Fence Installation in Anderson County, TN
Anderson County’s Trusted Fence Installation Experts
For over 50 years, Loudon County Fence has provided high-quality, professional fence installation across Anderson County — from Oak Ridge and Clinton to Norris and beyond. Whether you’re securing a backyard, outlining farmland, or upgrading a commercial space, our experienced crews are ready to build it right.
Why Homeowners & Businesses in Anderson County Choose Us
✅ Veteran-Owned & Local
We’re proud to serve East Tennessee with integrity, reliability, and expert craftsmanship — no bologna, no excuses.
✅ Unlimited Licensed Contractor
We’re fully licensed to handle everything from residential fences to government and commercial-grade projects. In fact, we’ve even installed fencing for Neyland Stadium and national security facilities.
✅ Fences That Last
Our fences are built with top-tier materials and experienced hands. Whether it’s wood, vinyl, or metal — we build to last.
Fence Styles We Offer in Anderson County
🪵 Wood Fencing – Privacy, style, and custom craftsmanship
🧱 Vinyl Fencing – Durable and easy to maintain
🔗 Chain Link Fencing – Secure and budget-friendly
🛡️ Metal & Aluminum Fencing – Sleek and weather-resistant
🌾 Farm & Agricultural Fencing – Ideal for livestock and rural properties
Serving All of Anderson County
We regularly install fences in:
• Oak Ridge
• Clinton
• Norris
• Lake City (Rocky Top)
• Andersonville
• Marlow
• Rural farmland and lakefront properties
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Anderson County Fence Questions, Answered
The most precisely written fence placement rules in the region — exact setbacks and exact sight triangle heights.
How tall can a fence be in Anderson County, TN?
Fences seven feet or lower are exempt from building permits under the adopted residential code, and the county does not set a stricter height for standard side or rear yard residential fences. Front yards and sight triangles carry their own separate limits.
How far back must a fence sit from the road?
Fences in front yards or abutting a public road must observe a 25-foot setback from the right-of-way. That is a lot of yard. If the plan was to run fence along the front property line, this is the provision that changes it.
What is the sight triangle rule?
Within the 75-foot intersection visibility zone, no fence, wall or hedge may exceed three and a half feet above the average grade of the road centerline. The band between 3.5 and 10 feet must remain clear of all visual obstructions.
Does that include hedges?
Yes — the ordinance names fences, walls and hedges. Planting your way around the height rule does not work.
What does that mean for a corner lot?
Your six-foot privacy fence has to stop and drop to 3.5 feet as it approaches the intersection. That is a design decision with a cost attached, and it is far better to know before the material is ordered than after.
Are there material restrictions?
Not for standard residential fencing in unincorporated areas — the county publishes no exhaustive list of prohibited materials. The focus is placement and visibility rather than appearance. The City of Oak Ridge, inside the same county, does apply materials standards.
Do county rules apply in Clinton, Norris or Oak Ridge?
No. County rules govern unincorporated property only. Anderson County contains Clinton, Norris, Oliver Springs, Rocky Top and part of Oak Ridge — and Oak Ridge uses yard-based height limits, an entirely different system.
Can I fence across a drainage easement?
The county's stated focus is public safety, sight distance and protecting public utility access. A fence must not encroach on a public right-of-way or a designated drainage easement. Check the plat before you dig.
Does the ridge country north of Clinton change the job?
Yes. Sloped runs must be stepped or racked to follow grade — commonly 10 to 25 percent added to installed cost — and shallow rock means holes that will not simply auger. Setting a post shallow to avoid rock is what causes leaning later. Post depth explained.
Do I have to call 811 first?
Yes — post holes count as excavation under Tennessee law. Budget about three business days. Private lines to barns, wells and outbuildings are never marked by the locate. Full 811 guide.
Summarized from the Anderson County Zoning Resolution and Planning & Development Department materials, current as of 2026. Confirm with the county before construction. Not legal advice. Full Anderson County guide.
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