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TRIANGLE AREA · FUQUAY-VARINA, NC
Fence Installation & Repair in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Fuquay-Varina has always been two towns in one. Fuquay Springs and Varina joined up in 1963, and you can still feel both today. Old downtown blocks, new subdivisions off US 401, open land in between. We fence all of it from our shop in Garner.
Where the Piedmont Meets the Coastal Plain
Fuquay-Varina sits on the Fall Line, where Piedmont red clay meets the sandier Coastal Plain. To a fence crew, that's the difference between a post hole that holds and one that caves in.
Clay ground. It drains slow, so we dig full depth and set posts in concrete that water can't work loose.
Sandy ground. It digs easy but shifts. We size the footing to the ground we find.
30+
Years serving the Triangle
1963
Fuquay Springs and Varina Joined
0
Installs handed to subcontractors
Fuquay-Varina's Fence Rules, in Plain English
Inside town limits, Fuquay-Varina doesn't require a fence permit. That surprises folks moving down from Raleigh. The rules still apply, though. Here's what the Town's ordinance says:
Front yards
4 feet max, and no solid fences. Picket works. Privacy panels don't.
Side and rear yards
6 feet max in town. The ETJ has no cap.
Leave a gap
Most fences need 2 inches of ground clearance for runoff.
Stay out of easements
No fences in a dedicated easement. In the ETJ, the good side faces out.
Retaining walls may need a building permit. We check before we quote one.
No Permit Doesn't Mean No Rules
We check your plat, your easements and your HOA's guidelines before anything gets ordered.
Fencing Across Fuquay-Varina
A fence that suits a downtown street can look wrong on five acres off NC 42.
Downtown and the historic districts
Near Main Street and the Fuquay Mineral Spring, lots are small and homes are older. A painted picket fits better than a tall privacy wall.
Sunset Lake and the Holly Springs line
Lake lots mean slopes and views you don't want to block. Aluminum keeps the view open.
Newer subdivisions off US 401
South Lakes, High Grove and Sunset Bluffs have HOA rules. We read them first, then build to them.
Farmland and acreage
Out in the ETJ, split rail and wood board fencing make sense for pastures and long lines.
Residential & Commercial Fencing in Fuquay-Varina
We use treated lumber on every wood fence. Pool owners get aluminum built to pool barrier code. Businesses on the NC 55 Bypass get chain-link, gates and dumpster enclosures.
Fuquay-Varina Areas We Serve
Downtown, Varina, Sunset Lake, South Lakes, Ballentine, Bentwinds, High Grove, Lakestone Village and the rural ETJ toward Angier.
Fuquay-Varina Fence Questions We Hear Most
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Fuquay-Varina?
Not inside town limits. The height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can my fence be in Fuquay-Varina?
4 feet in front, 6 feet in side and rear yards. No cap on side and rear fences in the ETJ.
Why does my fence need a gap at the bottom?
So rainwater can pass. Chain-link and split rail are exempt.
Does my HOA still need to approve my fence?
Yes. Get written approval first.
Do you give free quotes in Fuquay-Varina?
Yes, we'll walk your property and give you a written quote at no charge.
Discuss Your Fuquay-Varina Project With Us
Please contact us to request a quote or to discuss your unique project. We look forward to hearing from you. With more than 30 years' experience, references are readily available.
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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