Serving Fort Oglethorpe Since 1981
Fence Company in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Side and rear-yard fence in wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link for Fort Oglethorpe homes, many backing up to the battlefield park. Built by our team out of Hixson. Family-owned since 1981.
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Action Fence Company of Chattanooga, family-owned since 1981, installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and farm fence in Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, from our office in Hixson, about 25 minutes away. Fort Oglethorpe's development code caps residential fences at 8 feet and doesn't allow a fence beyond the front building line.
Do I Need a Fence Permit in Fort Oglethorpe?
Permits come from Catoosa County Planning and Inspections, which has handled all of Fort Oglethorpe's building permits and inspections since September 2024; zoning stays with the city. The city's development code caps residential fences at 8 feet, allows nothing within 25 feet of a corner intersection, and doesn't allow a fence beyond the front building line, which rules out most front-yard fences. A fence on a designated historic property may need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission.
What Is the Ground Like in Fort Oglethorpe?
Battlefield and ridge. The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park covers the southern two-thirds of the city, West Chickamauga Creek runs along the battlefield's edge, and Missionary Ridge's chert rises to the west.
What Are Homes and Properties Like in Fort Oglethorpe?
The 21 original Officers' Quarters around Barnhardt Circle, built in 1902–04, the duplexes on North Thomas Road, Sergeants' Row from the 1930s, and the commercial corridor along LaFayette Road. Many lots back up to park land.
What Are the Landmarks in Fort Oglethorpe?
The Fort Oglethorpe Historic District, home of the 6th Cavalry and a WWII WAC center, and the military park visitor center on US-27. Lake Winnepesaukah is next door in Rossville, and Chickamauga is just south of the park.
What Fences Do We Install in Fort Oglethorpe?
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 Fort Oglethorpe
Something else on your mind? Call (423) 842-8700 and ask.
Can I fence my front yard in Fort Oglethorpe?
Generally no. The city's code doesn't allow a fence beyond the front building line. Side and rear fences are fine up to 8 feet.
Who issues the permit?
Catoosa County Planning and Inspections, which took over Fort Oglethorpe's building permits in September 2024. Zoning questions still go to the city.
I'm in the historic district around Barnhardt Circle. What changes?
A fence on a designated historic property may need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission. We confirm it with the city before we build.
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Next Step
Ready for a Fence in Fort Oglethorpe?
Tell us what you're fencing and where, and we'll call to set up a free on-site estimate.