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3021 Fairacres Rd SW Huntsville, AL 35805 Hours: Mon - Sat: 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM

Decatur, AL • Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

The Fence Company Decatur AL Has Trusted for Over 7 Years

Wood. Vinyl. Aluminum. Chain link. Brick columns. We build every type of residential fence in Decatur and across North Alabama. Licensed, insured, and warranty-backed on every job. Not a franchise. Not a call center. A real local crew based at 3021 Fairacres Rd SW in Huntsville.

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    WHY DECATUR HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE US

    Your Decatur Fence Contractors. Licensed, Insured, and Still Answering the Phone.

    Any crew with a truck and a post-hole digger can hang a fence.

    The difference shows up six months down the road. A post shifts. A gate sags. A storm takes out two panels and the number you saved goes to voicemail.

    We have been working across North Alabama for over seven years. We are based at 3021 Fairacres Rd SW in Huntsville, not out of state and not behind a call center. Every job we do in Decatur carries our name, and that changes how every decision gets made on site.

    We are fully licensed and insured. That costs real money. It also means if a post clips your irrigation line, if a worker gets hurt on your property, or if the finished fence does not match what was agreed in writing, you are covered. With an unlicensed crew, you have a phone number that may go quiet after the check clears. That gap in accountability is exactly what the low bid is hiding from you.

    Every fence we install in Decatur comes with a written warranty. Something fails on our end, we come back and fix it. No runaround. No pointing at the material. Most local fence companies in Decatur do not back their work this way. We do because we stand behind what we build.

    Fully Licensed and Insured

    Alabama state licensed. Fully insured. Your property is protected from the first day of work, and there is someone accountable if anything does not go according to plan.

    We Handle Permits and HOA Approvals

    City of Decatur permits. HOA submissions. 811 utility marking. We manage all of it start to finish. You never have to figure out which form to file or which city office to call.

    Local Crew, Local Knowledge

    We know Decatur's neighborhoods, soil conditions along the Tennessee River corridor, and the city permit process. You get straight answers based on real experience, not guesses from someone working off a script.

    Written Estimates That Do Not Change

    Every quote is itemized and handed to you before a single hole is dug. What we quote is what you pay. No line items that appear on the final invoice that were not on the estimate.

    Warranty on Every Job

    We back every installation in Decatur in writing. If something fails on our end, we come back. Most fence contractors in this area do not offer this. We do.

    On Time, On Budget

    We set a start date and a finish window before work begins and we hold to it. Most Decatur residential fence installs wrap in one to three days.

    FENCING SERVICES IN ATHENS, AL

    Fence Installation Athens. Every Material. Every Style.

    From board-on-board cedar in the neighborhoods off Highway 72 to ornamental aluminum along the US-31 corridor. Our crew does the work on every Athens job. Nothing is subcontracted.

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    Wood Fence Installation Athens

    Cedar. Pressure-treated pine. Board-on-board, picket, shadowbox. The most requested fence material in Athens. Built to handle North Alabama humidity when posts are set correctly in Limestone County clay. Cedar resists moisture and insects naturally. Pressure-treated pine delivers solid value at a lower price point when stained every two to three years.

    Vinyl Fencing Athens

    No rot. No splinters. No paint schedule. The right call for Athens homeowners who want a clean fence with zero maintenance. Our vinyl is thick-walled and UV-stabilized for Alabama's heat. Privacy panels, classic picket, and ranch rail available. Holds color and shape for years without lifting a finger.
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    Aluminum Fencing Athens

    Looks like wrought iron from the street. Never rusts. Never needs repainting. Front yard borders and ornamental entryways throughout Athens and Limestone County. The powder coat holds through Alabama summers in a way paint simply cannot. Flat-top, spear-top, and custom panel patterns available. The preferred choice for pool enclosures and corner lot borders in Athens.
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    Chain Link Fence Athens

    The most cost-effective perimeter solution in Athens. Galvanized and vinyl-coated options for residential yards and dog runs. Holds up for decades when posts are set and tensioned correctly. Privacy slats available for homeowners who want chain link durability with added coverage.
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    Brick Column Fencing Athens

    Masonry columns. Custom gates. Brick column and panel designs. For Athens homeowners who want a fence that looks like it belongs to the property, not just beside it. We build brick column fences from the footing up, a service most contractors in this area do not offer. Custom pricing by project based on column count, height, and panel material.

    Fence Repair Athens

    Storm damage. Shifted posts. Gates that stopped latching. Most of the time it is a repair, not a replacement. We assess it honestly and give you a straight answer before a quote is written.

    LOCAL EXPERTISE — ATHENS, AL

    What Every Athens Homeowner Should Know Before Installing a Fence

    Athens is not a city you want to wing it in when it comes to fencing.

    The City of Athens requires permits for most residential fence installations. Fences over six feet in height need one. Front yard fences near property lines along US-72, Lindsay Lane, and Jefferson Street corridors often require review before anything goes in the ground. Get that wrong, and your fence may have to come down before it goes back up. Huntsville Residential Fencing manages the full permit process through Athens City Hall on your behalf, from the initial application to the final inspection sign-off. You never navigate a single office or make a single call to figure out which form to file.

    Limestone County soil sits on dense clay that shifts. The same clay that makes this region great for farming will heave a fence post set at standard depth within a few seasons. We set posts deeper and use concrete formulated for North Alabama ground conditions. That detail does not show on install day, but it is what separates a fence that lasts five years from one that lasts twenty.

    Athens is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Alabama. New developments along Highway 72 and the Sanderfer Road area have HOA covenants that restrict materials, heights, and colors. We review your documents before the first post goes in. Our office at 3021 Fairacres Rd SW in Huntsville is 25 minutes from most Athens neighborhoods, which means a site visit gets scheduled fast and our crew is never far when follow-up work is needed.

    Athens, AL Fence Quick Reference

    Athens Fence Alabama. Built for This Climate, This Soil, This Community.

    Fencing in North Alabama is not the same as fencing in Florida or Tennessee. The clay shifts. The humidity gets into untreated wood. Summers pushes aluminum and vinyl coatings to their limit. We have been doing this work in Athens and across Limestone County long enough to know exactly where shortcuts come back to bite homeowners.

    When you call a fence company in Athens, Alabama, you want someone who has set posts in this ground before. Someone who knows which subdivisions have buried utilities that are not always where the 811 map says they are. Someone who has pulled a city permit through Athens City Hall and knows the process cold. That is what seven years of work in this region looks like.

    We serve Athens as our primary Limestone County base and extend coverage across the surrounding area. Homeowners in Ardmore to the north, Elkmont and Tanner to the west, and Harvest and Meridianville to the south all call us for the same reason Athens homeowners do. One licensed, insured, warranty-backed crew that knows North Alabama fencing and does not subcontract the work to whoever is available that week.

    What Huntsville Customers Say About Our Fence Company

    4.9 out of 5 across 296 Google reviews.

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    Stephen Hodge
    19:00 01 Apr 26
    Kyle and his crew did an excellent job on installing a chainlink
    Fence in our very rocky and sloped yard. They were very professional and courteous and I would recommend them
    To anyone looking to get a fence installed
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    Bonnie Jennings
    23:13 12 Mar 26
    I love my fence!!!! The fence is accurately placed and makes the yard look so special!
    George and his helper (Darrel?) did a fantastic job!!! They kept me informed every step of the way. I am so happy that I chose Huntsville Residential Fencing!!!!!😁
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    Lila Pearl
    03:51 26 Jan 26
    Speedy and quality service. Fenced around my pasture for my last minute acquisition of sheep. Thank you!
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    Jimmy John
    18:11 22 Jan 26
    Job was done timely and with care and the price was right I would recommend hsv residential to anyone looking for a new fence or repairs they are awesome!
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    Jarrod Bailey
    16:22 22 Jan 26
    5 stars for Huntsville Residential Fencing! They installed a beautiful picket fence that boosted our curb appeal and keeps the dogs safe. They were professional, helpful with our HOA, and used high-quality materials built for Alabama weather. Highly recommend.
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    Dean Polk
    01:34 20 Jan 26
    If anyone is in need of fence work, these guys were incredibly responsive. I contacted them one evening, had a reviewer out next day, final quote a day later, and installing day after. Price was just a few hundred over a non-US person ($5,500 instead of $5,200), and they are all American (gave me a W9 for their Scorp) and talented. They even made a few recommendations, all of which I gladly accepted. They know their craft.
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    N Gardner
    11:04 01 Aug 25
    Our company hired Huntsville Residential Fencing to repair a leaning fence. They did a great job. Ensuring the posts were deep enough to prevent issues. Matching existing fence perfectly. Very reasonable prices. Super nice team. Tim, Adam many thanks to you and your crew!
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    Sean
    00:28 10 Apr 25
    We were super impressed with Huntsville Residential Fencing. Their communication was great. The guys that showed up were very professional. They completed the job quickly and effectively. Fence looks great! Would highly recommend.
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    Ray Hall
    02:47 13 Feb 25
    Huntsville Residential Fencing installed a vinyl fence for us. Their quality of work is outstanding. They installed the fence in a couple of days, we thought it would take much longer. We asked about warranties on the work and they provided extensive information regarding material and workmanship warranties. They’re the gold standard for your fencing needs.
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    Peter Wang
    03:41 23 Nov 24
    Thank you so much for the timely estimation and quote. Your professional communication and reasonable price make me feel comfortable to work with you. Thank you for the good job well done in timely manners. I will be very happy to recommend your residential fence company to friends in need to build a new fence.

    Thamks again for getting the fence project done well in timely manner.

    Keep in touch !

    WHERE WE WORK IN ATHENS

    Residential Fencing Athens AL — Every Community, Every ZIP Code

    From the neighborhoods along Highway 72 to the communities near Lindsay Lane and the Sanderfer Road area. Downtown Athens to the Elkmont Road corridor. We cover every part of the city.

    HOW IT WORKS

    Getting a Fence in Athens Is a 4-Step Process

    From the first call to the final walkthrough. Here is exactly what working with us looks like.

    Free On-Site Estimate

    We come to your Athens property, walk the full perimeter, take measurements, and talk through material options. You get a written, itemized number before we leave. No vague per-foot quotes over the phone.

    Permits and Scheduling

    We pull your Athens city permit, handle 811 utility marking, and schedule the install date. You do none of the paperwork.

    Installation Day

    Our crew arrives on the confirmed date. Posts go in at the right depth for Limestone County clay, set in concrete. Every panel and gate built to match the agreed plan.

    Final Walkthrough

    You inspect every panel, post, and gate with us on-site. We do not call the job done until you are satisfied. Anything not right gets fixed before we leave.

    FENCE INSTALLATION COST — ATHENS, AL

    What Does a Fence Cost in Athens

    Huntsville fence installation runs between $15 and $55 per linear foot depending on material and site conditions. Here are the ranges we see most often on Huntsville projects.

    $15 – $55 Per linear foot, fully installed
    Huntsville, AL area • Materials and labor included

    • Wood Fence

      $15 – $35 per linear ft. Cedar and pressure-treated pine. Most requested material in Athens neighborhoods.

    • Vinyl Fence

      $25 – $45 per linear ft. Low maintenance, long life, HOA-friendly. Best for Athens heat.

    • Aluminum Fence

      $30 – $60 per linear ft. Pool enclosures, ornamental borders, front yard perimeters.

    • Chain Link

      $15 – $30 per linear ft. Most affordable perimeter solution in Athens.

    • Brick Column Fence

      Custom pricing by project based on column count, height, and panel material.

    The only price that means anything is the one written down for your specific yard. We do the site visit for free and hand you the quote before we leave.
    No vague ranges. No pressure

    3021 Fairacres Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Frequently Asked Questions About Fencing in Athens, AL

    Do I need a permit for a fence in Athens, AL?

    Yes, in most cases. The City of Athens requires a building permit for fences over six feet in height. Front yard fences are generally limited to four feet. HOA communities in Athens add their own approval layer on top of city requirements. We manage the full permit process on your behalf through Athens City Hall. You never figure out which form to file or which office to call.

    How much does fence installation cost in Athens, AL?

    Between $15 and $55 per linear foot, depending on material and site conditions. Wood runs $15 to $35, vinyl $25 to $45, aluminum $30 to $60, and chain link $15 to $30. Brick column fences are custom-priced by the project. We do the site visit for free and give you a written, itemized number before you commit to anything.

    Brick Column Fencing — Questions We Get Asked Most

    What is a brick column fence?

    A brick column fence uses masonry columns built from the footing up as the structural anchors of your fence line. The panels between the columns can be wood, aluminum, vinyl, or iron, depending on the look you want. It is one of the most substantial-looking fences you can put on a residential property, and it holds up far longer than a standard wood or metal post because the brick column itself is not susceptible to rot or rust at the base.

    How much does a brick column fence cost?

    Brick column fences are custom-priced by the project because the cost depends on column count, column height, the material used for panels between columns, and site conditions. We do not publish a flat per-foot rate for brick column work because quoting it without a site visit would be misleading. We come out, assess the full scope, and hand you a written number before any work starts.

    How long does it take to build a brick column fence?

    Longer than a standard fence install. A single brick column from footing to cap requires curing time between stages. A full brick column fence project in Athens typically runs four to seven days, depending on column count, project size, and weather. We give you a firm timeline before work starts and hold to it.

    Do brick column fences need a permit in Athens?

    Yes. Because brick column fences involve masonry work from the footing up, they almost always require a building permit in Athens. In some cases, they may also require a structural review depending on height and column spacing. We handle all of that on your behalf. You do not navigate a single office or fill out a single form.

    Can I add brick columns to an existing fence?

    In many cases, yes. If your existing fence posts are still structurally sound, we can tie new brick columns into the existing fence line. In other cases, especially where posts have shifted or the existing fence is at the end of its life, it makes more sense to plan the full fence around the column placement from the start. We assess this during the free estimate visit and give you a straight answer before any quote is written.

    What materials can go between brick columns?

    The most common choices we install in Athens are wood panels, aluminum panels, and wrought-iron style ornamental panels. Each has a different look, maintenance requirement, and price point. Wood gives a warm, traditional look. Aluminum and ornamental iron panels give an estate-style appearance with zero maintenance concerns. We can walk you through the options during the estimate visit with examples.

    How long does a brick column fence last?

    The brick columns themselves, when built correctly from a proper footing, can last 50 years or more. The panels between them will have a shorter lifespan depending on the material. Wood panels typically last 15 to 20 years with reasonable maintenance. Aluminum and ornamental panels last 30 to 40 years. The column is the most permanent part of the structure, which is why the footing work matters so much.

    Does Huntsville Residential Fencing handle brick column fencing in Athens?

    Yes. Brick column fencing is one of the services that separates us from most fence contractors in Athens. Most companies in this area do not do masonry work. We build brick column fences from the footing up, which means one contractor handles the whole project rather than you coordinating a fence company and a separate mason. We hold a 4.9-star rating across 296 Google reviews and have completed over 1,100 projects across North Alabama.

    ALL SERVICE AREAS — NORTH ALABAMA

    We Also Serve These Cities Near Athens

    Athens is our primary Limestone County service area. We extend coverage north toward Ardmore and the Tennessee state line, south toward Harvest and Meridianville, and east toward New Hope and New Market. Huntsville sits at the center of our territory, 25 minutes from Athens, and is where our crew is based and dispatched from. Every city below is a regular service area, not an occasional one.

    3021 Fairacres Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

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