Fence Installation in Dayton, TN
Trusted Dayton Fence Company – Serving Rhea County and East Tennessee for Over 50 Years
For more than five decades, Loudon County Fence has been the trusted choice for professional fence installation in Dayton, TN and the surrounding areas. From Dayton and Spring City to Graysville and other communities throughout Rhea County, our expert crews deliver high-quality fencing solutions for homes, farms, and businesses.
Whether you need a privacy fence for your backyard, secure perimeter fencing for a commercial property, or durable agricultural fencing for rural land, we build it right — the first time.
✅ Locally Owned & Veteran-Operated
As a veteran-owned business, we believe in honesty, hard work, and showing up when we say we will. Our reputation is built on trust — not gimmicks.
✅ Unlimited Contractor License
We’re fully licensed for both residential and commercial fencing — no job too big or small. From backyards to stadiums and secure government facilities, we’ve done it all.
✅ Built to Last
No bologna. No excuses. Just great fences. Our materials and craftsmanship stand the test of time — backed by decades of satisfied customers across East Tennessee.
Fence Styles We Offer in Athens
🪵 Wood Fencing – Privacy, style, and classic appeal
🧱 Vinyl Fencing – Low maintenance and clean design
🔗 Chain Link – Affordable, secure, and fast to install
🛡️ Metal & Aluminum Fences – Sleek, modern, and durable
🌾 Farm & Agricultural Fencing – For livestock, property lines, and rural spaces
Serving All of Rhea
We regularly install fences in:
Dayton
Spring City
Graysville
Fence & Fencing in Knoxville & East Tennessee
Dayton Fence Questions
Rhea County between Watts Bar Lake and the Cumberland Plateau.
Which rules apply in Dayton?
Dayton is incorporated and administers its own requirements; unincorporated Rhea County is separate. Tennessee publishes no statewide residential fence code, so confirm locally before construction.
Do you actually serve Rhea County?
Yes — we expanded service into Rhea and Meigs counties, covering Dayton, Spring City and Graysville. Residential, farm and commercial fencing plus repair work.
Does Watts Bar frontage change the job?
Yes. A higher water table means drainage at the base of the post matters more, not less — a footing that holds water against the post is where rot and corrosion start. Ornamental aluminum handles the environment better than steel. Also check whether the lot sits in a mapped flood zone.
What about the Cumberland Plateau side?
Steeper ground and shallow rock. Sloped runs must be stepped or racked to follow grade — commonly 10 to 25 percent added — and rock means post holes that will not simply auger.
What fence works best for livestock here?
Woven wire and board fence, with high-tensile on larger tracts. Corner and gate bracing determines whether a farm fence holds — a weak corner pulls the whole run out of line.
What does farm fence cost per foot?
Roughly $12 to $30 per linear foot installed depending on type, terrain and gates. Wood privacy $14–50, chain link $10–40. Costs by length.
How deep should posts be set?
About a third of the above-ground height, minimum near 24 inches, deeper at gates and corners. Expansive clay swells wet and shrinks dry, which works shallow posts loose. Why depth decides it.
Who is responsible for a boundary fence?
A partition fence under Tennessee Code 44-8-202 — adjoining owners generally share the cost of building and repairing it. Where one property is agricultural and the other is not, the non-agricultural owner may file a written disclaimer. Full explanation.
What if neighbors cannot agree on repair costs?
Either party may ask a judge of the court of general sessions to intervene, and the judge appoints three disinterested freeholders to examine the fence and determine what is owed.
Do I have to call 811 before digging?
Yes — post holes count as excavation. About three business days. On farm ground, private runs to barns, wells, pumps and septic fields are common and never marked. Full 811 guide.
General information current as of 2026. Confirm Dayton or Rhea County requirements before construction. Call (865) 988-9935.
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