Fence Company in East Cobb, GA

Who installs fences in East Cobb, GA? Forsyth Fence installs fences in East Cobb, GA: wood privacy, aluminum, vinyl, chain-link, pool, pet, decorative, and ranch rail fencing. We're fully insured, every installation carries a 7-year workmanship warranty, and we handle the HOA approval paperwork for East Cobb's many HOA communities.

Last checked: October 2026. Fence rules change, so confirm with the office that covers your address before you build.

How fence rules work in East Cobb

East Cobb isn't a city. It's an unincorporated community administered by Cobb County, bordered by the City of Marietta to the west and southwest, the Chattahoochee River to the southeast, and Fulton County to the east. That means Cobb County, not a city hall, sets and enforces the fence rules for most East Cobb addresses. Many of them carry a Marietta mailing address while sitting in unincorporated Cobb County, so confirm which jurisdiction covers yours.

Cobb County's zoning code (Chapter 134) sets a general cap of 8 feet for fences and freestanding walls other than retaining walls, with a stricter 6-foot limit for fences along a public road or in front of or beside the house in a residential district. Height is measured from existing grade, includes posts and ornaments, and the limit applies on both sides of the fence, with up to 6 inches of backfill counted toward the total.

If a fence sits on or beside a retaining wall, the exposed portion of the wall is regulated too, so the combined height can be more than you expect. Cobb County's residential permitting page and Development and Inspections office can confirm whether a fence needs a permit for your project.

What to check before you build in East Cobb

Confirm whether your address is in unincorporated Cobb County or inside a city such as Marietta.
Plan around the 6-foot limit for road-facing and front or side-of-house fences.
Ask how a retaining wall affects total height before you design a fence on top of one.
Check HOA guidelines. We handle the HOA approval paperwork.

Fence types for East Cobb homes

Wood Privacy Fencing: Rear-yard privacy within the 6- and 8-foot limits.
Aluminum Fencing: Open fencing for front and side boundaries.
Pool Fencing: Pool barriers planned with Cobb County's requirements in mind.

We also install other fence types, and you can request a free written estimate for your East Cobb property.

East Cobb fence questions

Is East Cobb a city?

No. East Cobb is an unincorporated community administered by Cobb County, so Cobb County's rules apply to most addresses. A Marietta mailing address doesn't mean you're inside the City of Marietta, so confirm your jurisdiction.

How tall can a fence be in East Cobb?

Cobb County's zoning code sets a general 8-foot cap, with a 6-foot limit along a public road or in front of or beside the house in a residential district. Height is measured from existing grade and includes posts and ornaments.

Does a fence on a retaining wall count toward the height limit?

The exposed portion of a retaining wall is regulated separately, and a fence on top of one adds to the visible height. Ask Cobb County how your combination is measured before you design it.

Do East Cobb HOAs approve fences?

Many East Cobb communities have HOAs with fence guidelines, and that approval is separate from any county permit. We handle the HOA approval paperwork, and approval is your HOA's decision.

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Where to check the rules yourself

This page summarizes public information from the city, county, and agency pages linked above, as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal advice, and the office that covers your property has the final word.