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Fence Installation in Mobile, AL

Compare 5 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $12–$36.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Mobile

  1. 1.Howell Fencing

    4.9★ (165 reviews)

    4.9★ from 165 reviews

    +12513748909Website

  2. 2.Hagan Fence Mobile

    4.2★ (98 reviews)

    4.2★ from 98 reviews

    +12516614143Website

  3. 3.Pinnacle Fencing, LLC

    4.8★ (36 reviews)

    4.8★ from 36 reviews

    +12517324000Website

  4. 4.Mobile Fence

    3.5★ (57 reviews)

    3.5★ from 57 reviews

    +12516614386Website

  5. 5.Aaa Iron Works

    4.3★ (11 reviews)

    4.3★ from 11 reviews

    +12514712545Website

Fence Installation Cost in Mobile

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Mobile
Wood fence$12–$36/linear ft
Vinyl fence$24–$48/linear ft
Chain-link fence$8–$20/linear ft
Fence repair$120–$481/job

Fence Installation prices in Mobile run about 20% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Mobile, rated 4.3★ on average across 367 customer reviews.

Mobile Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Mobile's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
December 4
Annual precipitation
65.28"
Heating degree days
1,656
Cooling degree days
2,537
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40.4°60°5.67"
Feb43.8°63.2°4.81"
Mar49.8°69.8°6.43"
Apr56.7°76.1°4.57"
May64.7°83°5.3"
Jun71.4°88.2°6.37"
Jul73.7°90.4°6.46"
Aug73.6°90.5°6.13"
Sep69.7°87.3°5.31"
Oct59.1°79.4°4.11"
Nov49.8°70.3°5"
Dec43.4°61.9°5.12"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Mobile.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no fence contractor license; residential improvement contracts over $10,000 require a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Fence height, setback and permit rules are set by the city, county or HOA
  • Every state's one-call law requires calling 811 before digging, which includes fence post holes and deck footings

License required: State contractor rules for exterior work; municipal fence permits

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Mobile

How much does fence installation cost in Mobile?

A wood fence in Mobile typically runs $12-$36 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Mobile?

We track 5 fence companies serving Mobile.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Mobile, AL?

In AL, Alabama has no fence contractor license; residential improvement contracts over $10,000 require a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Height limits and setbacks are set by Mobile and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Mobile more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Mobile runs about -19.9% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Mobile?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 40F in Mobile, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in Mobile?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around February 26 in Mobile, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in Mobile?

Multiply the fence length by $12-$36 per linear foot for wood in Mobile, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Mobile weather affect a wood fence?

Mobile gets about 65.28 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.