Serving Dalton Since 1981
Fence Company in Dalton, GA
Wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and farm fence across Dalton, from the Thornton Avenue–Murray Hill historic district to Whitfield County's poultry and cattle farms. Family-owned since 1981.
Photo of Dalton: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Action Fence Company of Chattanooga, family-owned since 1981, installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and farm fence in Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia, from our office in Hixson, about 45 to 50 minutes away. Whitfield County Building Inspection handles fence permits for both the City of Dalton and the county, and Dalton requires at least a 4-foot fence around pools.
Do I Need a Fence Permit in Dalton?
Whitfield County Building Inspection on Gillespie Drive handles permits for the City of Dalton as well as the county, under a joint zoning ordinance, and confirms whether your fence needs one. The city requires at least a 4-foot fence around pools and keeps sight triangles clear at intersections. We confirm the fence rules for your parcel before we start.
What Is the Ground Like in Dalton?
Ridge and valley. Dalton sits at about 760 feet with Rocky Face Ridge rising steep to the west and the Conasauga River to the east. Ridge lots have thin acidic soil over sandstone and chert; valley lots have deeper soil over shale and limestone.
What Are Homes and Properties Like in Dalton?
Two historic districts: Thornton Avenue–Murray Hill, a local historic district with design review, and the National Register–listed McCarty Subdivision. Neighborhoods include Brookwood, the Crown Mill village, Dug Gap, and active new construction along the New Hope corridor. Whitfield County has 285 farms, mostly poultry and cattle.
What Are the Landmarks in Dalton?
The Carpet Capital of the World: Shaw Industries and the carpet mills, Qcells, Dalton State College, Rocky Face Ridge Park, I-75, US-41 and US-76, and GA-52.
What Fences Do We Install in Dalton?
Every material we sell, installed by a team with over 150 years of combined fencing experience.
How It Works
How a Fence Gets Built
Four steps from the first visit to the last post. Most residential jobs take about two days on site once materials arrive.
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Consultation
We walk the property, talk through what you need, and recommend options that fit your yard and budget.
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Measure and Proposal
A fence consultant takes precise measurements, then presents a formal proposal.
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Materials Ordered
Once you're under contract, materials are bought and shipped to our storage yard in Sale Creek.
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Installed in About Two Days
On install day the crew meets you for a final look at property lines and gate placement, then builds. The average job takes about two days; size and surprises can change that.
Common Questions
Fence Questions From Dalton
Something else on your mind? Call (423) 842-8700 and ask.
Who issues fence permits in Dalton?
Whitfield County Building Inspection handles permits for both the city and the county. We confirm what your parcel needs before quoting.
Do you work across the state line?
Yes. Dalton is about 45 to 50 minutes from our Hixson office, and we work under Georgia's permit and pool rules as well as Tennessee's.
What about a historic home in Dalton?
Thornton Avenue–Murray Hill is a local historic district with design review, and the McCarty Subdivision is on the National Register. Picket and ornamental aluminum in front and privacy set back behind the house are the usual fit.
Nearby Towns We Serve
Next Step
Ready for a Fence in Dalton?
Tell us what you're fencing and where, and we'll call to set up a free on-site estimate.