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Fence Installation in Greensboro, NC

Compare 6 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $12–$37.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Greensboro

  1. 1.Fence Builders Inc

    5.0★ (58 reviews)

    5.0★ from 58 reviews

    +13369624046Website

  2. 2.Seegars Fence Company of Greensboro

    4.8★ (60 reviews)

    4.8★ from 60 reviews

    +13363709797Website

  3. 3.Atlas Fence Company

    4.1★ (59 reviews)

    4.1★ from 59 reviews

    +13362732863Website

  4. 4.Big Jerry's Fencing

    4.8★ (21 reviews)

    4.8★ from 21 reviews

    +13362522777Website

  5. 5.Two Day Fence

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +13362557861Website

  6. 6.Heartwood Fence Piedmont Triad

    +17432225042Website

Fence Installation Cost in Greensboro

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

ServiceTypical range in Greensboro
Wood fence$12–$37/linear ft
Vinyl fence$25–$49/linear ft
Chain-link fence$8–$21/linear ft
Fence repair$124–$494/job

Fence Installation prices in Greensboro run about 18% 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 6 companies serving Greensboro, rated 4.7★ on average across 207 customer reviews.

Greensboro Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Greensboro's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
April 1
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
42.2"
Heating degree days
3,617
Cooling degree days
1,485
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan29.5°48.3°3.06"
Feb32.4°52.5°2.96"
Mar39.1°60.9°3.73"
Apr47.3°70.2°3.57"
May56.1°77.5°3.38"
Jun65.3°84.8°3.73"
Jul69.1°87.9°4.48"
Aug68°86.3°3.88"
Sep60.6°79.7°4.19"
Oct48.8°70.3°3.13"
Nov39.6°60.8°3.11"
Dec32°50.7°2.98"

NOAA station data 6.68 miles from Greensboro.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; fence work below that needs no state 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: www.nclbgc.org, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Greensboro

How much does fence installation cost in Greensboro?

A wood fence in Greensboro typically runs $12-$37 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Greensboro?

We track 6 fence companies serving Greensboro.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Greensboro, NC?

In NC, North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; fence work below that needs no state license. Height limits and setbacks are set by Greensboro and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Greensboro more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Greensboro runs about -17.6% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Greensboro?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 30F in Greensboro, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

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

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around April 1 in Greensboro, before the busy summer season.

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

Multiply the fence length by $12-$37 per linear foot for wood in Greensboro, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Greensboro weather affect a wood fence?

Greensboro gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.