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Bardstown's mix of bourbon-country farms, historic in-town properties, and newer residential developments means fences here do real work: they define pasture lines, secure livestock, frame period homes, and mark property boundaries on tight lots where neighbors are close.

Louisville Fence Company has been installing and repairing wood privacy fences, vinyl, chain link, ornamental metal, and gates throughout Bardstown (40004) and the surrounding Louisville area since 2015. When your fence leans, a gate drags, or a storm takes down a run, our fully insured team knows the local soil, drainage patterns, and building rules that affect how we build it right the first time.

Fencing for Bardstown Properties

Bardstown homeowners face a split market. On the farm and ranch side of town, property lines run long and fencing needs to hold pasture stock securely over uneven terrain and around gates that see heavy use. In-town, historic lots and newer subdivisions call for privacy fencing that respects setback rules, HOA architectural standards, and corner-visibility ordinances. Soil drainage varies across the area, and post depth and concrete set matter when frost cycles and wet springs test your fence line year after year.

We work from your existing survey and install on the line you identify. Before any digging, Kentucky 811 utility locates are required by law, and we handle that step. Height, material, and color rules vary by neighborhood and HOA, so we coordinate with your local building department and any architectural committee to make sure the fence you want is the fence you can build.

Since 2015, we have installed and repaired fences across Bardstown and the Louisville area. Our team is fully insured, and we hold membership in the American Fence Association.

Our services in Bardstown

How a Fence Job Works in Bardstown

Step 1: Free On-Site Assessment. Call us at (502) 679-4471 or request a free estimate online. We visit your property, walk the fence line, note access points, check for underground utilities, and discuss what you want to build. If your fence is damaged or leaning, we explain what repair will hold and when replacement makes better sense. We answer questions about local setback and height rules and coordinate with your HOA if one applies.

Step 2: The Build. Once you approve the estimate, we call for a Kentucky 811 utility locate. Posts are set in concrete at the depth and spacing required for your fence type and local conditions. Wood boards are installed side-by-side or board-on-board, with stringers and rails set square and level. Vinyl panels slide into post channels. Chain link mesh is stretched tight and secured with tension bands and stretcher bars. Gates are hung plumb and square, with hardware set to self-close and self-latch where code requires. Ornamental metal is powder-coated for durability.

Step 3: Cleanup and Walkthrough. We remove all scrap, debris, and packaging from your property. We walk the finished fence with you, point out care tips, and answer questions about maintenance and longevity.

Fence pricing in Bardstown depends on material, length, site conditions, and whether you are building new or repairing. Wood and privacy fencing runs from $27 per linear foot. Vinyl starts at $38 per foot. Chain link is the most economical option at $16 per foot. Ornamental metal and aluminum run from $42 per foot. Repairs start at $450. Gate installation and repair start at $475. Farm and ranch fencing, which many Bardstown properties need, starts at $12 per foot for simpler pasture runs. A full fence replacement or removal job typically starts at $2,400, depending on length and existing condition. Automatic and driveway gates are priced from $2,800. Call us at (502) 679-4471 for a free, no-obligation estimate tailored to your property and your budget.

✅ AFA Member Installer (American Fence Association), fully insured for work in Bardstown and nearby areas.

What's the difference between board-on-board and side-by-side wood fence?
Board-on-board stacks boards on alternating sides of the stringers, creating a tight weave that blocks sight lines from both directions and sheds wind better in open country. Side-by-side boards run on the same face of the stringers and are simpler to build and repair. Both are popular in Bardstown. Board-on-board costs more material and labor but holds up better on exposed farm property. We help you choose based on your lot, your view concerns, and your budget.
Do I need a permit to install a fence in Bardstown?
Permit requirements in Bardstown (40004) and surrounding areas vary by jurisdiction and property type. The Bardstown building department sets height, setback, and corner-visibility rules that apply to your lot. If you are in a master-planned community or HOA, architectural standards may also govern material and color. We coordinate with the building department and your HOA before we start work. Call (502) 679-4471 and we will confirm what applies to your property.
A storm knocked down part of my fence. Can you repair it or do I need to replace the whole thing?
Storm damage to a fence is often repairable. If posts are solid and only boards or panels are broken, we replace those sections. If posts are cracked, leaning, or rotted at the ground line, we pull and reset them in concrete. If a gate is off its hinges or dragging, we rehang it or repair the frame. We assess the damage on-site and tell you honestly whether a repair will hold or if replacement is the better spend. We can help document damage for an insurance claim. Call (502) 679-4471 for a free damage assessment.
What does Kentucky law require before I dig post holes for a fence?
Kentucky 811 utility locates are required by law before any digging. Call 811 or use the online locating system to mark underground gas, electric, water, and telecom lines on your property. We handle this step as part of our process and will not dig until the locate is complete and marked. This protects you, our crew, and your utilities.
My HOA says my fence has to match the neighborhood standard. How do we handle that?
HOA architectural standards are common in Bardstown subdivisions and often specify fence height, material, color, and style. We work with your HOA to confirm what is allowed before we build. If you need approval, we can provide renderings or samples to show the committee. If your existing fence does not meet current rules and needs repair, we discuss options with you and your HOA. Coordination upfront prevents costly rework later.
Are you fully insured for fence work on my property?
Yes. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We can provide a certificate of insurance on request. Our team is fully insured and holds membership in the American Fence Association.
I have a long pasture fence that needs work. Can you handle farm and ranch fencing?
Yes. Farm and ranch fencing is a core service for us. We build pasture fences that hold livestock securely, set posts deep enough to handle frost cycles and wet springs, and design gates for heavy use. Our fully insured crews have experience with the long runs and terrain challenges common to Bardstown farm property. Costs start at $12 per linear foot for basic pasture fencing. Call (502) 679-4471 to discuss your acreage and livestock needs.
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Wood & Privacy Fence Installation

Cedar or treated pine, set below the frost line and held to a straight line.

Included in your service

  • Kentucky 811 utility locates requested before the first post hole is dug
  • Posts set in concrete below the frost line, spaced for the span and wind load
  • Board-on-board or side-by-side, with cap and trim if you want it
  • Straight talk on where cedar earns its price and where pine wins
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Vinyl & PVC Fence Installation

Low maintenance done properly: the panels are the easy part, the posts are the job.

Included in your service

  • Manufacturer-backed panels, not thin-wall seconds
  • Concrete-set posts at the depth and spacing the panel system requires
  • Routed rails and reinforced gate posts where spans demand it
  • We tell you plainly where vinyl beats wood, and where it does not
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Chain Link Fence Installation

The toughest fence per dollar, and the one most often installed badly.

Included in your service

  • Correct gauge and mesh size for the use, not the cheapest roll
  • Terminal posts braced, line posts plumb, mesh properly tensioned
  • Tension bands and stretcher bar at every terminal, top rail true
  • Galvanized or black powder-coated, with privacy slats if you want them
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Aluminum & Ornamental Iron Fencing

Racked or stepped, welded clean, and finished to survive Ohio Valley winters.

Included in your service

  • Powder-coated aluminum or ornamental iron, sized to the opening
  • Racked to follow the grade, or stepped where the slope is too steep
  • Core-drilled or concrete-set posts depending on the substrate
  • Welds ground and touched up so rust has nowhere to start
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Fence Repair

We fix what is worth fixing and say so when it is not.

Included in your service

  • The whole fence line walked, not just the section you called about
  • Pickets, rails, stringers and hardware replaced to match
  • Anti-sag bracing on gates that have started to drag
  • Repair or replace put side by side with real numbers, then you decide
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Storm Damage Fence Repair

After the wind or the ice: documented first, then rebuilt stronger than it fell.

Included in your service

  • Free damage assessment, photographed section by section
  • Written estimate you can use to help document your claim
  • Downed runs rebuilt on the same line, with posts upgraded
  • We make no promise about coverage: that call is your insurer's
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Fence Post Repair & Replacement

Freeze-thaw lifts posts and ground-line rot finishes them. That is why fences lean.

Included in your service

  • Every post along the run tested, not only the one that moved
  • Rotted or heaved posts reset or replaced in fresh concrete
  • Plumbed and braced until the concrete has actually cured
  • The sound part of your fence saved instead of sold to you again
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Gate Installation & Repair

Gates are the first thing to fail, because they are the only part that moves.

Included in your service

  • Built square, hung on adjustable heavy-duty hinges
  • Self-closing, self-latching hardware where the code calls for it
  • Anti-sag cable or welded bracing so it stays square
  • Posts sized and set for the weight of the gate they carry
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Automatic & Driveway Gates

Cantilever or V-track, swing or slide: the operator is only as good as the gate.

Included in your service

  • Swing, slide, cantilever or V-track chosen for your grade and space
  • Professional-grade operator with keypad and safety sensors
  • Repair and tune-up on all major opener brands
  • Electrical supply run by a licensed electrician, or solar on acreage
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Pool Fence Installation

Installed to meet the pool barrier code that applies at your address.

Included in your service

  • Aluminum, mesh or glass barrier at the required height
  • Self-closing, self-latching gate hardware, latch at the required height
  • The requirements walked with you before a post is set
  • Final compliance is your building official's call, and we say so
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Fence Replacement & Removal

Old line out, new line in, and an honest answer on which you actually need.

Included in your service

  • Old fence pulled, posts dug out and everything hauled away
  • Sound sections kept where keeping them genuinely makes sense
  • New line re-staked and agreed with you before anything is set
  • Repair and full replacement quoted side by side, in real numbers
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Fence Staining & Restoration

Staining on schedule can double the life of a wood fence in this climate.

Included in your service

  • Cleaned and brightened first, because stain over grey wood fails
  • Wood left to dry to the moisture content the product needs
  • Stain or sealer matched to the species and the exposure
  • An honest call when the wood is too far gone to be worth coating
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Commercial & Temporary Fencing

Jobsite secured on your schedule, not ours.

Included in your service

  • Temporary panels or driven-post chain link, delivered and set
  • Silt fence and gated access points laid out to suit the site plan
  • Windscreen and privacy screening where the site calls for it
  • Volume pricing and staged moves as the job progresses
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Farm & Ranch Fencing

Long runs held straight, corners braced to take the strain.

Included in your service

  • Lines cleared and staked before a single post goes in
  • H-brace and corner assemblies built to hold wire under tension
  • No-climb mesh, field wire, board or pipe to suit the stock
  • Gates sized for trailers, tractors and equipment, not just people
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