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Fence Installation in Virginia Beach, VA

Compare 6 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $13–$38.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Virginia Beach

  1. 1.Solid Structures

    4.7★ (225 reviews)

    4.7★ from 225 reviews

    +17579793970Website

  2. 2.757 FENCE & DECK

    5.0★ (137 reviews)

    5.0★ from 137 reviews

    +17575331960Website

  3. 3.Heartwood Fence

    5.0★ (123 reviews)

    5.0★ from 123 reviews

    +17573475509Website

  4. 4.MID ATLANTIC BUILD

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +17576337347Website

  5. 5.Virginia Beach Fence Pros

    4.5★ (14 reviews)

    4.5★ from 14 reviews

    +17572604344Website

  6. 6.East Coast Fence & Deck

    4.3★ (7 reviews)

    4.3★ from 7 reviews

    +17574862050

Fence Installation Cost in Virginia Beach

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

ServiceTypical range in Virginia Beach
Wood fence$13–$38/linear ft
Vinyl fence$26–$51/linear ft
Chain-link fence$9–$21/linear ft
Fence repair$128–$510/job

Fence Installation prices in Virginia Beach run about 15% 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 Virginia Beach, rated 4.8★ on average across 520 customer reviews.

Virginia Beach Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Virginia Beach's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 16
Annual precipitation
44.31"
Heating degree days
3,397
Cooling degree days
1,546
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°49.8°3.33"
Feb33.5°52.4°3.06"
Mar39.3°59.2°3.7"
Apr47.4°68.1°3.07"
May56.2°75.6°3.34"
Jun65.6°83.5°4.14"
Jul70.5°87.6°4.97"
Aug69.2°85.6°5.16"
Sep63.5°80°4.09"
Oct52.4°70.9°3.45"
Nov42.9°62.5°2.9"
Dec35.1°53.5°3.1"

NOAA station data 2.58 miles from Virginia Beach.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Fence and exterior contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor 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.dpor.virginia.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Virginia Beach

How much does fence installation cost in Virginia Beach?

A wood fence in Virginia Beach typically runs $13-$38 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Virginia Beach?

We track 6 fence companies serving Virginia Beach.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Virginia Beach, VA?

In VA, Fence and exterior contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor license. Height limits and setbacks are set by Virginia Beach and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Virginia Beach more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Virginia Beach runs about -15% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Virginia Beach?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 32F in Virginia Beach, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in Virginia Beach?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around March 27 in Virginia Beach, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in Virginia Beach?

Multiply the fence length by $13-$38 per linear foot for wood in Virginia Beach, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Virginia Beach weather affect a wood fence?

Virginia Beach gets about 44.31 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.