Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge, Ascension & Livingston Parishes
Fence Company in Baton Rouge, LA: Installation, Repair & Gates
Wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link fences built for south Louisiana: humid summers, heavy rain, Formosan termites and storm-season wind. Get a free, written estimate from a local fence installer.
- Permit & Louisiana 811 locate handled
- Residential & commercial
- Repairs & storm damage
- Free on-site estimatesWritten quotes, no obligation
- Permits & 811 handledYour contractor files and calls before digging
- Built for Louisiana weatherHumidity, termites, storms
Fence installation services in Baton Rouge
Every material has trade-offs in our climate. Here's what each one does best.
Wood Fence Installation
Pressure-treated pine and cedar wood fences built for Baton Rouge humidity, clay soil and termites.
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Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl (PVC) privacy and picket fences for Baton Rouge homes: no rot, no termites, no painting.
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Aluminum Fence Installation
Rust-free ornamental aluminum fencing for Baton Rouge front yards, pools and pets.
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Chain Link Fence Installation
Galvanized and black vinyl-coated chain link fences for Baton Rouge yards, pets, and businesses.
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Privacy Fence Installation
6 ft and 8 ft privacy fences in wood or vinyl for Baton Rouge backyards.
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Fence Repair
Fast fence repair in Baton Rouge: leaning or rotted posts, storm and tree damage, broken pickets and sagging gates.
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Gate Installation
Walk gates, double drive gates and automatic gate openers in wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link for Baton Rouge homes and businesses.
Learn more →Fence installation in Baton Rouge: what's different here
Humidity & wet clay soil
Long humid summers and heavy rain keep many Baton Rouge soils wet. Ground-contact treated posts, concrete footings, boards held off the soil and corrosion-resistant fasteners are what separate a fence that lasts from one that leans in a few years.
Formosan termites
The LSU AgCenter reports Formosan subterranean termites are well established in East Baton Rouge Parish and will attack fence posts and landscape wood. Vinyl, aluminum and chain link aren't on the menu; wood fences need treated posts and regular inspection.
Storm-season wind
A solid privacy fence catches wind like a sail. Post depth and spacing, heavier posts and open designs where privacy isn't needed all improve storm performance. Parish policy requires engineering for fences over 8 ft for the applicable design wind speed.
Baton Rouge fence permits & rules in plain English
In the City of Baton Rouge and unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, the Permits and Inspections Division lists fence installation and repairs as permit-required work. The parish Fence & Wall Permit sheet (based on UDC 9.5.2) summarizes the key rules:
- Height: 8 ft maximum. Fences over 4 ft in a front or corner-side yard must be at least 70% transparent.
- Setbacks: at least 15 ft from the edge of any street and 5 ft behind any sidewalk.
- Servitudes: no fences in drainage or utility servitudes without the servitude holder's consent.
- Materials: chain link is allowed everywhere except the Downtown character area; concertina wire is prohibited.
- Site plan: show material, project cost, location, height and property lines.
- Dig safely: Louisiana law requires a Louisiana 811 locate request at least 48 hours before digging, excluding weekends and holidays.
Zachary, Central, Baker and St. George have their own permitting, and Ascension and Livingston Parish communities follow their own rules. HOA covenants may be stricter. This is general information, not legal advice; your contractor should confirm requirements for your address.
Fence company serving Baton Rouge & nearby communities
From Mid City and Sherwood Forest to the suburbs in Ascension and Livingston Parishes.
How it works
- Tell us about your project. Send the quote form with your ZIP, fence type and rough size.
- Free on-site estimate. A local installer measures, checks grade, drainage and servitudes, and talks through materials.
- Written quote. Itemized by material, footage, gates and removal so you can compare apples to apples.
- Permit, 811 & install. Permits are pulled, utilities are marked and your fence is built.
Baton Rouge fence FAQs
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Baton Rouge?
Yes, in most cases. The City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish Permits and Inspections Division lists fence installation and repairs as permit-required work, and applicants submit a Fence and Wall Permit with a site plan showing material, project cost, location, height and property lines. Zachary, Central, Baker and St. George handle their own permits.
How tall can my fence be?
In East Baton Rouge Parish, fences and walls may be a maximum of 8 ft. In front and corner-side yards, fences over 4 ft must be at least 70% transparent. Fences over 8 ft require professional engineering for the applicable design wind speed. HOA rules may be stricter.
How far from the street does a fence have to be?
Parish rules require fences and walls to be at least 15 ft from the edge of any street and at least 5 ft from the back of any sidewalk, and not inside a drainage or utility servitude without consent.
Do I need to call 811 before installing a fence?
Yes. Louisiana law requires notifying Louisiana 811 at least 48 hours before digging, not counting weekends and holidays. Your installer usually handles this.
What's the best fence material for Baton Rouge weather?
It depends on your goals. Vinyl and aluminum resist rot, termites and rust; wood offers the most style for the money but needs ground-contact posts and sealing. Aluminum and chain link take the least wind load.
How much does a new fence cost?
Cost depends on material, linear footage, height, number of gates, removal of an old fence, access and ground conditions. The fastest way to an accurate number is a free on-site estimate.