Fence Installation in Sweetwater, TN
Trusted Fence Installation in Sweetwater, Tennessee
For over 50 years, Loudon County Fence has proudly served Sweetwater and surrounding areas with high-quality, professional fence installation.
Why Choose Loudon County Fence?
✅ 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 Sweetwater
🪵 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 Sweetwater
We regularly install fences in:
• Madisonville
• Sweetwater
• Tellico Plains
• Vonore
• Ballplay
• Coker Creek
Fence & Fencing in Knoxville & East Tennessee
Sweetwater & Monroe County Fence Questions
Monroe County is farm country. The questions here are about livestock, acreage and long runs, not HOA covenants.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater is incorporated and regulates under its own ordinance; unincorporated Monroe County is administered separately. Specifications for building and zoning differ by city or town within the county, so confirm with your local office before construction.
What fence works best for livestock here?
Woven wire and board fence are the common answers, with high-tensile for larger acreage. The wire is rarely what fails — corner and gate bracing is what determines whether a farm fence holds. A poorly braced corner pulls the whole run out of line.
What does farm fence cost per foot?
Roughly $12–30 per linear foot installed, depending on type, terrain and gates. On long runs that cost compounds quickly, so layout and gate placement matter more than they do on a town lot. Full 2026 cost breakdown.
How deep do farm fence posts need to be?
Deeper than most people expect in East Tennessee clay — and corner and gate posts deeper still, since everything pulls against them. Clay swells wet and shrinks dry, working posts out of plumb over seasons. Why depth and bracing decide it.
How do I handle a fence line running through woods?
Clear the line first, and establish where the boundary actually is before setting anything. Tennessee has no statute drawing your line — the deed and county plat govern. On wooded tracts a survey usually costs less than moving a fence later.
Who owns a fence on the property line?
A boundary fence is a partition fence under Tennessee Code 44-8-202 — both adjoining owners generally share ownership and upkeep. Where one side is agricultural land and the other is not, the owner of the non-agricultural land may file a written disclaimer of responsibility. Full explanation.
What about the ridges toward Tellico Plains and Coker Creek?
Steeper ground and shallow rock. Sloped runs have to be stepped or racked to follow grade — commonly 10 to 25 percent added to installed cost — and rock means post holes that will not simply auger. Setting posts shallow to avoid rock is what causes leaning three seasons later.
Can I get privacy fence out here too?
Of course. Wood privacy and vinyl work the same on a Sweetwater town lot as anywhere else in the region. In 2026 wood has been the more price-stable material, since metal tariffs pushed aluminum and chain link up considerably more than lumber.
What kind of fence is required around a pool?
Pool barriers are governed separately from general height rules — code sets minimum barrier height, limits gaps beneath and between pickets, and requires self-closing, self-latching gate hardware. Ornamental aluminum is the usual compliant answer.
Do I have to call 811 before digging?
Yes — post holes count as excavation under Tennessee law. Budget about three business days. On farm ground, private runs to barns, wells, pumps and septic fields are common and are never marked by the locate, so point them out before the crew starts. Full 811 guide.
General information current as of 2026. Requirements differ between incorporated municipalities and unincorporated Monroe County — confirm with the relevant office before construction. Not legal advice. Compare rules across East Tennessee.
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