McNairy County Fence FAQ

It varies a lot by material, height, gate count, and terrain. Chain link is the most affordable, cedar privacy mid-range, vinyl and ornamental aluminum on the higher end. We quote in writing after a property walk or clear photos with measurements. See our Free Quote page for how that works.

Because the variation between jobs is huge. A 100 ft straight-line cedar privacy on level ground prices very differently from 100 ft of the same fence stepped down a hill with rock-anchored corners. Anyone publishing a flat per-foot rate is over-charging the easy jobs or under-bidding the hard ones.

No. All quotes are free and in writing. We come walk the property (for nearby jobs) or work from photos and measurements (for absentee owners).

Cash, check, and major credit cards. For larger projects we typically take half at scheduling and the balance on completion. Commercial accounts run on net-30 invoicing.

Cedar privacy fence, properly built with posts in concrete and treated bottom rails, lasts 15-25 years before needing major work. Treated pine is similar lifespan, slightly less premium look. The single biggest factor is whether the posts were set right; a fence with bad posts fails in under 10 years no matter what wood is on top.

Honest answer: depends on your priorities. Vinyl costs 50-100% more upfront, lasts dramatically longer (30+ years), requires zero maintenance, and looks like vinyl even when it's woodgrain finished. Wood costs less, looks warmer, needs sealing every few years, and ages out around year 20. Long-term cost favors vinyl; aesthetic preference often favors wood.

Yes. We build aluminum pool-code fence by default to meet the spacing, height, and self-closing-latch requirements. If your AHJ has additional requirements we work to those.

For extensions or repairs, usually yes if the existing fence is a standard style and material we can source. For older or proprietary styles, sometimes the match is approximate rather than perfect. We tell you what to expect upfront.

Typical scheduling is 2-4 weeks from quote approval for residential jobs. Bigger farm-fence jobs and commercial projects, sometimes longer. Repair work and small jobs can usually be slotted in faster.

Inside Selmer, Adamsville, or Bethel Springs city limits, generally yes. Outside city limits in the rural county, generally no permit, but check your HOA covenants if applicable. Pool fences have code requirements regardless of location. We help with the permit process when it's required.

Yes — we call 811 to mark utilities (free service, required by law), and we ask you to (a) move sprinklers and any movable obstacles from the fence line, (b) flag any in-ground stuff we should know about that 811 doesn't cover (irrigation lines, septic lids, dog fence wires), and (c) let your neighbor know if the fence is on or near the property line.

We call 811 before any digging, which gets utilities marked for free. Marked utilities we avoid. If something is unmarked that should have been (this is rare), the utility company is generally responsible. For unmarked private lines (irrigation, dog fence, low-voltage), we ask you to flag them; we work around what we know about.

Best case, both neighbors agree in writing on the fence type, who pays what share, and who maintains it long-term. We can quote the job and the two of you can split however you agree. Tennessee has specific partition-fence law for agricultural property if neighbors don't agree; we tell you when that matters.

Usually the fix is one or more of: tighter wire tension, more frequent line posts, a hot-wire offset on the inside, or repairing corners that have started to pull in. Full replacement is rarely the answer if the original wire is still sound.

Yes — if you can share the covenants we read them and tell you what styles, heights, and materials are allowed. We build to whatever the HOA permits. (We don't fight HOA decisions; we work within them.)

Yes. We send before/after photos and itemized invoices. For multi-year work (annual repairs, scheduled section replacements), we can set up a simple maintenance plan so you don't have to think about it season by season.