Huntsville Quality Fence | Fence Company in Athens, AL

Fence Company in Athens, AL

Huntsville Quality Fence passes fence requests from Athens and the rest of Limestone County to independent local fence contractors; we do not build or price fences. Athens, the county seat, was incorporated on November 19, 1818, a year before Alabama became a state, and had 25,407 residents in 2020. It sits on I-65 midway between Nashville and Birmingham and now shares a boundary with Huntsville, which has annexed west into Limestone County.

Which rules apply: Athens, Huntsville or the county

Limestone County is a patchwork. A Limestone County address can be inside Athens, inside Huntsville's western annexation (more than 21 square miles added in the early 2000s), inside Madison's western edge, or unincorporated. Each has its own rules. Before a contractor quotes, find out which jurisdiction your parcel is in.

City of Athens: the Building Department is at 200 W Hobbs St. We could not confirm Athens's current fence permit rule; one summary says permits apply to fences over 6 feet. Call before building.
Huntsville's Limestone County areas: Huntsville does not require a fence permit; zoning height limits still apply.
Unincorporated Limestone County: confirm with the county.

Old town lots and new subdivisions

Athens was laid out in 1818 when speculators bought 160 acres and began selling lots, so the center of town holds some of the oldest residential lots in North Alabama. Older homes there often suit wrought iron, aluminum or painted wood picket fences rather than tall privacy fences out front. Newer subdivisions look more like Madison: backyard privacy fences under HOA rules.

Farmland edges

Athens grew on cotton and the fertile Tennessee Valley soil, and farmland still surrounds town, including the Tanner area to the south, named for the city's first mayor. Lots that back onto fields often need longer runs of chain link or farm fence, and they are where a property survey matters most, because old fence lines and actual lines do not always agree.

Building on Limestone County ground

Like the rest of the Tennessee Valley, the soils around Athens are largely red clay weathered from limestone. Posts need ground-contact-rated treatment or steel, good depth, and a crown of concrete that sheds water. Alabama 811 must be notified at least two full working days before digging, in town or out.

Getting quotes

Send a request through the contact page with your Athens address area, fence type and rough footage. We pass it to an independent fence contractor who works Limestone County, who quotes in writing; you hire and pay them directly.

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Athens: Common Questions

Do I need a fence permit in Athens, AL?

We could not confirm the current rule. Call the Athens Building Department at 200 W Hobbs St before building, especially for fences over 6 feet.

My address says Athens but I'm in Huntsville city limits. Which rules apply?

The jurisdiction your parcel is in, not the mailing city. Huntsville has annexed parts of Limestone County, and Huntsville does not require a fence permit.

What fence suits an older home in downtown Athens?

Owners often choose low wrought iron, aluminum or painted picket fences in front, and privacy fencing only in back.

Get quotes from local fence contractors

Tell us your city, the fence you have in mind and roughly how many feet it runs. We pass it to an independent fence contractor who works in your part of North Alabama. They contact you to walk the line and give you a written quote, and you deal with them directly.

1Your request goes to a fence contractor who serves your city.

2They call or email to measure the line and quote in writing.

3You decide. Hire and pay the contractor directly.