New Fence Installation in Smyrna, TN
A new fence is a big job. The company should measure, check your property line, pull the permit if one is needed, and set posts deep enough to stay straight.
- Wood privacy fence. Side and rear yards can be fenced to the property line, so wood privacy fences are the usual backyard choice.
- Vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl shrugs off the wet Middle Tennessee weather and needs little upkeep.
- Wrought iron or aluminum fence. Open metal fences work for pools and yards that back up to parks and greenways.
- Chain link fence. A lower-cost option for rear yards where privacy is not needed.
Wood fences need a seal or stain every few years.
Typical prices in Smyrna
| Job | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fence, per linear foot installed | $20-$50 | national 2025 |
| Vinyl fence, per linear foot installed | $30-$60 | national 2025 |
| Chain link fence, per linear foot installed | $9-$30 | national 2025 |
| Aluminum fence, per linear foot installed | $25-$75 | national 2025 |
| Vinyl fence, per linear foot installed (second estimate) | $19-$35 | national |
Ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on the job.
Smyrna rules that apply
Smyrna asks you to send in a fence application with a site plan any time you build, move or replace a fence. A building permit is required for any fence over 7 feet tall. The Town says to wait for written approval before you start, and it usually answers within 10 business days. Ask the Town about fees.
- A fence cannot sit in the front yard setback. That is the space between the street and the front building line.
- A small decorative fence is allowed in the front yard if it is wood, wrought iron, vinyl or brick and no more than 3 feet tall. It is limited to 10 feet total per parcel, in sections of 5 feet or less.
- Fences can run along the property line in side and rear yards.
- A fence cannot cross a utility or drainage easement without written approval from the Director of Utilities or the Town Engineer.
- Barbed wire, chicken wire, razor wire and similar fencing are not allowed in residential zones.
- A fence cannot enclose a utility meter, ever.
- Fences are not allowed on undeveloped parcels.
- Fences over 7 feet tall need a building permit. All accessory structures must meet building setbacks.