Fence Installation in Athens, GA
Select Fence Group is an Athens, GA fence contractor for commercial projects, builders and homeowners. We install heavy-duty perimeter and security fencing for job sites, campuses and businesses, plus wood, aluminum, steel, chain link and farm fences for homes and farms. From UGA's Health Sciences Campus to historic district homes near downtown, we handle the planning, permit steps and installation so your fence is built right and on schedule.
Fence Company in Athens, GA
Athens properties come with their own challenges. Red clay soil, sloped lots, mature trees and humid summers all affect how a fence should be built and how long it lasts. In older neighborhoods, the Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission may also need to approve the style and height before any posts go in.
We set posts deep enough to stay solid in Georgia clay, choose materials that hold up to Athens heat and storms, and walk you through the county permit requirements before work starts. Wood fences add backyard privacy in town, aluminum and steel panels follow the grade on sloped lots, chain link is a cost-effective choice for commercial sites, and farm fencing keeps livestock in on rural land outside the city.
On commercial and new construction projects, we work with general contractors, developers and property managers to install perimeter and security fencing that keeps the job on schedule. We can also pair your fence with landscape work for a finished site, like the outdoor dining area we built for Cafe Racer Coffee + Donuts.
Recent Commercial Fence Projects in Athens, GA
Our crews have built fences across Athens, from secure perimeter fencing on University of Georgia property to a family-friendly patio for a local restaurant. Tap a project to watch the reel on our Instagram.
UGA Park & Ride Retention Pond
A perimeter fence around the retention pond at the UGA Park & Ride stop, built to keep the area secure while the stop stays open. Watch the project reel on Instagram.
Cafe Racer Coffee + Donuts
Steel fencing paired with intentional landscaping turned a patio beside a busy street into a safe, welcoming outdoor dining area where kids and families can relax. Watch the project reel on Instagram.
UGA Health Sciences Campus
About 800 feet of Ameristar Aegis fencing around the medical college on UGA's Health Sciences Campus, combining high security with clean architectural lines. Watch the project reel on Instagram.
How Fence Installation Works in Athens-Clarke County
Most new fences in Athens-Clarke County need a permit and inspections. We build those steps into our process so you are not left sorting out paperwork on your own.
Free On-Site Consultation
We walk your Athens property or job site, measure the fence line, review your survey or plat, and check for easements, HOA rules and historic district requirements.
Permits and Approvals
We help prepare the site plan and permit application for the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, plus HOA or Historic Preservation Commission approval when it is needed.
Utility Locate and Post Holes
Underground utilities are marked through Georgia 811 before we dig. When your permit calls for it, post holes are inspected before concrete is poured.
Installation and Final Inspection
We build your fence to the approved plan and your project schedule, line up the final inspection, and walk the finished fence line with you or your site superintendent.
Athens-Clarke County Fence Permits: What to Know
Here is a quick overview of how fence permits work in Athens-Clarke County. For the full process, read our guide: Need a Fence Permit in Athens-Clarke County, GA? Here’s What to Know.
When You Need a Fence Permit
- Building a new fence, especially one taller than 4 feet in a front yard or 6 feet in a backyard
- Replacing more than half of an existing fence
- Moving a fence to a new location
- Fencing in a historic district or other regulated area
- Fencing around a pool
Minor repairs usually do not need a permit.
What the Application Includes
The county asks for a property survey or plat, a site plan drawn to scale that shows fence and gate locations and distances to property lines, and the fence height, materials and gate details. If your neighborhood has an HOA, plan on an approval letter as well. Not sure where your line is? Our post on getting a property survey before a fence explains when you need one. Most residential permits are approved in about 7 to 10 business days, and spring and summer are the busiest seasons.
Fences in Athens Historic Districts
Homes in historic districts such as Boulevard, Cobbham, and Milledge Avenue need Historic Preservation Commission approval for fence style, height, and materials. Front yard fences are usually limited to 4 feet, and wood or metal is typically preferred over vinyl or composite. Historic review adds time, so start the conversation a few weeks before you want work to begin.
Requirements can change. Confirm current rules with Athens-Clarke County before you build.
Client Testimonials
Our customers love the lasting quality and exceptional service provided by Select Fence Group. Read why we’re the trusted fencing contractor in Athens, Georgia!
Why Choose Us as Your Fence Installer in Athens, GA
Expertise
From UGA campus projects to subdivisions and backyards, our team knows Athens-Clarke County permit steps, historic district review and the clay soil that makes post depth matter. We recommend the right fence for commercial sites, new construction, homes and farms.
Quality
We install wood, aluminum, steel, chain link and farm fences with quality materials and careful craftsmanship, built to stand up to Athens heat, humidity and storms.
On-Schedule Execution
Builders and general contractors count on us for reliable execution that keeps the job site on schedule, with clear communication from the first walkthrough to the final inspection. Homeowners get the same one-team approach.
Fence Installation in Athens, GA and Across Northeast Georgia
- Athens
- Auburn
- Bishop
- Bogart
- Braselton
- Buford
- Carnesville
- Comer
- Conyers
- Covington
- Crawford
- Cumming
- Dacula
- Dawsonville
- Elberton
- Farmington
- Flowery Branch
- Gainesville
- Good Hope
- Greensboro
- Homer
- Hoschton
- Jefferson
- John's Creek
- Madison
- Maxeys
- Maysville
- Monroe
- Murrayville
- Oakwood
- Pendergrass
- Social Circle
- Statham
- Stockbridge
- Suwanee
- Watkinsville
- Winder
- Winterville
Athens, GA Fence Installation FAQs
Answers to common questions about fence permits, historic districts and fence installation in Athens, GA.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Athens-Clarke County?
Most new fences do. A permit is generally required for new fences, especially those taller than 4 feet in a front yard or 6 feet in a backyard, for replacing more than half of an existing fence, for moving a fence, and for fences in historic districts or around pools. Minor repairs usually do not need one. Our Athens-Clarke County fence permit guide covers the full process.
Do you install commercial fencing in Athens, GA?
Yes. In Athens we have installed about 800 feet of Ameristar Aegis fencing at the UGA Health Sciences Campus, fenced the retention pond at the UGA Park & Ride stop, and built steel fencing with landscaping for the outdoor dining area at Cafe Racer Coffee + Donuts. We provide heavy-duty perimeter fencing and keep your job site on schedule. Learn more about our commercial fencing services.
Do you work with builders and general contractors in Athens?
Yes. We partner with builders, general contractors, developers and property managers on new construction and commercial sites around Athens. We provide heavy-duty perimeter and security fencing, can pair it with landscape services, and schedule our crews around your timeline so the fence never holds up the job. Request a quote for your next project.
How long does it take to get a fence permit in Athens?
Most residential fence permits in Athens-Clarke County are approved in about 7 to 10 business days. Applications in historic districts or with more complex plans can take a few weeks longer, and spring and summer tend to be busier.
Can you install a fence in an Athens historic district?
Yes. In historic districts such as Boulevard, Cobbham and Milledge Avenue, the Historic Preservation Commission reviews fence style, height and materials. Front yard fences are usually limited to 4 feet, and wood or metal designs that match the home’s period are typically preferred.
What inspections does an Athens fence permit require?
Permitted fences typically get a post hole inspection before concrete is poured and a final inspection after installation. Common reasons a fence fails inspection include shallow posts, building in an easement, going over the height limit and crossing onto a neighbor’s lot.
What fence works best for sloped yards and clay soil in Athens?
Georgia clay holds water and shifts, so post depth matters more than the fence style. On sloped lots, aluminum and steel panels can follow the grade cleanly. Wood fences work well too, but plan to stain or seal them every two to three years to handle the Athens humidity.
What types of fencing do you offer in Athens, GA?
We install wood, aluminum, steel, chain link and farm fencing for commercial, new construction, residential and agricultural properties, and we also offer fence repair and gate installation.
Do you install farm fencing near Athens?
Yes. We install farm fencing for rural properties around Athens to contain livestock, mark property lines and protect pasture and crops.