Fencing in Memphis, TN
Backed by a Lifetime
Workmanship Warranty
From privacy fences in East Memphis to ornamental gates in Germantown, North Slope Exteriors designs, builds, and installs fences that stand up to shifting clay soil, brutal humidity, and everything else a Memphis season throws at them. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate — call (870) 218-4440 or schedule yours below.
650+
Mid-South Projects
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Years Experience
Lifetime
Workmanship Warranty
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Fencing Built for Memphis Soil, Memphis Weather, and Memphis Neighborhoods
A fence in Memphis faces conditions that fences in most other cities never do. From the clay that never stops moving to the humidity that never lets up, we design every fence to outlast the Mid-South — not just look good the day it goes in.
Expansive Clay Soil
Memphis sits on a deep layer of loess — wind-deposited silt — over the sands and gravels of the Mississippi Embayment. That fine-grained surface soil absorbs water and swells during wet months, then shrinks and cracks during dry spells, heaving fence posts out of alignment season after season. We dig post holes 30 inches deep with oversized concrete footings, set well below the active soil moisture zone where the seasonal shrink and swell happens, so your fence stays plumb and square through every wet-dry cycle the Mid-South delivers.
Humidity, Rain & Termites
Fifty-three inches of average annual rainfall plus tropical humidity from the Gulf create perfect conditions for wood rot, fungal decay, and heavy subterranean termite pressure. Untreated pine posts set directly in the ground last three to five years before they snap at the soil line. We use ground-contact rated pressure-treated posts (ACQ, MCA, or CA-B) at a retention approved for ground contact, or natural cedar heartwood, for every in-ground component — with stainless-steel fasteners throughout, no zinc-plated hardware that rusts in two seasons.
Historic Districts, Permits & HOAs
Memphis neighborhoods like Central Gardens, Cooper-Young, and Evergreen fall under historic overlay districts that can govern fence material, height, setback from the street, and even the direction the pickets face — the specifics vary by district, so we confirm the current requirement with the city before we build. The same goes for corner-lot sight-triangle clearances and pool-enclosure rules, which we verify with Shelby County rather than assume. We pull every permit, confirm every setback, and coordinate with your HOA architectural committee so your fence passes inspection the first time.
Complete Fencing in Memphis — Every Style, Every Material
From full backyard privacy enclosures to custom driveway gates, every fence we build comes with the same lifetime workmanship warranty.
Privacy Fence
Full-height wood or vinyl privacy fencing — the most popular choice for Memphis backyards. Board-on-board, shadowbox, or solid panel designs built to block sightlines and wind while standing up to clay-soil movement.
Get a Free QuoteWood / Cedar Fence
Western red cedar and pressure-treated pine fences with stainless-steel hardware. Natural resistance to rot and insects makes cedar the go-to for Memphis historic districts where composite materials are restricted.
Get a Free QuoteVinyl Fence
Low-maintenance vinyl fencing that never needs painting or staining. Impervious to termites, won't rot in Memphis humidity, and available in privacy, semi-privacy, and picket styles with a lifetime material warranty.
Get a Free QuoteChain Link
Galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link for security, pet containment, and commercial applications. Available in multiple gauges with options for top rail, barbed wire, and privacy slats — installed with deep-set concrete footings for clay soil.
Get a Free QuoteAluminum / Ornamental
Powder-coated aluminum ornamental fencing that delivers wrought-iron curb appeal without the rust. Ideal for front-yard enclosures, pool fencing, and driveway gates in East Memphis and Germantown — lightweight, strong, and zero maintenance.
Get a Free QuoteGates
Custom driveway gates, pedestrian gates, and double-entry gates in wood, aluminum, or steel. Heavy-duty hinges, self-closing hardware, and automatic opener integration — every gate is built square and stays square.
Get a Free QuoteWhat We Look For on a Memphis Fencing Job
Every North Slope Exteriors fencing project in Memphis starts with a thorough site walk. These are the specific items we check before the first post hole is dug.
Memphis Fencing Questions, Answered
Fence pricing depends on the material you choose, the linear footage of the run, how many gates you need, and the grade of your site. Because those vary so much from one Memphis property to the next, we do not quote from a chart. We come out, measure your property, walk the grade, and give you a free written quote with exact pricing.
Most residential fencing projects in Memphis are completed in 2 to 5 business days from the day we start digging. Larger acreage jobs or custom ornamental gates with automation may take longer depending on fabrication lead times. We schedule around weather so crews are not working in heavy rain, and we always call Tennessee 811 for utility locates at least 72 hours before we break ground.
Yes. Straight-line wind events, falling limbs, and the occasional tornado take a heavy toll on Memphis fences. We document the damage with photos, provide repair-or-replace estimates, and work directly with your insurance adjuster. Whether — and how much — a claim pays depends on your specific policy, your deductible, and whether your carrier settles at actual cash value or replacement cost, so we make no promises about the outcome; we just make sure your claim is properly documented.
Yes, flexible financing options are available for qualified Memphis homeowners. Ask about them during your free estimate and we will walk you through what is available for your project.
Absolutely. North Slope Exteriors is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in the state of Tennessee. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and we are happy to provide proof of insurance before any work begins on your Memphis property. Your property and our crew are fully protected.
We serve Memphis neighborhoods across ZIP codes including 38103, 38104, 38111, 38112, 38117, 38119, 38125, and 38128, along with the surrounding communities of Cordova (38016, 38018), Germantown (38138, 38139), Collierville (38017), Bartlett (38133, 38134, 38135), Millington (38053), Arlington (38002), Lakeland (38002), and Southaven (38671, 38672) across Shelby County and northern DeSoto County. If you are in a neighboring area and need fencing, call us at (870) 218-4440.
Fencing Services Across Memphis & Shelby County
We provide complete fencing services throughout Memphis and the surrounding Mid-South communities.
Memphis
38103, 38104, 38111, 38112
Memphis
38117, 38119, 38125, 38128
Cordova
38016, 38018
Germantown
38138, 38139
Collierville
38017
Bartlett
38133, 38134, 38135
Millington
38053
Arlington
38002
Lakeland
38002
Get Your Free Memphis Fencing Estimate
Fill out the form below and we will be at your Memphis property for a comprehensive, no-obligation on-site fencing estimate within 48 hours. Same-day emergency consultations available — call (870) 218-4440.