Fence company · Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Fence Pros: Fence Company in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Fence Pros is a fence company building wood fences, privacy fences, vinyl fences, chain link, and aluminum fences across Birmingham, AL, plus fence repair, gates, and commercial fencing.
Who we are
Fences Built for Birmingham Hills and Storms
Building a fence in Birmingham is not the same as building one on flat, sandy ground. Half the yards in town sit on a slope. Dig a post hole on the side of Red Mountain or along a ridge in Roebuck and you hit red clay full of ironstone and chert a foot or two down. Then spring and fall bring the storms, and every fence in the Magic City gets tested by wind.
Most of the leaning, sagging, blown-over fences we see failed for the same handful of reasons: posts set too shallow because the digging got hard, panels racked across a slope that should have been stepped, wood posts sitting in clay that holds water against them, and gates hung on posts that were never meant to carry them.
So that's where we put the work. We dig to full depth even when it means breaking rock, put gravel at the bottom of every hole so water drains away from the post, plan each run around the grade, and size gate posts for the gate they hold. We're the fence company that would rather spend an extra hour on a post than come back next spring to stand it up again.
How a Fence Company Plans a Birmingham Fence
Slopes and grade
On a sloped yard a fence can step down in level sections or rack to follow the ground. Stepped looks crisp but leaves gaps under each section; racked follows the grade but works only with certain styles. We walk the line and show you how each option will look on your lot.
Rocky, red clay ground
Ridge and hillside lots are full of rock and chert, and flatter lots can be heavy clay that holds water. We plan post depth, auger or rock-bar work, and drainage at the bottom of each hole before the first post goes in.
Wind and storms
Birmingham sits in Dixie Alley, with severe weather in spring and again in late fall. Post spacing, post size, rail count, and how solid the fence face is all change how much wind a fence can take.
Humidity and rot
Hot, wet summers are hard on wood. We use ground-contact rated posts, keep wood off the soil, and recommend staining and sealing so boards don't gray, cup, and rot early.
Permits and Height Rules in Birmingham
The City of Birmingham requires a zoning permit to build or repair a fence. Fences in any yard facing a street are limited to 4 feet, side and rear fences can go up to 8 feet, and chain link isn't allowed in front yards. Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, and the other suburbs set their own rules, and many neighborhoods have HOA guidelines on top of that. We check what applies to your address, handle the permit, and call 811 before we dig.
City of Birmingham fence rules
Will Your Fence Pass Birmingham's Rules?
Check a fence idea against the City of Birmingham's fence rules in a few taps. This checker is for addresses inside Birmingham city limits only.
1. Where will the fence go?
2. What kind of fence?
3. How tall?
4. Property and project
5. Anything special about the lot?
Based on the City of Birmingham Code Enforcement Resource Guide and Zoning Ordinance. Applies inside Birmingham city limits only. Rules can change, and we confirm with the city on every permit. Not legal advice.
Recent work
Fences Around Birmingham
How it works
Simple From Quote to Gate Latch
- 1
Call or send the form
Tell us the fence you want and roughly how long.
- 2
We walk the line
Measure, mark slopes, gates, utilities, and property pins.
- 3
Written quote
Posts, depth, boards, hardware, permit, and haul-away on paper.
- 4
Build day
Most residential fences go up in one to three days.
Service area
Areas We Serve
We build and repair fences all over Birmingham, from Highland Park, Forest Park, and Crestwood to Roebuck, Ensley, and the hillside streets under Red Mountain, plus the Over the Mountain cities and the rest of Jefferson County.
- Homewood, AL4 mi
- Mountain Brook, AL4 mi
- Vestavia Hills, AL6 mi
- Tarrant, AL6 mi
- Fairfield, AL7 mi
- Midfield, AL8 mi
- Fultondale, AL8 mi
- Gardendale, AL10 mi
- Irondale, AL10 mi
- Pleasant Grove, AL10 mi
- Center Point, AL11 mi
- Adamsville, AL13 mi
- Pinson, AL14 mi
- Trussville, AL14 mi
- Leeds, AL15 mi
Birmingham ZIP codes include 35205, 35206, 35209, 35210, 35213, 35222, 35235. All service areas
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a fence company in Birmingham?
Get written quotes that list the post material and size, post depth, how posts are set, board or panel type, rail count, gate hardware, permit, and haul-away of any old fence. A fence company that won't put post depth in writing is telling you something.
Is a fence contractor the same as a fence company?
Yes. People search for fence contractors, fence installers, and fence companies, and they all mean the same thing: the crew that sets the posts and builds the fence.
How tall can my fence be in Birmingham?
Inside the City of Birmingham, fences in any yard facing a street top out at 4 feet and side and rear fences at 8 feet, with an extra foot allowed for decorative features on top. Suburbs and HOAs have their own limits, so we confirm before building.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Birmingham?
Yes. The city requires a zoning permit for any fence construction or repair. We take care of it as part of the job.
How long does it take to build a fence?
Most residential fences take one to three days once materials are on site, depending on length, gates, and how rocky the ground is.
Do you work outside Birmingham?
Yes. We build fences in Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Irondale, Trussville, Gardendale, and other nearby cities. See service areas.
Free estimate
Get a Fence Quote
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll call to set up a time to walk the fence line. Rather talk? (205) 254-6016