Serving Lookout Mountain Since 1981
Fence Company in Lookout Mountain, TN
Black aluminum, wood, and vinyl fence for Lookout Mountain's established lots, set at least 48 inches back from the street and drilled into the sandstone caprock. Family-owned since 1981.
Photo of Lookout Mountain: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
Action Fence Company of Chattanooga, family-owned since 1981, installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, and farm fence in Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County, Tennessee, from our office in Hixson, about 30 to 40 minutes away. On the Tennessee side, fencing must sit at least 48 inches back from the road or street, and the zoning ordinance sets no fence height.
Do I Need a Fence Permit in Lookout Mountain?
Town Hall on Scenic Highway confirms whether your fence needs a permit, and the town's firm rule is that fencing sits at least 48 inches back from the road or street. The Town of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee also sets a 35-foot front setback, 15-foot sides, and a 25-foot rear for buildings, and shortfalls need a variance hearing; the zoning ordinance doesn't set a fence height. Lookout Mountain, Georgia, next door, has its own government and caps front fences at 42 inches with planning commission approval. We confirm which town you're in and what it requires.
What Is the Ground Like in Lookout Mountain?
Rocky. The mountaintop sits at about 1,850 feet on sandstone caprock, with bluff-edge lots and shallow soil. Posts get drilled.
What Are Homes and Properties Like in Lookout Mountain?
Established in-town lots, 737 households in all. The town itself acts as the design authority through its setbacks and variances.
What Are the Landmarks in Lookout Mountain?
The Incline Railway, Point Park and the battlefield, and Ruby Falls on the Tennessee side. Rock City is across the line in Georgia.
What Fences Do We Install in Lookout Mountain?
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 Lookout Mountain
Something else on your mind? Call (423) 842-8700 and ask.
How close to the street can my fence be on Lookout Mountain?
On the Tennessee side, at least 48 inches back from the roadway. Setback shortfalls go to a variance hearing. The Georgia side has its own rules, including a 42-inch front-fence cap with planning commission approval.
Which fence fits an older Lookout Mountain home?
Black ornamental aluminum or a wood picket fits the established streets. For privacy on the back of a lot, wood or vinyl privacy set behind the house keeps the street view open.
Can you set posts in the rock up here?
Yes. Sandstone caprock is shallow across the mountain. We drill and set in concrete, which takes longer than digging but is how the fence stays put.
Nearby Towns We Serve
Next Step
Ready for a Fence in Lookout Mountain?
Tell us what you're fencing and where, and we'll call to set up a free on-site estimate.