Summerville Fence Company

Summerville Fence Installation & Fence Company
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Outstanding Customer Service

From your first inquiry to years after installation, you can expect our team to respond quickly, communicate clearly, and support you throughout.

More Than You Expect

Your installed fence comes with a Superior manufacturer’s warranty and some types of fences also include warranties on the fence installation!

Excellence in Fabrication

We have 100+ locations where we stock and fabricate the most common styles of fence. This advanced capability allows us to install your fence faster!

Proprietary Innovations

Enjoy four Superior proprietary innovations including PrivacyLock, SolarShield, StayStrong and HeartWood. Only at Superior Fence & Rail!

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Years Experience

98.5%+on-time installation rate

Trust your fence installation to Superior Fence & Rail with an industry-leading 98.5% on-time fence installation rate; because your time is important!

270five-star reviews

With a stellar 94% satisfaction rating, we are the most highly rated and reviewed fence installation company in the country.

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Testimonials

  • Superior service from the very beginning!

    “Superior service from the very beginning! Supportive throughout the process including working with me on HOA requirements. The installation team was fast and thorough! Highly recommend Superior Fence and Rail of Charleston!”

    Michele C.

  • The crew did a great job installing my fence as purchased!

    “The crew did a great job installing my fence as purchased! My wife & I (and our puppy) are happy with the result!”

    Jon G.

  • The team just left and they did an awesome job!

    “The team just left and they did an awesome job!! I had a shadow box and privacy fence installed. Communicated throughout the process and made sure I was informed of any change from the original scope of work. They built a custom Dutch door that is beautiful! And they thought of all the latches and locks that I didn't even give second thought too. Very mindful of area and left the property neat and clean! Absolutely recommend!!”

    Jennifer K.

  • Great people who are very easy to work with!

    “Great people who are very easy to work with! The fence went up in a few hours, the installers were great and I'm very happy with our newly fenced in yard!! Thank you so much.”

    Sue T.

  • I would highly recommend Superior Fence and Rail of Charleston!

    “I would highly recommend Superior Fence and Rail of Charleston! The crew was the hardest working crew I’ve ever seen! They built our fence in one day! The quality and workmanship was top-notch! I would definitely use Superior Fence and Rail of Charleston. You will not be disappointed!”

    Barb H.

  • Superior Fence and Rail are nothing less than SUPERIOR!

    “Superior Fence and Rail are nothing less than SUPERIOR! From the first phone call with Katie to the last interaction with their entire crew has been so seamless and perfect. Communication was great on all ends. Sales Rep Garrett was so informative and did a get job explaining every step of the job. Erin was so accommodating on every phone call. The installation crew was so proficient with their time and got my entire fence up in 1 day and before 5pm! They were on the ball. Thank you all so much for providing a great experience! Highly recommend Superior Fence for all fencing needs!”

    Peggy R.

  • Glad we decided on Superior Fence & Rail!

    “Glad we decided on Superior Fence & Rail! Everyone part of the process was professional and friendly! They were even able to squeeze us into their schedule on short notice and completed our entire fence installation in just two days, right before the holidays. The crew worked incredibly hard, paid close attention to detail, and delivered exceptional craftsmanship. We couldn't be happier with the final result and highly recommend Superior Fence & Rail to anyone looking for quality work and outstanding customer service!”

    Nathan T.

  • Best in the Business!

    “Best in the Business! Got an aluminum fence installed in Hanahan, SC. They are fast, affordable and the highest quality. Will refer anyone to them. Thanks Katie Drake! -Ryan R”

    Ryan R.

  • Superior fence is amazing!

    “Superior fence is amazing! From start to finish, I have had a wonderful experience. They are professional and did a fantastic job building our fence. Their prices are reasonable. It looks beautiful and I highly recommend them.”

    MIchelle D.

  • You would not believe how quickly they got this job done!

    “You would not believe how quickly they got this job done!!! They were so professional and they did a great job. I couldn’t ask for better service.”

    Meredith D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Permits are required for most residential fence installations in Summerville and Dorchester County. Local codes govern maximum height, setback distances, material restrictions, and placement relative to property lines and public rights-of-way. Summerville's town limits extend into three counties -- Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston -- so confirming which permitting authority applies to your specific address matters before you start. Permitting across Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston County is something we navigate on every project. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team will confirm your jurisdiction and handle the application.

Yes, and this step must come before anything else. Installing a fence that doesn't meet your HOA's standards can result in mandatory removal at your own expense, plus fines and legal fees. HOA rules in Summerville subdivisions like Summers Corner, The Ponds, and Cane Bay Plantation commonly specify approved fence materials, color palettes, and height limits, and they often prohibit chain link in visible areas. Getting written HOA approval before contacting the building department isn't just recommended -- it's required. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team can help you prepare the documentation your HOA needs.

Summerville sits in a direct hurricane zone, and the combination of hot, humid summers, heavy rainfall, and tropical storm threats makes material selection one of the most important decisions in any fence project here. Vinyl and aluminum are naturally resistant to moisture, insects, and UV damage; they're the most popular low-maintenance choices throughout Dorchester County for good reason. Pressure-treated wood works in the Lowcountry but requires regular inspection for termite activity and moisture damage. Cedar holds up well with proper sealing. Whatever you choose, the material should be rated for coastal and subtropical conditions.

Summerville's town limits extend south to the Ashley River, and the broader area contains extensive tidal wetlands, stormwater retention ponds, and drainage easements throughout Dorchester County. Fencing near these features may be restricted or require additional review. The Ashley River corridor near Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park has environmental protections that can affect nearby properties. Before planning any rear or side yard fence near water, confirm easement locations on a current property survey. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team can help you identify placement options that work within those boundaries.

Summerville's identity as "Flowertown in the Pines", known for its azalea gardens and antebellum-era character, makes traditional white picket fences, board-on-board cedar privacy, and ornamental aluminum particularly fitting choices for this community. In Summerville's older neighborhoods near Hutchinson Square, fence styles that complement the area's historic residential architecture are what neighbors and civic associations tend to favor. Our local team can recommend options that fit both your HOA requirements and the community's distinctive Lowcountry aesthetic.

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Summerville Fence Company

Consistent service you can count on, expert installers, and durable materials

The leaning panels the last owner left behind will survive one more storm season. Maybe two. Most Summerville homeowners stop gambling on that around the time the gate quits latching, and that’s usually when our phone rings. Superior Fence & Rail serves Summerville, SC through our Charleston area team, and the reputation came slowly, but honestly. We show up when we said we would. People remember that here.

You’ve probably got two or three quotes sitting in your inbox already. Get ours too, then compare. As a fence company in Summerville, we put experienced installers on every job and pick materials with Lowcountry humidity in mind, and the office actually keeps you posted between the estimate and the final walkthrough instead of going quiet for three weeks.

Fence Company Near Me in Summerville

Our crews are in Summerville constantly. One week it’s new vinyl privacy fencing in Nexton or Cane Bay Plantation, the next it’s a backyard project in Wescott Plantation or a wood fence replacement near the Historic District, where the lots are older and the live oaks make layout a little more interesting. We also work in Carnes Crossroads, Summers Corner, and out toward Knightsville and Ladson.

If you’re anywhere in the Summerville area, including the parts of town that spill across the Dorchester and Berkeley county lines, you’re in our service area.

Summerville Fence Contractor

Fast-growing towns attract fly-by-night fence crews. Summerville has seen plenty of them. A truck, a posthole digger, a cash price, and then nobody answers when a gate sags eight months later.

We run things differently. As an established fence contractor in Summerville, we use trained crews who install the same way on every job, and we know what the area’s HOAs expect before we ever set a post. Master-planned communities like Cane Bay and Carnes Crossroads tend to have specific rules on fence height, style, and color, and we’ve worked within those guidelines enough times to help you avoid a rejected application. Same goes for local permitting. We’ll tell you what your project needs up front, not after the holes are dug.

Summerville Fence Builder

The process starts with a real conversation in your yard, not a quote generated from a satellite photo. We walk the property line with you, take measurements, talk through how you actually use the space, and put together an estimate that reflects what we saw on site. From there you pick your material and style, we schedule the work, and because we keep popular materials in stock, you’re usually not waiting around for a special order to cross the country. When installation day comes, the crew arrives with everything the job needs already loaded.

Summerville Fence Installation

You shouldn’t have to babysit a fence crew. Before we arrive, you’ll know the schedule, what we need from you, and what the day will look like. Our fence installation process is planned before the truck leaves the yard, which is how most residential projects get finished quickly instead of dragging across a week of half days.

Your flower beds stay where they are. The crew works around landscaping rather than through it, and the debris leaves on our truck, not in a pile by your curb. Before anyone calls the job done, you and the lead installer walk the whole line together and test every gate.

Summerville Fence Financing

Plenty of our customers could write a check for the whole project. Plenty would rather not. We offer fence financing options that let you spread the cost into manageable payments, and checking what you qualify for is simple and low pressure. Ask about it during your estimate and we’ll walk you through it.

Summerville Fencing Options

In the newer HOA communities, vinyl wins. It gives you full privacy without the repainting cycle, and Lowcountry humidity does nothing to it. Closer to downtown the story changes; on those older streets a stained wood fence just looks like it belongs there. Going with wood means deciding between pressure-treated pine and cedar, and around here that’s a real decision. Treated pine is the value pick that holds up fine against our moisture and bugs. Cedar runs more but it fights off decay on its own, fading to a soft gray that some homeowners specifically want.

Aluminum is the smart pick around pools, since it meets safety requirements without blocking your view of the water. We also install chain link where budget and function come first, dedicated dog fencing for pet owners, and commercial fencing for businesses around town. Browse our fence styles to see what fits your property and your goals, from keeping the dog in the yard to boosting curb appeal before a sale.

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Superior Fence & Rail Wants to Be Your Summerville Fence Installation Contractor

After enough projects in a town, you learn its quirks. Which HOA boards move fast and which ones don’t. Where the soil gets sandy. We’d like to put all of that to work on your property, so contact our Summerville team and set up a free estimate. The visit is straightforward: we look at the yard with you, then you get an honest number and a realistic timeline. No hard sell. Request your quote today or call the local office and talk to a person.

 

FENCE NEWS

Homeowners Association Fence Considerations

Homeowners Association Fence Considerations

November 03, 2017

Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries.  Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.

Fence Permits

Fence Permits

October 24, 2017

Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries.  Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.

Irrigation Considerations

Irrigation Considerations

October 24, 2017

Sprinkler system consists of a series of PVC tubes that run underground. PVC is a good material because it’s lightweight and easy to install, but it’s also difficult to locate and prone to damage.  This happens frequently during fence installation because sprinkler lines usually run along the same property line where you want your fence installed.  Unless your fence is installed before your sprinklers – accidental breaks in the pvc lines are unavoidable.  The best thing you can do is be prepared, and have an irrigation repair company on hand.