Concord Fence Installation and Replacement for Cabarrus County Homes and Businesses
New fences, replacements and gates from our Union Street office downtown, from the historic districts out to Poplar Tent Road and the Speedway.
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QC Fence Contractors Concord Office
- Business
- QC Fence Contractors
- Address
- 57 Union St S #1058
Concord, NC 28025 - Phone
- (833) 691-3387
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Calls are answered by our 24-hour call center.
- Serves
- Concord and Cabarrus County, North Carolina
The office is in downtown Concord. Please call before visiting, since estimates are done at customer properties.
Fence Installation in Concord: One City, Three Kinds of Lots
Fence installation in Concord means something different depending on which part of the city the property is in. Around Union Street the houses are a century old and a fence is reviewed for how it looks from the sidewalk. West of I-85, in neighborhoods such as Moss Creek, Christenbury and Winding Walk, it is HOA work on graded lots. East toward Mount Pleasant it is farm and acreage fencing.
QC Fence Contractors has an office at 57 Union St S in downtown Concord and installs and replaces fences throughout Cabarrus County. Wood privacy and picket, vinyl, aluminum and chain link cover most homes. We also install and replace driveway gates here, on both residential entrances and commercial yards.
For businesses we fence the warehouse and distribution sites along I-85 and Concord Parkway, the retail around Concord Mills, and the shops and storage lots near Charlotte Motor Speedway. Estimates are free, measured on site and given in writing.
Local Conditions That Change a Concord Fence
The downtown historic districts come first, because they are where owners get surprised. Concord's Historic Preservation Commission reviews fencing and gates in the districts, and its standards prohibit chain link and plastic materials inside the districts. Vinyl is a plastic, so expect it to be turned down. A wood picket or a metal fence that follows historic examples is what gets approved. If your house is near North or South Union Street, find out whether it is inside a district boundary before choosing a material.
The newer west side has the opposite character. Lots in the subdivisions off Poplar Tent Road, Weddington Road and George W. Liles Parkway were mass graded, so there is often a retaining slope at the back of the yard and compacted fill near the house. Fence lines there are stepped or racked to follow the grade, and corner posts on slopes get extra attention because they carry the pull of two runs.
Cabarrus County clay is hard when dry and sticky when wet, and there is rock in places, especially on higher ground. Post holes that hit rock are cored or the layout is adjusted; a shallow post is not an acceptable fix. Along the Rocky River and Coddle Creek the low ground stays wet, so wood posts there benefit from steel alternatives.
Out past the city limits toward Mount Pleasant and Midland the work is long runs: board fence along a road frontage, woven wire for livestock, and farm gates wide enough for a tractor.
What Our Concord Office Installs
Residential Fence Installation in Concord
New residential fences across Concord: wood privacy and picket, vinyl, aluminum and chain link, laid out to your survey and your HOA or historic district requirements.
More on residential fence installation and every type of fence we install.
Fence Replacement in Concord
Full replacement of worn-out fences. The old fence and its footings are removed and hauled off, and the new line is set straight even where the old one followed a guess.
Gate Installation in Concord
Driveway gates, double drive gates and walk gates, new or as replacements for gates that have sagged. Automated entry gates for residential drives and commercial yards are part of this.
More on gate installation and automatic gates and gate operators.
Commercial Fence Installation in Concord
Chain link, ornamental and screening fence, plus dumpster enclosures, for retail near Concord Mills and businesses along Concord Parkway and Branchview Drive.
More on commercial fence installation and dumpster and trash enclosures.
Industrial and Security Fencing in Concord
Security perimeters, sliding and cantilever gates and interior partitions for warehouses and distribution sites along the I-85 corridor.
More on industrial fence installation and sliding and cantilever gates.
Farm and Horse Fencing Near Concord
Board fence, woven wire and split rail for acreage in eastern Cabarrus County.
More on farm fencing and horse fencing.
Fence Repair in Concord
Repairs are offered for sound fences with limited damage, such as a broken section or a gate that needs to be rehung.
More on fence repair.
Types of Fences We Install in Concord
The right type in Concord depends on the lot: historic district, HOA subdivision, commercial site or farm. Each link below goes to a page that explains how that fence is built and what it is good at. The full list is on our fence types page, and material choices are compared in the fence materials guide.
Our Fence and Gate Work in Photos
Photos from our own jobs. For Concord we pulled wood with cap and trim, picket and drive gates, farm fence, and chain link partition work inside a warehouse. More are in the fence installation photo gallery.
A Customer Describes His Fence Installation
Nick lives in the Charlotte area, southwest of Concord. A builder referred him to us, and he talks here about how the job went.
What Nick says in the video
- A builder in Charlotte referred him to QC Fence.
- He spoke with Chase at QC Fence.
- He had a quote the next day.
- His vinyl privacy fence was up within two weeks.
The video has captions. Nick is a real customer from Charlotte, NC.
Concord Fence Rules, Historic Review and HOA Approval
Fences inside the city follow the Concord Development Ordinance. Section 7.7.4 of that ordinance says a front yard fence, including one on a corner lot, may not be taller than four feet and may not be placed within the sight triangle. The same section lets the administrator waive its requirements case by case. Side and rear yard limits and any permit requirement depend on your zoning and the fence height, so confirm those with the Concord Planning Department for your address.
Inside a local historic district, fencing and gates go to the Historic Preservation Commission for approval before it is built, and the commission's standards prohibit chain link and plastic materials there. Plan for that review in your schedule.
Property outside the city limits is under Cabarrus County, and Kannapolis and Harrisburg have their own ordinances. HOAs across the west side add their own approval step. North Carolina also requires three full working days of notice to NC811 before any digging.
Rules change, and this page is not legal advice. Confirm the requirements for your address with the local office before building.
Sources
- City of Concord Development Ordinance, Article 7, Section 7.7.4(A): front yard fences
- City of Concord Historic Preservation Commission staff report H-25-22 (CDO Section 7.7.4 and historic district fence standards, December 2022)
- City of Concord Historic Preservation Commission staff report H-10-26 (front yard fence height)
- NC811: notice required before digging
Concord Neighborhoods and Cabarrus County Communities We Serve
From Union Street the Concord office reaches all of Cabarrus County. These are the neighborhoods, towns and corridors it covers most often.
Concord neighborhoods
- the North Union and South Union historic districts
- Gibson Village
- Afton Village
- Moss Creek
- Christenbury
- Winding Walk
- Laurel Park
Cabarrus County towns
- Kannapolis
- Harrisburg
- Mount Pleasant
- Midland
Corridors and landmarks
- Interstate 85
- Concord Parkway (US 29)
- NC 49
- Poplar Tent Road
- Weddington Road
- Concord Mills
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Frank Liske Park
Other locations nearby: Harrisburg, NC fence office, Huntersville, NC fence office, Charlotte, NC fence office. See every office and service area on the locations page or the North Carolina page.
Is Your Concord Property a Fit for the Fence You Have in Mind?
The fence you want and the fence the lot allows are not always the same in Concord. Vinyl privacy is fine in most west side subdivisions, while the historic district standards prohibit plastic materials. Six foot privacy works along a rear line and is not allowed in a front yard under the city's four foot limit. A farm gate that suits a road in Mount Pleasant would be refused by an HOA in Afton Village.
Settle three things before the estimate if you can: whether the property is in a historic district, whether an HOA has authority over it, and where the survey pins are. With those answered, picking a material and a height takes a few minutes and the quote reflects a fence that can actually be built.
Concord Fence and Gate Questions
Where is the QC Fence Contractors office in Concord?
The Concord office address is 57 Union St S #1058, Concord, NC 28025, in the downtown area near the Union Street historic districts. Estimates are done at your property anywhere in Cabarrus County, from Kannapolis to Midland. Call (833) 691-3387 to schedule one.
How tall can a front yard fence be in Concord?
A front yard fence in the City of Concord is limited to four feet, including on corner lots, and it cannot stand in the sight triangle. That rule is Section 7.7.4 of the Concord Development Ordinance. Check side and rear yard limits for your zoning with the Planning Department.
Can I put a vinyl or chain link fence in Concord's historic district?
Chain link and plastic materials are prohibited in Concord's local historic districts under the Historic Preservation Commission's standards, and vinyl is a plastic. Fencing and gates there need commission approval before they are built. Wood picket and metal fences that follow historic examples are the styles that fit those standards.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Concord?
Permit requirements for a Concord fence depend on its height, its location and whether it encloses a pool. The city's zoning rules apply even when no permit is issued. Call the Concord Planning Department, or Cabarrus County if you are outside the city, with your address and the planned height.
How long does a fence take to install in Concord?
Most residential fences in Concord are built in one to three days once the crew arrives. Before that come the NC811 locate, which needs three full working days, any HOA or historic commission approval, and delivery of material. Commission review follows a meeting calendar, so historic district projects take longer to start.
What changes the cost of a fence in Cabarrus County?
Length, height and material account for most of a Cabarrus County fence price. Gates, grade changes, rock in the post holes and removal of an old fence add to it. Long farm runs east of Concord cost less per foot than short subdivision runs with several gates. Your estimate is free and written.
Do you install driveway gates in Concord?
The Concord office installs driveway gates. We build swing gates and sliding gates in wood, steel and aluminum, with or without an operator. The slope of the driveway and the room beside it decide which type works, so the gate is measured on site before it is priced.
Can you replace just the gate on my existing fence?
Gate replacement on an existing Concord fence is something we do when the posts beside it are sound. A sagging gate is usually a post or hinge problem, not a gate problem. If the hinge post has moved, it is reset or replaced with a heavier post so the new gate stays square.
Do you fence warehouses and commercial yards along I-85?
The Concord office takes on commercial and industrial fencing. That covers chain link perimeters, cantilever and sliding gates, privacy slats, barbed wire where zoning allows it, and chain link partitions inside buildings for the distribution sites along I-85 and Concord Parkway.
What fence do you recommend for a new subdivision lot off Poplar Tent Road?
The answer on a Concord subdivision lot starts with the HOA's approved styles. Within those, vinyl privacy suits owners who want no upkeep, wood privacy costs less up front, and aluminum works where the association wants an open look. Graded lots there often need the fence racked or stepped along a rear slope.
Do you build farm fences in Mount Pleasant and Midland?
Farm fencing in eastern Cabarrus County is work we take on. Board fence, woven wire with a top board, split rail and tube gates are the common builds. Tell us what animals the fence is for, because wire spacing and height for horses differ from what cattle or goats need.
Do you take down and haul away the old fence?
Old fence removal is part of a replacement quote in Concord. The crew takes out panels, posts and concrete footings and hauls them away. If the fence is shared with a neighbor, both owners need to agree before it is removed, so sort that out before the start date.
When should I skip a new fence in Concord?
Skip the fence when ownership of the line is unclear or an approval is still pending. Building before a historic commission decision or an HOA letter risks an order to remove it. A fence set without survey pins can land over the line. Both are cheaper to resolve before any post is set.
Request a Free Fence Estimate in Concord
Tell us about the fence and the property. Estimates are free, measured on site and given in writing. Prefer to talk? Call (833) 691-3387.