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Fence Installation in Columbia, SC

Compare 6 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $12–$36.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Columbia

  1. 1.AMAROK

    4.9★ (1,140 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1140 reviews

    +18004326391Website

  2. 2.CDP Fencing & Land Cultivation

    4.8★ (160 reviews)

    4.8★ from 160 reviews

    +18033938696Website

  3. 3.Brabham Fence Company

    4.7★ (142 reviews)

    4.7★ from 142 reviews

    +18039291218Website

  4. 4.Seegars Fence Company of Columbia SC

    4.6★ (112 reviews)

    4.6★ from 112 reviews

    +18037081177Website

  5. 5.Carolina Fence Group

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +18439092704Website

  6. 6.Fence Co

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18034663097

Fence Installation Cost in Columbia

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

ServiceTypical range in Columbia
Wood fence$12–$36/linear ft
Vinyl fence$24–$48/linear ft
Chain-link fence$8–$20/linear ft
Fence repair$119–$476/job

Fence Installation prices in Columbia run about 21% 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 Columbia, rated 4.7★ on average across 1,576 customer reviews.

Columbia Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Columbia's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
March 23
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
44.87"
Heating degree days
2,658
Cooling degree days
2,025
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33°54.7°3.95"
Feb36.1°59.1°3.65"
Mar42.6°66.7°4.03"
Apr50.4°75.1°2.96"
May59.3°82.5°2.91"
Jun67.4°88.8°4.11"
Jul70.9°91.8°4.9"
Aug69.7°90°4.85"
Sep63.2°84.4°3.96"
Oct52.3°75.3°3.02"
Nov43.4°66.7°3.09"
Dec35.6°57.4°3.44"

NOAA station data 6.62 miles from Columbia.

Permits & Regulations in SC

  • Residential specialty work over $500 in South Carolina, including fencing, requires Residential Builders Commission registration
  • 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: llr.sc.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Columbia

How much does fence installation cost in Columbia?

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

How many fence companies serve Columbia?

We track 6 fence companies serving Columbia.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Columbia, SC?

In SC, Residential specialty work over $500 in South Carolina, including fencing, requires Residential Builders Commission registration. Height limits and setbacks are set by Columbia and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Columbia more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Columbia runs about -20.7% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Columbia?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 33F in Columbia, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

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

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around March 23 in Columbia, before the busy summer season.

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

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

How does Columbia weather affect a wood fence?

Columbia gets about 44.87 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.