Good Neighbor Fence is a fence company in Richmond, VA that installs wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link fences for homes, HOAs and small commercial properties across the city and the counties around it. Quotes are free and done on site. We walk the property with you, take the measurements, and price the fence you actually want.
We have been building fences for Richmond neighbors since 2006. Every fence is stick-built in your yard rather than dropped in as pre-fab panels, and most installs are finished in one to two days.
What you get from our crew
- Free on-site quotes, with someone walking the yard before anyone prices it.
- Every fence stick-built on site and tailor fit to the landscape, so there are no gaps underneath.
- Most full installations finished in 1 to 2 days, not weeks.
- Gates built on site to match the fence, including braced double drive gates.
- Serving Richmond since 2006, with 4.9 stars across 400+ Google reviews.
Where our Richmond, VA fence company builds
Inside the city we build in the Fan, Northside, Church Hill and Southside, on lots where access is tight and the beds already run to the property line. Outside the city we work across Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover, including Glen Allen, Short Pump, Sandston, Midlothian, Moseley, Chester, Mechanicsville and Ashland.
We also build further out in Powhatan, Goochland, New Kent, Louisa, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Prince George, Petersburg, Fredericksburg and Williamsburg. If you are in Chesterfield County, that page covers the same crews and the same process.
Not sure whether your street is in range? Ask when you request a quote and we will tell you straight. Our Richmond service area page lists the neighborhoods we cover.
Which fence should you build in Richmond?
Most Richmond yards come down to four materials. The right one depends on whether you want screening, a boundary, a pet barrier or the lowest price per foot.
Gates are built on site to match the fence, so a double drive gate lines up with the run instead of looking bolted on afterwards.
How much does a fence cost in Richmond?
Price follows four things more than anything else: the material and height you pick, the number of gates, how much slope and tree root the posts have to deal with, and whether an old fence has to come out first. Red clay and mature oaks are normal here, and both slow post digging down.
Access matters too. A crew that can back a truck to the line works faster than one carrying material through a 36 inch side gate, and that shows up in the quote.
What the cost guides say per linear foot
For planning before anyone visits, national cost guides put installed fencing in the ranges below. They include materials and labor, they are national figures rather than our prices, and a Richmond yard can land outside them in either direction.
| Material | Typical installed cost per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Wood privacy, 6 feet | $25 to $50 |
| Vinyl | $30 to $60 |
| Aluminum | $25 to $75 |
| Chain link, 4 feet | $10 to $20 |
Taken across all materials, HomeGuide puts fence installation at $20 to $60 per linear foot, or about $4,000 to $12,000 for 200 feet. Taller chain link, in the 6 to 8 foot range used for dog runs and commercial yards, runs $15 to $40 and up per linear foot. Where your job sits inside a range comes down to gates, grade and ground. That is why our fence company prices Richmond, VA jobs after walking the property, not over the phone. For wood specifically, see what a wood fence costs in Virginia.
If paying over time suits you better, we partner with Wisetack. Our fence financing starts at 0% APR, with an eligibility check that does not affect your credit. Our post on fence installation cost in Virginia goes further into how a quote is built.
Get a free quote from our Richmond, VA fence company
Takes about 30 seconds to start, with no obligation. Someone walks the property with you before anything is priced, and you can call (804) 737-4664 instead if that is easier.
Do you need a permit to build a fence in Richmond?
Most residential fences around Richmond go up without a building permit. The rules that do bite are zoning rules: how tall the fence can be, how close it can sit to the street, and what happens around a pool. Those rules are set locality by locality, so the answer depends on whether your address is in the city, Henrico, Chesterfield or Hanover.
When our fence company visits your Richmond, VA property to measure, we help you work out whether any permit applies. We also check the current rules for the address rather than working from memory.
How tall can the fence be?
Every ordinance in the area works the same way. The front-yard limit is lower than the limit behind the front wall of the house. Pool barriers have their own requirements, and corner lots often count as having two front yards. The numbers themselves differ by county and by zoning district, so confirm yours before you settle on a height. Our post on Richmond fencing regulations and permits walks through how the city handles it.
How our Richmond, VA fence company handles HOAs and property lines
If your neighborhood has an HOA, most ask for a drawing, the material and the height before you build. Tell us at the quote and we will give you what the packet needs.
One thing to settle before we dig: where the line actually runs. A plat or a survey is worth more than a hedge or an old fence that someone put in years ago, and our post on Virginia property line rules explains who owns what.
Recent work from our Richmond, VA fence company
A 6 foot pressure-treated wood privacy fence standing behind a planted garden bed and a mature shade tree at a Richmond city home.
Dog-Ear Privacy for a Planted Richmond City Garden
Our crew built this 6 foot pine privacy fence tight to a mature city garden. It sits beside a brick foursquare home, with the beds left as planted.
Siskin Style Black Aluminum Fence for a Chester New Build
This 4 foot black aluminum fence follows the grade at a new build in Chester. It marks a clear property line and keeps the hardwood treeline in view.
More jobs across the metro, with materials and heights listed, are on our recent fence projects page.
How hiring a fence company in Richmond, VA works
- Request a free quote online or by phone, and tell us the material and height you have in mind.
- We visit and price it: we walk your property, take measurements, and give you a clear, competitive price.
- Pick your date and we put the build on the calendar.
- Our crew builds it, cleans up, and walks the finished fence with you.
Most full installations are finished in one to two days once your date comes up. Ask your estimator where the schedule stands in the week you call, since lead times move with the season.
Questions for a fence company in Richmond, VA
How much does a fence cost in Richmond, VA?
National cost guides put installed fencing at $20 to $60 per linear foot across materials, with wood privacy around $25 to $50 and chain link the cheapest per foot. As a fence company in Richmond, VA, we quote on site for free, so you get a real figure for your yard rather than an average.
How tall can a backyard fence be in Richmond?
Taller behind the house than in front. Your locality and zoning district set the exact limit, and pools and corner lots add their own rules. We check the rules for your address at the measurement visit.
How long does fence installation take?
Most full installations are finished in one to two days. Long runs, heavy slope, rock and multiple gates can add a day. Weather and material lead times are the other variables.
Do you repair existing fences as well as install new ones?
Ask us. We look at repair questions on any fence, including ones another company built. On older fences, replacement usually costs less over a few years than a string of repairs, and we will tell you which we would choose. Our fence repair page covers what we take on.
Which fence material holds up best in central Virginia weather?
Aluminum and vinyl need the least upkeep in humid summers and freeze-thaw winters, since neither rusts or needs paint. Pressure-treated pine is the value pick but wants a stain or sealer every few years.
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