We evaluate your yard's slope, soil condition, and property lines. You receive an itemized, guaranteed estimate with zero surprise add-ons.
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HOA & Permit Assistance
We prepare all required site plans, height diagrams, and architectural lumber specs to make HOA approval in Mecklenburg & Union counties seamless.
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Precision Post Anchoring & Build
Posts are set 24–36" deep in high-strength concrete below the frost line. Picketers fasten true #1 grade cedar or pine with corrosion-resistant ring-shank nails.
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Walkthrough & 3-Year Warranty
We inspect every post and gate together, perform a magnetic yard sweep for dropped fasteners, and issue your 3-year craftsmanship warranty certificate.
The Carolina Advantage
Naturally Beautiful. Engineered by Nature.
Thujaplicin Tannins
Cedar produces natural preservative oils that repel termites, carpenter bees, and wood rot without toxic chemicals.
Dimensional Stability
Resists warping, cupping, and twisting even during intense Charlotte summer rainstorms and heatwaves.
High Property Valuation
A custom cedar installation provides instant curb appeal, elevating home appraisal and buyer interest across Charlotte suburbs.
We don't do vinyl or chain link. Wood fencing is our dedicated craft and specialty, ensuring laser-precise attention to post depths and picket spacing.
Fully Licensed & Insured
Complete general liability coverage protects your property from the first post hole dug to final site cleanup.
Direct Builder Pricing — No Middlemen
You work directly with the craftsmen who build your fence. No high-pressure sales reps taking a 30% commission off your project.
Complete Tear Down & Magnetic Nail Sweep
When removing an existing fence, we haul away all debris and run industrial magnetic sweepers to ensure zero nails or screws are left on your lawn.
How much does a custom wood fence cost in Charlotte, NC?
In Greater Charlotte, custom wood fences typically range from $24 to $48 per linear foot depending on lumber grade (Western Red Cedar vs. Pressure-Treated Pine), height (4ft, 6ft, or 8ft), terrain slope, and style (Board-on-Board, Horizontal Modern, or Shadowbox). Amour Fence provides fixed-price, line-item transparent estimates.
Why choose Western Red Cedar over Pressure-Treated Pine in North Carolina?
Western Red Cedar contains natural thujaplicin tannins that protect against termites, rot, and fungi without chemicals. It resists warping, twisting, and cupping in Charlotte's hot, humid summers, delivering a lifespan of 20 to 25+ years with minimal maintenance.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval for fence installation in Charlotte?
Most standard residential fences up to 6 feet in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County do not require a city building permit unless in a flood hazard zone. However, local HOAs (in Ballantyne, Waxhaw, Matthews, etc.) require architectural review. We provide detailed material specifications and layout drawings for rapid HOA approval.
How deep are fence posts installed in Charlotte clay soil?
We dig post holes 24 to 36 inches deep (at least one-third of the post length) into dense Carolina clay and anchor each post in high-strength concrete. This ensures maximum stability against frost heave, saturated ground, and severe storm winds.
What warranty does Amour Fence provide on new fence installations?
Every fence built by Amour Fence comes with our comprehensive 3-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee covering post anchoring, gate alignment, and structural fastening. Western Red Cedar pickets also feature multi-decade natural rot resistance.
How long does a typical wood fence installation take?
A standard residential perimeter fence of 150 to 250 linear feet is completed in 2 to 3 days, including post setting, concrete curing, picket construction, gate hardware mounting, and magnetic nail sweep cleanup.