Horizontal privacy fence installed by Chafin Fence, serving Winchester KY
Winchester, KY · Clark County

Your Go-To Fence Contractor in Winchester, KY for Residential and Commercial Projects

Home of Ale-8-One and the gateway to the Red River Gorge — Winchester is where Chafin Fence builds residential privacy, commercial security, and farm fencing for Clark County. Licensed, insured, BBB accredited, 5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee.

5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee
Licensed & Insured
BBB Accredited
Serving Clark County

From the Bypass to the farm roads — fenced right.

Winchester has a little of everything we build: established neighborhoods around downtown and the Opera House, newer subdivisions off the Bypass and Colby Road, commercial properties along Mountain Parkway and I-64, and cattle and horse farms in every direction. Chafin Fence handles all four from one crew, one quote, one warranty.

We're twenty minutes west on I-64 in Lexington. A free on-site estimate in Clark County is a normal part of our week — we walk the line, check setbacks and utilities, and put a firm price in writing before anything is scheduled.

WinchesterClark CountyBypass RoadColby RoadMountain Parkway40391
What we install
Standard privacy fence with double gate
20 minutes from Winchester
Choosing a Fence Contractor

Chafin versus a typical Winchester fence quote — line by line.

Not every fence company quotes the same job. Here's what to compare — and where we stand.

What to checkChafin FenceA typical quote
Licensing & insuranceLicensed KY contractor, general liability insured, BBB accredited"Insured" with no proof offered
Who does the workOur own crews, same foreman start to finishSubcontracted labor, different faces each day
PostsSet in concrete below the frost line, spec'd on the quoteDepth not stated — often shallow to save time
QuoteItemized, in writing, firm price and timelineVerbal ballpark that grows on the invoice
Permits & 811Handled by us on every job"You'll want to call somebody about that"
Warranty5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee + manufacturer30 days, or none in writing
Clark County Know-How

What's different about fencing in Clark County.

Every county in Central Kentucky has its own quirks. These are the ones that come up on Clark County jobs.

Permits & height in Winchester

Permit requirements depend on height and where the fence sits on the lot — taller fences and anything near a front boundary or street corner may need planning approval. Rules differ inside Winchester city limits versus the county; we confirm yours.

Property-line fences

A fence on the line should start with a survey or confirmed pins, and neighbors often prefer a short setback or a written agreement. We'll tell you which makes sense before we dig.

Kentucky 811 & utilities

State law requires a utility locate before post holes go in. We call it in on every job so nobody digs blind.

Durable farm systems

For Clark County cattle and horses, four-board and woven wire with a treated top board are the durable standards. We set posts below the frost line and brace every end assembly.

Farm fence on a Clark County pasture
Recent Work

Real fences, real Central Kentucky yards.

A few of the styles Winchester property owners ask for most. See all 145 in the gallery.

Black aluminum fence
Aluminum · Backyard

Black aluminum fence

6-ft privacy double gate
Privacy · Double Gate

6-ft privacy double gate

Chain link gate with barbed wire
Commercial · Barbed Wire

Chain link gate with barbed wire

★★★★★

"We love our new fence and so do our dogs! Highly recommend Chafin. They were so efficient and thoughtful throughout the whole process."

— Alex T.
★★★★★

"My husband and I could not be happier with the work Nick and his guys did with our fence! Communication was great, along with quality. Would definitely recommend Chafin Fence."

— Ashley F.
★★★★★

"Nick and his team were great to work with! They did an absolutely amazing job on our fence!"

— Nicolette H.
Beyond Lexington

Chafin Fence LLC's fencing excellence in surrounding areas.

Winchester is one of eight Central Kentucky communities we serve from our Lexington shop. Same crew, same materials, same guarantee in every one.

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BBB Accredited Business — Chafin Fence

Every fence we install in Winchester is backed by our 5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee, and Chafin Fence is a BBB Accredited Business. If our workmanship ever fails, we come back and make it right — that is the Chafin standard.

Winchester Fence FAQs

The questions Clark County asks.

Professional fence installation in Central Kentucky generally runs $15 to $45 per linear foot installed, driven mostly by material — chain link lowest, wood privacy in the middle, vinyl and ornamental aluminum highest — plus terrain, gates, and old-fence removal. Farm wire systems cost less per foot; four-board costs more. Chafin quotes Winchester projects from a free on-site walk with a firm written price.
It depends on height and placement. Standard backyard fences often don't require a permit, but taller fences, fences near the front property line or a street corner, and commercial fencing frequently need approval from local planning, and rules differ inside Winchester city limits versus Clark County. Kentucky 811 utility locates are required before any digging. We check the requirements for your address and handle the locates and any approvals.
Four-board wood fencing and woven wire with a pressure-treated top board are the durable standards for Clark County horse and cattle farms. High-tensile wire with braced end assemblies lasts 30 years or more on large perimeters. On any system, posts set below the frost line and properly braced corners are what determine how long the fence stays tight.
Most residential fences in Winchester are completed in 1 to 3 days once the layout is marked and utilities are located, depending on the length of the run, the grade of the yard, and the number of gates. Posts are set in concrete first, and panels follow once it cures. We give you a firm timeline with the written quote.
You can, but it should start with a confirmed boundary — a survey if the pins can't be found — because an encroaching fence is expensive to move. Many homeowners set the fence back slightly or get a written agreement with the neighbor for a shared line. We'll walk the line with you and recommend the safest approach.
Chafin Fence LLC is a licensed and insured Central Kentucky fence contractor serving Winchester and Clark County with our own crews — not subcontracted big-box installers. We're BBB accredited, provide free written estimates, and back every installation with a 5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee.
Yes. Wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, and farm fencing — storm damage, rotted or leaning posts, broken panels, sagging wire, and gates — regardless of who installed the fence. Livestock containment repairs are prioritized. Call (859) 552-8763.
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Winchester, properly fenced.

Free on-site consultations across Winchester and Clark County. We walk your property, talk style and budget, and put together one firm quote — no obligation, no pressure.

5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee
Licensed & Insured
BBB Accredited