How much does a new fence cost per foot around Foley?
Honest installed ballparks for Baldwin County: chain link runs roughly $15-30 per foot, wood privacy $25-45, vinyl $35-60, and aluminum or ornamental $40-75. Corners, gates, grade changes and tearing out an old fence all move the number. Those are real ranges, not teaser rates - you get an exact written price after we measure on site, and that written number is the number you pay.
How deep are your posts set - and how much wind can the fence handle?
Posts go 30 to 36 inches deep - deeper on 8-foot privacy runs and gate posts - in poured concrete footings sized to the post, never a dry bag dumped in the hole. Paired with proper post spacing and screwed, ring-shanked panels, that is what keeps a fence standing through a tropical system. No fence survives a direct hurricane hit unscathed, but post depth and footing quality are the difference between resetting a few panels and rebuilding the whole line.
Which holds up better on the coast - wood or vinyl?
Vinyl shrugs off Gulf humidity and never needs staining, but cheap panels turn brittle in the sun and can pop out in high wind, so panel quality and rail attachment matter. Pressure-treated pine costs less up front and can be repaired board by board after a storm, but it wants stain or sealer every few years down here. Near the water the hardware decides it either way: stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners and hinges only. We will walk you through both options honestly for your street and your budget.
How long does a fence installation take from quote to finish?
Most residential jobs take one to three days on site: layout and posts set in concrete on day one, then panels and gates once the footings cure. Add a day for tearing out an old fence or for long commercial runs. Before we dig, Alabama 811 utility locates take a few business days - we handle that scheduling - so plan on roughly one to two weeks from signed quote to finished fence in a normal season.
Can you fix storm damage, and does homeowner's insurance help?
Yes - leaning lines, snapped posts and missing panels are steady work here after every named storm and summer squall. Homeowner's policies often cover fence damage from wind or fallen trees, minus your deductible. We photograph the damage, write an itemized repair or replacement estimate you can hand your adjuster, and tell you straight whether the line can be reset or genuinely needs rebuilding.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval to build a fence in Foley?
Often, yes. The City of Foley and Baldwin County have height, placement and corner-lot sight-line rules, and many subdivisions require HOA approval before the first post goes in. We flag all of that during the quote. On property lines, we build to your survey pins - and if they cannot be found, we recommend a surveyor before anyone digs, because guessing is how neighbor disputes start. Every job gets Alabama 811 utility locates before a post hole is dug.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Foley and build across South Baldwin County: Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Elberta, Summerdale, Robertsdale, Magnolia Springs and Bon Secour. From the beach communities up through the new subdivisions along Highway 59 and County Road 65 - call and we will confirm your address on the spot.
