How to Choose the Best Fence Company in East Tennessee

Choosing the Best Fence Company in East Tennessee

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When it comes to protecting your property, increasing privacy, or enhancing curb appeal, choosing the right fence company makes all the difference. Homeowners, businesses, and farms across Knoxville, Loudon County, Maryville, Sevierville, Farragut, and throughout East Tennessee have trusted LC Fence since 1973.

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What Actually Separates Fence Contractors

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Searching for fence contractors near me brings up plenty of options. Here is what is worth checking before you sign anything:

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• License class and monetary limit. Tennessee caps most contractors at a dollar size of project they may legally bid. LC Fence holds a Tennessee Unlimited Contractor License, #54371, with no cap. Here is how to verify any contractor in about a minute.
• Bonding capacity. A surety reviews a contractor's financials before extending it, so it is a third-party assessment rather than a self-claim. We carry $6M aggregate bonding and $5M general liability.
• Whether crews are in-house. Subcontracted crews change the accountability picture when something needs fixing.
• Post depth and spacing. Wider spacing means fewer posts and a cheaper bid, and a fence that sags sooner. Ask what happens when they hit rock.
• Knowledge of your specific jurisdiction. Farragut allows 7 feet without a permit, Maryville treats anything over 6 feet as an accessory structure, and unincorporated Blount County goes to 10 feet. A contractor who does not know which applies to your address has not done this here.
• Is the price firm. An estimate can move. Ask whether the number you are given is the number you will pay.

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Popular Fence Types in East Tennessee

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Privacy Fence

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The most requested style in the region. Wood privacy for the natural look and lower up-front cost, vinyl for low maintenance. Board on board finishes both sides, which matters when covenants dictate which side faces your neighbor.

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Wood Fence

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Pressure-treated pine is what we recommend for nearly every project. We can source cedar by request, but it is expensive and does not typically do well in East Tennessee clay without special installation. In 2026 wood is also the most price-stable material — metal tariffs pushed aluminum and chain link up sharply while lumber held steady.

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Vinyl Fence

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Popular across East Tennessee for strength and easy upkeep. HOA-friendly, holds its color, never needs staining.

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Aluminum & Ornamental

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Durable and rust-proof, and the usual compliant answer for pool barriers because it meets picket spacing requirements and handles a wet environment.

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Chain Link

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The practical choice when budget and durability matter. Everything from backyard fencing to heavy-duty commercial installations.

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Farm & Ranch

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Woven wire, board fence, high-tensile and post and rail for rural property. Corner and gate bracing is what determines whether a farm fence holds, not the wire.

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Gates, Repairs, and Custom Work

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• Driveway gate installation and automatic gate systems
• Gate repair and adjustments
• Storm damage and emergency fence repair
• Fence staining, sealing and maintenance

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How Much Does a Fence Cost in East Tennessee?

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Roughly $10–40 per linear foot for chain link, $14–50 for wood privacy, $19–60 for vinyl and $24–70 for ornamental aluminum, installed.

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Labor is roughly half to sixty percent of installed cost, so terrain, slope, access and gates move your number more than material choice alone. Sloped or rocky ground commonly adds 10 to 25 percent. Full 2026 breakdown by material here.

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Before You Build

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• Check your jurisdiction's permit and height rules — they differ by several feet between neighboring towns.
• Get HOA approval in writing.
• Call 811. Post holes count as excavation, and private lines are never marked.
• Confirm the boundary. In Tennessee a boundary fence is a shared responsibility.

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Get Your Free Fence Estimate

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Veteran-owned and family-operated in Lenoir City since 1973. Tennessee Unlimited Contractor License #54371. We will walk the property, tell you which rules apply to your address, and put a firm written price in your hand at no charge.

Call (865) 988-9935 or request a free quote.