Fence installation & repair in Charlotte, NC.
Privacy, a safe yard for kids and pets, or a clean property line. We install, repair and replace fences for Charlotte-area homeowners, and we check the local rules before the first post goes in.
Choosing a fence type
Wood privacy fence
The most common choice for backyards. Looks natural, can be stained or painted, and needs periodic upkeep.Vinyl
Less upkeep, a clean look and more cost up front.Aluminum or steel
Open, durable and good for pools, front yards and keeping pets in, but not private.Chain link
Practical and lower cost for fenced-in play areas and pets.
Before you build: property lines and the plan
A good fence starts with knowing where your property line is. If you are not sure, a survey settles it before any posts are set. Talk with neighbors if the fence will sit near the line, and call 811 before digging so buried lines are marked.
Think about gates early: how wide they need to be for a mower or a wheelbarrow, where they swing and how they latch. Slopes change how a fence is built, either stepped or racked, and we talk through that on the walkthrough.
Wood posts set in concrete and fence lines on clay soil see a lot of moisture. Careful post setting and drainage at the base add years to a fence.
Charlotte fence rules to know
The City of Charlotte sets fence heights in its Unified Development Ordinance. In residential districts, the City’s fence and wall certificate guidance lists these limits: up to 5 feet in the front yard setback, up to 6 feet in the side yard, and up to 8 feet in the rear yard. A fence cannot block the sight triangle at a street corner, and fences cannot block stormwater flow in a drainage easement.
A fence built along a city street needs a no-cost Fence and Wall Certificate from the Charlotte Department of Transportation. Other towns, such as Matthews, Huntersville or Cornelius, have their own rules.
Source: City of Charlotte, Fence and Wall Certificate (PDF). Rules change and every property is different, so we confirm what applies at your address before the scope is final.
Repairs and replacements
Leaning posts, rotted rails and blown-down panels are common after storms. A repair can be a small fix or a sign the fence line is near the end of its life. Send photos and we will tell you which it is.
If a storm took down a fence, see storm damage repair.
What to send when you get in touch
Your address and a photo of the area
Roughly how many feet and which sides
Wood, vinyl, aluminum or chain link, and gate locations
Whether you have a recent survey, and your preferred timing
Fences: common questions
Something else? Call (704) 977-6512 or send us a note.
How tall can my fence be in Charlotte?
In Charlotte’s residential districts, the City’s fence guidance lists up to 5 feet in the front setback, 6 feet in the side yard and 8 feet in the rear yard. Other towns have different rules, and we confirm yours before building.
Do I need a permit for a fence?
Fences along a city street need a no-cost Fence and Wall Certificate from Charlotte DOT, and height rules come from zoning. Other towns differ. We confirm what applies at your address.
What is the best fence for privacy?
A solid wood or vinyl privacy fence. Wood looks natural and needs upkeep. Vinyl needs less upkeep and costs more up front.
Can you repair a leaning or storm-damaged fence?
Yes. Send photos. Some fences need new posts, others only panels or rails.
Who is responsible for a fence on the property line?
It depends on where the line is and what you agree with the neighbor. A survey confirms the line, and we recommend a conversation with the neighbor first.