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The East Tennessee Fence Guide

Your Knoxville Fence Planning Guide

Materials, styles, colors, costs, and local permit rules. Explained in plain English by the most helpful fence company in Greater Knoxville & East Tennessee. Learn first, then build with confidence.

Step 2 · THE FENCE GUIDE

Figure Out What's Right for You

Start with the big decisions. Material, style and budget. For a quick overview, see wood, vinyl and aluminum fences compared.

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Compare Fence Materials

Wood vs. vinyl vs. aluminum vs. chain link. Honest pros, cons and costs.
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Fence Styles & colors

Privacy, picket, board-and-batten, ranch rail and more, with photos.
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Wood vs. Vinyl

Our most popular comparison, head to head.
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Cedar vs. treated pine

Compare a complete wood specification.
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Aluminum vs. wood

Open views or a private retreat?
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What a Fence Costs

Typical Knoxville price ranges by material. And what moves your number.

Step 2 · Permits & Local Rules

Know the Rules Before You Build

Fence rules vary by city, county and neighborhood. We keep it simple. Look up your town in our directory, and we call TN 811 for you.

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Knoxville Permit Guide

Do you need a permit? Step-by-step for the City & County.
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Height & Setback Rules

How tall can your fence be? Front, back and corner-lot limits.
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HOA & Neighborhood Rules

Common HOA requirements and how to get approved.
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TN 811. Call Before You Dig

Why and how to mark utilities before digging. It's free.

Step 3 · Owning Your Fence

Keep It Looking Great for Years

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Maintenance Basics

Simple upkeep by material so your fence lasts.
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Staining & Sealing Wood

When and how to protect a wood fence.
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Fence Repair

Leaning posts, sagging gates, storm damage.
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Why Is My Fence Green?

Algae and mildew. What causes it and how to clean it.

It's not a fence unless it's a Bryant Fence.

Helpful before, during and long after the install. Since 1981.

Still Have Questions? That's Our Favorite Part.

Talk to a real local expert, no pressure. We'll help you sort out materials, styles, permits and budget, then give you a firm free quote.

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