Services
Fence Installation
Berg Custom Builds installs wood privacy, aluminum, vinyl and chain link fences and gates across Charlotte, Mint Hill and Matthews, NC, with posts set in concrete, utilities marked first and a written quote after a free walkthrough.
Straight lines, plumb posts, gates that still swing in year ten.
What it is
A fence is only as straight as its posts. Every post goes in on a string line, set in concrete below the frost line, and checked plumb before a single board or panel goes up. Gates get their own heavier posts so they don't sag. On a slope we rack or step the fence to follow the ground instead of leaving gaps underneath. That's the part nobody sees, and it's why the fence still looks right years later.
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What's included
- NC 811 utility locate called before any digging
- Posts set in concrete on a string line, checked plumb
- Heavier gate posts and hardware so gates don't sag
- Racked or stepped panels to follow sloped yards
- HOA approval paperwork handled for you
- Old fence removal and haul-away available
- Site cleaned up and walked with you at the end
Fence types
Four materials, built the same way
Different looks and budgets. Same string line, same concrete, same plumb posts underneath.
01
Wood privacy fences
The most common fence in the Charlotte area. Pressure-treated pine is the value build; western red cedar costs more, weathers to a silver gray and resists rot naturally. We build dog-ear, flat-top, shadowbox and board-on-board styles, with a cap rail if you want a finished top line.
- Pressure-treated pine or cedar
- 4, 5 and 6-foot heights
- Shadowbox and board-on-board
- Optional cap rail and trim
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Aluminum fences
Black powder-coated aluminum gives you a clean, open line without hiding the yard. It doesn't rust or need painting, and it's the usual choice around pools, where gates need to self-close and latch. Panels rack to follow slopes.
- Black powder-coated finish
- Pool-code self-closing gates
- Flat-top or spear-top pickets
- No painting, no rust
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Vinyl fences
Vinyl costs the most up front and the least to keep. It won't rot, peel or need stain, and a hose rinse keeps it white. Privacy panels go up fast on a level yard; slopes need stepped sections, which we plan before ordering.
- White and tan privacy panels
- Semi-privacy and picket styles
- No stain or paint, ever
- Matching gates and post caps
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Chain link fences
The most affordable way to fence in a yard, a dog run or a play area. Black vinyl-coated chain link looks far better than bare galvanized and lasts longer. Top rail and tension wire keep the fabric tight.
- Galvanized or black vinyl-coated
- Top rail and bottom tension wire
- Walk and drive gates
- Dog runs and play areas
Gates that don't sag
Walk gates, double drive gates and custom-built gates hang on heavier posts set deeper, with hardware sized to the gate.
Posts first, done right
String line, concrete, level on every post. If the posts are right, the fence stays straight.
How it goes
From a price to a finished fence
Six steps, the same on every fence we put in.
- 01
Send the details
Fence type, rough length, gates and slope. Nick follows up by text or call to set up a walkthrough.
- 02
We walk the line
Nick confirms the layout, gates, grade and property line with you, then sends a written quote.
- 03
Utilities and HOA
We call NC 811 to mark underground utilities and handle HOA approval paperwork if your neighborhood needs it.
- 04
Posts in concrete
Posts go in on a string line, set in concrete and checked plumb. Gate posts get extra depth.
- 05
Panels and gates
Boards, panels or fabric go up, gates are hung and adjusted to swing and latch cleanly.
- 06
Walkthrough
We clean up, haul off debris and walk the finished fence with you.
Fence quote
Tell us about your fence
Send the address, the fence type and roughly how many feet. Nick will walk the line with you and send a written quote.
What moves the price
Fence type and height
Chain link is the least expensive per foot. Vinyl usually costs the most.
Total length
Measured in linear feet along the line you want fenced.
Gates
Most yards need at least two. Wide drive gates and custom-built gates add cost.
Slope and terrain
Sloped yards need racked or stepped sections and more concrete.
Old fence removal
Tearing out and hauling away an existing fence is quoted separately.
Estimated base price. Any price shown online is the average for a standard job of that type and size. Every yard is different, so the final number comes in writing after the walkthrough.
FAQ
Fencing: common questions
Straight answers on price, property lines, permits and slopes.
How much does a new fence cost?
It depends on the fence type, the length, how many gates you need and how sloped the yard is. Chain link is the least expensive per foot, then pressure-treated wood, with aluminum and cedar in the middle and vinyl usually at the top. Nick gives you a written number after walking the line, materials and labor included.
Is an online fence price the final price?
No. An online price is the average installed price for a standard job of that type and size, materials and labor included. Slopes, extra concrete at corners, custom-built gates, rock in the ground or old fence removal can move it up. You get a written quote after the walkthrough before any work starts.
Do you call 811 before digging?
Every time. North Carolina law requires a utility locate before digging, and we place the call ourselves. Marked lines usually show up within a few business days, and posts don't go in until they do.
Who is responsible for the property line?
You are, as the owner. We install on the line you confirm. If you're not sure where it is, check your plat or survey or have the corners staked first. Most homeowners set the fence a few inches inside the line.
Can you fence a sloped yard?
Yes. Aluminum and chain link can be racked to follow the slope. Wood can be built to follow the grade or stepped. Vinyl is usually stepped. We plan this at the walkthrough so there are no gaps under the fence.
Do I need HOA approval?
Most Charlotte-area HOAs require approval for height, style and color before a fence goes in. We prepare the paperwork with the fence details and a site sketch so you can submit it, and we schedule the install once it's approved.
How long does installation take?
Most residential fences are installed in one to three days once materials are on site and utilities are marked. Larger or sloped jobs take longer. You get a schedule with the written quote.
Ready for a fence that stays straight?
Nick walks the line with you and sends a written quote. The crew that quotes it is the crew that sets the posts.
Nick replies personally, usually same day.