cost more over time than replacing it once. We quote both options, because both are sometimes real. On wood that has decayed, we replace it. Moisture at the ground line is the cause. We do not perform termite or pest inspections, apply chemical treatments, or carry out pest control, which is a separate regulated trade. Call (470) 823-2437 to have us assess your fence and propose repair or replacement.

Choosing the right repair strategy saves money and frustration. A fence with sound structure and a few bad posts is worth fixing. A fence where the posts have failed across the whole run is worth replacing. We give you that honest read, and we quote both when both are real options.

Storm Damage Fence Repair in Atlanta

Severe wind and storms can push whole runs of fence over on the same line, snap posts at grade, or tear panels away. When that happens, a fence rebuilt afterward should come back stronger than it was before, with better posts and better footings than the ones that failed. We provide a free damage assessment, photograph the damage section by section, and prepare a written estimate you can choose to give your insurance carrier. We help document what happened and what it will cost to repair.

Insurance coverage decisions rest with your carrier, and we do not represent you in that process or promise that any claim will be approved or any repair will be covered. What we do is give you clear photographs and a detailed estimate so you have the information you need. If you have questions about whether your policy covers fence damage, contact your insurer directly. Learn more about our storm damage assessment and repair process.

Cedar, Pine, Vinyl or Chain Link: Choosing for This Climate

Choosing a fence material is a trade-off between maintenance, durability, and budget. Cedar looks beautiful and weathers to gray, but under this sun and humidity it needs cleaning and re-staining every two to three years to avoid rot and stay attractive, and that cycle is what decides whether it lasts closer to ten years or closer to twenty. Pressure-treated pine costs less and holds up to moisture better, but it is not as visually warm and does not take stain as evenly. Vinyl and PVC are low-maintenance and do not rot or splinter, but they expand and contract with temperature, they show dirt, and they cost more upfront. Vinyl fence is a smart choice if you want to set it and leave it for years. Chain link is the toughest per dollar, especially in galvanized or powder-coated steel, and gauge and mesh size determine how long it stays tight. Aluminum and ornamental iron suit pool barriers and front yards where appearance matters, and they can be racked to follow grade without looking wrong.

Cost is quoted by the linear foot, and that number changes based on slope, access, whether we are tearing out an old fence, and how many gates are in the run. We measure on site and price from there. See our pricing page for a sense of the range, and request a free estimate for your property.

Permits, HOA Rules, Property Lines & Pool Barriers

In most jurisdictions in the Atlanta area, fence height is regulated by local code, and many cities and counties require a permit before installation begins. Requirements vary by city and county, and some allow fence work without a permit while others do not. If your property is in a master-planned community or subdivision with an HOA, architectural approval is usually required before work starts, and deed restrictions commonly govern height, material, and color. It is worth checking your HOA rules and any deed restrictions first, and confirming that your design meets the requirements. For pool barriers, we install to meet the pool barrier codes that apply at your address, with self-closing self-latching hardware. Final determination of compliance rests with the local building official. No barrier replaces supervision of children or swimmers. On property lines, we install on the line you identify, working from your existing survey or plat. Determining a property boundary is the work of a licensed land surveyor, and we do not offer survey or boundary opinions. Before starting, confirm the fence line and any neighbor or HOA consent in writing.

Setting posts is excavation, and we request Georgia 811 utility locates before digging post holes. Locates cover participating operators only and do not mark private lines such as irrigation or landscape lighting, so please tell us if you have those on your property. Requirements vary across the area, and rules change. Always verify with the Atlanta building department and your HOA before starting your project. Contact us with your address and we can help you understand what applies to your property.