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Legendary Fence Company Roswell provides professional custom fence throughout Roswell, GA, Georgia and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 770-821-1841 or request your free quote.
Custom Fence Design That Fits Your Roswell Home
A good custom fence should look like it was built with your house from day one. At Legendary Fence Company Roswell, we start every custom residential fence project with a site visit at your property in Roswell or nearby North Fulton neighborhoods. We walk the yard with you, look at your lot lines, grade changes, trees, and where your neighbors sit, then talk through what you actually want the fence to do. Privacy from a busy road on Hwy 9, a safe play area for kids, a clean backdrop for a pool in Horseshoe Bend, or a simple way to keep pets in a sloped backyard all call for different designs.
We measure the property carefully instead of guessing from a plat map. Corners, existing structures, irrigation heads, drainage swales, and septic locations all affect where a custom fence can go. Many older Roswell neighborhoods have shared or uncertain property lines, so we encourage customers to verify surveys before we set posts. This helps avoid disputes and surprises once the fence is installed.
During design, we go over height options that match Roswell ordinances and any HOA rules. For example, some subdivisions limit front yard fence height or require open style fencing near sidewalks, while pool fences must meet specific safety standards and self closing gate requirements. We also talk about visibility around driveways so you can back out safely and still get the privacy you want.
We bring material and color samples so you can see how a fence will look against your actual brick, siding, or trim. If you are not sure what you want, we show photos of similar Roswell yards we have already fenced, so you can react to real examples instead of guessing from a catalog drawing. The design is customized to your yard, but it is also grounded in what has already worked well for homes like yours in this area.
Materials and Styles Built for Georgia Weather
Roswell gets humid summers, red clay soil, and the occasional strong storm. That combination is tough on fence materials, which is why the material choice is a big part of any custom fence project. Legendary Fence Company Roswell installs wood, vinyl, ornamental aluminum, and steel, and we are very specific about where each makes sense.
For wood custom fences, most Roswell homeowners choose pressure treated pine because it handles moisture and is cost effective. For a higher end look, or when someone wants a smoother, more refined finish, we may recommend cedar. We explain up front that wood in Georgia will move and check slightly over time, so we design post spacing and rail layout to limit sagging and warping. On sloped Roswell lots, we decide with you whether to step the fence for a clean, level look, or rack it so each panel follows the ground more closely.
Vinyl is popular with homeowners who want low maintenance privacy fencing, especially around pools or side yards. We use heavier grade posts and rails that hold up better in summer heat and storms, and we always set vinyl posts deeper than the bare minimum because wet Georgia clay can shift more than sandy soil. Aluminum or steel ornamental fences are common around front yards and pools, especially in HOA neighborhoods that restrict solid privacy fences. These open style fences can be customized with different picket spacing, decorative finials, and arched gates.
With every material, we talk through how it will actually age in Roswell conditions. Wood will need stain or sealant in the first year if you want longer life and more even color. Vinyl and aluminum mainly need rinsing, plus occasional hinge and latch checks. We explain the tradeoffs in lifetime cost, not just the install price, so you can decide what is right for your budget and how long you plan to stay in the home.
How We Build a Custom Fence, Step by Step
A custom fence project is more than setting posts and hanging panels. Legendary Fence Company Roswell follows a clear process so you know what is happening and why at each step.
After our on site visit and design discussion, we prepare a written estimate that breaks out materials, labor, gates, and any extras like removal of an existing fence or special hardware. Once you approve it, we schedule a start date and talk through access, parking, and where we can stage materials. In many Roswell neighborhoods with narrow streets or cul de sacs, planning this ahead avoids blocking driveways or mailboxes.
On install day, we mark the fence line again and confirm gate locations with you while you are standing there. For post holes, our crews call in utility locates to avoid hitting gas, power, or communication lines. We also ask about sprinkler systems and invisible pet fences, since those usually are not marked by the utility companies. Holes are dug to a depth appropriate for your fence height and soil conditions, typically at least 24 inches and often deeper for taller fences or softer areas.
We set posts in concrete, making sure they are plumb and properly spaced. In clay soils that hold water, we often bell the bottom of the hole or add drainage gravel so the post is not sitting in a permanent puddle. We allow a proper set time before hanging heavy sections or gates, which keeps posts from twisting out of alignment.
For wood fences, we build sections on site instead of using weak pre built panels. This lets us adjust to waves in the ground, trees, or other obstacles. For vinyl and aluminum, we assemble and rack sections to maintain consistent spacing and a smooth line, even on uneven terrain. Gates get particular attention, with larger posts, upgraded hinges where needed, and adjustable latches so you can fine tune the close after the fence has gone through a few weather cycles.
At the end, we walk the entire fence line with you, test every gate together, and explain any settling or minor shifts you might see in the first weeks, especially after a good Georgia rain.
Cost, permits, and common issues around Roswell
Custom fence cost depends on several real factors: total footage, material type, number and size of gates, terrain, and how much tear out or tree trimming is needed. In general, long straight runs of standard height wood privacy are more affordable per foot than a fence with several gates, corners, or height changes. Vinyl and ornamental metal tend to cost more up front, but often outlast wood and need less upkeep.
Legendary Fence Company Roswell gives line item pricing for each gate and for any upgrades like decorative caps, custom stain, or pool grade latch hardware. That way, if you need to control budget, you can decide which extras matter now and what could be added later. We can also quote options side by side, such as a basic wood privacy custom fence compared with a vinyl version along the same line, so you see the difference clearly.
In the city of Roswell and surrounding unincorporated Fulton County, some fence projects require permits or at least review for height and placement. Pool fences and front yard fences are the most likely to need approval. If you are in an HOA community in Roswell, you will usually need to submit an application with drawings, dimensions, and material details. We provide simple layout sketches and product information you can include with your HOA packet and we can adjust design details to meet their guidelines.
Common issues we see in this area include fences installed directly on top of old rotted posts, fences placed off the actual property line because someone followed a previous fence without checking, and wood posts set too shallow in soft soil. When we replace an old fence, we remove posts and concrete properly instead of cutting them off at ground level. If there is any doubt about a boundary, we recommend you bring in a surveyor instead of risking a conflict with a neighbor after the fence is in.
We also talk openly about tree roots and drainage. Roswell lots with mature oaks or pines have large root systems that can push on posts or make digging difficult. We adjust the fence path slightly or change footing design in those areas, and we avoid creating dams in natural drainage swales so you do not end up with water standing in your yard after heavy summer storms.
What to know before you hire a custom fence installer
Before you choose any company for a custom fence in Roswell, it helps to know a few things up front. First, confirm that the installer is used to working with your specific material. Installing wood privacy is not the same as installing a racked aluminum fence on a steep hill or a pool code compliant fence around a backyard pool. Ask to see photos of recent jobs in Roswell or nearby, and ask for addresses you can drive by if you want to see real results.
Second, make sure your written quote spells out post depth, concrete use, type of fasteners, and exact heights. Details like whether hardware is rated for exterior use, whether rails are face nailed or screwed, and how far off the ground pickets are set can affect how the fence holds up over time. Legendary Fence Company Roswell includes these details in our proposals so you know exactly what you are getting.
Third, plan ahead for maintenance, especially with wood. If you want a long lasting wood custom fence, budget for staining or sealing within the first year, ideally after the wood has dried but before it turns gray. We can recommend local products and timing based on how much sun your yard gets and whether sprinklers will hit the fence often.
Finally, think about how you use the yard day to day. Gate locations and widths are some of the most common regrets we hear about from people who had fences installed by others. A 3 foot gate might work for people, but not for a riding mower or large grill. We walk you through real examples, like how trash cans roll in and out, how delivery people reach your backyard, and where you will most often walk, then size and place gates to match your routine.
Taking the time to cover these practical points before the first hole is dug leads to a custom fence that works for you in real life, not just on a drawing. Our goal at Legendary Fence Company Roswell is to leave you with a fence that fits your property, survives our Georgia weather, and still looks right years from now.
