How Long Does It Take to Put Up a Fence in Orangeburg, SC?
By Dubya Fence Company | November 3, 2026 | 6 min read
Short answer: For most homes in Orangeburg and the towns around it, a new fence goes in about 3 weeks or less from the day you hire Dubya Fence. Most of that time is spent getting materials and getting on the schedule. The build itself usually takes 1 to 3 days for an average backyard. Bigger jobs, special-order materials, HOA approval or a long rainy stretch can stretch it out, and we'll tell you up front if any of those apply to you.
Here's how it goes from the first phone call to the last walk-through, so you know what to expect.
Step 1: The free estimate (usually within a few days of your call)
It starts with a free estimate. One of us comes out to your place, walks the fence line with you and talks through:
- Material: wood, vinyl, chain link or aluminum
- Height: 4 ft, 6 ft, or something else
- Gates: how many, how wide, and where
- The yard itself: slopes, trees, ditches, old fence that has to come out
It helps a lot if you know where your property corners are. If you have a survey, have it handy. If not, point out the corner stakes. Putting a fence on your neighbor's side of the line is an expensive mistake, and we'd rather get it right the first time.
After the visit you get a written quote. To give you a feel for it, here's what our approved jobs have typically run:
| Fence type | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Wood privacy | about $30–$44 per foot |
| 6 ft vinyl privacy | about $48–$58 per foot |
| Residential chain link | about $23–$28 per foot |
Your number depends on footage, height, gates and how the ground lays. Our fence cost guide breaks that down more.
Step 2: You say yes, and we order materials (about 1 to 2 weeks)
Once you OK the quote and put down your deposit, you're on the schedule and we order your materials.
- Wood and chain link are usually the quickest to get.
- Vinyl and aluminum can take a little longer depending on the color and style.
- Special-order items, like an odd color, a custom gate or a style we don't keep on hand, can add time. If that's your case, we'll tell you before you sign, not after.
While the materials are on the way, two other things happen in the background:
- Permits: most fences in Orangeburg County need one. We'll check with your town or the county and help take care of it. Approval usually takes about 3 to 7 business days. See our Orangeburg fence permit guide.
- SC811: before anybody digs, the underground lines (power, water, gas, cable) get marked. It's free and it keeps everybody safe.
Got an HOA? Get their written OK before anything else. Many boards take 2 to 4 weeks to review a fence request, and that's usually the biggest delay we see.
Step 3: Install day (usually 1 to 3 days on site)
Here's what a normal install looks like:
- Layout: we string the fence line and mark every post and gate spot.
- Old fence out: if there's an old fence, we take it down first.
- Posts: we dig the holes and set the posts in concrete so they stay straight.
- Panels or fabric: wood boards, vinyl panels, chain link fabric or aluminum sections go up.
- Gates: we hang the gates and adjust them so they swing and latch right.
- Clean up: we pick up our scraps and haul off the trash.
What makes install day longer?
- Lots of footage, or several gates
- Sloped yards that need the fence stepped or racked
- Roots, rock or hard clay where we dig
- Rain. We won't set posts in a mud hole just to stay on schedule. We'll move the day and let you know.
What you can do to help: move cars, trailers and yard toys away from the fence line, keep the dogs in, and make sure we can get to the backyard.
Step 4: The final walk-through
When the last board is up, we walk the whole fence with you. We check the posts, the line, the gates and the latches, and make sure the yard's cleaned up. If something isn't right, we fix it before we call it done.
Your fence and any manual gates also come with our 1-year workmanship warranty. If there's a problem with how we built it, we come back and fix it. Most materials carry their own manufacturer warranty on top of that. See our warranty page.
Why fall and winter are a good time to call
Around here, a lot of folks wait until spring, and that's when schedules fill up. If you get your estimate this fall or winter, you can usually get on the schedule sooner and have the fence up before the yard's green again.
Where we build
Dubya Fence is based in Rowesville. We build fences within about 50 miles, including Orangeburg, Bowman, Branchville, Cope, Elloree, Santee, Holly Hill, Cordova, North, Norway, Neeses, Bamberg and St. Matthews.
Ready to get on the schedule? Call or text (803) 855-1001 for a free estimate, or request one online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to put up a fence in Orangeburg, SC?
Most fences are done about 3 weeks or less from the day you hire us. The build itself usually takes 1 to 3 days for an average backyard. Special-order materials, HOA approval and rain can add time.
How long does the estimate take?
The visit usually takes less than an hour. We walk your fence line, talk about material, height and gates, and then send you a written quote. Estimates are free.
Do I need to be home on install day?
It helps if you're there at the start to OK the layout and the gate spots. After that, you don't have to stay as long as we can get into the yard and the pets are put up.
Can you install a fence in the winter?
Yes. We build year-round in Orangeburg County. Rain can push a day back, but cold weather alone usually doesn't stop us.
Do you handle the fence permit?
Most fences in Orangeburg County need a permit, and we'll help take care of it. Approval usually takes about 3 to 7 business days.
Is there a warranty on the installation?
Yes. Fences and manual gates come with a 1-year workmanship warranty, plus whatever warranty the manufacturer puts on the material.
How much does a fence cost in Orangeburg?
On our recent jobs, wood privacy has typically run about $30–$44 per foot, 6 ft vinyl privacy about $48–$58 per foot, and residential chain link about $23–$28 per foot, installed. Your free estimate gives you the real number for your yard.