# QC Fence Contractors: Full Business Detail > Complete location, service and fence type detail for QC Fence Contractors, a fence installation and replacement contractor serving the Charlotte metro in North Carolina and South Carolina. Short version: https://qcfencecontractors.com/llms.txt ## Company - Name: QC Fence Contractors - Website: https://qcfencecontractors.com/ - 24-hour line (whole company, 24-hour call center): (833) 691-3387 - Hours: open 24 hours, 7 days a week, at every office - Estimates: free - Customers: residential and commercial - Focus: new fence installation and fence replacement. Repair is offered but is not the focus. - Offices: 8 (Belmont, NC; Huntersville, NC; Charlotte, NC; Matthews, NC; Ashbrook, NC; Harrisburg, NC; Concord, NC; Rock Hill, SC) - Service areas without an office: Ballantyne, NC; Gastonia, NC - Materials installed: chain link, wood, cedar, split rail, aluminum, vinyl, wrought iron and ornamental steel, composite - Types of work: pool fences, dog fences, privacy fences, agricultural and farm fencing, horse fencing, trampoline fencing, tennis court fencing, baseball field fencing, dumpster and trash enclosures, security fencing, masonry fencing, electric and automatic gates - Award: The Charlotte Observer "Charlotte's Best" 2025 Winner ## Office Locations Addresses, phone numbers, ratings and reviews of the listed offices are as shown on each Google Business Profile on 2026-10-08. ### QC Fence Contractors, Belmont, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/belmont-nc/ - Address: 52a Ervin St Ste 52A, Belmont, NC 28012 - Office phone: (704) 802-1268 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 35.2451654, -81.0352472 - Serves: Belmont, NC; Gastonia, NC - In Belmont: Downtown Belmont and Main Street, McLean, Reflection Pointe, Eagle Park, South Point, North Belmont, Catawba Heights, the Belmont Abbey College area - Nearby towns: Mount Holly, Cramerton, McAdenville, Lowell, Stanley, Gastonia - Roads and water we work along: Wilkinson Boulevard (US 74), South Point Road (NC 273), Interstate 85, Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, the South Fork Catawba River - Google listing name: QC Fence Contractors - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4282444264269196040 - Google Knowledge Graph entity: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11vcg1p1xm - Google place ID: ChIJmU2Y4kO9VogRCKssdl5Mbjs - Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 32 reviews Google reviews of the Belmont office, quoted as written: > We are so happy with our new fence!! Our dog is in heaven now that he can just go out and run around!! Our neighbors have all commented how nice it looks!! Austin and Cody did an excellent job and we highly recommend QC Fence! > Sandy E., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4282444264269196040 > I just had an additional gate installed on my existing fence that QC also installed recently and everything is excellent, fence looks great and the additional gate is “hidden” from outside view exactly how I was hoping it would be. In addition to the wooden privacy fence, they installed a chainlink section around a sewer access on my property with gates (required for city access). Wasn’t thrilled with that city requirement lol but it looks great and it’s perfect. Trevor and everybody did an excellent job and I’m enjoying having a fence around my entire yard now! Thank you all! > Deb G., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4282444264269196040 > I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the privacy fence Mark and his team at QC put up for me in three different locations! They were in/out of here in one day, from tear down to clean up! I would recommend Mark for any job, he and his guys were so nice, polite, respectful and friendly! > Terrie T., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4282444264269196040 > Top-notch quality! I hired QC Fence Contractors for a new fence at my property, and I'm impressed with the craftsmanship. They delivered exactly what I wanted, and their attention to detail is commendable. > Randall L., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4282444264269196040 ### QC Fence Contractors, Huntersville, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/huntersville-nc/ - Address: 9541 Julian Clark Ave #101A, Huntersville, NC 28078 - Office phone: (704) 387-6476 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 35.3996764, -80.8688688 - Serves: Huntersville, NC - Huntersville neighborhoods: Birkdale, Northstone, Wynfield, Cedarfield, Skybrook, Vermillion, MacAulay, Gilead Ridge, Monteith Park, downtown Huntersville - Nearby towns: Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, the Mountain Island Lake area, north Charlotte - Roads and landmarks: Interstate 77, Sam Furr Road (NC 73), Gilead Road, Old Statesville Road (NC 115), Beatties Ford Road, Birkdale Village, Latta Nature Preserve, Lake Norman - Google listing name: QC Fence Contractors - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17613002000594611973 - Google Knowledge Graph entity: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11y1jtxdzj - Google place ID: ChIJ43pgbK-pVogRBa-veQD0bfQ - Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 28 reviews Google reviews of the Huntersville office, quoted as written: > Outstanding! The communication prior to installation was great. I was kept informed on when the team would arrive. Felix and his crew did a great job. They answered my questions and cleaned up my property afterwards. Very happy with entire process. > Teresa S., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17613002000594611973 > We needed a new residential fence installation, and QC Fence Contractors exceeded our expectations. The fence looks amazing and adds real value to our home. > Joshua M., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17613002000594611973 > I manage a warehouse, and QC Fence Contractors did an outstanding job on our industrial fencing. Everything was done safely and efficiently. A trustworthy fence contractor. > Yahir F., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17613002000594611973 > We hired them for commercial fencing at our property and the quality exceeded expectations. Reliable fence contractor with great communication. > Bentlee B., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17613002000594611973 ### QC Fence Contractors, Charlotte, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/charlotte-nc/ - Address: 4402 Stuart Andrew Blvd Ste C1, Charlotte, NC 28217 - Office phone: (704) 270-2813 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 35.1883219, -80.8911303 - Serves: Charlotte, NC - Center city and close-in: Uptown and Fourth Ward, South End, Dilworth, Wilmore, Wesley Heights, Elizabeth, Plaza Midwood, NoDa, Chantilly - South and southeast: Myers Park, Eastover, SouthPark, Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, Cotswold, Madison Park, Sedgefield, Ashbrook, Ballantyne - West, southwest and north: Steele Creek, Berewick, Ayrsley, the airport area, Mountain Island, University City, Highland Creek, Mallard Creek - Mecklenburg County towns: Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson - Corridors: Interstate 77, Interstate 85, Interstate 485, South Tryon Street, Independence Boulevard, Providence Road, Park Road, Westinghouse Boulevard - Google listing name: QC Fence Contractors - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12495001568492701370 - Google Knowledge Graph entity: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11v0z2rg4t - Google place ID: ChIJb4rpE9yfVogRusb0pbkpZ60 - Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 125 reviews Google reviews of the Charlotte office, quoted as written: > Amazing, amazing, amazing job!! I work for a small private school for special needs students so it is essential for us to have a fence for our playground. A tree fell and crushed our fence and within a week and a half we were able to get a new one installed thanks to QC Fence in two days! Would recommend this company to anyone. Chase was great to work with and so friendly as well as the nice man who installed the fence! > Samara C., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12495001568492701370 > From start to finish, they were absolutely incredible and I am so thankful we chose them to demolish our old chain link and install a 6 foot vinyl privacy fence. > Sheridan S., 5 out of 5 (excerpt from a longer review). Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12495001568492701370 > They did a wonderful job installing my fence. They made the process so easy, smooth, and had great communication. They also had competitive pricing. I had reached out to 3 other fencing companies before them and they were the most consistent. 10/10 would recommend. > Valarie G., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12495001568492701370 > I had a great experience with QC Fencing from start to finish. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. They took time to answer my questions, kept me informed and completed the installation in a timely matter. The quality of workmanship exceeded my expectations, and the finish fence looks amazing. The crew was courteous , hardworking, and left the area clean when the job was completed. > Shemekia C., 5 out of 5 (excerpt from a longer review). Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12495001568492701370 > We’re extremely happy with our new fence! The entire process was smooth from start to finish. The crew was professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations, and the fence completely transformed our yard. I would Highly recommend QC Fence Contractors. > Ana A., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12495001568492701370 ### QC Fence Contractors, Matthews, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/matthews-nc/ - Address: 1811 Sardis Rd N #207A, Charlotte, NC 28270 - Office phone: (704) 271-9061 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 35.1417702, -80.7360788 - Serves: Matthews, NC - In Matthews: Downtown Matthews, the Stumptown Park area, Brightmoor, Sardis Forest, Callonwood, the Sardis Road corridor, the Weddington Road corridor - Next door: Mint Hill, Stallings, Indian Trail, Weddington, southeast Charlotte - Roads and landmarks: Independence Boulevard (US 74), Matthews Township Parkway (NC 51), Interstate 485, Monroe Road, Idlewild Road, Four Mile Creek Greenway, Squirrel Lake Park - Google listing name: QC Fence Contractors - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9964185415464277898 - Google Knowledge Graph entity: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11l1_tjldr - Google place ID: ChIJI61_U5QhVIgRilfgxNflR4o - Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 33 reviews Google reviews of the Matthews office, quoted as written: > The team did exactly what I needed. They were a reasonable price, the people are SUPER nice, and they work quickly. Of all the things that you hope for in a fence contracting team, from start to finish, they checked all the boxes. They were extremely transparent while providing an estimate. They were flexible on start time due to our vacation. They demolished the existing fence on day 1 and had the new fence installed by end of day 2! The trend started with my neighbor and carried on all down the block and further into the neighborhood. It seems I'm far from the only person who is thrilled with the work received. Highly recommend! > Kaylee L., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9964185415464277898 > QC fence handled our large fence replacement with superior craftsmanship and professionalism. Would highly recommend their services. > Michael E., 5 out of 5 (excerpt from a longer review). Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9964185415464277898 > I had an old wooden fence that needed replacing. QC Fence Contractors made the fence replacement easy and affordable. The new one looks great! > Carter R., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9964185415464277898 > Our company required commercial fencing with custom gates, and everything turned out exactly as planned. Professional work, great communication, and high-quality materials. > Sean L., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9964185415464277898 > They handled a full fence replacement efficiently with no delays. Great experience working with this fence contractor. > Kane M., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9964185415464277898 ### QC Fence Contractors, Ashbrook, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/ashbrook-nc/ - Address: 1515 Mockingbird Ln Ste 400a, Charlotte, NC 28209 - Office phone: (704) 769-9928 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 35.1674637, -80.849066 - Serves: Ashbrook, NC - Ashbrook area: Ashbrook, Clawson Village, the Mockingbird Lane area, the Montford Drive area - Neighboring Charlotte neighborhoods: Madison Park, Sedgefield, Barclay Downs, Myers Park, Dilworth, SouthPark, South End - Roads and landmarks: Park Road, Woodlawn Road, Montford Drive, Park Road Shopping Center, Freedom Park, South Boulevard - Google listing name: QC Fence Contractors - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5751526783190812356 - Google Knowledge Graph entity: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11vby7zb8z - Google place ID: ChIJc8LJyNqfVogRxMY77CKH0U8 - Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 28 reviews Google reviews of the Ashbrook office, quoted as written: > Had a wonderful experience with QC fence; the team was extremely communicative, pricing and quality was fantastic, and the team came out with any additional questions or concerns I had. We installed a large vinyl pool privacy fence, and QC Fence Contractors were able to make it safe and pool compliant. Highly recommend! > George, 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5751526783190812356 > Our old wooden fence was replaced with a modern one, and it looks amazing. The installation was smooth, and the quality is top-notch. Highly recommend their work! > Phatcharapon B., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5751526783190812356 > We were impressed with how quickly QC Fence Contractors handled our fence replacement. They made it simple and affordable. > Mason S., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5751526783190812356 > We hired them for residential fencing around our backyard. The work was done neatly, and the crew was polite and respectful of our property. > Taylor P., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5751526783190812356 > High-quality fence installation with attention to detail. Our new residential fencing looks great and adds real value to our property. > Brandon R., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5751526783190812356 ### QC Fence Contractors, Harrisburg, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/harrisburg-nc/ - Address: 13534 Plaza Rd Extension Ste 5028, Charlotte, NC 28215 - Office phone: (704) 486-2731 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 35.2834615, -80.6728325 - Serves: Harrisburg, NC - In Harrisburg: Harrisburg Town Center, Abbington, Canterfield Estates, the Hickory Ridge area, the Rocky River Road corridor, the Pharr Mill Road area - Nearby: Concord, University City, the Charlotte Motor Speedway area, Midland, Mint Hill - Roads and landmarks: NC 49, Rocky River Road, Morehead Road, Stallings Road, Caldwell Road, Harrisburg Park, the Rocky River - Google listing name: QC Fence Contractors - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9211921893271824052 - Google Knowledge Graph entity: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11vbmpv_1t - Google place ID: ChIJUfOovgAZVIgRtGYcsydS138 - Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 26 reviews Google reviews of the Harrisburg office, quoted as written: > I was contacted the same day after asking for a quote & Chase was able to come the same week to mark the layout/ give price estimate. Chase was very patient & helped me narrow down a fence design. He also helped with everything I needed for my HOA approval. > Kaleeah R., 5 out of 5 (excerpt from a longer review). Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9211921893271824052 > QC Fence Contractors did a great job on my fence this time and once before! They came in, did the job in record time and cleaned up after themselves! Chris was very nice and respectful; kept me in the loop and checked with me if he had questions before just making guesses one what he thought would be best! > Terrie T., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9211921893271824052 > After years of wear and tear, our old fence finally needed replacement. The fence replacement process was quick and affordable, and the results are beautiful. I’d definitely use them again. > Harrison H., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9211921893271824052 > QC Fence Contractors were amazing! Working with Chase from the beginning made the whole process seamless. The install team was fantastic and did it all in one day which I was incredibly grateful for. The entire transaction was fantastic. Definitely recommend! > Teresa F., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9211921893271824052 > Our fence replacement project went smoothly thanks to this team. The new residential fencing looks great and feels very solid. > Finley P., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9211921893271824052 ### QC Fence Contractors, Concord, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/concord-nc/ - Address: 57 Union St S #1058, Concord, NC 28025 - Office phone: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 35.40969, -80.57992 - Serves: Concord, NC - 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 - Google Business Profile: none on record ### QC Fence Contractors, Rock Hill, South Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/rock-hill-sc/ - Address: 116 E Main St #201a, Rock Hill, SC 29730 - Office phone: (803) 902-4582 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Geo: 34.9256455, -81.0276809 - Serves: Rock Hill, SC; Ballantyne, NC - In and around Rock Hill: Old Town and downtown Rock Hill, the Winthrop University area, Riverwalk, Manchester Village, India Hook, Newport, Ebenezer - York County towns: Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, York, Clover, Lesslie, Catawba - Roads and landmarks: Interstate 77, Cherry Road, Celanese Road, Dave Lyle Boulevard, the Catawba River, Cherry Park, Glencairn Garden - Google listing name: QC Fence Contractors - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12055511401252969727 - Google Knowledge Graph entity: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11l31rz65y - Google place ID: ChIJ50n5PvCJVogR_9xaIb_HTac - Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 23 reviews Google reviews of the Rock Hill office, quoted as written: > I recently used QC Fence Contractors for a backyard project and couldn't be happier! From the initial consultation to the final installation, the team was professional, efficient, and highly skilled. They transformed my backyard with a beautiful fence that not only enhances the aesthetics but also provides the privacy and security needed. Their attention to detail and customer service (Thanks, Chase!) were all 5 stars. > Carrie D., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12055511401252969727 > We had QC Fence Contractors install a brand-new fence for our backyard, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the team was friendly and professional throughout. > Rory A., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12055511401252969727 > Smooth fence replacement service. The crew removed the old fence and installed the new one perfectly. > Armando L., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12055511401252969727 > Finally found a excellent fence contractor on my building in Rock Hill, SC. The exceptional service and attention to detail has earned my repeat business. > Kathy J., 5 out of 5. Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12055511401252969727 ## Service Areas Without an Office ### Ballantyne, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/ballantyne-nc/ - Served by: the Rock Hill, SC office, 116 E Main St #201a, Rock Hill, SC 29730 - Phone for Ballantyne: (803) 902-4582 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - Ballantyne area communities: Ballantyne Country Club, Piper Glen, Blakeney, Providence Pointe, Stone Creek Ranch, Bridgehampton, Kensington at Ballantyne, the Ardrey Kell corridor - Nearby: Pineville, Providence Plantation, SouthPark, Indian Land, SC, Fort Mill, SC - Roads and landmarks: Johnston Road (US 521), Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Rea Road, Ardrey Kell Road, Providence Road West, Interstate 485, Ballantyne Corporate Park, StoneCrest ### Gastonia, North Carolina - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/gastonia-nc/ - Served by: the Belmont, NC office, 52a Ervin St Ste 52A, Belmont, NC 28012 - Phone for Gastonia: (704) 802-1268 - 24-hour line: (833) 691-3387 - In Gastonia: York-Chester, Brookwood, the Loray Mill area, downtown and the FUSE District, Gardner Park, south Gastonia along Union Road, the New Hope Road corridor - Gaston County towns: Dallas, Ranlo, Lowell, Bessemer City, Cramerton, Belmont, Kings Mountain - Roads and landmarks: Franklin Boulevard (US 29/74), Interstate 85, US 321, New Hope Road, Union Road (NC 274), Rankin Lake Park, Crowders Mountain State Park ## Services Installation and replacement come first. Repair is offered but is not the focus. ### Residential Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/residential-fencing/ - Residential Fence Installation: https://qcfencecontractors.com/residential-fencing/installation/ - Residential Fence Replacement: https://qcfencecontractors.com/residential-fencing/replacement/ - Custom Fence Design: https://qcfencecontractors.com/residential-fencing/custom-design/ - Residential Fence Repair: https://qcfencecontractors.com/residential-fencing/repair/ ### Commercial Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/commercial-fencing/ - Commercial Fence Installation: https://qcfencecontractors.com/commercial-fencing/installation/ - Commercial Fence Replacement: https://qcfencecontractors.com/commercial-fencing/replacement/ - Commercial Custom Fence Design: https://qcfencecontractors.com/commercial-fencing/custom-design/ - Commercial Fence Repair: https://qcfencecontractors.com/commercial-fencing/repair/ ### Industrial Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/industrial-fencing/ - Industrial Fence Installation: https://qcfencecontractors.com/industrial-fencing/installation/ - Industrial Fence Replacement: https://qcfencecontractors.com/industrial-fencing/replacement/ - Industrial Fence Repair: https://qcfencecontractors.com/industrial-fencing/repair/ ### Gate Services - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/gate-services/ - Gate Installation: https://qcfencecontractors.com/gate-services/installation/ - Gate Replacement: https://qcfencecontractors.com/gate-services/replacement/ - Gate Repair: https://qcfencecontractors.com/gate-services/repair/ ### Access Control - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/access-control/ - Automatic Gates: https://qcfencecontractors.com/access-control/automatic-gates/ - Gate Security Systems: https://qcfencecontractors.com/access-control/gate-security-systems/ ## Fence Types 31 fence types in 7 groups: Fences for Homes, Pets and Pools (6); Wood Fence Styles (8); Fence Materials and Finishes (4); Farm, Horse and Livestock Fencing (5); Sports, Commercial and Security Fencing (5); Driveway and Sliding Gates (2); Comparisons and Alternatives (1). ### Deer Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/deer-fences/ - Group: Fences for Homes, Pets and Pools - Summary: A deer fence is a tall, mostly see-through barrier, usually 7 to 8 feet of woven wire or polypropylene mesh, that keeps whitetail deer off landscaping, gardens and young trees. It suits Charlotte-area homeowners and small growers who have tried sprays and resistant plants and are still losing hostas and tomatoes. - Best for: Vegetable gardens and orchards; Landscaped lots that back up to woods; Tree nurseries and small farms; Protecting new plantings while they establish; Acreage where a solid fence is not wanted - Typical height: 7 ft to 8 ft - Mesh options: Galvanized woven wire (fixed knot) or black polypropylene mesh - Posts: Pressure treated wood, steel pipe or heavy T-posts with braced corners - Bottom edge: Pinned, buried or backed with steel wire - Gates: Full fence height, walk or drive width - Visibility: Poly mesh is close to invisible at a distance Questions and answers: Q: How tall does a fence need to be to keep deer out? A: Plan on 7 to 8 feet. Whitetail deer can jump a 6 ft fence, and they will if there is food on the other side and a clear landing. Seven feet works for moderate pressure. Eight feet is the safer choice for orchards, vegetable plots and properties on a regular deer route. Q: Is plastic deer mesh strong enough? A: Heavy polypropylene mesh holds up well against deer, which test a fence by pushing and usually back off when it does not give. Its weak point is the bottom, where rabbits and groundhogs chew through. We reinforce the lower section with steel wire when small animals are present, or recommend woven wire for a permanent fence. Q: Will a 6 ft privacy fence keep deer out? A: Often it does, because deer dislike jumping where they cannot see the landing. A solid 6 ft fence around a small backyard is usually enough. Around a large open yard, or once deer have learned there is food inside, they may start clearing it. In that case height has to go up. Q: Can deer fence be added on top of my existing fence? A: Sometimes. If the posts are sound and close enough together, we can sister taller posts to them and run mesh above the existing fence. Weak, rotted or widely spaced posts cannot carry the extra height and wind load. We check post condition during the free estimate, and that decides which way to go. Q: Does a deer fence need a permit or HOA approval? A: It may. Fences in the 7 to 8 ft range exceed the default residential height limit in many jurisdictions and most HOA covenants. Requirements differ by town, county and zoning district, so check with your local zoning office and HOA for your specific address before we build. Q: How do you handle the driveway? A: A deer fence only works as a closed loop, so the driveway needs a gate at full fence height or the fence needs to enclose a smaller area behind the drive. We install manual and automated driveway gates and can price both layouts so you can decide. Q: How long does deer fence installation take? A: Poly mesh around a garden can go up in a day or two. Woven wire on acreage takes longer because of braced corners, tensioning and clearing along the line. We include a schedule with the written estimate after walking the property. Call (833) 691-3387 to book a visit. ### Dog Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/dog-fences/ - Group: Fences for Homes, Pets and Pools - Summary: A dog fence is a physical yard fence chosen around one animal's size, jumping ability and habits, so the dog stays in without a collar or a buried wire. QC Fence Contractors builds them for homeowners across the Charlotte metro who are tired of leash-only bathroom trips or a dog that keeps finding the gap. - Best for: New dog owners with an unfenced yard; Jumpers and climbers beating a 4 ft fence; Small breeds slipping through aluminum pickets; Dogs that dig out along the fence line; Reactive dogs that need a solid visual barrier - Typical height: 4 ft to 6 ft, chosen by breed and jumping ability - Common materials: Wood privacy, vinyl, aluminum with puppy pickets, chain link - Dig protection: Buried welded wire, bottom tension wire or kickboard - Picket spacing for small dogs: About 2 in or less with puppy pickets - Gate hardware: Self-closing hinges and a latch set out of nose reach - Electronic collar systems: Not offered Questions and answers: Q: How tall should a fence be for a large dog? A: Five feet holds most large dogs that have never tested a fence. If your dog is athletic, young or has already cleared a shorter fence, go to six feet with a smooth inside face and no rails to climb. We ask about the dog's history at the estimate, because behavior tells us more than weight does. Q: Do you install invisible or wireless dog fences? A: No. QC Fence Contractors installs physical fences only. Buried wire and collar systems do not stop other animals from entering your yard, and some dogs run through the correction when they see a squirrel or another dog. A physical fence keeps working without batteries, training flags or a collar the dog has to wear. Q: What are puppy pickets? A: Puppy pickets are short extra pickets added to the bottom portion of an aluminum or ornamental steel fence panel. They narrow the gap between the main pickets so a small dog or puppy cannot squeeze through. From the street the fence still looks like a standard open aluminum fence, which helps in HOA neighborhoods. Q: How do you stop a dog from digging under the fence? A: We close the bottom of the fence. Options include welded wire buried along the fence line and turned inward, a tension wire along the bottom of chain link, or a kickboard on a wood fence. For serious diggers we combine a kickboard with buried wire. We choose the method after seeing where and how the dog digs. Q: Is chain link a good dog fence? A: Chain link contains most dogs well and costs less than other materials for long runs. Its weaknesses are that climbers can use the mesh as a ladder and the dog can see everything that passes. Black vinyl coated chain link looks better in a backyard, and a bottom tension wire keeps the mesh from being pushed up. Q: Can you add a dog fence to only part of my yard? A: Yes. Many customers fence a section off the back door instead of the whole lot, which lowers the footage and keeps the dog out of gardens or away from a pool. We tie the new fence into the house or an existing fence line and place a gate where you actually walk. Q: Will my HOA allow a fence that works for my dog? A: Usually, with some design work. If the HOA limits you to 4 ft or 5 ft aluminum, puppy pickets and a dig guard handle small dogs and diggers. If your dog needs more height than the covenants allow, tell us before the estimate so we can look at what the rules permit for rear yards. ### Dog Kennels & Runs - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/dog-kennels-and-runs/ - Group: Fences for Homes, Pets and Pools - Summary: A dog kennel or run is a fenced enclosure, usually chain link on steel posts, that gives a dog a secure outdoor space smaller than the full yard. QC Fence Contractors builds permanent runs for homeowners, breeders, hunters, boarding operations and veterinary offices around Charlotte. - Best for: Dogs that cannot be loose in the full yard; Working, hunting and sporting dogs; Homes with multiple dogs that need separating; Breeders and boarding facilities; Vet clinics and groomers needing an outdoor relief area - Typical height: 6 ft, taller or topped for climbers - Fabric: Galvanized or black vinyl coated chain link - Frame: Steel pipe posts set in concrete or anchored to a slab, with top rail - Floor options: Concrete slab, compacted gravel, pavers - Dig barrier: Concrete curb, buried fabric, bottom rail or tension wire - Add-ons: Chain link top, shade cover framing, divider panels, privacy slats Questions and answers: Q: How big should a dog run be? A: Big enough for the dog to trot several strides and turn around comfortably, with more length than width. The right size depends on breed, the number of dogs and how long they stay in it each day. Give us those details at the estimate and we will recommend dimensions that fit your yard. Q: Is a custom chain link kennel better than a store-bought kit? A: For a permanent setup, yes. A site-built run has posts set in concrete, stretched fabric and a gate hung on a fixed post, so a strong dog cannot rack it out of shape or lift it. Kits are useful as a temporary or portable solution, and that is the fair way to think of them. Q: What is the best floor for an outdoor dog run? A: Concrete with a slight slope is the easiest to clean and impossible to dig through. Compacted gravel or stone screenings drain well and are gentler on joints but need a dig barrier at the edges. Bare ground is the cheapest and the muddiest, especially on Charlotte clay. Q: Can you put a top on a dog kennel? A: Yes. We frame a chain link top across the run for dogs that climb or jump, and for small breeds that could be at risk from birds of prey. We can also frame the top to carry a shade cover. A covered section is strongly recommended for any run used in summer. Q: Can you attach a run to my house, garage or existing fence? A: In most cases. Using a building wall or a sound fence line as one side reduces material and puts the gate close to a door. We check that the existing fence is tall enough and tight at the bottom before relying on it as a kennel wall. Q: Do you build kennels for boarding facilities and vet clinics? A: Yes. We build banks of side-by-side runs with shared dividers, individual gates and heavier commercial framework. Commercial kennels generally need zoning approval and may need an operating permit, so confirm requirements with your local jurisdiction before finalizing a layout. We can work from your approved plan. Q: How do I stop my dog from digging out of the kennel? A: Close the bottom edge. A concrete floor or curb is the surest fix. On gravel or soil we bury chain link fabric flat along the inside perimeter and add a bottom rail so the mesh cannot be bent outward. Dogs that hit wire a few inches down usually stop trying. ### Garden Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/garden-fences/ - Group: Fences for Homes, Pets and Pools - Summary: A garden fence encloses a vegetable plot, raised beds or a cutting garden so animals stay out and the space reads as its own room in the yard. QC Fence Contractors builds permanent garden enclosures for Charlotte-area homeowners who have lost one too many rows of lettuce. - Best for: Vegetable gardens and raised beds; Cut flower and cottage gardens; Small orchards and berry patches; Community and school gardens; Keeping the family dog out of the beds - Typical height: 3 ft to 4 ft for rabbits and dogs, 7 ft to 8 ft for deer - Wire mesh: 1 in or smaller for rabbits, 2 in by 4 in welded wire for larger animals - Frame materials: Pressure treated pine, cedar, or steel posts - Buried edge: Wire trenched below grade and turned outward - Gate width: 4 ft for a wheelbarrow, 5 ft or double for bulk deliveries - Common styles: Framed wire panel, picket with wire liner, split rail with wire Questions and answers: Q: How tall does a garden fence need to be? A: It depends on the animal. Two feet of small mesh stops rabbits, though we usually build to 3 or 4 feet so the fence looks proportionate and keeps dogs out. If deer are browsing your yard, plan on 7 to 8 feet, or a tighter enclosure they are reluctant to jump into. Q: What is the best fence to keep rabbits out of a garden? A: Welded wire or hardware cloth with openings of one inch or less, fastened to a solid frame and buried at the bottom. Rabbits rarely climb but they squeeze through standard 2 by 4 inch wire when young, and they dig under any fence that stops at the surface. The gate needs the same treatment. Q: Will a 4 ft fence keep deer out of a small garden? A: Sometimes. Deer can clear four feet easily, but they avoid jumping into a tight space where they cannot see a clear landing. A small plot with beds and trellises inside is less inviting than an open lawn. If deer are already eating your plants nightly, we recommend building tall from the start. Q: Is pressure treated wood safe to use around a vegetable garden? A: Modern residential pressure treated lumber uses copper based preservatives, and many gardeners use it for fence posts without concern because posts sit outside the beds. If you would prefer to avoid it, we can build rails and pickets in cedar and keep treated wood to the posts only, or use steel posts. Q: Can you build a garden fence that matches my yard fence? A: Yes. We can match the picket profile, post caps and wood species of an existing fence, or tie the garden enclosure into a run of your perimeter fence so it shares one side. Matching details make the garden look planned instead of added on. Q: Do I need HOA approval for a garden fence? A: In many Charlotte-area neighborhoods, yes. Covenants often treat any fence or enclosure as an exterior change that needs architectural approval, even inside a fenced backyard. Rules vary by community, so check your documents. We can supply a simple layout drawing with heights and materials for your application. Q: How long does it take to install a garden fence? A: Most garden enclosures are small enough to build in a day or two once materials are on site, with extra time if we are trenching wire around the full perimeter. We give you a schedule with the written estimate. Call (833) 691-3387 to set up a free visit. ### Pool Safety Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/pool-safety-fences/ - Group: Fences for Homes, Pets and Pools - Summary: A pool safety fence is the barrier that building codes in North Carolina and South Carolina require around a residential swimming pool, built so a young child cannot get over, under or through it. QC Fence Contractors installs these barriers for homeowners and pool builders who need the fence to pass inspection the first time. - Best for: New in-ground pool construction; Above-ground pools that need a compliant barrier; Home purchases with an older pool fence; Pool builders who need a fence subcontractor; HOA communities requiring aluminum pool fencing - Minimum barrier height: 48 in above grade, measured on the outside face - Maximum bottom gap: 2 in over grass or gravel - Maximum opening: Must not pass a 4 in sphere - Chain link mesh (SC, ISPSC 305.2.7): 1 3/4 in maximum opening - Pedestrian gates: Open outward, self-closing, self-latching - Materials we install: Aluminum, vinyl, chain link - Typical installed heights: 48 in, 54 in, 60 in and 72 in Questions and answers: Q: How tall does a pool fence have to be in North Carolina? A: The NC Residential Code's pool appendix requires the top of the barrier to be at least 48 inches above grade, measured on the side facing away from the pool. Local departments enforce the edition in effect for your permit, and some HOAs require taller. We verify the requirement for your address before building. Q: What are the pool fence requirements in South Carolina? A: South Carolina counties and cities that have adopted the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code apply its Section 305. The 2021 edition calls for a 48 inch minimum barrier, no more than a 2 inch gap over grass, no opening that passes a 4 inch sphere, and pedestrian gates that open outward, self-close and self-latch. Your county or city inspects to its adopted edition. Q: Does my backyard perimeter fence count as the pool barrier? A: It can, if it meets every barrier requirement and your local official accepts its location. In North Carolina the state has said the barrier is intended to protect the pool use area, so a fence around a very large lot may not qualify. Confirm with your inspector before relying on an existing fence. Q: Can a chain link fence be used around a pool? A: Yes, with the right mesh. Section 305.2.7 of the pool code used in South Carolina limits chain link openings to 1 3/4 inches, so standard 2 inch residential fabric does not qualify there. North Carolina's 2018 appendix allows mesh up to a 2 1/4 inch square. We match the mesh to the code your building department enforces. Q: Which way does a pool gate have to swing? A: Pedestrian gates in a pool barrier must open outward, away from the pool, and must be self-closing and self-latching. The idea is that a child pushing on the gate from outside pushes it shut. We hang gates with self-closing hinges and set the latch release high, out of a small child's reach. Q: Do above-ground pools need a fence? A: Often they do. Under the pool code used in South Carolina, an on-ground pool wall can serve as the barrier only if it is at least 48 inches above grade all the way around and the ladder or steps can be secured, locked or removed. Otherwise a separate barrier is needed. Check with your local building department. Q: Will you work with my pool builder? A: Yes. We regularly schedule around pool construction so the permanent barrier is in place for the final inspection. Send us the site plan and the builder's timeline. We will mark gate locations and equipment clearances on it and give you a written estimate at no charge. Q: Is a removable mesh pool fence allowed? A: The pool code used in South Carolina permits mesh barriers that meet its installation rules, including a bottom edge no more than 1 inch above the deck. In North Carolina, a 2025 formal interpretation from the Office of State Fire Marshal found that one removable mesh product did not meet the 2018 code. Our pool work is permanent aluminum, vinyl and chain link fencing. Sources: - North Carolina, 2018 NC Residential Code Appendix V, Section AV105.2, quoted in full in a NC Office of State Fire Marshal formal interpretation (February 14, 2025): top of barrier at least 48 in above grade on the side facing away from the pool; bottom clearance 2 in, or 4 in where concrete or fixed solid material is used; no opening that passes a 4 in sphere; rails under 45 in apart go on the pool side with 1 3/4 in maximum picket spacing, and 4 in spacing where rails are 45 in or more apart; chain link mesh maximum 2 1/4 in square; pedestrian gates open outward, self-close and self-latch; latch release under 54 in must be on the pool side at least 3 in below the top with no opening over 1/2 in within 18 in; door alarm, powered safety cover or other approved protection where a dwelling wall is part of the barrier.: https://ncosfm.gov/formal-interpretations/2025-0214-orange-county-inspections-division-2018-ncrc-av105-barrier-requirements/open - Same interpretation, conclusions: a removable mesh pool fence product did not meet the prescriptive requirements of the 2018 NC Residential Code for use as a pool barrier, including the AV105.2 Item 8 access gate requirements.: https://ncosfm.gov/formal-interpretations/2025-0214-orange-county-inspections-division-2018-ncrc-av105-barrier-requirements/open - NC Office of State Fire Marshal formal interpretation (July 6, 2022): the code sets no fixed maximum distance between pool and barrier; the intent is to protect the area dedicated to the use of the pool, and the edge of the pool deck or patio can be used as guidance.: https://ncosfm.gov/formal-interpretations/220706-orange-county-inspections-department-2018-ncrc-av105-barrier-requirements/open - NC Office of State Fire Marshal: the 2018 Residential Code was effective January 1, 2019 and is currently effective.: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/codes-current-and-past - NC State Fire Marshal letter (March 31, 2025): S.L. 2025-2 delays the 2024 NC State Building Code until 12 months after certified conditions are met, and the 2018 code remains in force until then.: https://www.ncosfm.gov/letter-re-2024-state-building-code-effective-date/open - Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement: Appendix V of the 2018 NC State Residential Code covers the code requirements for residential swimming pools and spas.: https://code.mecknc.gov/customer-tools/circ - 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Section 305, reproduced by Horry County Code Enforcement: 305.2.1 height 48 in, 2 in clearance over grass or gravel, 4 in over a solid surface; 305.2.2 4 in sphere; 305.2.3 solid barriers; 305.2.4 mesh fences, bottom no more than 1 in above the deck; 305.2.5 and 305.2.6 picket spacing 1 3/4 in or 4 in; 305.2.7 chain link 1 3/4 in maximum; 305.2.9 36 in clear zone; 305.3 gates open outward, self-close and self-latch; 305.3.1 utility gates locked when not in use; 305.3.3 latch rules at 54 in; 305.4 door alarms; 305.5 on-ground pool wall as barrier.: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/media/r2sebvu1/pool-fence-affidavit-2021-ispsc.pdf - S.C. Code Section 6-9-60: municipalities and counties may adopt by reference the latest editions of the swimming pool codes published by the International Code Council. The pool code is a local-option code in South Carolina, not one of the mandatory statewide codes in Section 6-9-50.: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t06c009.php - South Carolina Building Codes Council: the 2021 South Carolina Building Codes took effect January 1, 2023, and the 2024 editions take effect January 1, 2027.: https://llr.sc.gov/bcc/PDFfiles/2024%20Code%20Adoption%20Notice.pdf ### Trampoline Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/trampoline-fencing/ - Group: Fences for Homes, Pets and Pools - Summary: Trampoline fencing means a yard perimeter fence or a dedicated play-area fence that controls who can reach the trampoline. We do not sell the safety net that attaches to the trampoline frame. We build the fence around the space it sits in, for parents who want neighborhood kids kept out unless invited. - Best for: Backyards with a trampoline and no fence; Homes near a school, park or bus stop; HOA lots that require play equipment screening; Families separating toddlers from older kids' equipment; Yards with both a pool and a trampoline - Typical height: 5 ft to 6 ft, 4 ft minimum for interior play zones - Materials: Wood, vinyl, aluminum or black vinyl coated chain link - Gate hardware: Self-closing hinges, high-mounted or lockable latch - Service gate width: 5 ft or wider to move equipment - Clearance to trampoline: Per the trampoline manufacturer's manual - What we do not supply: Trampolines or frame-mounted safety nets Questions and answers: Q: Do I need a fence around my yard if I have a trampoline? A: No single rule covers every home. It depends on your HOA covenants and your homeowners insurance policy, and those vary widely. Check both. Separately from any requirement, a fenced yard with a latching gate is the practical way to keep unsupervised neighborhood children off the trampoline. Q: Do you install trampoline safety nets? A: No. The net and poles that attach to the trampoline frame come from the trampoline manufacturer and should match your model. QC Fence Contractors builds yard perimeter fences and fenced play areas. Order the net from the trampoline maker and call us for the fence. Q: How tall should a fence be around a trampoline area? A: For keeping other children out, 5 to 6 feet with no outside horizontal rails works best. A 4 ft fence is fine for an interior play zone meant to keep toddlers away from the equipment. If screening the trampoline from the street is the goal, a 6 ft privacy fence does it. Q: How far should the fence be from the trampoline? A: Follow the clearance distance in your trampoline's manual, which covers the sides and overhead. Manufacturers set those numbers and they differ by model. Give us the figure at the estimate and we will position the fence line, or recommend where to move the trampoline, so the clearance is kept on every side. Q: Will a privacy fence satisfy an HOA rule about hiding the trampoline? A: Often, but only your HOA can confirm. Some communities require play equipment to be screened from the street or from neighboring lots, and a 6 ft privacy fence commonly meets that. Others limit fence height or restrict materials. Get written approval, and we can provide a drawing for the application. Q: Can you fence just the play area instead of the whole yard? A: Yes. An interior fence around the trampoline and playset uses less footage and lets you gate the equipment separately. It is a good fit for large lots, for yards that also have a pool, and when you want small children kept away from the trampoline while older kids jump. Q: What kind of gate latch do you recommend? A: A self-latching gate latch paired with self-closing hinges, mounted high on the gate so young children cannot reach the release. For times when the equipment should be off limits entirely, choose a latch that accepts a padlock or has a built-in key lock. ### Board-on-Board Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/board-on-board-fences/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A board-on-board fence overlaps its pickets in two layers so there is never a gap to see through, even after the wood dries and shrinks. It is the right choice for homeowners who want complete privacy from a wood fence and are willing to pay for the extra lumber. - Best for: Complete privacy with no sightlines; Yards beside a pool, spa or patio; Homes close to the neighboring house; Owners replacing a fence that gapped; Lots along busy streets - Typical height: 6 ft, taller where permitted - Picket layout: Two overlapping layers on one face - Orientation: Vertical or horizontal - Privacy: Full, from every angle - Relative lumber use: Well above a side-by-side fence - Common upgrades: Cap and trim, steel posts, cedar pickets Questions and answers: Q: What is the difference between board on board and shadowbox? A: Both use two rows of pickets. Board on board puts both rows on the same face of the rails, overlapped, so the fence is fully closed. Shadowbox puts one row on each face with the rails between them, which leaves an angled air path and a partial view from the side. Board on board is the more private of the two. Q: Does a board-on-board fence look the same on both sides? A: Not in its standard form. One side shows the layered pickets and the other shows the rails and posts. If you want the layered look on both faces, pickets can be added to the back as well. That raises the lumber count and the weight again, so we would talk through the frame with you first. Q: Will gaps ever open up in a board-on-board fence? A: They should not, if the lap is sized correctly. The pickets will still shrink as they dry, but the overlapping board covers the joint. That is the main reason people choose this style. A badly warped or split picket can still open a spot, and a single board is simple to swap. Q: How much more lumber does board on board take? A: It depends on the overlap, but plan on substantially more pickets than a side-by-side fence of the same length, plus a heavier frame to carry them. That is the bulk of the price difference. We work out the exact count from your measurements and show it in the estimate. Q: Can you build a horizontal board-on-board fence? A: Yes. We have built 6 ft horizontal board-on-board fences in the Charlotte area. The boards run sideways in two overlapped layers between posts that are set closer together than on a vertical fence. It gives the horizontal look without the thin gaps that a single-layer horizontal fence develops over time. Q: Is board on board worth it over a regular privacy fence? A: If small gaps between boards would bother you, yes. If you mainly want to keep a dog in and mark the yard, a standard dog-ear fence does that for less. We are happy to quote both for the same fence line so you can compare the numbers before choosing. ### Dog-Ear Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/dog-ear-fences/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A dog-ear fence is a wood privacy fence whose pickets have the two top corners clipped off at an angle. It is the style most Charlotte-area homeowners picture when they ask for a wood privacy fence, and it suits anyone who wants full backyard screening without paying for decorative extras. - Best for: Backyard privacy on a sensible budget; Keeping dogs and kids in the yard; Neighborhoods with a standard wood fence rule; Long fence lines where cost per foot matters; Screening a patio, pool deck or hot tub - Heights we build: 6 ft and 8 ft privacy - Picket top: Corners clipped at about 45 degrees - Picket layout: Side by side, butted tight at install - Rails: Three on a 6 ft fence, more on 8 ft - Common lumber: Pressure-treated pine or cedar pickets - Upgrade options: Cap and trim, steel posts Questions and answers: Q: What is a dog-ear fence? A: It is a wood privacy fence made with pickets that have both top corners cut off at an angle. The pickets are installed vertically, side by side, on horizontal rails. Apart from the clipped corners it is a standard privacy fence, which is why it is usually the most affordable way to enclose a backyard in wood. Q: Will a dog-ear fence have gaps between the boards? A: Small ones, eventually. Pickets are installed tight, but wood shrinks across its width as it dries, so narrow gaps open between boards during the first season. They are usually thin enough that you only see through them up close. If you want no gaps at all, ask us about board-on-board construction, which overlaps the pickets. Q: Is a dog-ear fence the same as a stockade fence? A: They are close cousins. Both are solid fences with vertical boards. A stockade picket traditionally comes to a point, and stockade is often sold as premade panels. A dog-ear picket has a flat top with clipped corners and is normally built on site, one board at a time, which lets it follow the ground more closely. Q: Should I get a 6 ft or an 8 ft dog-ear fence? A: Six feet covers most backyards. Go to eight if a neighbor's deck or upstairs windows look over a 6 ft line, or if you back up to a road. An 8 ft fence needs a heavier frame and costs more per foot. It may also need approval from your town or HOA, which we check before quoting. Q: What does cap and trim add to a dog-ear fence? A: A cap board across the top and a trim board on the face. It gives the fence a finished, framed look and covers the tops of the pickets, where water gets into the end grain. It also stiffens the top edge. It uses more lumber and takes longer to build, so it costs more than a plain fence. Q: Which side of the fence faces my neighbor? A: The usual practice is to face the picket side out, toward the neighbor or the street, with the rails and posts on your side. Many HOAs require it. If you want both sides to look finished, a shadowbox fence or a board-on-board fence with pickets on both faces is the better choice. Q: Do you stain the fence after it is built? A: No. QC Fence Contractors installs and replaces fences and does not offer staining. If you plan to stain or seal the fence yourself or hire a painter, give new pressure-treated lumber time to dry out first. A simple test is to sprinkle water on a picket: when it soaks in instead of beading, the wood is ready. ### Horizontal Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/horizontal-fences/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A horizontal fence runs its boards side to side between the posts instead of up and down. It suits homeowners who want a modern look for a backyard, patio or front courtyard, and who understand that it has to be framed more carefully than a vertical fence. - Best for: Modern and renovated homes; Patio and courtyard screens; Front yards at 4 ft; Street-facing runs paired with a simpler fence elsewhere; Level or gently sloped lots - Heights we build: 4 ft and 6 ft - Board direction: Horizontal, level between posts - Privacy options: Full privacy, semi-privacy, board on board - Post spacing: Closer than a vertical fence - Slope handling: Stepped panels - Board material: Cedar or pressure-treated pine - Post options: Wood or galvanized steel Questions and answers: Q: Do horizontal fences sag? A: They can if they are framed like a vertical fence. Long boards supported only at the ends will bow. We prevent it with closer post spacing, a vertical backer in the middle of each bay, and boards thick enough for the span. Built that way, a horizontal fence holds its lines. Q: Is a horizontal fence more expensive than a vertical one? A: Generally, yes. It needs more posts per run, more careful layout, and often a better grade of board because every piece is on display. The gap depends on height, wood, and whether you choose privacy or semi-privacy spacing. We measure and give a written estimate for free, and can quote a vertical option alongside it. Q: Can a horizontal fence go on a sloped yard? A: Yes, by stepping it. Each panel is built level and the fence drops at each post to follow the ground. That leaves a gap under the downhill end of every panel, which grows with the steepness of the slope. We will show you where the steps fall and how to deal with the gaps before you commit. Q: What is the difference between horizontal privacy and semi-privacy? A: Board spacing. A privacy version sets the boards tight together so you cannot see through. A semi-privacy version leaves a consistent gap between courses, which lets air and light through and gives a slatted look. From across a yard, a semi-privacy fence still screens most of the view. Q: Will my HOA allow a horizontal fence? A: It depends on the neighborhood. Some associations in the Charlotte area approve horizontal fences, some limit them to certain locations, and some only allow traditional vertical styles. Check your covenants or ask the architectural committee before you settle on a design. We can supply the drawing and material details they usually ask for. Q: Should I use cedar or pine for a horizontal fence? A: Cedar stays straighter as it dries and looks cleaner, so it is the better performer for this style. Pressure-treated pine is the lower cost choice and works when the frame is built for it. Many customers use steel or treated pine posts with cedar boards. We can price each combination for you. Q: Can you build a short horizontal fence for a front yard? A: Yes. We build 4 ft horizontal fences for front yards, courtyards and garden borders. Front-yard height limits and setback rules vary by town and by HOA, so we check what applies to your lot before finalizing height and placement. A low horizontal fence also needs fewer boards per bay, so sag is less of a concern than at 6 ft. ### Lattice-Top Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/lattice-top-fences/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A lattice-top fence is a solid wood privacy fence finished with a framed strip of lattice along the top. It works for homeowners who want privacy at eye level but find a plain board wall too heavy for the yard, especially around patios and gardens. - Best for: Patios and outdoor seating areas; Garden and courtyard boundaries; Shared lines in HOA neighborhoods; Small yards that feel closed in; Homeowners who want a decorative top edge - Typical overall height: 6 ft including lattice - Lattice band: About 1 ft, framed on four sides - Lattice patterns: Diagonal, square, privacy spacing - Lower section: Solid vertical pickets - Top finish: Cap board over the lattice frame - Lumber: Pressure-treated pine or cedar Questions and answers: Q: Does a lattice-top fence still give privacy? A: Yes, for most situations. The solid section covers seated and ground-level views completely. The lattice band lets some view through at the very top, mostly for someone standing close or looking down from a raised deck. Privacy lattice, with smaller openings, narrows that further if it is a concern. Q: Does the lattice count toward the fence height limit? A: In most cases the limit applies to the overall height of the fence, lattice included. Rules differ between Charlotte, nearby towns, the counties and individual HOAs, so there is no single answer for the whole metro. We check the requirement for your property before we finalize the design. Q: How long does the lattice last compared with the rest of the fence? A: Lattice is thinner than the pickets and usually wears out first. Heavy-duty lattice, a full frame and a cap board all extend its life. If the lattice fails while the posts and boards are still sound, it can be replaced on its own without rebuilding the fence. Q: Which is better, square or diagonal lattice? A: It comes down to the look of the house. Diagonal is the classic garden pattern and suits traditional homes. Square has cleaner lines and tends to suit newer construction. Performance is about the same when both are heavy-duty and properly framed. Your HOA may specify one, so check before choosing. Q: Can you add lattice to my existing fence? A: Sometimes. It depends on whether the existing posts are tall enough and solid enough to carry a framed lattice section, and whether the added height is allowed. Fastening lattice to the tops of old pickets does not hold up. We would look at the fence in person before recommending it. Q: Is a lattice-top fence more expensive than a standard privacy fence? A: Usually somewhat more. The lattice has to be framed, capped and fitted between posts, which adds material and carpentry time compared with running pickets to full height. The difference varies with the lattice grade and pattern. We provide a free written estimate once we have measured your fence line. Q: Can I grow vines on the lattice? A: You can, with a caveat. Light annual vines do little harm. Woody climbers such as wisteria get heavy, hold moisture against the wood and can force the strips apart. If plants are the goal, tell us and we can talk about a sturdier trellis section built for the load. ### Semi-Privacy Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/semi-privacy-fences/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A semi-privacy fence is a full-height wood fence with a deliberate, even gap between pickets. It is for homeowners who want to blur the view into the yard and contain kids or pets, while keeping light and breeze that a solid fence would block. - Best for: Yards that need airflow in summer; Windy or exposed lots; Gardens and shaded planting beds along the fence; Street-facing side yards; Owners who find a solid fence too closed in - Height we build: 6 ft, shorter on request - Picket layout: Vertical with a uniform gap - Top profiles: Flat top or scalloped top - Privacy: Partial, set by gap width - Wind behavior: Lets air pass through - Lumber: Pressure-treated pine or cedar Questions and answers: Q: What is a semi-privacy fence? A: It is a tall fence, usually 6 ft, built with a small, even space between each picket. The spaces let air and light through while the pickets still break up the view. It sits between a solid privacy fence, which blocks everything, and a picket fence, which is mostly decorative. Q: How much can people see through a semi-privacy fence? A: From across a yard or the street, very little. They may notice shapes and movement but not detail. From a few feet away, someone can look through the gaps. A narrower gap gives more screening. We can show you photos of finished fences at different spacings so you can judge. Q: What is a scalloped top fence? A: A scalloped fence has a top edge that dips in a gentle curve between each pair of posts, highest at the posts and lowest in the middle. It is a decorative profile cut after the pickets are installed. It costs more than a flat top because of the added layout and cutting. Q: Is semi-privacy cheaper than a full privacy fence? A: Slightly, in many cases, because spacing the pickets means fewer boards per foot. The frame, posts, concrete and labor are the same, so the savings are modest. A scalloped top or cedar pickets can cancel that out. A free estimate will show the real numbers for your fence line. Q: Will a semi-privacy fence hold up better in wind? A: Generally, yes. Wind passing through the gaps puts less force on the posts than it would on a solid fence of equal height. It is one reason we suggest spaced styles for open, exposed lots. Post setting still does most of the work in keeping a fence upright. Q: Can a semi-privacy fence be used around a pool? A: Possibly, but do not assume so. Pool barriers have to meet code requirements, and the North Carolina residential code limits the size of openings in the barrier among other things. Whether a given picket spacing complies has to be checked against the code that applies to your property. Ask us about pool fencing and we will go through the requirements with you. Q: Do HOAs in the Charlotte area allow semi-privacy fences? A: Many do, and some prefer them to solid fences, particularly near streets and common areas. Each association writes its own rules on style, height and location. Check your covenants or ask the architectural committee. We can supply a drawing and specifications to submit with your request. Sources: - 2018 NC Residential Code Section AV105.2 sets barrier requirements for residential pools, spas and hot tubs, including a 4 in sphere limit on openings and picket spacing limits (quoted in full in a NC Office of State Fire Marshal formal interpretation, February 14, 2025).: https://ncosfm.gov/formal-interpretations/2025-0214-orange-county-inspections-division-2018-ncrc-av105-barrier-requirements/open ### Shadowbox Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/shadowbox-fences/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A shadowbox fence has pickets on both sides of the rails, staggered so each board covers the gap in the row behind it. It is for homeowners who want a fence that looks finished from the neighbor's yard as well as their own, and who would trade a little privacy for moving air. - Best for: Shared property lines between neighbors; Yards that need a breeze in summer; Open or exposed lots that catch storm wind; HOAs that ask for a finished look on both sides; Corner lots visible from the street - Most common height: 6 ft - Picket layout: Alternating on both faces of the rails - Appearance: Same from both sides - Privacy: Full straight on, partial at a sharp angle - Wind behavior: Lets air pass between rows - Lumber: Pressure-treated pine or cedar Questions and answers: Q: Can you see through a shadowbox fence? A: Not when you look straight at it. From a sharp angle, looking down the fence line, you can see narrow slices of the other side between the front and back pickets. Most people find it private enough for a backyard. If you need to block every angle, board-on-board is the better style. Q: Is a shadowbox fence good in high wind? A: It handles wind better than a solid fence of the same height because air can move between the two rows of pickets. That lowers the push on the posts during a storm. It still needs properly set posts and sound rails. No wood fence is storm proof, but this style gives the frame an easier job. Q: Why is it called a good neighbor fence? A: Because there is no back side. With pickets on both faces, your neighbor sees the same finished fence you do, with no exposed rails. That makes it a popular choice on shared lot lines and in neighborhoods whose rules say the finished side has to face out. Q: Does a shadowbox fence cost more than a regular privacy fence? A: Usually, yes. It takes more pickets per foot than a single-sided dog-ear fence, and spacing two rows takes more labor. How much more depends on the gap and overlap you choose, the height, and the lumber. We measure the line and give you a written estimate at no charge. Q: Will a shadowbox fence keep my dog in? A: For most dogs, yes. The gaps are covered by the opposite row, so there is nothing to squeeze through. A determined digger can still go under any fence, so tell us if that is your dog. We can keep the pickets tight to the ground and talk through options along the bottom edge. Q: How tall can a shadowbox fence be? A: We most often build them at 6 ft. Shorter versions work for front and side yards. Maximum height depends on your town, county and HOA, and the rules are not the same in Charlotte as in the surrounding municipalities. We confirm what applies at your address before finalizing the design. Q: Is a shadowbox fence harder to maintain? A: A little. There are two faces of pickets plus the edges inside the overlap, so sealing it takes more time and product than a single-sided fence. Leaves can also lodge between the rows near the bottom. On the plus side, the airflow helps the boards dry out faster after rain. ### Stockade Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/stockade-fences/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A stockade fence is a solid wood fence of vertical boards set edge to edge, traditionally with pointed tops. It is for property owners who want a plain, opaque barrier around a backyard, a side lot or a service area and care more about function than trim details. - Best for: Budget-minded backyard privacy; Side yards and lot lines; Screening trash carts and equipment; Rental and investment properties; Replacing failed premade panels - Typical height: 6 ft, with shorter runs for side yards - Picket layout: Vertical, edge to edge - Top profile: Pointed or shaped, dog-ear on request - Construction: Built on site, picket by picket - Privacy: Solid at install, hairline gaps as wood dries - Lumber: Pressure-treated pine, cedar available Questions and answers: Q: What is a stockade fence? A: It is a solid wood fence made of vertical boards placed tight against each other, usually with pointed or shaped tops. The name comes from old defensive log walls. In everyday use it often just means a basic wood privacy fence, so we ask customers to describe or show the look they want. Q: Are stockade panels or a site-built fence better? A: Site-built is sturdier in most yards. Panels are fixed in width and rigid, so they leave gaps on slopes and usually use thinner lumber. A fence built in place follows the ground, uses full-length rails, and is easier to repair one board at a time. Panels win only on speed. Q: How private is a stockade fence? A: Very. The boards are installed touching, so the fence is opaque from the day it goes up. As the wood dries, thin gaps can open between pickets, though they are hard to see through from any distance. For a fence that stays completely closed, board on board is the step up. Q: How long does a stockade fence last? A: It depends mostly on the posts and the thickness of the lumber. Thin premade panels wear out sooner than a site-built fence with full-size rails and ground-contact rated posts. Keeping soil, mulch and sprinklers off the bottom of the pickets helps any wood fence. We can look at yours and tell you where it stands. Q: Can you install a stockade fence on a slope? A: Yes. Because we build picket by picket, the fence can follow the grade with the bottom edge staying close to the ground. That is the main advantage over premade panels, which have to be stepped down a hill and leave a triangle of open space under each one. Q: Do you use stockade fencing for commercial screening? A: We do. Solid wood fencing is a common way to hide dumpster pads, loading areas and mechanical equipment. For enclosures that take daily abuse from trucks and carts, we may recommend steel posts or a different material. Tell us how the area is used and we will suggest a build that holds up. ### Wood Fences With Metal Posts - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/wood-fences-with-metal-posts/ - Group: Wood Fence Styles - Summary: A wood fence with metal posts uses galvanized steel posts in the ground and wood for the rails and pickets you see. It is for homeowners who want the look of a wood fence and are tired of replacing one every time the posts rot off at the soil line. - Best for: Yards with wet or poorly drained clay; Tall and heavy fences such as 8 ft or board on board; Wide or heavy gates; Owners replacing a fence that rotted at the posts; Horizontal fences that need posts to stay true - Post material: Galvanized steel - Post types: Formed flanged post or round pipe with brackets - Rails and pickets: Pressure-treated pine or cedar - Compatible styles: Any wood style, vertical or horizontal - Setting: Concrete footings - Visibility: Hidden from the front, optional wood cover on back Questions and answers: Q: Why put metal posts on a wood fence? A: Because the posts are what usually fail. Wood posts rot at ground level, especially in clay that stays wet, and the fence leans or falls while the boards are still usable. Galvanized steel posts do not rot or warp, so the structure outlasts the wood hung on it. Q: Can you see the metal posts? A: Not from the finished side. The pickets cover them. From the back you will see a narrow galvanized post between the rails unless you choose to have it covered or boxed in with wood. Most people leave it exposed on their own side, and it is unobtrusive. Q: Will galvanized steel posts rust? A: Galvanized posts are coated with zinc, which protects the steel from corrosion for a long time under normal conditions. Cut ends and deep scratches are the weak points. They hold up far better in wet soil than wood does. We use posts made for in-ground fence use, not light-duty tubing. Q: Are metal posts more expensive than wood posts? A: Yes. The posts and their hardware cost more than treated wood posts, so the fence costs more up front. Against that, you avoid the most common repair on a wood fence, and the posts can carry a second set of rails and pickets later. We can quote both ways for comparison. Q: Can you replace my rotted wood posts with steel and keep the fence? A: Sometimes. If the rails and pickets are sound, new steel posts can be set and the sections reattached. If the boards are weathered, split or pulling loose, it is not worth doing. We inspect the fence before recommending repair or full replacement. Q: Do metal posts work with horizontal fences? A: They work very well. Horizontal boards show every bit of post movement, and wood posts tend to twist as they dry, which pulls the lines out of true. Steel stays put. On horizontal fences the steel is often boxed in with wood so the posts match the boards. Q: Do HOAs allow wood fences with steel posts? A: Most do when the steel is not visible from outside the lot, since the fence looks like any other wood fence from the street. A few have rules on post material or require the posts to be covered. Check your guidelines, and we will provide the specification sheet for your application. Q: Are steel posts worth it on a short fence? A: They matter most on tall, heavy or wind-exposed fences and at gates. On a low decorative fence the posts carry less load, so the case is weaker, although the ground-level rot problem is the same. We will give you our honest view once we see the site and the soil. ### Black Chain Link Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/black-vinyl-coated-chain-link/ - Group: Fence Materials and Finishes - Summary: Black vinyl coated chain link is galvanized steel chain link with a black PVC jacket over the wire, hung on black posts and rails. Homeowners and property managers around Charlotte choose it when they want what chain link does well, at a height of 4 ft and up, without the silver industrial look. - Best for: Backyard boundaries that keep the view open; Dog fences; Wooded and sloped lots; Sport courts and playgrounds; Commercial sites that face customers; Replacing a rusted galvanized fence - Typical height: 4 ft residential, 5 ft to 12 ft for pools, courts and commercial - Core wire: Galvanized steel - Coating: PVC, extruded or fused to the wire - Mesh: 2 in diamond standard, smaller mesh available - Framework: Black powder coated or vinyl coated posts, rails and fittings - Other colors: Green and brown - Options: Top rail, bottom tension wire, privacy slats, matching gates Questions and answers: Q: Is black chain link better than galvanized? A: It is the same steel fence with an added PVC coating. The coating gives a second layer of protection and a look most people prefer near a house. Galvanized costs less and is perfectly sound for long runs or areas nobody looks at. The choice comes down to appearance and budget. Q: Does the black coating peel or fade? A: Good quality coated fabric holds its color well. Problems usually start at damage: a cut from a string trimmer, a tree limb, or a tool that nicked the jacket during installation. Once water gets under the coating, rust can spread beneath it. Careful installation and keeping trimmers off the bottom of the fence prevent most of it. Q: Will a 4 ft black chain link fence keep my dog in? A: For most dogs, yes. Four feet is the common residential height and suits small and medium dogs that do not jump or climb. Athletic or determined dogs may need 5 ft or 6 ft. Diggers are handled with a bottom tension wire or by setting the fabric tight to grade. Tell us about the dog at the estimate. Q: Do HOAs in the Charlotte area allow black chain link? A: Some do and some do not. Rules are set community by community. A few prohibit all chain link, others permit black or green coated chain link in rear yards only. Read your covenants or ask the management company before ordering. We can provide a spec sheet and site sketch for your architectural review application. Q: Can you add privacy slats to black chain link? A: Yes. Black slats in black coated chain link give the most uniform look of any slatted fence. The posts need to be sized for the extra wind load, so it helps to decide before the fence is built. Slats can also go on selected sections only, such as the side facing a neighbor's patio. Q: Can my old galvanized posts be reused for a black fence? A: We do not recommend it. Galvanized posts will not match black fabric, and paint on galvanized pipe tends to flake. Old posts are also often the reason the fence is being replaced. New black posts in new footings give a fence that matches from top to bottom. Q: How long does it take to install a black chain link fence? A: A typical backyard is a short job once materials are on site. Posts are set in concrete first, and fabric is stretched after the footings have firmed up. Lot size, slope, tree roots and the number of gates all affect the schedule. Your written estimate will include the timeline for your yard. Sources: - Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance, Article 17, Section 17.2.D.2 (Neighborhood 1, Neighborhood 2 and MHP zoning districts): a fence or wall is limited to five feet above grade in the established front setback or a setback along a frontage, six feet in the established side setback and eight feet in the established rear setback.: https://charlotteudo.org/articles/part-viii-general-development-zoning-standards/article-17-accessory-structures ### Masonry Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/masonry-fences/ - Group: Fence Materials and Finishes - Summary: A masonry fence uses brick, stone or block for some or all of the structure: most often as columns with metal or wood panels between them, sometimes as a continuous wall. It is for owners who want a permanent front boundary, entrance or courtyard and are prepared for a bigger project than a standard fence. - Best for: Front yard and street-facing boundaries; Driveway entrances with gates; Courtyards and patio screening; Neighborhood and commercial entrances; Updating old infill between sound columns - Column materials: Brick, natural stone, stone veneer, block with stucco - Column core: Reinforced, grouted block on a concrete footing - Infill options: Aluminum, ornamental steel, wood - Typical column size: 16 in to 24 in square - Caps: Cast stone, natural stone or brick - Also built: Full walls, knee walls, gate and entry columns Questions and answers: Q: What is a masonry fence? A: It is a fence built partly or entirely from brick, stone or concrete block. The most common form has masonry columns spaced along the line with metal or wood panels between them. A full masonry fence is a continuous wall. Both sit on concrete footings and are far heavier and longer-lived than a post and panel fence. Q: How far apart should brick columns be on a fence? A: Usually 6 to 10 feet, measured center to center. The spacing is driven by the infill, because metal panels come in standard widths and wood rails have span limits. We also adjust spacing so columns land at corners and on each side of gates, and so the bays look even from the street. Q: Can you match the brick on my house? A: Often we can get very close. If you know the brick manufacturer and color name from your builder, that is the quickest route. If not, a sample or clear photos in daylight let a brick supplier find a match. Older and discontinued bricks are harder, and in that case a complementary stone or contrasting brick may look better than a near miss. Q: Do I need a permit for a brick wall or column fence in the Charlotte area? A: It depends on the jurisdiction, the height and the location on the lot. Rules differ between Charlotte, the surrounding towns and the counties, and masonry walls are often treated differently from ordinary fences. Confirm with your local permitting office before work starts. HOA approval is a separate step and usually required as well. Q: Can a driveway gate be hung from masonry columns? A: Yes, when the columns are designed for it. Gate columns need larger footings and steel inside to carry the hinge load, because a swinging gate puts constant leverage on the column. Hanging a heavy gate on an ordinary decorative column is how columns crack and lean. We can also install automatic operators on gated entrances. Q: Can I replace only the fence panels and keep my existing columns? A: Yes, as long as the columns are stable. This is one of the most cost-effective masonry fence projects. We remove the old panels, measure each opening, and install new aluminum, steel or wood infill with new brackets anchored into the masonry. Any loose caps or open mortar joints can be addressed at the same visit. Q: How long does a masonry fence take to build? A: Longer than a standard fence, because footings and mortar have to cure between stages and the infill is fitted after the masonry is complete. The schedule depends on the number of columns, the weather and material lead times. We lay out the sequence in the written estimate. Call (833) 691-3387 to start. ### Ornamental Steel Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/ornamental-steel-fences/ - Group: Fence Materials and Finishes - Summary: Ornamental steel fence is a picket and rail fence made from galvanized, powder-coated steel tube, built to look like traditional iron. It suits homeowners who want a strong decorative fence and commercial property owners who need a perimeter that looks good and is hard to defeat. - Best for: Commercial and multifamily perimeters; Front yards that need strength and curb appeal; Tall decorative security fencing; Wide driveway and entrance gates; Infill between brick or stone columns - Typical height: 4 ft to 8 ft - Material: Galvanized steel tube, powder-coated - Common colors: Black, bronze - Picket tops: Flat top, extended picket, spear or pressed point - Slopes: Rackable or stepped panels - Grades: Residential, commercial and industrial weight - Gates: Matching swing and slide gates, manual or automatic Questions and answers: Q: Is ornamental steel the same as wrought iron? A: No. Wrought iron is solid iron shaped by hand, and it is rarely produced today. Ornamental steel is factory-made from galvanized steel tube with a powder-coated finish. It gives the same look of pickets and rails, weighs less, costs less, and needs far less upkeep than old painted iron. Most people asking for wrought iron are best served by ornamental steel. Q: Is steel fence stronger than aluminum fence? A: Yes, by a wide margin for the same size of picket and rail. Steel resists bending and impact much better, which is why it is used on commercial and security work. Aluminum's advantages are that it never rusts and it costs less. For a standard residential yard or a pool, aluminum is usually enough. Q: Will an ornamental steel fence rust? A: The galvanized layer and the powder coat together protect the steel well, and a quality system holds up for many years in the Carolina climate. Rust can start where the coating is broken down to bare metal, such as a deep scratch or trimmer damage at a post. Touching up chips when you notice them keeps it from spreading. Q: Can ornamental steel be used around a pool? A: It can, if the panel design and gate hardware meet the pool barrier requirements that apply to your property. Picket spacing, height, and self-closing, self-latching gates all matter. Many pool owners choose aluminum instead because it does not rust in a wet, chlorinated setting. We can price both and confirm the code requirements for your address. Q: Can steel fence be installed on a slope? A: Yes. Rackable steel panels adjust to follow moderate slopes while the pickets stay plumb, so there are no triangular gaps underneath. On steep grades, panels are stepped down the hill between posts. We look at the grade during the estimate and tell you which method will look and work best on your lot. Q: How tall can an ornamental steel fence be? A: Residential styles commonly run 4 to 6 feet. Commercial and industrial grades are made in 6, 7 and 8 foot heights and taller for security applications. The limit on your property is set by local zoning and any HOA rules, and it is often lower in a front yard than in the back. Q: Do you install ornamental steel gates and gate operators? A: Yes. We build matching walk gates, double drive gates and slide gates, and we install automatic operators with keypads and other access controls. Steel is a good gate material because the frame stays rigid across wide openings. Call (833) 691-3387 for a free estimate on a fence, a gate or both. ### Pressure-Treated Pine Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/pressure-treated-pine-fences/ - Group: Fence Materials and Finishes - Summary: Pressure-treated pine is southern yellow pine that has had preservative forced into it so it resists rot and insects outdoors. It is the lumber behind most wood fences in the Charlotte area and the practical choice for anyone who wants a wood fence at the lowest cost. - Best for: Long fence lines on a budget; Standard backyard privacy fences; Posts and framing under cedar pickets; Rental and resale properties; Farm and utility fencing - Species: Southern yellow pine - Preservative: Copper-based, pressure applied - Post rating needed: Ground contact - Fasteners: Hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel - Movement while drying: Moderate shrinkage, some cupping and checking - Weathered color: Gray if left unsealed - Compared with cedar: Lower cost, less stable, stronger in the ground Questions and answers: Q: Is pressure-treated pine or cedar better for a fence? A: Neither is better across the board. Pine costs less and makes a stronger, more rot-resistant post. Cedar looks nicer, weighs less and stays straighter as it dries. If budget leads, choose pine. If appearance and stability lead, choose cedar pickets, ideally on treated pine or steel posts. Q: How long does a pressure-treated pine fence last? A: It varies with the treatment rating, how the posts are set, drainage and upkeep, so we do not quote a single number. Posts are normally the first part to fail, at ground level. A fence with ground-contact posts, proper fasteners and pickets kept off wet soil will outlast one built without those details by a wide margin. Q: Why do gaps appear between my new pine pickets? A: The boards were wet when installed and have dried. Treated pine holds a lot of water from the treatment process and shrinks across its width as that water leaves. Narrow gaps between pickets after the first season are expected. If you want no gaps, choose a board-on-board layout, which overlaps the boards. Q: Is pressure-treated wood safe around kids, pets and gardens? A: The preservatives used on residential lumber today are copper-based, and they are registered with the EPA for residential uses such as fence posts and decking. Sensible handling still applies: do not burn treated scraps, and wash hands after working with it. If you grow vegetables right against the fence, check current guidance from your state extension service. Q: When can a new pressure-treated fence be stained or sealed? A: After it has dried, which can take several weeks to a few months depending on weather and sun exposure. Sprinkle water on a board. If it beads, wait. If it soaks in, the wood will accept a finish. We do not provide staining, so plan to do it yourself or hire a painter. Q: Will pressure-treated pine warp? A: Some boards will move. Pine tends to cup, twist or check as it dries, more than cedar does. Good fastening, enough rails and decent lumber selection keep it in check, and the fence stays sound even when individual boards are not perfectly flat. Badly warped pickets can be replaced individually. Q: Do termites eat pressure-treated fence posts? A: Treatment makes the wood resistant to termites and decay fungi, which is the purpose of it. Resistance is not immunity forever, and cut ends or untreated cores on large timbers are more exposed. Using ground-contact rated posts and keeping cut ends above grade gives the best protection. Sources: - U.S. EPA, Overview of Wood Preservative Chemicals: manufacturers voluntarily canceled virtually all residential uses of CCA effective December 31, 2003; ACQ and copper azole are registered for residential lumber uses including fence posts and decking.: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/overview-wood-preservative-chemicals - National Pesticide Information Center: copper-based preservatives are corrosive to unprotected metal fasteners. This is a materials note, not a regulation.: https://npic.orst.edu/ptype/treatwood/types.html ### Farm Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/farm-fencing/ - Group: Farm, Horse and Livestock Fencing - Summary: Farm fencing is the perimeter and interior fencing that marks a rural boundary, holds animals, and divides pasture into usable fields. QC Fence Contractors builds it for landowners with acreage around Charlotte, from a few fenced acres behind a house to working pasture in the surrounding counties. - Best for: Boundary fencing on rural tracts; Dividing pasture for rotational grazing; Hobby farms with mixed animals; Road frontage that needs to look finished; Replacing sagging or rusted field fence - Typical height: 4 ft to 5 ft, depending on the animals - Common wire: Woven wire, no-climb mesh, high-tensile, barbed - Posts: Pressure-treated wood, steel T-posts, or a mix - Corners: H-braced wood assemblies - Gates: Tube farm gates, single or double, sized for equipment - Service area: Charlotte metro, NC and SC Questions and answers: Q: What is the best type of fence for a small farm near Charlotte? A: For a small farm with mixed animals, woven wire on treated wood posts is the usual starting point because it turns most livestock and lasts well. If horses are part of the picture we move to no-climb mesh with a top board. If looks along the road matter, board fence or split rail on the frontage with wire elsewhere keeps the budget in line. Q: How far apart should farm fence posts be? A: It depends on the wire. Woven wire is commonly set on posts 8 to 12 feet apart. High-tensile wire can span much farther between line posts because the tension does the work. Board fence needs a post every 8 feet so the boards land on center. Rolling ground and heavy animal pressure both call for closer spacing than flat, quiet pasture. Q: Do you install farm gates? A: Yes. We hang tube gates for pasture access and can set double gates where equipment or trailers need to pass. Tell us the widest thing that has to fit through, including a mower deck or a hay trailer, and we will size the opening to it. For a gated driveway entrance we also install automatic gate operators. Q: Can you fence only part of my property? A: Yes. Many landowners start with the perimeter or with one pasture and add cross fencing later. If you think you will expand, tell us at the estimate. We can place braced corners and gate openings now where future lines will tie in, which avoids cutting into a finished fence later. Q: Do I need a survey before a farm fence is installed? A: If the corners are marked and you and your neighbors agree on the line, usually not. If pins are missing, the old fence wanders, or the tract was recently divided, a survey is cheap insurance. A boundary fence is expensive to move, and we build to the line you show us. Q: How do I get an estimate for farm fencing? A: Call (833) 691-3387 or use the contact form. Estimates are free. It helps to have a rough idea of the footage, the animals the fence needs to hold, and how many gates you want. We walk the line in person before pricing because slope, rock, brush and creek crossings all change the job. ### Horse Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/horse-fencing/ - Group: Farm, Horse and Livestock Fencing - Summary: Horse fencing is fence designed around how a horse behaves: it has to be visible, it has to give without cutting, and it cannot leave a gap that traps a hoof. QC Fence Contractors installs equine fencing for private barns, boarding operations and horse owners with a few acres around Charlotte. - Best for: Perimeter pasture fencing for horses; Paddocks and turnout areas near the barn; Foaling and small-animal pastures that need tight mesh; Boarding facilities that want low upkeep; Replacing barbed wire on a property converted to horses - Typical height: 4.5 ft to 5 ft - Board fence: 3 or 4 rails on posts at 8 ft centers - No-climb mesh opening: 2 in by 4 in - Top line: Wood board, flex rail, or visible electric tape - Posts: Pressure-treated wood, braced at corners and gates - Not recommended: Barbed wire, large-opening field fence Questions and answers: Q: What is the safest fence for horses? A: No-climb mesh with a top board and flex rail are the two we recommend first, because neither one has openings that catch a hoof and both give on impact. A well-kept board fence is also a good choice. Safety depends as much on visibility, sound posts and upkeep as it does on the product you pick. Q: How tall should a horse fence be? A: For most horses, 4.5 to 5 feet works. A common rule of thumb is that the top of the fence should sit about level with the horse's withers. Ponies and miniature horses can use a lower fence with tighter spacing at the bottom. Stallions, jumpers and paddocks shared along a common line with another herd generally call for more height. Q: Is no-climb fence or board fence better for horses? A: No-climb mesh keeps hooves out, keeps dogs and coyotes from walking through, and needs little upkeep. Board fence is easier to see and suits road frontage. Boards cost more to maintain because horses chew them and weather works on them. A lot of owners combine the two: mesh for containment with one board on top for visibility. Q: Can you add a top rail or electric line to my existing horse fence? A: In many cases, yes, as long as the posts are solid. Adding a sight board to a wire fence or an offset electric line to a board fence are both common upgrades. If the posts are loose or rotted at the ground, adding weight to them will not help, and we will tell you that at the estimate. Q: What is flex rail fencing? A: Flex rail is a flat polymer rail, usually 4 to 5 inches wide, with high-tensile wires molded inside. It is tensioned between braced end posts and held on line posts with brackets. It reads as a board fence from the road, but it stretches when a horse hits it and does not splinter, rot or need painting. Q: Do you build riding arena and round pen fencing? A: We build perimeter fencing for arenas and turnout areas in board, flex rail or mesh. Tell us the footprint and how the space is used. Arena fence is often set to lean slightly outward or built with a smooth inside face so a rider's knee or stirrup does not catch on a post. Q: How do I get a quote for horse fencing near Charlotte? A: Call (833) 691-3387 or send the contact form. Estimates are free. We come out, walk the pasture lines with you, and talk through how many horses you keep, where the gates need to go, and which fence type fits each area. You get a written quote after the visit. ### Livestock Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/livestock-fencing/ - Group: Farm, Horse and Livestock Fencing - Summary: Livestock fencing is wire fence chosen for a specific animal: how big it is, how hard it pushes, and whether it climbs or crawls. QC Fence Contractors installs and replaces cattle, goat and sheep fence for landowners in the counties around Charlotte. - Best for: Cattle pasture on larger tracts; Goat lots and brush-clearing herds; Sheep pasture that needs predator resistance; Mixed herds sharing one perimeter; Replacing rusted or slack field fence - Cattle perimeter: 4 to 5 strands barbed or high-tensile wire - Goat fence: Woven wire, 4 in by 4 in openings, about 4 ft tall - Sheep fence: Woven wire with close bottom spacing - Posts: Pressure-treated wood with steel T-posts between - Bracing: H-braces at corners, ends, gates and long pulls - Options: Electric offset strands, tube gates, working pens Questions and answers: Q: What kind of fence is best for goats? A: Woven wire with 4 inch square openings, about 4 feet tall, on well-braced posts. The small opening keeps heads and horns out of the fence. Many owners add one electric strand on the inside at about nose height to stop goats from standing and rubbing on the wire, which is what wears a goat fence out. Q: Will barbed wire hold goats or sheep? A: Not reliably. Goats and sheep walk between or under barbed strands, and wool and hair protect them from the barbs. Barbed wire is a cattle fence. For small stock, use woven wire. A single barbed or electric strand along the top or bottom of woven wire is a common addition, but it is not a substitute for the mesh. Q: How many strands of barbed wire do cattle need? A: Four or five strands is typical for a perimeter. Five gives a tighter fence for calves and for boundaries along a road. Interior cross fences sometimes run three or four. Spacing between strands is closer near the bottom and wider at the top, with the top wire usually around 4 feet off the ground. Q: What is high-tensile fence? A: High-tensile fence uses smooth, strong steel wire pulled to a set tension and held there with in-line tighteners and springs. Because the wire carries the load, line posts can be much farther apart than on a conventional fence. It is often electrified. It needs heavier corner bracing than other wire fence because the tension is higher. Q: Can one fence hold cattle, goats and sheep together? A: Yes, if it is built for the smallest and most determined animal. That generally means goat-spaced woven wire tall enough for cattle, with a strand of barbed or electric wire on top so cattle do not lean over and crush it. It costs more per foot than a cattle-only fence. Q: Do you install electric fence for livestock? A: We install electrified high-tensile fence and add offset electric strands to woven wire and board fence. An electric strand keeps animals from leaning on the fence, which extends its life. You will need a charger sized to the length of fence and a proper ground system, and we can go over both at the estimate. Q: Am I responsible if my livestock get out in North Carolina? A: North Carolina's stock law, G.S. 68-16, makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor to allow livestock to run at large. We are fence contractors and not attorneys, so ask a lawyer about liability for damage caused by loose animals. What we can do is build a perimeter that keeps your animals where they belong. Sources: - N.C. G.S. 68-16, Allowing livestock to run at large forbidden: "If any person shall allow his livestock to run at large, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.": https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_68/GS_68-16.html ### Split Rail Fences - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/split-rail-fencing/ - Group: Farm, Horse and Livestock Fencing - Summary: A split rail fence is an open post and rail fence, with rough rails that slot into holes cut through the posts. It suits homeowners and landowners who want to mark a boundary without blocking the view, and with wire mesh added to the back it also keeps a dog in the yard. - Best for: Marking a boundary without blocking a view; Dog containment with wire backing; Front yards, driveways and corner lots; HOA neighborhoods that require open fencing; Hobby farms and large rural lots - Two rail height: About 3 ft - Three rail height: About 4 ft - Rail length: 8 ft or 10 ft sections, typical - Wood: Pressure-treated pine or cedar - Wire backing: 2 in by 4 in welded mesh, galvanized or black coated - Gates: Matching rail or framed wood gates, with wire if needed Questions and answers: Q: Will a split rail fence keep my dog in? A: Only with wire mesh on it. A three rail fence backed with 4 foot welded wire holds most dogs. Small dogs need the bottom of the mesh tight to the ground with no gaps at gates. Strong jumpers and climbers may need a taller fence of a different style, and we will say so if that is the case. Q: Does the wire go on the inside or the outside? A: On the inside, facing your yard. That way a dog pushing against the mesh presses it into the posts and rails instead of pulling the staples out. It also keeps the wood as the face your neighbors and the street see. Some HOAs spell out which side the wire has to go on. Q: Is a split rail fence cheaper than a privacy fence? A: Generally yes, because it uses far less material and goes up faster. Adding wire mesh raises the cost but it usually still comes in below a solid board fence of the same length. The exact figure depends on the footage, the number of gates, and the ground. Call (833) 691-3387 for a free estimate. Q: Can a split rail fence go on a hill? A: Yes, and it is one of the easiest fences to run on a slope. The rails sit loosely in their slots, so each section can angle up or down to follow the ground. There are no stepped panels and no gaps underneath. Wire backing follows the same line and is trimmed to the grade. Q: Does a split rail fence work as a pool fence? A: Not as built. Pool barriers have to meet specific code requirements for height, opening size and climbability, and horizontal rails are easy to climb. If you need a fence around a pool, look at a purpose-built pool fence. We can install a compliant pool barrier and use split rail elsewhere on the property. Q: How long does it take to install a split rail fence? A: Split rail is one of the faster fences to build, since there are no panels to assemble and no pickets to hang. Time on site depends on the length, how rocky the ground is, and whether wire and gates are part of the job. We give you a schedule with the written estimate. ### Woven Wire and No-Climb Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/woven-wire-and-no-climb-fencing/ - Group: Farm, Horse and Livestock Fencing - Summary: Woven wire is steel mesh fence made by knotting vertical and horizontal wires together, sold in long rolls and stretched tight between braced posts. No-climb is the tightest common version, with 2 inch by 4 inch openings. Both are used by landowners who need to hold animals in or keep them out over long distances. - Best for: Horse pasture and paddocks; Goat, sheep and mixed livestock fence; Large-lot dog containment; Keeping deer and rabbits out of gardens and orchards; Backing for board or rail fence - Common heights: 39 in to 60 in - No-climb opening: 2 in by 4 in, uniform - Field fence opening: Graduated, tighter at the bottom - Knot types: Hinge-joint, S-knot, fixed-knot - Coating: Class 1 or Class 3 galvanized, black coated available - Posts: Treated wood, steel T-posts, braced corners - Top finish: Optional wood board or electric strand Questions and answers: Q: What is no-climb fence? A: No-climb fence is woven wire mesh with 2 inch by 4 inch openings from the bottom wire to the top. The openings are too small for a horse's hoof to pass through and too small to give an animal a foothold. It is the most widely used mesh for horse pasture and also works for dogs and goats. Q: Is woven wire stronger than welded wire? A: For animal pressure, yes. Welded wire is rigid and its welds can break when a large animal leans or runs into it. Woven wire flexes at each knot and returns to shape. Welded wire still has its place on low-pressure jobs, such as backing a rail fence or fencing a vegetable garden. Q: How tall should woven wire fence be? A: It depends on what you are containing or excluding. About 4 feet handles sheep, goats and most dogs. Horses are usually fenced at 4.5 to 5 feet, often with 48 inch mesh plus a top board. Deer exclusion takes a much taller fence, typically around 8 feet, built with fixed-knot wire on tall posts. Q: Can no-climb fence be used for a dog yard? A: Yes. It is a good choice on larger lots where chain link or a privacy fence would cost too much over the distance. The small openings stop most dogs from getting a head or paw through. For diggers, the bottom needs to sit tight to the ground, and we can add a ground-level wire or apron. Q: Do I need a top board on no-climb fence? A: For horses, we recommend it. A board or rail along the top makes the fence easy to see and stops horses from leaning over and crushing the mesh down. For goats, dogs and garden fence, a top board is optional. A tensioned top wire or an electric strand can do the same job for less. Q: How far apart are posts for woven wire? A: Field fence and no-climb are usually set on posts 8 to 12 feet apart, closer on rough ground or where animals crowd the fence. Fixed-knot wire is stiff enough to span farther. Adding a top board fixes the spacing at 8 feet so the board ends land on a post. Q: Do you install woven wire on existing posts? A: We can, if the posts and corner braces are sound. We check them at the estimate. A corner that moves under tension will let new wire go slack within a season, so loose braces get rebuilt first. Call (833) 691-3387 to set up a free on-site estimate. ### Barbed Wire and Razor Wire - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/barbed-wire-and-razor-wire/ - Group: Sports, Commercial and Security Fencing - Summary: Barbed wire and razor wire are deterrent wires. On commercial and industrial sites they go along the top of a chain link fence to make climbing over it slow and risky, and on farms multiple strands of barbed wire form the fence itself. QC Fence Contractors installs both for businesses and landowners in the Charlotte area. - Best for: Equipment and storage yards; Industrial and utility sites; Vehicle lots and contractor yards; Upgrading an existing chain link perimeter; Cattle pasture on larger tracts - Barbed wire topper: 3 strands on 45 degree arms, or 6 on V-arms - Added height: About 1 ft above the fence fabric - Razor wire: Galvanized barbed tape in concertina coils - Usual host fence: Commercial chain link, 6 ft to 8 ft fabric or taller - Farm barbed wire: 4 to 5 strands on wood and steel posts - Before installation: Zoning check with the local planning office Questions and answers: Q: Can I put barbed wire on a fence at my house in Charlotte? A: Do not assume so. Local zoning ordinances commonly restrict barbed and razor wire in residential areas, and HOA covenants usually prohibit them as well. Check with the zoning office for your address before planning on it. For home security we normally suggest a taller privacy fence, a locking gate, or ornamental steel with pointed pickets. Q: What is the difference between razor wire and concertina wire? A: The terms overlap. Razor wire, or barbed tape, refers to the bladed steel strip itself. Concertina describes the way it is formed into coils that are clipped together so they expand like an accordion into a tube that is hard to push through. Most razor wire installed on commercial fences is concertina coil. Q: How much height does barbed wire add to a chain link fence? A: Three strands on standard angled arms add about one foot. A 6 foot chain link fence with barbed wire ends up around 7 feet overall, and an 8 foot fence around 9 feet. If your local ordinance caps total fence height, the topper counts toward it, so confirm the limit before choosing the fabric height. Q: Which way should the barbed wire arms face? A: Outward, toward the side an intruder would climb from, is the usual security setup. The catch is that outward arms cannot overhang a property line or a public sidewalk. Where the fence sits right on the line, we use vertical arms or lean the arms inward so everything stays over your own property. Q: Can you add razor wire to my existing fence? A: Often, yes. It depends on the condition and strength of the fence and on what local rules allow for your property. We inspect the posts and framework first. Razor coil is usually mounted on V-arms or on barbed wire strands that are already in place. Call (833) 691-3387 for a free site visit. Q: Is there a less aggressive option than razor wire? A: Yes. Anti-climb mesh with openings too small for fingers and toes, taller fabric, a bottom rail or buried bottom edge to stop people going under, and privacy slats that hide what is in the yard all raise security without blades. These are often a better fit near homes, schools and retail areas. Q: Do you install barbed wire fence for cattle? A: Yes. We build multi-strand barbed wire fence on braced wood corners with steel or wood line posts for cattle pasture in the counties around Charlotte. We do not recommend barbed wire for horses, goats or sheep, and we will suggest woven wire or no-climb mesh for those animals. ### Baseball Field Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/baseball-field-fencing/ - Group: Sports, Commercial and Security Fencing - Summary: Baseball field fencing is a set of chain link structures, each built for a different job: a tall backstop behind home plate, protective fence at the dugouts, runs down the foul lines and a lower fence around the outfield. QC Fence Contractors builds and replaces these for schools, churches, leagues, parks and private training facilities across the Charlotte area. - Best for: School baseball and softball fields; Church and league fields; Municipal and HOA parks; Private training facilities and batting cages; Backstop replacement on older fields - Backstop: Tallest structure on the field, height set by level of play and surroundings - Outfield fence: Commonly 4 ft to 8 ft with safety cap - Fabric: Galvanized or vinyl coated chain link, heavier gauge at the backstop - Top protection: Corrugated safety cap, usually yellow - Bottom detail: Bottom rail or tension wire - Gates: Player gates plus a wide maintenance and emergency gate Questions and answers: Q: How tall should a baseball backstop be? A: There is no single height. It depends on the age and level of play, the distance from home plate to the backstop, and what is behind it. A field with bleachers or a road close behind the plate needs more height or an overhang. We recommend a design after seeing the field and talking with whoever runs it. Q: What is the yellow tube on top of an outfield fence? A: It is a fence safety cap, a corrugated plastic cover that snaps over the top edge of the chain link. It shields players from the wire ends and the top rail when they reach or run into the fence. The bright color also makes the top of the fence easy to see for home run calls. Q: Can you add a safety cap to an existing fence? A: Yes. Capping is one of the simplest upgrades to an older field. The cap is fitted over the existing top edge and tied down at intervals. Before installing it we check that the top of the fabric is properly secured, since a cap on loose fabric will sag and pull off. Q: Do you build softball field fencing too? A: Yes. The components are the same, with shorter outfield distances and often a different backstop setback. If a field hosts both sports, tell us up front. The permanent fence can be set for the longer distance with ground sleeves for a removable inner fence, or the layout can favor whichever sport uses the field most. Q: Should the fence fabric go on the field side or the outside? A: On the field side. That way a player who runs into the fence contacts the mesh, which gives, and not a steel post or rail. Older fields are sometimes built the other way around. When we replace fabric on those, we move it to the playing side wherever the framework allows. Q: Can backstop fabric be replaced without rebuilding the whole backstop? A: Usually. If the posts are straight and solid and the frame is not rusted through, we remove the damaged fabric and stretch new heavier gauge material on the existing structure. If the posts move in their footings or the frame is bent, replacing the backstop is safer than re-skinning it. Q: When is the best time of year to fence a ball field? A: Between seasons. Footings need time to cure before fabric is stretched, and crews need the field clear of practices. Late fall and winter work well in the Charlotte area because the ground rarely freezes hard. For school fields, summer break is the other common window. Call early so materials are on hand. Sources: - City of Charlotte Fence and Wall Certificate application (February 2024): the certificate does not relieve the applicant of permits required by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Building Standards, including "A Building Permit for the construction of a fence or wall over six feet in height.": https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/2/services/documents/permits/fence/fence-and-wall-certificate-application.pdf ### Chain Link Privacy Slats - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/chain-link-privacy-slats/ - Group: Sports, Commercial and Security Fencing - Summary: Privacy slats are strips of plastic or aluminum woven through the diamonds of a chain link fence to block the view through it. They suit businesses, storage yards, apartment communities and homeowners in the Charlotte area who need screening and still want the strength and service life of a steel fence. - Best for: Screening storage yards and service areas; Dumpster and equipment enclosures; Apartment and commercial perimeters; Adding privacy to an existing chain link fence; Sites that need security and screening in one fence - Slat material: High-density polyethylene or aluminum - Slat types: Bottom-lock, top-lock, winged, hedge, factory-slatted fabric - Fits: Standard 2 in chain link mesh, other sizes by slat type - Fence heights: 4 ft to 12 ft - Common colors: Black, green, brown, tan, gray, white - Framework: Heavier posts and closer spacing than open chain link Questions and answers: Q: Can you add privacy slats to my existing chain link fence? A: In most cases, yes. The fence needs tight, undamaged fabric and posts strong enough for the extra wind load. We inspect the framework first. If a few posts are light or loose, they can often be reinforced or reset. If the whole fence is undersized, we will tell you before you spend money on slats. Q: Can you see through chain link privacy slats? A: A little, up close. Standard slats leave narrow gaps where the wires cross, so shapes and movement show through at close range. From the street the fence looks solid. Winged slats close more of the gap. If you need full privacy with no sight lines at all, a board or vinyl privacy fence is the right product. Q: Will slats make my fence blow over? A: Not if the framework is built for them. Slats do catch wind that open mesh lets through, so posts need adequate diameter, depth and spacing. Problems come from adding slats to a light residential fence or a tall fence with widely spaced posts. Checking the framework before slatting is part of every estimate we do. Q: How long do privacy slats last? A: It depends on the product, the color and the sun exposure. Slats made with UV inhibitors hold up far longer than bargain slats, and the chain link they sit in will usually outlast them. When slats turn brittle or faded, they can be pulled and replaced without rebuilding a sound fence. Q: What color slats should I choose? A: Black and green hide what is behind the fence best and blend into landscaping. Tan, gray and white stand out more and are chosen to match a building. On black vinyl coated chain link, black slats give the most uniform look. Bring a photo of the building or we can look at it together on site. Q: Are slats or a windscreen better for privacy? A: They do different jobs. Fabric windscreen is quick to hang and common on sports courts and construction sites, but it tears and has to be replaced more often. Slats are rigid, sit inside the mesh and cannot be cut off the fence easily. For a permanent commercial perimeter, slats are usually the better fit. Q: Do slats work on gates? A: Yes. Swing gates and slide gates can both be slatted so the screen is continuous. A slatted gate is heavier and takes more wind, so we check hinges, rollers and latch hardware. On automated gates, the operator has to be rated for the added load, and we verify that before slats go in. Sources: - Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance, Article 17, Section 17.2.D.1.c: a chain link fence with metal, plastic or wooden slats, or with fabric, shall not be used to meet any screening required by the ordinance.: https://charlotteudo.org/articles/part-viii-general-development-zoning-standards/article-17-accessory-structures - City of Charlotte Fence and Wall Certificate application (February 2024): the certificate does not relieve the applicant of permits required by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Building Standards, including "A Building Permit for the construction of a fence or wall over six feet in height.": https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/2/services/documents/permits/fence/fence-and-wall-certificate-application.pdf ### Dumpster Enclosures - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/dumpster-enclosures/ - Group: Sports, Commercial and Security Fencing - Summary: A dumpster enclosure is a three-sided screen with gates that hides a commercial waste container and keeps it where the hauler expects it. QC Fence Contractors builds and replaces dumpster and trash enclosures for retail centers, restaurants, apartment communities, HOAs and industrial sites in the Charlotte area. - Best for: Retail centers and strip malls; Restaurants with trash, recycling and grease containers; Apartment and condo communities; HOA amenity areas and clubhouses; Industrial and warehouse sites; Churches, schools and medical offices - Layout: Three walls with double swing gates on the service side - Typical height: 6 ft to 8 ft, tall enough to hide the container - Wall materials: Wood, vinyl, chain link with slats, block, brick or stone - Gate construction: Welded steel frame with infill to match the walls - Gate hardware: Heavy hinges, cane bolts, holdbacks, lockable latch - Protection: Steel bollards or curb at the rear wall and gate posts - Pad: Concrete recommended Questions and answers: Q: Does Charlotte require a dumpster enclosure? A: Section 20.12 of Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance requires large waste containers and recycling containers stored outdoors to be fully screened by a gated fence or wall that is at least 75 percent opaque. What applies to your property depends on zoning and the approved site plan. Ask the planning department or your site engineer, and we will build to that requirement. Q: What is the best material for a dumpster enclosure? A: For durability, masonry walls with steel-framed gates. For a lower starting cost, pressure-treated wood on steel posts. Vinyl suits offices and HOAs that want a clean look, and chain link with privacy slats suits industrial yards. Whatever the walls are, the gates should be steel framed, because that is the part that takes the abuse. Q: How big should a dumpster enclosure be? A: Big enough for every container you have or expect to add, with room to walk around them and clearance the hauler's truck needs. Your waste company can give you the container footprint and its approach requirements. We size the walls and the gate opening from those numbers, not from the old enclosure. Q: Can you replace only the gates on our enclosure? A: Yes. Gate-only replacement is a common request. If the walls are solid, we remove the failed gates and posts, set new heavier gate posts, and hang steel-framed gates clad to match. We add cane bolts and holdbacks if the old gates did not have them, since their absence is usually why the gates failed. Q: Do you build masonry enclosures or just the gates? A: QC Fence does masonry fencing along with steel gates, so an enclosure can be handled as one project. On sites where a general contractor or mason is already building the block or brick walls, we supply and install the steel gate posts, gates and bollards to fit. Q: Why do dumpster enclosure gates sag? A: Three reasons cover most of them: a wood frame that racks under its own weight, gate posts that are too small or too shallow for the load, and no cane bolts or holdbacks, so the gate swings free and gets hit. A welded steel frame on properly sized posts with the right hardware fixes all three. Q: Will installation interrupt our trash service? A: It should not. We ask for your pickup days and plan the work between them. On a replacement, the container can usually be rolled out of the way and remain serviceable while the old enclosure comes down and the new one goes up. If concrete has to cure before gates are hung, we plan that around service too. Q: Can a trash enclosure hold recycling and grease containers too? A: Yes, if it is sized for them. Restaurants often need a trash dumpster, a cardboard or recycling container and a grease bin, and each is serviced by a different truck. Tell us everything that needs to live in the enclosure so the interior layout and gate openings work for all of them. Sources: - Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance, Article 20 (Landscape, Screening, and Tree Preservation), Section 20.12.B.2: large waste containers, rollout waste containers for nonresidential uses and recycling containers stored outdoors shall be fully screened by a minimum 75% opaque fence or wall of wood posts and planks, brick, finished masonry or stone (or a wall extension of the principal building), between one and two feet in height above the tallest container; screened areas shall be gated with a gate a minimum 75% opaque that remains closed except when service occurs.: https://charlotteudo.org/articles/part-viii-general-development-zoning-standards/article-20-landscape-screening-tree-preservation - Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance, Article 21 (Loading Spaces and Solid Waste and Recycling Service Areas), Sections 21.3 and 21.4: which developments must provide service areas and where large waste container and recycling station spaces may be located.: https://charlotteudo.org/articles/part-viii-general-development-zoning-standards/article-21-loading-spaces-solid-waste-and-recycling-service-areas - Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance, Article 17, Section 17.2.D.1.c: a chain link fence with metal, plastic or wooden slats, or with fabric, shall not be used to meet any screening required by the ordinance.: https://charlotteudo.org/articles/part-viii-general-development-zoning-standards/article-17-accessory-structures - City of Charlotte Fence and Wall Certificate application (February 2024): the certificate does not relieve the applicant of permits required by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Building Standards, including "A Building Permit for the construction of a fence or wall over six feet in height.": https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/2/services/documents/permits/fence/fence-and-wall-certificate-application.pdf ### Tennis Court Fencing - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/tennis-court-fencing/ - Group: Sports, Commercial and Security Fencing - Summary: Tennis court fencing is tall chain link, usually 10 ft or 12 ft, built to keep balls on the court and to hold a windscreen without leaning. QC Fence Contractors installs and replaces court enclosures for HOAs, apartment communities, schools, clubs and private homes around Charlotte, including pickleball courts and tennis conversions. - Best for: HOA and apartment community courts; School and park tennis complexes; Private backyard courts; Tennis to pickleball conversions; Courts that need windscreens or privacy screening - Typical height: 10 ft full enclosure, 12 ft at backstops where needed - Fabric: Chain link, 1 3/4 in mesh, galvanized or vinyl coated - Common colors: Black, green, galvanized - Framework: Top rail, mid rail, bottom rail or tension wire - Gates: Outward-swinging walk gates plus a maintenance gate - Options: Windscreens, divider fences, pickleball layouts Questions and answers: Q: How tall should a tennis court fence be? A: Ten feet is the standard height for a full tennis court enclosure, and 12 ft is used behind the baselines when the court sits close to a road, water or a neighboring property. Some private courts use 10 ft backstops with lower side fencing to keep the view open. We recommend a height after seeing what is around the court. Q: Can you add windscreens to our existing court fence? A: Often, yes, but the fence has to be checked first. Screens add a large wind load, and a fence built without them in mind may have posts that are too light or spaced too far apart. We inspect post size, footings and bracing, then tell you whether the fence can carry screens as built or needs reinforcement. Q: Do you fence pickleball courts? A: Yes. We install fencing for new pickleball courts and for tennis courts being converted. A conversion usually keeps the outer enclosure and adds low divider fences and extra gates so each court has its own entry. If the existing mesh is large enough to trap or pass a pickleball, we talk through replacing the fabric. Q: Does a tennis court fence need a permit in Charlotte? A: The City of Charlotte's fence and wall certificate form lists a Charlotte-Mecklenburg building permit for any fence over six feet, and a court fence is well above that. HOA communities typically require architectural review too. Requirements in surrounding towns and counties vary, so we confirm with the local permitting office for your address before scheduling the installation. Q: Black, green or galvanized: which is best for a court? A: Black and green vinyl coated chain link are the usual choices because a dark fence makes the ball easier to see and blends into trees and landscaping. Galvanized costs less and performs the same structurally. Coated fabric should be paired with coated or powder coated framework so the whole fence matches and weathers evenly. Q: Can you replace only the fabric and keep our posts? A: If the posts are plumb, the right diameter and firmly set, yes. We remove the old fabric, rails and fittings and hang new material on the existing framework. If posts are leaning, rusted at grade or undersized for windscreens, replacing them at the same time is the better use of money, and we will show you why on site. Q: How long is a court out of use during fence replacement? A: It depends on whether the posts are being replaced. A fabric and rail replacement on sound posts moves quickly. New posts need time for the concrete to cure before fabric is stretched. We give a schedule with the written estimate and coordinate with any resurfacing work so the court is not closed twice. Sources: - ASTM F969-11, Standard Practice for Construction of Chain-Link Tennis Court Fence (ASTM lists this edition as historical): covers 10 ft or 12 ft high chain link fencing as complete enclosures or as backstops at either end of tennis courts, and advises stronger framework and closer post spacing or back bracing where windscreens are used.: https://store.astm.org/f0969-11.html - USA Pickleball and the American Sports Builders Association publish Pickleball Courts: A Construction and Maintenance Manual (2023 edition). The fence heights in the manual were not read, so none are quoted on the page.: https://usapickleball.org/construction/manual/ - City of Charlotte Fence and Wall Certificate application (February 2024): the certificate does not relieve the applicant of permits required by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Building Standards, including "A Building Permit for the construction of a fence or wall over six feet in height.": https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/2/services/documents/permits/fence/fence-and-wall-certificate-application.pdf ### Driveway Gates - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/driveway-gates/ - Group: Driveway and Sliding Gates - Summary: A driveway gate closes the vehicle opening in a fence line or stands alone between columns at the entrance to a property. QC Fence Contractors builds and installs them for homeowners and businesses around Charlotte who want to control who drives in, keep kids and dogs off the road, or finish the front of a property. - Best for: Homes on busy roads; Properties with dogs or young children; Estate and acreage entrances; Privacy fences that need a matching vehicle gate; Small businesses securing a lot after hours - Common opening widths: 10 ft to 16 ft residential, wider for commercial - Gate types: Single swing, double swing, slide, cantilever - Materials: Wood on steel frame, aluminum, steel, ornamental iron - Operation: Manual latch and drop rod, or automatic operator - Access options: Remote, keypad, phone app, intercom, exit sensor - Safety standards for automated gates: UL 325 (operators) and ASTM F2200 (gate construction) Questions and answers: Q: Is a swing gate or a sliding gate better for a driveway? A: Swing gates cost less and have fewer parts, so they are the better choice when the drive is level and there is room for the arc. Sliding gates are better on driveways that slope up from the street, on short drives and where wind load on a solid gate is a concern. Q: Should a driveway gate swing in or out? A: Inward, toward the property, in nearly every case. A gate that swings outward can block the sidewalk or road and is exposed to traffic. The exception is a driveway that rises steeply from the entrance, where an inward swing would hit the pavement. A slide gate is often the cleaner answer there. Q: Can you automate my existing driveway gate? A: Often yes, if the gate swings freely, hangs level and its posts are solid. An operator will not fix a sagging gate. It will wear itself out pushing against the bind. We inspect the gate, posts and hinges first and tell you whether to automate as is, repair first or replace. Q: What if there is no power at the end of my driveway? A: There are two routes. We can have power trenched from the house to the gate, or use a solar-charged, battery-powered operator. Solar suits residential gates with moderate daily use and decent sun at the gate. Heavy gates and high-traffic entrances do better on hardwired power. Q: Why do wood driveway gates sag? A: A wide wood gate is heavy, and wood joints loosen as the lumber takes on and loses moisture. Over time the latch side drops. We prevent it by building the wood onto a welded steel frame with adjustable hinges and by setting hinge posts in footings sized for the load. Q: How wide should a driveway gate be? A: Make the opening at least as wide as the driveway, and wider if delivery trucks, trailers or emergency vehicles need access. Twelve feet is a common residential width and many customers choose fourteen or sixteen. We measure your drive and the turn in from the road before recommending a size. Q: Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a driveway gate? A: Requirements differ by town, county and neighborhood. Some jurisdictions regulate gate height or setback from the road, electrical work for an operator may need its own permit, and most HOAs require architectural approval. Check with your local zoning office and HOA. We can supply drawings and specifications for the application. Sources: - ASTM F2200, Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction: covers gates used for vehicular traffic that are to be automated, and states that automated vehicular gate systems shall comply with the specification and with UL 325.: https://store.astm.org/f2200-24.html - DASMA Technical Data Sheet 353 on ANSI/CAN/UL 325 for vehicular gate operators: operators must have a minimum of two independent entrapment protection means for each entrapment zone, such as inherent sensing, photoelectric sensors or edge sensors, and the sheet refers to ASTM F2200 for gate construction.: https://www.dasma.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TDS353-1.pdf ### Sliding & Cantilever Gates - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/sliding-and-cantilever-gates/ - Group: Driveway and Sliding Gates - Summary: A sliding gate opens by rolling sideways along the fence line instead of swinging, and a cantilever gate is a sliding gate that hangs from rollers on posts so nothing touches the ground across the opening. They are the standard for commercial yards, loading areas and any driveway where a swing gate has no room to move. - Best for: Warehouses, storage yards and truck entrances; Gravel or uneven commercial drives; Apartment and HOA community entrances; Driveways that rise steeply from the street; Wide openings where swing leaves would be too long - Gate types: Cantilever slide, V-track (rolling) slide - Storage space needed: About 1.5 times the opening for cantilever, about equal to the opening for V-track - Frame materials: Galvanized steel, aluminum, ornamental steel - Infill: Chain link, pickets, privacy slats, wood or composite cladding - Operation: Manual or automatic slide operator - Ground requirement: Cantilever: none across the opening. V-track: level concrete strip - Safety standards for automated gates: UL 325 and ASTM F2200 Questions and answers: Q: What is the difference between a cantilever gate and a sliding gate? A: A cantilever gate is one type of sliding gate. It hangs from rollers on support posts and never touches the ground across the opening. The other common type, a V-track or rolling gate, rides on wheels along a steel track set in concrete. Both slide sideways. They differ in how the weight is carried. Q: How much room does a cantilever gate need to open? A: Plan on clear, straight fence line beside the opening equal to roughly one and a half times the opening width. A 20 ft opening needs about 30 ft. The extra length is the counterbalance tail that stays in the rollers when the gate is closed. A V-track gate needs only slightly more than the opening. Q: Which is better, cantilever or V-track? A: Cantilever is better on gravel, uneven pavement, heavy truck routes and anywhere debris collects, because there is no ground track to foul or damage. V-track is a good fit on clean, level concrete with limited side room and usually costs less. We recommend one after seeing the site. Q: Can a sliding gate be installed on a sloped driveway? A: Yes, when the slope runs up or down the driveway, which is the case where a swing gate struggles. What a slide gate cannot handle well is a slope along the fence line in its direction of travel. If your site slopes that way we will look at regrading the gate path or another gate type. Q: Can sliding gates be automated? A: Yes, and most commercial slide gates are. A slide operator drives the gate by chain or rack and can be opened by keypad, card reader, remote, phone or vehicle sensor. The gate must roll freely by hand first. We install the operator, access controls and required safety sensors as one job. Q: Are sliding gates only for commercial properties? A: No. Residential slide gates are common on short or steep driveways and on properties where a solid privacy gate would catch too much wind as a swing gate. They can be built in aluminum, ornamental steel or wood on a steel frame to match the house and fence. Q: What maintenance does a slide gate need? A: Keep the travel path clear, and on V-track gates sweep the track. Rollers, wheels and guides should be checked periodically for wear and lubricated per the hardware maker's guidance. Automated gates should have their safety sensors tested regularly. A gate that starts to drag or droop should be looked at before it damages the operator. Sources: - ASTM F2200, Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction: covers gates used for vehicular traffic that are to be automated, and states that automated vehicular gate systems shall comply with the specification and with UL 325.: https://store.astm.org/f2200-24.html - DASMA Technical Data Sheet 353 on ANSI/CAN/UL 325 for vehicular gate operators: operators must have a minimum of two independent entrapment protection means for each entrapment zone, such as inherent sensing, photoelectric sensors or edge sensors, and the sheet refers to ASTM F2200 for gate construction.: https://www.dasma.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TDS353-1.pdf ### Amish Fencing Alternative - URL: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/amish-fencing-alternative/ - Group: Comparisons and Alternatives - Summary: People searching for Amish fencing usually want a wood board or rail fence built by hand by a crew with a reputation for careful work. QC Fence Contractors is not an Amish company. We are a local fence contractor serving the Charlotte metro, and this page compares the two options. - Best for: Homeowners who want a hand-built wood fence from a nearby company; Horse and farm properties needing board or rail fence; HOA neighborhoods that require an approval package; Replacing an aging board or split rail fence; Anyone comparing quotes from more than one builder - Who we are: Local fence contractor, not an Amish company - Offices: Belmont, Huntersville and Concord NC, Rock Hill SC - Wood styles: Post and board, split rail, board-on-board, shadowbox, dog-ear - Other materials: Vinyl, aluminum, chain link, ornamental steel, composite - Estimates: Free - Not offered: Fence staining Questions and answers: Q: Is QC Fence Contractors an Amish fence company? A: No. QC Fence Contractors is a local fence contractor with offices in Belmont, Huntersville, Concord and Rock Hill. We are not Amish and do not use Amish crews. We build many of the same wood fence styles people associate with Amish builders, including post and board, split rail and stick-built privacy fence. Q: What is an Amish-built fence? A: The phrase describes the builder, not a specific design. It usually means a wood fence assembled by hand on site by an Amish or Mennonite crew, most often board fence, split rail or solid board privacy fence. The same designs can be built by any skilled crew using the same site-built methods. Q: Are there Amish fence builders near Charlotte NC? A: Some companies that work in the Carolinas advertise Amish crews or Amish-made materials. We cannot vouch for or against any of them. If you are comparing one with a local contractor, look at who handles permits and HOA paperwork, how posts are set, and how close the company is if you need service later. Q: Do you build post and board horse fence? A: Yes. We install three-board and four-board fence, split rail, and farm and horse fencing with wood posts and woven wire. For horses, we talk through board placement, wire type and gate widths for equipment and trailers before quoting, since those details affect safety and how the pasture is used. Q: How fast can I get a quote from QC Fence? A: It varies with the season and the job. In one documented case, a Charlotte customer who was referred by a builder had his quote the day after speaking with us, and his vinyl privacy fence was installed within two weeks. Call (833) 691-3387 and we will tell you the current schedule for your area. Q: Do you stain wood fences after installing them? A: No. QC Fence does not offer fence staining. We build the fence and leave it ready for finishing. If you plan to stain or seal, ask your painter how long new pressure-treated lumber should dry first, since treated wood needs time to release moisture before a finish will take properly. Q: Will you handle my HOA approval and permit? A: We prepare what those reviews ask for: a layout of the fence line, the style and height, and product details. HOA applications usually have to be submitted by the homeowner, and we give you the package to submit. Where a permit is required for your address, we cover that with you during the estimate. Q: Do you install fences other than wood? A: Yes. Wood is one part of the work. We also install vinyl, aluminum, chain link, ornamental steel and composite fence, pool and dog fences, commercial fencing and gates, including automatic gates. If you came looking for a board fence and a different material suits the property better, we will say so. Sources: - City of Charlotte Fence and Wall Certificate application (February 2024): the certificate does not relieve the applicant of permits required by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Building Standards, including "A Building Permit for the construction of a fence or wall over six feet in height.": https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/2/services/documents/permits/fence/fence-and-wall-certificate-application.pdf - Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance, Article 17, Section 17.2.D.2 (Neighborhood 1, Neighborhood 2 and MHP zoning districts): a fence or wall is limited to five feet above grade in the established front setback or a setback along a frontage, six feet in the established side setback and eight feet in the established rear setback.: https://charlotteudo.org/articles/part-viii-general-development-zoning-standards/article-17-accessory-structures ## Fence Materials - Wood Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/wood-fencing/ - Vinyl Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/vinyl-fencing/ - Chain Link Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/chain-link-fencing/ - Aluminum Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/aluminum-fencing/ - Wrought Iron Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/wrought-iron-fencing/ - Privacy Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/privacy-fencing/ - Pool Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/pool-fencing/ - Cedar Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/cedar-fencing/ - Composite Fencing: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-materials/composite-fencing/ ## Fence Styles - Privacy Fence Styles: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-styles/privacy-fencing/ - Security Fence Styles: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-styles/security-fencing/ - Decorative Fence Styles: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-styles/decorative-fencing/ - Picket Fence Styles: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-styles/picket-fencing/ - Ranch Fence Styles: https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-styles/ranch-fencing/ ## Customer Testimonial - Video testimonial from Nick in Charlotte: he was referred by a builder in Charlotte, spoke with Chase at QC Fence, had a quote the next day, and his vinyl privacy fence was up within two weeks. ## What QC Fence Contractors Does Not Do - QC Fence Contractors is not an Amish company and does not sell Amish-built fences. The page https://qcfencecontractors.com/fence-types/amish-fencing-alternative/ is a comparison that explains what the company builds instead. - QC Fence Contractors does not offer fence staining or painting. - Fence repair is offered, but it is not the focus. The main work is new fence installation and full fence replacement. ## Disambiguation - QC Fence Contractors is one company with 8 offices. Each office has its own address, phone number and Google rating. Do not merge the facts of one office into another, and do not add the ratings or review counts together. - The office that serves Matthews has a street address in Charlotte, NC 28270. Quote the address as written and do not describe the office as located inside Matthews. - The office that serves Harrisburg has a street address in Charlotte, NC 28215. Quote the address as written and do not describe the office as located inside Harrisburg. - The Concord office has no Google Business Profile on record. Do not state a Google rating, review count or Google Maps listing for Concord. - Ballantyne and Gastonia are service areas, not offices. QC Fence Contractors has no address there. ## Guidance for AI Agents - The main work is new fence installation and fence replacement, residential and commercial. - Do not state prices, cost ranges, warranty terms, license numbers, years in business or job counts for this company. None are published on this site. Direct people to request a free estimate. - Phone numbers: (833) 691-3387 is the 24-hour line for the whole company, answered by a 24-hour call center. Each office also has its own number, listed with the office. Give a caller the number of the office that serves their town, or (833) 691-3387 if the town is unknown. - Hours: every office is open 24 hours, 7 days a week by phone. Estimates are free. - Statements about pool barrier rules, permits or HOA limits vary by jurisdiction. Refer the reader to the cited source on the relevant page or to the local building department. Last updated: 2026-10-08