A fence is only as good as its posts
Every leaning fence leans for the same reason — posts set in dirt, or a coffee can's worth of dry mix. The panels are almost never the problem.
We dig proper footings, set every post in concrete, and get each one plumb before a picket goes on. Gates get extra attention, because gates fail first: real hinge hardware, diagonal bracing, posts that don't move.
- Concrete-set posts below the frost line
- Gates braced against sag
- Wood privacy or ornamental aluminum
- Tear-out and haul-off of the old fence
Wood or aluminum
Pressure-treated pine is the workhorse — full privacy, strong value per foot, takes stain after a season.
Ornamental aluminum keeps your view and airflow, never rots, and reads more upscale from the street. It's what we recommend around pools and on front-facing runs.
What it costs
Wood privacy typically runs $28–$45 per linear foot; aluminum $45–$75.
Gates, grade changes and tear-out are priced separately — we'll break it out so you can see it.
- Terrain and grade changes add labor
- Gate count and width matter more than people expect
- Old fence removal adds haul-off
Fence questions we get
How much does a new fence cost per foot?
Wood privacy typically runs $28 to $45 per linear foot; ornamental aluminum $45 to $75. Gates, grade changes and tearing out an old fence are priced separately, and we break it all out so you can see it.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in North Carolina?
There's no statewide fence permit — your city or county sets the rules (height limits, setbacks, sometimes a zoning permit), and HOAs often add their own. Check with your town and HOA before you build; we'll flag what we know about your area.
Wood or aluminum fence?
Pressure-treated wood gives full privacy and strong value per foot. Ornamental aluminum keeps your view, never rots and reads more upscale from the street — it's what we recommend around pools and on front-facing runs.
How long does a wood privacy fence last?
Well over a decade when it's built right — posts set in concrete, gates braced, and the wood sealed or stained once it's dried out after the first season. Posts set in dirt are what make fences lean early.
Will you take down and haul off my old fence?
Yes. Tear-out and haul-off of the old fence is part of what we do, priced as its own line on your estimate.