Fence company in Albany, GA
Albany Fence Company
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Fence options in Albany
Choose a type to see what goes into it, or send the form if you haven't decided.
- 01Wood fencesPrivacy and picket fences, the most affordable solid option.
- 02Vinyl fencesRot-proof panels with no paint or stain.
- 03Chain link fencesPractical fencing for back yards, dogs and long runs.
- 04Aluminum fencesOpen ornamental fencing for front yards and pools.
- 05Fence repair and gatesStorm damage, leaning posts, gates that drag.
Rules worth knowing before you build
Albany and Dougherty County share one zoning ordinance. Its miscellaneous regulations include a few that touch most fences:
- Corner visibility (Section 1.11): no fence, wall or shrub may block vision between 3½ and 15 feet above street level within 20 feet of where two street right-of-way lines meet.
- Pools (Section 1.16): every swimming pool must be enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet high, and pools need a permit application.
- Screening (Section 1.06): approved materials include wood-appearance materials, brick or stone, hard-coat stucco or tabby, and fencing at least 80% opaque; chain link in front yards and street-side yards is limited to M districts.
- Grading (Section 1.20): lots should be graded so surface water runs away from buildings, which matters when a fence crosses a low spot.
For residential heights and any fence permit, check with the city's Planning & Development office. Our rules page covers what's in the ordinance in more detail.
A river city with weather to match
The Flint River has flooded Albany many times: in 1841 and 1925, in 1994 after Tropical Storm Alberto (14 people died and 22,000 were displaced), and again in 1998 when it crested 35 feet above its bed. In January 2017, two violent tornadoes hit the city, and in October 2018 Hurricane Michael became the first Category 3 or stronger hurricane to strike Georgia directly since the 1890s.
Fences here need posts set for wet ground and wind. The storms and floods guide covers what to do before and after.
Albany at a glance
- residents, July 2025 estimate
- 66,907
- of homes owner-occupied (2020-2024)
- 37.7%
- median owner-occupied home value
- $124,300
- average yearly rainfall
- 52.55 in
Albany is surrounded by pecan groves. If a big pecan or oak stands near your fence line, plan around its roots and the limbs above it. With fewer than four in ten homes owner-occupied, many fence decisions involve a landlord as well as a tenant.
| Material | National range per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $8 to $40 |
| Wood | $10 to $45 |
| Vinyl | $15 to $40 |
| Aluminum | $17 to $90 |
See fence cost for extras and an example.
Sources
- Zoning Ordinance of the City of Albany & Dougherty County, Georgia, Title Three: Miscellaneous Regulations (2/2/2009), Sections 1.06, 1.11, 1.16 and 1.20
- Wikipedia: Albany, Georgia
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Albany city, Georgia (V2025; ACS 2020-2024)
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
Checked November 10, 2026. Codes and price surveys are revised; the linked source governs.
Common Albany fence questions
How tall does a pool fence have to be in Albany?
The Albany-Dougherty zoning ordinance requires every swimming pool to be enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet high. See pool fences.
Can I put a fence right at my corner?
Not one that blocks the view. Within 20 feet of where two street right-of-way lines meet, nothing may obstruct vision between 3½ and 15 feet above street level.
How high can a back-yard fence be?
The sections we could cite don't set a single residential height. Ask the city's Planning & Development office for your zoning district before choosing a height.
Does it cost anything to get pricing?
No. Calls and form requests are free.
Request fence pricing in Albany
Ring the number above or fill in the form; a callback follows to book a visit and a written price.
- Describe the jobMaterial, length, height, gates.
- Site visitLines, corners, drainage and trees checked.
- Written priceNo obligation.