Fence Company in Clayton, NC
Southern Built Fence Co is a Johnston County fence company based in Four Oaks, and we build fences in Clayton, NC, about half an hour north by I-95 and US-70. We install privacy, vinyl, wood, aluminum, chain link and farm fence, build custom gates and repair damaged fences. Estimates are free. Call (910) 786-1243.
Fences we build in Clayton
Vinyl privacy fences: Clean, uniform and no painting, a common ask in newer subdivisions.
Wood privacy fences: Board-on-board, stockade or shadowbox, at a lower cost up front than vinyl.
Aluminum fences: Open, decorative fence for front yards and pool areas.
Chain link: Affordable, where the HOA allows it.
Wood picket and split rail: For older homes near downtown and country lots outside town.
Farm fence: For the acreage on the edges of town.
Gates and repairs: Walk gates, drive gates, leaning posts and storm damage.
Clayton fence rules and permits
Inside Clayton town limits and the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction, or ETJ, which covers about two miles around the corporate limits, Town of Clayton zoning applies.
The town says fences and walls up to six feet tall need a Zoning Compliance Permit, and fences and walls over six feet also need a Building Permit. When you apply, the town asks for a site plan and a picture of the fence material or the finished look. Fence requirements are in Section 6.3 of Clayton's Unified Development Ordinance.
On placement, the town says you may put your fence up to and on top of your property line, but you need your neighbor's consent to build on a shared line or tie into an existing fence. Fences generally cannot go in easements or sight distance triangles, and not every fence material is allowed. Height limits can depend on where the fence sits on the lot, so we confirm them for your address instead of guessing.
If your property is outside the town's jurisdiction, Johnston County has no fence setback but recommends staying 1 to 2 feet inside your line. Clayton also reaches into Wake County, and rules differ there. Most Clayton subdivisions add HOA approval on top of all of this.
Why Clayton homeowners call a Four Oaks builder
Clayton has been one of the fastest-growing towns in the area. It went from about 16,000 people in 2010 to more than 26,000 in 2020, thanks to its spot near Raleigh and quick access to I-40 and the US-70 Bypass. A lot of that growth is new subdivisions, which means small, flat back yards, HOA covenants on style and color, and neighbors a few feet away.
Those jobs come down to details: the permit, HOA approval, a neighbor agreement on a shared line, and a layout that stays out of easements. We check the rules first, then set posts deep in concrete so a six-foot privacy fence does not lean after the first big storm. New-construction yards are often graded fill, so post depth matters.
The older part of town near Main Street has established lots, and there is still farmland on the edges. We build on all of it.
What is included
Free on-site estimate: We measure, walk the line and give you a real number.
Permit and HOA check: We sort out town, county and HOA requirements before we build.
Property line walk: We will tell you when a survey is worth it.
Posts set in concrete: Deep and spaced for wind, so the fence stays plumb.
Quick timeline: Most residential jobs are done within a week or two of approval, weather permitting.
Warranty and financing: A 1-year warranty on installations covering workmanship and materials, and financing is available.
Areas we serve near Clayton
We serve Clayton on both sides of the US-70 Bypass, including neighborhoods off NC-42 and near the Neuse River. From our Four Oaks base we also cover Garner, Smithfield, Selma, Four Oaks, Benson, Goldsboro and the surrounding Johnston County area.
If you are on the Wake County side of Clayton or out past the ETJ and not sure we cover your spot, call and ask.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Clayton?
Yes, inside town limits and the ETJ. The Town of Clayton requires a Zoning Compliance Permit for fences up to six feet, and fences over six feet also need a Building Permit.
Can I build my fence right on the property line in Clayton?
The town says you may build up to and on your property line, but you need your neighbor's consent to build on a shared line or tie into their fence. Fences generally cannot go in easements or sight distance triangles.
What does a fence cost in Clayton?
It depends on the length of the fence, the height, how many gates you need, the material and the terrain. The estimate is free. Call (910) 786-1243 and we will give you a real number.
Will my HOA approve the fence?
Most newer Clayton neighborhoods have covenants on fence height, material and color. We help you check your HOA's rules before we build so the fence is approved from the start.
How soon can you start?
Once the estimate is approved and the town permit and any HOA approval are in hand, most residential jobs are finished within a week or two, weather permitting.
