Wood or vinyl fence - which holds up better in Louisville?

Both work in Louisville. Wood costs less upfront and can be stained any color, but needs resealing every few years to handle wet springs. Vinyl costs more at the start, never needs staining and will not rot, but color options are limited and a damaged panel is harder to patch than a single board.

What areas does Miles Fence serve?

Miles Fence installs residential fences across the Louisville metro from its base on S English Station Road in eastern Jefferson County, including Jeffersontown, Middletown, Douglass Hills, Hurstbourne, Fisherville, Anchorage, Lyndon, Eastwood, St. Matthews, Prospect, Fern Creek, Crestwood, Simpsonville, Shelbyville, La Grange, Mount Washington, Highview and Okolona, plus Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby and Spencer counties and Southern Indiana.

Residential Fence Installation in Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana

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Residential fence installation in Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana

Locally owned, operated and fully insured. Aluminum, wood, vinyl and composite fences available. Get a free, custom quote in under 24 hours.

Founded in 2009
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Our best-selling residential fences

The styles Louisville homeowners choose most often.

Black Anchorage flat-top aluminum fence along a front lawn in Louisville, Kentucky

AluminumAnchorageFlat top. Pools, front yards, HOA-friendly.Learn more

Black Jefferson flat-top aluminum fence with doubled pickets along a backyard lawn in Louisville, Kentucky

AluminumJeffersonFlat top with doubled pickets. Keeps small dogs in.Learn more

Six-foot wood privacy fence along a backyard property line in Louisville, Kentucky

WoodDog Ear PrivacyFull privacy. Cedar or treated pine.Learn more

White vinyl privacy fence enclosing a residential backyard in Louisville, Kentucky

VinylFlat Cap PrivacyNever needs staining. Our most popular vinyl.Learn more

Black aluminum pool fence installed by Miles Fence in Louisville, Kentucky

See More Fence OptionsA hundred-plus installs, filtered by type and style.View Gallery

We also install chain link, composite, picket, steel, hybrid, ADA & decorative railings and custom builds.

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All financing is subject to credit approval. Your terms may vary. Payment options through Wisetack are provided by our lending partners. For example, a $5,500 purchase could cost $253.54 per month for 24 months, based on a 9.9% APR, or $1,833.33 per month for 3 months, based on a 0% APR. Offers range from 0 to 35.9% APR based on amount requested and creditworthiness. Not all merchants and lending partners participate in 0% interest programs. Terms range from 3 – 120 months and may vary based on merchant, lending partner, or transaction size. State interest rate caps may apply. No prepaid finance charges or participation fees.

How we work

3 Simple Steps to Your New Fence

A clear price, a clean install, and a fence you are happy to look at.

Fast Free Estimate

Greg walks the fence line with you, looks at grade, gates and access, and confirms exactly what you want. Your written quote follows shortly after the visit.

On-site property measurement
Material and style selection
Written quote sent shortly after the visit

Professional Install

We install around your schedule, and most fences go up in one to two days. Our crew works around the weather and the ground we find, and we tell you if anything changes.

Scheduled around you
Most installs finish in 1–2 days
Fast, clean, professional site cleanup

Final Inspection

Our team inspects the finished fence once the job is complete, then we text and email you to make sure you are satisfied with the work.

Final inspection by our team
We text and email to confirm you are happy
1-year workmanship warranty — call us and we will fix it

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What real homeowners are saying about us

      
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From start to finish, Miles Fence Co. was great to work with. We are very pleased with the installation .. the guys worked hard and knew exactly what they were doing.
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   Shari Price 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miles Fence Company was professional from start to finish of our project.  They listened to what we wanted, provided plenty of sample colors and textures for us to pick from.  We chose composite material for the fence and aluminum for the gates.  Miles Fence Co answered all questions and asked questions to make sure we were all on the same page. Prior to installation, the team doing the install,  went over the plans with us to make sure they understood the project.  The final product is great.  Excellent communication before, during and after installation. Definitely would recommend Miles Fence Company for your next project.

What does a residential fence cost in the Louisville, KY area?

The price varies greatly from $20/linear foot (simple chain link, no site complications) to $130+ (luxury composite with complex gating and site) per linear foot installed. The range depends on material, height, how many gates you need, and what the site is like. The best way to get a real estimate is to call us or fill out your information for a free quote.

Fence type	Per linear foot, installed	Typical 200 ft project	Best for
Wood (Cedar)	$25–$45	$5,000–$9,000	Full privacy. Naturally rot-resistant and takes stain well.
Wood (Treated)	$20–$35	$4,000–$7,000	Full privacy at the lowest wood price.
Aluminum	$25–$40	$5,000–$8,000	Pools, open views, HOA-friendly, near-zero maintenance
Vinyl	$35–$65	$7,000–$13,000	Privacy without staining or sealing
Chain Link	$20–$30	$4,000–$6,000	Pet containment on a budget
Composite	$50–$130	$10,000–$26,000	Wood look, longest life, highest upfront cost
Picket	$20–$30	$4,000–$6,000	Front yards and curb appeal

Installed prices. Where you land in each range depends on grade, access, gate count and whether an old fence has to come out.

What changes the price

How much fence you need — first and foremost, total footage drives the price
Slope and grade — a hillside costs more than a flat yard
Rock — eastern Jefferson County has plenty of it, and it slows post holes down
Whether posts are set in the ground, surface mounted, or mounted on concrete
Customizations — decorative tops, mixed materials, anything built to order
How many gates, how wide, and whether any of them are driveway gates
Tearing out and hauling away an existing fence
Whether equipment can get into the backyard
Height, and whether you want a top board or cap

Common questions

How much does a privacy fence cost in Louisville?

Treated pine runs $20 to $35 per linear foot installed. Cedar runs $25 to $45. For a typical 200-foot backyard that works out to $4,000 to $7,000 in treated pine, or $5,000 to $9,000 in cedar. Where you land depends on how much fence you need, plus height, grade, gate count and whether an old fence has to come out.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Louisville?

Most residential fences do not need permits in Louisville, Kentucky. Our team will always ensure your fence complies with local regulations and work with you to obtain the necessary permits.

Some HOAs do require an architectural committee approval before work can begin. Make sure that you check with your HOA first.

Wood or vinyl — which holds up better in Louisville?

Both work here. Wood costs less upfront and can be stained any color, but needs resealing every few years to handle our wet springs. Vinyl costs more at the start, never needs staining, and will not rot — but your color options are limited and a damaged panel is harder to patch than a board.

Do you offer financing?

Yes, through Wisetack. You can prequalify in about a minute with a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score, for up to $65,000 over 3 to 120 months at 0–35.9% APR.

How long does a fence installation take?

Most fences go up in one to two days. We schedule the install around you, and if weather or ground conditions change the timeline we tell you.

Will you take away my old fence?

Yes, that is included in your initial walk-through conversation and always a part of your estimate.

What warranty do you offer?

A 1-year workmanship warranty. Call us any time in that first year and we will come back and fix it.

What areas do you serve?

We are based on S English Station Road in eastern Jefferson County and install across the Louisville metro.

Closest to us: Jeffersontown, Middletown, Douglass Hills, Hurstbourne, Fisherville, Anchorage, Lyndon and Eastwood.

Also serving: St. Matthews, Prospect, Fern Creek, Crestwood, Simpsonville, Shelbyville, La Grange, Mount Washington, Highview and Okolona, plus Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby and Spencer counties.

We also serve Southern Indiana. If you are not sure whether you are in range, call 502-354-9162 and ask.