Split rail fence installation in metro Atlanta
Classic, open-feel wood fencing for yards, acreage, and pastures — two, three, and four-rail split rail and ranch rail, with welded-wire infill when you need to contain pets or meet pool code. Free on-site estimates across metro Atlanta.
Atlanta's split rail fence installation experts
Looking for split rail fence installation near you? FenceWorks of Georgia has installed split rail and ranch rail fencing across metro Atlanta since 2006 — two, three, and four-rail runs for yards, driveways, acreage, and pastures, with galvanized or black welded-wire infill when you need to contain pets or meet pool code. Browse the styles below, then get a free on-site estimate. (Fencing horses or livestock? See our farm & ranch fencing.)
- Cost: about $10–20 per foot installed — the number of rails, the length, and welded-wire infill move the price; it uses far less material than a solid fence, so it stays economical over long runs
- Rails: two, three, or four — two suits a low boundary or driveway accent; three and four give more presence and better containment for acreage, horses, and livestock
- Split vs ranch rail: split rail uses rough-split rails set into notched posts for a rustic look; ranch rail uses milled, dimensional rails for a cleaner, sturdier line
- Pets & pool code: galvanized or black welded-wire mesh on the back of the rails contains dogs and meets pool-barrier code without losing the open rail look
- Upkeep: less than most wood fences — rails weather naturally (cedar ages to a soft silver-gray); an occasional stain or seal helps slow rot and mildew
Installing split rail fences across metro Atlanta — including Decatur, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Duluth, and Peachtree Corners. We serve 27 cities, Smyrna to Dacula and beyond.
Split rail fences
The classic rustic look — split wood rails set into notched posts. Great for marking boundaries and lining driveways without closing off the view, and a scenic, HOA-friendly style that enhances the property instead of walling it in; add welded wire to keep pets in.
Ranch & farm rail fences
A sturdier cousin to split rail — two, three, and four-rail ranch fencing for acreage, horses, and farms, often with black welded wire or crossbuck accents. For larger livestock and pasture work, see our farm & ranch fencing.
What a split rail fence costs. Split rail runs about $10–20 per foot installed. The number of rails, the length, and whether you add welded-wire infill move the price. Exact pricing comes from a free on-site estimate.
See the full fence cost guide → Compare fence materials →Fencing a yard, driveway, or pasture?
Get a free on-site estimate and a clear, itemized quote — usually within the same week.
Why homeowners choose FenceWorks for rail fencing
Open, classic, and built to handle Georgia acreage since 2006.
Two, three, or four rail
We size the fence to the job — low two-rail to line a driveway, or four-rail with wire to contain pets and livestock.
Wire infill when you need it
Add galvanized or black welded wire to keep dogs and animals in or meet pool-barrier code — without losing the open rail look.
Backed since 2006
Licensed, insured, and rated 4.9★ by 880+ metro-Atlanta neighbors, with a written workmanship warranty and the $10,000 TrustDALE guarantee.
How it works
From first call to finished rail fence — three simple steps.
Free on-site estimate
We walk your fence line, take measurements, and go over split rail vs ranch rail, rail count, wire infill, gates, and any HOA or permit questions.
A clear, itemized quote
You see exactly what drives the price — footage, rail count, wire infill, and gates — usually within the same week. Financing is available through Wisetack.
Install day
Your crew sets every post in concrete, builds the fence on-site, hauls away the debris, and leaves your property clean.
What neighbors say about their rail fences
4.9 · 880+ verified Google reviews — these from split rail and ranch rail projects
★★★★★
Johnathan Langley and crew were fantastic. Impressive job on a split rail fence.
— Colleen P., Sandy Springs
★★★★★
Antonio and his crew did a great job replacing a split rail backyard fence that was beginning to rot due to age. They worked very quickly, efficiently, and professionally to get the whole project done in about 6 hours. Will always use Fenceworks for any future needs I have. Everyone I dealt with was great.
— Gary S., Alpharetta
★★★★★
Installed both black chain link and ranch rail fences in our backyard. FenceWorks of Georgia did a great job and we are very pleased with their work!
— Clay C., Atlanta
★★★★★
Antonio and his crew did a professional and efficient job taking down my old privacy fence around my backyard and putting up a new ranch rail one. They cleaned up when they were finished and took all of the old fence parts away. Dulce was very helpful and delightful, she continually checked to see if I had any questions and made sure that they got answered. Now I need to work on my landscaping!
— Renate
Verified Google reviews from FenceWorks split rail and ranch rail customers.
Split rail fence FAQ
Quick answers on rails, wire infill, maintenance, and where split rail works best.
Split rail is one of the more economical wood fences because it uses fewer materials than a solid privacy fence. Cost depends on the number of rails, length, and whether you add wire infill. We give free, itemized on-site estimates. As a 2026 ballpark, split rail runs about $10-20 per foot installed.
Split rail uses rough-split rails set into notched posts for a rustic look; ranch rail uses milled, dimensional rails for a cleaner, sturdier line. Both come in two, three, or four rails — we'll show you both on-site.
Yes — we add galvanized or black welded-wire mesh to the back of the rails so it contains dogs and pets while keeping the open rail look. The same wire infill meets pool-barrier code.
Two rails suit a low boundary or driveway accent; three and four rails give more presence and better containment for acreage, horses, and livestock. We'll recommend a height and rail count for your property.
Yes. Ranch rail, four-rail with wire, and farm fencing for pastures, paddocks, and horses are a specialty — ask about our farm and ranch fencing for larger acreage.
If you want to mark a boundary, line a driveway, or fence acreage without closing off the view, split rail is usually the best choice — it uses far less material than a solid fence, so it stays economical over long runs, and its scenic, open look blends into the landscape instead of dominating it. Many HOAs favor open rail fencing for exactly that reason. It's not the right pick when you need privacy or security, though — for a secluded backyard, see our wood privacy fences.
Less than most wood fences — there's simply less wood to care for — but the rails still live outdoors in Georgia weather. Expect them to weather naturally (cedar ages to a soft silver-gray), and an occasional stain or seal helps slow rot and mildew. The galvanized or black welded-wire infill shrugs off rust. If you'd rather never stain anything, vinyl ranch rail is the low-maintenance alternative.
Ready for your free estimate?
Tell us about your project — we'll get back fast, usually the same day.
Backed by our $10,000 Make It Right Guarantee — and rated 4.9★ by 880+ local neighbors.