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Fence Installation in Greenville, SC

Compare 3 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $12–$37.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Greenville

  1. 1.Defender Fencing

    5.0★ (39 reviews)

    5.0★ from 39 reviews

    +18644355015Website

  2. 2.David S. Fence

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +18644141475Website

  3. 3.Lion Fence Corp

    3.8★ (35 reviews)

    3.8★ from 35 reviews

    +18642630117Website

Fence Installation Cost in Greenville

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

ServiceTypical range in Greenville
Wood fence$12–$37/linear ft
Vinyl fence$25–$50/linear ft
Chain-link fence$8–$21/linear ft
Fence repair$124–$496/job

Fence Installation prices in Greenville run about 17% 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 Greenville, rated 4.6★ on average across 92 customer reviews.

Greenville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Greenville's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
March 28
First fall frost
November 10
Annual precipitation
50.77"
Heating degree days
3,287
Cooling degree days
1,643
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.2°49.9°4.11"
Feb33.7°53.1°4.01"
Mar39.8°61.6°4.61"
Apr48.5°71.7°3.61"
May57.9°79.1°3.79"
Jun67°85.6°4.62"
Jul70.4°88.8°4.9"
Aug69.4°87.9°4.66"
Sep61.8°81.1°4.32"
Oct50.7°71.4°3.78"
Nov41.7°61.7°4.15"
Dec34°51.7°4.21"

NOAA station data 1.1 miles from Greenville.

Permits & Regulations in SC

  • Residential specialty work over $500 in South Carolina, including fencing, requires Residential Builders Commission registration
  • 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: llr.sc.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Greenville

How much does fence installation cost in Greenville?

A wood fence in Greenville typically runs $12-$37 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Greenville?

We track 3 fence companies serving Greenville.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Greenville, SC?

In SC, Residential specialty work over $500 in South Carolina, including fencing, requires Residential Builders Commission registration. Height limits and setbacks are set by Greenville and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Greenville more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Greenville runs about -17.3% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Greenville?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 31F in Greenville, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

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

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around March 28 in Greenville, before the busy summer season.

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

Multiply the fence length by $12-$37 per linear foot for wood in Greenville, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Greenville weather affect a wood fence?

Greenville gets about 50.77 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.