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Fence Installation in Atlanta, GA

Compare 3 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $13–$38.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Atlanta

  1. 1.Top Ace Fences, Deck & Home

    4.6★ (64 reviews)

    4.6★ from 64 reviews

    +14045128082Website

  2. 2.MGM Fence Contractors Atlanta

    5.0★ (41 reviews)

    5.0★ from 41 reviews

    +17702885444Website

  3. 3.Rockwood

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +14044455757Website

Fence Installation Cost in Atlanta

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Atlanta
Wood fence$13–$38/linear ft
Vinyl fence$25–$50/linear ft
Chain-link fence$8–$21/linear ft
Fence repair$126–$502/job

Fence Installation prices in Atlanta run about 16% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Atlanta, rated 4.9★ on average across 110 customer reviews.

Atlanta Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Atlanta's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 10
Annual precipitation
51.17"
Heating degree days
2,880
Cooling degree days
1,744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.1°53.1°4.27"
Feb35.4°57.2°4.9"
Mar41.9°65.3°4.81"
Apr49°73°3.74"
May58°80.6°3.77"
Jun66.4°86.9°4.13"
Jul70.1°89.5°5.06"
Aug69.6°88°4.74"
Sep62.3°83.3°3.98"
Oct51.5°73.5°3.61"
Nov42°64°4.17"
Dec35.1°54.5°3.99"

NOAA station data 5.94 miles from Atlanta.

Permits & Regulations in GA

  • Georgia has no fence license; residential projects over $2,500 require a residential contractor license unless the work stays within a specialty trade
  • Fence height, setback and permit rules are set by the city, county or HOA
  • Every state's one-call law requires calling 811 before digging, which includes fence post holes and deck footings

License required: State contractor rules for exterior work; municipal fence permits

Sources: sos.ga.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Atlanta

How much does fence installation cost in Atlanta?

A wood fence in Atlanta typically runs $13-$38 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Atlanta?

We track 3 fence companies serving Atlanta.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Atlanta, GA?

In GA, Georgia has no fence license; residential projects over $2,500 require a residential contractor license unless the work stays within a specialty trade. Height limits and setbacks are set by Atlanta and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Atlanta more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Atlanta runs about -16.3% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Atlanta?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 33F in Atlanta, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in Atlanta?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around March 26 in Atlanta, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in Atlanta?

Multiply the fence length by $13-$38 per linear foot for wood in Atlanta, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Atlanta weather affect a wood fence?

Atlanta gets about 51.17 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.