Gaston County Wood Fencing
Wood Fence Installation in Gastonia, NC
J & G Fence Company, Inc. builds wood fences for privacy, pets and curb appeal across Gaston County. Our own crews set every post, and every estimate is free and in writing.
Wood Fence Installation in Gastonia, NC for Privacy and Pets
Wood is the material most homeowners ask us about, and it is the foundation of our residential work. J & G Fence Company, Inc. handles wood fence installation in Gastonia, NC and the towns around it, from a short backyard run to a full property line. We build the four styles people ask for most: board-on-board, dog-ear, shadowbox and stockade.
A wood privacy fence suits families who want a private backyard, a secure place for children and dogs, or a screen from a busy road. Call (704) 868-3559 and we will come out, walk the yard with you and talk through what makes sense. You can also compare every material we build on our residential fencing page.
Signs Your Yard Is Ready for a New Wood Fence
Most people call us about wood fence installation in Gastonia, NC when something about the yard is not working anymore. Here are the reasons we hear most often:
- An aging fence is leaning, deteriorating at the posts or missing boards
- Neighbors or passing traffic can see directly into the backyard
- A new dog needs a yard it cannot slip out of
- Kids need a safe, closed-in place to play
- A patio or garden needs a backdrop and some privacy from observers
- You recently purchased a home with no existing fence
If your current fence only has a few bad sections, fence repair may be all it needs. We will tell you so honestly, even when it means a smaller project for us.
How Our Wood Fence Process Works
From the first visit to the final walk-through, wood fence installation in Gastonia, NC with our team follows the same clear steps, and the same small team stays with your project. Here is how a wood fence job runs with us.
We Walk the Yard With You
We come out, walk the fence line with you and look at slopes, trees and gate spots. We tell you honestly what the yard needs, not what costs the most.
You Get a Free Written Estimate
The estimate is free and in writing, with the style, height, gates and footage spelled out. We check the town's or county's fence rules and any HOA guidelines with you before we build.
Our Crews Build It
One of our two installation crews builds your fence. They are J & G employees, not day labor, and they treat your yard the way they would treat their own.
We Triple-Check the Work
Before we call a job finished, we triple-check the posts, the lines and the gates, and then we walk the fence with you so you see exactly what you are getting.
Board-on-Board Fence for Full Privacy
A board-on-board fence uses two layers of pickets, with the first row spaced out on one side of the rails and the second row covering those gaps. The boards overlap, so there is no line of sight through the fence, even as the wood dries and shrinks a little.
The 6 foot board-on-board privacy fence is the core of our residential work. It looks attractive from both sides, which neighbors appreciate when the fence sits directly on a shared property line, and it blocks more wind and visibility than a single row of boards.
Board-on-board takes more lumber than the other styles, so it usually costs more per foot. For many homeowners the additional privacy is worth it, and we will walk you through the difference during the estimate so you can decide with the facts in front of you.
Dog-Ear Fence: The Classic Backyard Look
A dog-ear fence has pickets with the top corners clipped at an angle, which softens the top line of the fence. It is one of the most familiar wood styles you will see in a residential backyard, and it works well around a lawn, a garden or a side yard.
Dog-ear pickets typically sit side by side in a single row. That keeps the cost down compared with board-on-board, though small gaps can open as the boards dry over time. If you want additional privacy, we can discuss tighter spacing or a different style entirely.
This style suits homeowners who want a clean, traditional fence for children and dogs without paying for a double layer of lumber. It pairs well with a matching walk gate or a double drive gate from our fence gates work.
Shadowbox Fence With a Good Side Facing Both Ways
A shadowbox fence alternates boards on each side of the rails. From straight on it looks solid, while from an angle you can see a little through the gaps, which lets air circulate through the yard.
Because both sides look identical, a shadowbox fence is a considerate choice between neighbors. The airflow also helps on breezy days, since the fence does not catch the wind like a solid wall. Gardens and lawns along the fence get a bit more light and air too.
Shadowbox gives up some privacy compared with board-on-board. It is a practical compromise when you want a finished appearance on both sides and do not need to block every view. We build it at the same 6 foot height as our other privacy styles.
Stockade Fence for a Rustic, Budget-Minded Build
A stockade fence uses tight, side-by-side pickets with pointed or rounded tops. It gives a solid, rustic appearance and dependable privacy for the money, and many homeowners choose it when they need to fence a large backyard and want to keep the cost in check.
The pickets sit in one row, so the fence has a finished face and a rail side, and many people face the finished side out toward the neighbors. We will talk through which way works for your lot and any HOA rules before the crew starts.
Stockade works well for dog runs, back property lines and side yards where privacy matters more than a decorative appearance. If your property slopes, we will explain how the fence can step down the hill or follow the natural grade.
What Shapes the Price of a New Wood Fence
A typical 6 foot wood privacy fence in our area runs about $18 to $27 per linear foot installed. That is a typical range for the area, not a quote for your property. Your free written estimate gives you the real number for wood fence installation in Gastonia, NC at your address.
Several variables move the price within that range. These are the factors we evaluate first:
- Total footage and the shape of the fence line
- The style, since board-on-board uses the most lumber
- Slopes, rocky ground, mature trees and roots along the property line
- The number and width of gates
- Whether an old fence has to come down first
Why Gastonia Homeowners Choose J & G for Wood Fences
J & G Fence Company, Inc. started in 1989, when two best friends, Joe and Gary, began putting fences back up for neighbors after Hurricane Hugo. That work was done on a handshake and a promise to do it right, and we still build that way more than 35 years later.
Wood fences are the foundation of our residential business. Our two installation crews are J & G employees, and Joe is still involved, so his standards are on every job.
More than half of our work each year comes from repeat customers and people they referred. We build every wood fence the way we would build one on our own property.
Wood Fence Questions We Hear Often
Every board on this fence is a question we hear often. Pick one and it swings open.
How tall should a wood fence be for privacy?
Our core residential privacy fence is 6 feet tall, which blocks most views into a backyard. Some yards call for a shorter fence in front or along a side yard. We check the town's or county's fence rules and any HOA guidelines with you before we build, so the height you choose fits the rules for your lot.
Which wood fence style gives the most privacy?
Board-on-board gives the most privacy of the four styles we build. Its overlapping pickets leave no gaps to see through, even after the wood dries and shrinks a little. Stockade is also quite private for less money, while shadowbox trades a bit of privacy for airflow and a matching look on both sides. Dog-ear sits in between.
Is a wood fence a good choice for dogs?
A solid wood fence works well for most dogs. It blocks the view of passing people and animals, which can cut down on barking, and a 6 foot height keeps most dogs in. We pay close attention to the gaps at the bottom and around gates, since that is where diggers get out. Tell us about your dog during the estimate.
Is the wood fence estimate really free?
Yes. The estimate is free and in writing. We come out, walk the property with you and measure the fence line, then give you a written price for the style, height and gates you want. There is no charge for the visit and no pressure to sign. Call (704) 868-3559 to set one up.
Will my wood fence look the same from both sides?
It depends on the style. Board-on-board and shadowbox look finished from both sides, which is why many neighbors like them on a shared property line. Dog-ear and stockade have a smooth face and a rail side, so one neighbor sees the posts and rails. We will talk through which side faces out before the crew starts.
Plan Your New Wood Fence With J & G
Tell us about your property and the particular style you have in mind. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday visits by appointment.