FAQs
Answers to Common Fence Questions in Gastonia, NC
Find plain answers to common fence questions in Gastonia, NC, from materials to scheduling. Still curious? Call J & G Fence Company, Inc. and talk with our office.
Fence Types, Materials and the Best Fence for Dogs
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What types of fences do you install?
We install wood privacy, chain link, aluminum and ornamental steel, vinyl and split rail fences for homes. We also build pool fences and gates of every size, and we repair damaged fences. For businesses, we handle security fencing, contractor packages and access gates. Browse the full list on our residential fencing page, or see what we build for property owners and builders on the commercial fencing page.
How long does a wood fence last?
How long a wood fence lasts depends on the lumber, how the posts are set and how well it is kept up. Posts set solidly, boards kept off the ground and a fresh coat of stain now and then all help a fence hold up longer. We talk through these choices during your estimate. Read more about styles and materials on our wood fence installation page.
What is the best fence for dogs?
The best fence for dogs depends on your dog. A chain link fence is sturdy, affordable and good for pet enclosures. A 6 foot wood privacy fence blocks the view of passersby, which helps a dog that barks at everything it sees. We help you weigh both during your free estimate. See our chain link fence options.
Do you repair fences you did not build?
Yes. We repair and replace sections of fences no matter who first put them up, including fences damaged by storms. We look at the posts, rails and gates, then tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or a new fence is the better value. Learn what we fix on our fence repair page.
Fence Estimates and What Affects Your Price
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Is your fence estimate really free?
Yes. Your estimate is free and comes to you in writing. We come out, walk the property with you and listen to what you want the fence to do. Then we tell you honestly what it needs, not what costs the most. You can take your time with the written price, ask questions and compare. Start by requesting a free estimate or by giving our office a call.
What makes one fence cost more than another?
Price comes down to the material, the height, the total length and the number of gates. Sloped or rocky ground takes more labor, and an old fence may need to come out first. A tall wood privacy fence along a long property line costs more than a short run of chain link. Our fence cost guide explains each of these factors in plain terms.
Scheduling, Installation and the Fence Permit in Gaston County
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Do I need a fence permit in Gaston County?
Fence rules differ from one town to the next and can also come from a homeowners association. Before we build, we check the town's or county's fence rules for your address and talk through what they mean for height, placement and pool barriers. If your neighborhood has an HOA, bring its guidelines to your estimate. Ask our office about your address when you schedule a fence estimate.
What are the pool fence requirements in North Carolina?
Pool fence requirements in North Carolina can come from the state building code and from your town or county, so the details depend on your address. We build code-compliant pool barrier fences with self-closing, self-latching gates, and we check the local rules before we start. Aluminum and ornamental steel fences can be built to meet pool code. See how we approach it on our pool fence page.
When can you come out to look at my property?
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday visits are available by appointment. We are closed Sunday. Call (704) 868-3559 and Angie will find a time that works for you. At the visit, we walk the property together, mark where the fence will go and answer your questions before we write up the estimate.
Service Area Fence Questions in Gastonia, NC and Nearby Towns
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Which towns do you serve?
We are based on West 2nd Avenue in Gastonia and serve Gaston County and the greater Piedmont. That includes Belmont, Mount Holly, Kings Mountain, Shelby, Lincolnton, Dallas, Cramerton, Lowell, Bessemer City, Stanley and more in North Carolina. In South Carolina, we work in Clover, Lake Wylie, York and Blacksburg. Find your town on our service areas page.
Do you take commercial jobs outside Gastonia?
Yes. We build commercial security fencing, access gates and new construction fence packages across our full service area in both Carolinas. General contractors, developers and property managers come back to us for repeat work. Call (704) 868-3559 to talk through your site, or see the commercial security fence work we do for industrial sites and substations.
Ask Us Anything About Your Fence Project
If your question is not answered here, our office is glad to help. Call during business hours, or send a note and we will set up your free written estimate.