Fence Cost Guide
What a Fence Costs in Chattanooga
An honest look at what drives the price of a fence here, so you know what to expect before the consultant arrives. The exact number comes from a free on-site estimate.
Action Fence Company of Chattanooga, a family-owned fence company in Hixson, TN since 1981, prices every fence from a free on-site estimate: a consultant takes precise measurements and presents a formal proposal. The main cost drivers are material, length and height, gates, rocky or sloped ground, tear-out, and access.
What Drives the Price of a Fence?
Material. As a general rule, chain link costs the least per foot, wood privacy sits in the middle, and vinyl privacy and ornamental aluminum cost the most. Vinyl and aluminum cost more up front and need little upkeep; wood costs less up front and needs sealing over the years. Compare them on the wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link pages.
Length and height. Fence is priced largely by the foot, and a six-foot fence uses more material and heavier posts than a four-foot one. Measure your line roughly before you call and you'll have a sense of scale.
Gates. Every gate is a small project of its own: a framed panel, hinges, a latch, and extra post work. Double drive gates cost more than walk gates, and automatic gates add an operator and access control.
Ground. Ridge soils around Chattanooga are cherty red clay over limestone, and on Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain the rock is shallow. Rock means drilling or augering. Slopes mean racked or stepped panels. Both add labor.
Tear-out. If an old fence has to come out first, that's part of the job. Tell us what's there now.
Access. A backyard the crew can drive to goes faster than one where every post and panel is carried around the house.
What Comes With Your Proposal?
A fence consultant takes precise measurements of the area and presents a formal proposal for the fence, gates, and options you choose. Every installation carries our standard one-year craftsmanship warranty, and the materials carry their vendors' warranties.
How Can I Save on a Fence?
We offer multiple grades of wood to meet your budget. On larger projects, a trick we often suggest is to combine chain link where security matters with vinyl or wood where looks matter. Ask about it on the visit.
Can I Pay Over Time?
Yes, subject to credit approval: a 9-month same-as-cash loan with payment, a 12-month same-as-cash loan, and a 7.99% APR five-year loan. We'll confirm current terms with your proposal. See the financing options.
Compare the Materials
| Material | Privacy | Pets & Kids | Maintenance | Typical Cost | Looks Best On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Stain or seal every few years | Older neighborhoods, wooded lots | |||
| Vinyl | Rinse it off | New builds, HOA subdivisions | |||
| Aluminum | Very low | Pools, front yards, driveways | |||
| Chain Link | Very low | Large yards, commercial lots | |||
| Farm Rail | Low | Acreage, pasture, long drives |
More dots mean more of that quality. Cost is relative to the other materials we install; every job is priced on its own. Building a pool fence? In Tennessee and Georgia, a residential pool barrier must be at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates. We build pool fence to that rule.
Why don't you list prices?
Because two 150-foot fences can cost very different amounts depending on the material, the ground, the gates, and what has to come out first. A free on-site estimate, with precise measurements and a formal proposal, gives you the number worth planning around.
What's the least expensive fence?
As a general rule, galvanized chain link costs the least per foot. Wood privacy usually falls in the middle, and vinyl privacy and ornamental aluminum usually cost the most. Your proposal is what sets the real number.
Does a corner lot or a slope cost more?
Often, yes. Slopes need racked or stepped panels and more post work, rock needs drilling or augering, and corners and gates need well-set posts. The consultant sees all of this on the visit, and the proposal reflects it.
Can I lower the cost?
Sometimes. We offer multiple grades of wood to meet your budget, and combining chain link in the back with vinyl or wood where it shows is a trick we often suggest to save money. A shorter fence or fewer gates also brings the number down.
Next Step
Want a Real Number?
A fence consultant will measure, talk through options, and give you a formal proposal. The estimate is free.