Fence Installation in Charlottesville, VA

A little more privacy. Room for the dog. A gate that opens where you need it. Let's plan around what your property needs.

For the yardWood & vinyl

Wood privacy fence and matching walk gate in a leafy residential yard

Wood fencing

A clean white vinyl privacy fence with solid tongue-and-groove panels, capped square posts, bottom rails and a matching closed white walk gate in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Vinyl fencing

For the entranceDriveway & walk gates

A wood privacy fence with a distinct wide framed manual walk gate shown at a slight open angle, with two heavy black strap hinges, diagonal compression brace and a simple latch in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Plan your gate

Representative fence and gate imagery.

Material, height and footage define the fence scopeGates are priced separatelyLayout comes before installation

Plan a fence that solves the right problem

You may know exactly what you want. Or you may just know that the yard feels too open, the old fence is leaning, or getting the mower through the gate is a pain. Start there. The material comes after the job the fence needs to do.

The yard feels too open

Screen the patio or backyard without guessing at the layout. Start with where you want privacy and the views you want to keep.

Plan a privacy fence

The dog finds a way out

Show us the escape points, grade changes and everyday gate route. The enclosure needs to be planned around your dog and your yard.

Plan a dog fence

The old fence has had it

Leaning runs, damaged boards or a fence that no longer suits the property are a reason to review the whole replacement scope.

Plan a replacement

Getting through is awkward

A mower that barely fits or a driveway entrance in the wrong spot is a layout problem. Include the gate in the initial plan.

Plan the access

Fence installation options

The right choice depends on how much screening you want, how the yard slopes and what you want to look after over time. Explore the materials, then compare a few layouts for your property.

A tall natural wood dog-ear privacy fence with vertical boards, two horizontal rails, square support posts and a matching closed walk gate in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Wood fencing

Privacy boards, traditional pickets and designs that follow the character of the yard.

Explore wood fencing

Vinyl fencing

Panel and picket styles, with attention to layout, grade changes and gate support.

Explore vinyl fencing

A black ornamental aluminum fence with evenly spaced vertical pickets, flat horizontal top rail and square posts in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Aluminum fencing

An open look for boundaries where you want to keep the view through the fence.

Explore aluminum fencing

A black-coated chain-link fence with taut diamond mesh, continuous top rail, terminal posts, tension bands and a framed closed pedestrian gate in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Chain link fencing

Practical enclosure planning, including mesh, height, finish and gate openings.

Explore chain link fencing

A modern horizontal cedar-board fence with evenly spaced horizontal boards fixed across regularly spaced dark square posts in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Horizontal fencing

A clean board pattern with spacing and support planned for the finished design.

Explore horizontal fencing

A low white wooden picket fence with evenly spaced pointed pickets, two supporting rails and a small closed walk gate in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Picket fencing

A defined edge for the front yard or garden, with a matching walk gate.

Explore picket fencing

A cedar board-on-board privacy fence with overlapping vertical boards, capped square posts and a matching closed gate in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Privacy fencing

Tall, solid designs that screen the patio and yard, planned around height rules and gate access.

Explore privacy fencing

A rustic three-rail split-rail wood fence along a grassy property edge, with heavy split timber rails fitted into mortised posts in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Split rail fencing

Open rail fencing for property lines, pastures and rural edges that follows the lay of the land.

Explore split rail fencing

A physical black chain-link backyard enclosure with taut diamond mesh, close ground clearance and a closed self-contained walk gate; no dog in frame in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Dog fencing

Secure enclosures sized to your dog, with ground gaps, latches and slopes handled.

Explore dog fencing

Gates

Walk and driveway gates with posts, hinges and latches sized for what passes through.

Explore gates

A newly finished cedar privacy fence section meeting a sound existing wood fence at a square corner post, no damaged fence and no workers in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Fence replacement

Old fence and footings removed, with the new line confirmed before posts go in.

Explore fence replacement

A tall galvanized chain-link perimeter fence around a modest unbranded light-industrial yard, with a closed double-swing manual vehicle gate in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Commercial fencing

Permanent business perimeters, occupied-site access and service-vehicle gates.

Explore commercial fencing

A black metal manual double-swing driveway gate between two substantial square posts, flanked by open-picket fencing, on a level gravel drive in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Driveway gates

Swing and sliding vehicle gates planned around the approach, slope and opening width.

Explore driveway gates

A close oblique view of a closed white vinyl walk gate in a matching white privacy fence, with visible black hinges and latch on capped square posts in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Walk gates

Everyday gates on the path people use, wide enough for mowers and wheelbarrows.

Explore walk gates

A long four-board wood horse paddock fence following a gently rolling grass field, smooth horizontal boards on the paddock side, stout posts and a closed matching farm gate; no horses in frame in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Horse fencing

Pasture and paddock fencing with gates planned around horses, equipment and terrain.

Explore horse fencing

A connected line of freestanding galvanized temporary chain-link fence panels enclosing an inactive small construction staging area, with sturdy weighted support feet outside the pedestrian route and panel clamps; no people in a leafy Charlottesville area setting

Temporary fencing

Construction enclosures, portable panels and a plan for setup, moves and removal.

Explore temporary fencing

Privacy fences Dog fences Split-rail fences Fence replacement

Horse fencing belongs in the plan

For a horse property, start with the way you use the land: pasture, paddocks, dividing fences and access for equipment. Then work through the material, layout and gates together.

A decorative rail style and a complete horse-containment system are different decisions. Tell us what the fence needs to do.

Horse fence installation
Compare horse-fence materials

Compare what matters to your yard

These are starting points for the conversation. The finished fence depends on the particular product and layout.

Material	Consider it for	Work through before choosing
Wood	A board layout, picket style or privacy screen tailored to the property.	Board spacing, finish expectations, maintenance and how the design follows the grade.
Vinyl	A consistent panel or picket appearance.	Available profiles, transitions on slopes and the gate hardware specified for the system.
Aluminum	An open boundary that keeps sightlines through the yard.	Picket spacing, grade changes and the purpose of the enclosure.
Chain link	A practical, open-mesh enclosure.	Height, mesh, coating, bottom gaps and the size of each gate.

Wood vs. vinyl · Chain link vs. wood · Privacy-fence styles

Gates and property access

A fence can look right and still be awkward to live with if the gate is in the wrong place. Plan the route from the driveway to the yard, and leave room for the things you actually move through it.

Start with the opening

Bring the mower, trailer or equipment dimensions into the conversation. The gate leaves, posts, hardware and ground clearance all belong in the same scope.

Explore gate installation

Driveway gates

Look at the approach, turning room and the space available for the gate to move. The layout should be worked out before you settle on swing or sliding operation.

Driveway gate planning · Swing vs. sliding

Walk gates

Place the everyday opening where it makes sense from the house, path or side yard. Match the opening and latch to how it will be used.

Walk gate installation

Considering powered operation? Start with the automatic-gate safety guide. Automation needs its own equipment, safety and installation scope.

One plan for the fence and the openings

We work through the fence route, access and gates together, then describe the materials and exclusions in the scope. Published budgeting ranges give you a starting point before that conversation.

What does a fence cost in Charlottesville?

Residential fence installation in the Charlottesville area generally runs about $20 to $45 per linear foot. The material, height and layout make the difference. Gates, old-fence removal and difficult digging add to the total.

Use these examples to plan the fence-run budget, then send us the details for a project estimate.

Residential installation

$20–$45per linear foot installed

150-foot fence run

$3,000–$6,750before gates and removal

Wood-fence removal

$3–$6per linear foot, labor and haul-away; concrete footings extra

Price these separately

Gate size, posts, hinges and latches
Removal and disposal of the existing fence
Survey work and approval fees
Rock, difficult access and unusual site conditions

Bring these to the estimate

Approximate footage, the material or look you like, photos of the route and the number of openings. For horse fencing and gates, start with the layout rather than applying a generic per-foot rate.

Fence cost guide · Gate cost guide

Discuss Your Project

Tell us what your fence needs to do.

A few details will help us start with the right questions. Tell us where the project is and what you want to change.

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How the work is planned

A useful estimate starts with a clear route, a clear purpose and enough detail to compare the same work. We manage the project through fully licensed and insured contractors, with the scope set out before installation.

Tell us what is changing

New backyard fence, replacement, a driveway gate or a horse-property layout. Send the location, a few photos and what you need the finished fence to do.

Work through the property

Review the proposed line, grade, access and gate locations. Resolve boundary questions and identify approval and utility-locate requirements before the layout is treated as final.

Compare the same scope

Specify the material, height, footage and openings. Spell out removal, disposal and anything that needs separate pricing, so the estimate describes the job you expect.

Confirm the installation plan

Agree on the work sequence, access arrangements and finish details. Review the completed fence and how each gate opens, closes and latches.

Before choosing the line

Before choosing the build

Serving the Charlottesville area

Planning a fence in Charlottesville or a nearby community? We cover the surrounding 30-mile market. Tell us the project address so we can confirm the location and work through the property details.

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Fence and gate planning questions

What should I choose first: material or layout?

Start with the purpose and proposed route. Privacy, dogs, everyday access and a horse-property perimeter lead to different questions. Then compare materials that suit that layout.

Can you include gates with a new fence?

Yes. Include the openings in the initial request so the gate locations, support and hardware are planned with the fence. Tell us what needs to fit through each opening.

Do you offer horse fencing?

Yes. Horse fencing has its own planning scope, including pasture or paddock layout, the fence system and access. We cover it separately from decorative split-rail fencing.

What if my yard slopes?

Include photos of the grade changes and the places you want gates. The fence layout needs to account for the slope and the spaces beneath it. See the slope-planning guide.

Does the old fence establish the property line?

Do not use an existing fence as your only boundary evidence. If the line is uncertain, resolve it before finalizing the new fence route. Our property-line guide explains the planning questions.

Do permit or HOA questions come before the estimate?

Raise them early. The relevant jurisdiction, property conditions and private covenants need to be identified before the scope is finalized. A neighbor's fence is not a substitute for checking your own property.

Can you replace an existing fence?

Yes. Tell us whether the whole run needs replacing and whether the gate locations will change. Ask for removal and disposal to be included explicitly in the replacement scope.

Are gate costs included in the per-foot figures?

No. The installation range shown here covers the fence run. Gates need separate pricing for the opening, posts, leaves and hardware. Powered operation would require a separate scope too.

How long will the project take?

Timing depends on the final scope, material availability, approvals and site conditions. Confirm the sequence after the property and work have been reviewed; we do not promise a universal installation time.

What should I send with my request?

The project location, what you want the fence to do, approximate footage and a few photos are a good start. Note the gates, old fencing and any access or boundary questions you already know about.

Start with the fence planning guide Fence cost estimator Fence assessment Planning articles Useful resources

Ready to plan the fence?

Tell us what needs to change and where the project is. We will start with the property, the purpose and the openings.

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