Serving East Brainerd Since 1981
Fence Company in East Brainerd, TN
Wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and farm fence for East Brainerd's subdivisions, from Gunbarrel Road to the Ooltewah line, built by our team out of Hixson. Family-owned since 1981.
Photo of East Brainerd: National Trails Office, US National Park Service, Public domain
Action Fence Company of Chattanooga, family-owned since 1981, installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and farm fence in East Brainerd, Hamilton County, Tennessee, from our office in Hixson, about 25 to 35 minutes away. East Brainerd is split between Chattanooga and unincorporated Hamilton County, and both exempt fences 7 feet and under from a building permit.
Do I Need a Fence Permit in East Brainerd?
Not for a fence 7 feet or shorter, on either side of the city line. East Brainerd is a patchwork: parts were annexed into Chattanooga, including stretches along East Brainerd Road and Igou Gap Road in 2009, and the rest is unincorporated Hamilton County. Zoning setbacks come from different offices, so we confirm the parcel before quoting.
What Is the Ground Like in East Brainerd?
Rolling ridges and shallow valleys with wooded backdrops, at about 735 feet. Ridge soils here, as across Hamilton County, tend to be cherty clay.
What Are Homes and Properties Like in East Brainerd?
A patchwork of subdivisions where HOA presence varies by street: brick-front traditionals, Craftsman homes, and townhomes on large lots, with a median build year of 1997. Hamilton County approved 741 residential lots in 2022, most of them in East Brainerd and Ooltewah.
Which Fences Suit East Brainerd?
With HOA presence varying street to street, the first step on an East Brainerd fence is finding out whether your subdivision has a covenant and what it allows. Behind a brick-front traditional or Craftsman house on a larger lot, wood or vinyl privacy fence encloses the backyard, and black aluminum keeps a front yard or pool open to view. Pool fences follow the 48-inch barrier rule with self-closing, self-latching gates. On ridge-top lots with cherty clay, posts get augered and set in concrete. Where a wooded backdrop is the view, black vinyl-coated chain link keeps pets in without drawing the eye. New lots between here and Ooltewah follow the same city-or-county parcel check.
What Are the Landmarks in East Brainerd?
Hamilton Place Mall at I-75, Gunbarrel Road, East Hamilton Middle and High, Audubon Acres, and Jack Benson Heritage Park.
What Fences Do We Install in East Brainerd?
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 East Brainerd
Something else on your mind? Call (423) 842-8700 and ask.
My subdivision has an architectural committee. What do you need from me?
A copy of the fence guidelines if you have them. Get the committee's approval before the fence goes in, and we'll build the style, height, and gate locations they approve.
Is my lot in the city or the county?
Could be either. Parts of East Brainerd were annexed into Chattanooga, including stretches along East Brainerd Road and Igou Gap Road in 2009, and parts weren't. We check the parcel so the right zoning rules are applied.
Do I need a permit for a fence in East Brainerd?
Not for a fence 7 feet or shorter. Chattanooga and Hamilton County both exempt fences 7 feet and under from a building permit. Taller fences need one from whichever office covers your parcel.
How far is East Brainerd from your office?
About 25 to 35 minutes from our office on Hixson Pike, depending on which end of the community you're in. The estimate is free and on site.
What's the ground like for setting posts?
Rolling ridges and shallow valleys. Ridge-top soil tends to be cherty clay, so we auger the holes and set every post in concrete.
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Next Step
Ready for a Fence in East Brainerd?
Tell us what you're fencing and where, and we'll call to set up a free on-site estimate.