Fence Company Wilmington Island GA | Vinyl, Aluminum & Wood Fences

Fence Company on Wilmington Island

Wilmington Island is one of Savannah’s most desirable residential communities — a barrier island east of the city proper, bordered by the Wilmington River and connected to Savannah via Johnny Mercer Boulevard. It’s a place where people have lived for generations and new residents keep arriving for the waterfront lifestyle, the proximity to downtown Savannah, and the tight-knit community feel.

Installing fences on Wilmington Island requires a bit more thought than on inland properties. The salt air, marsh proximity, and occasional flooding considerations all affect which materials hold up best over time. We’ve installed fences throughout the island and understand exactly what works here.

Neighborhoods and Areas on Wilmington Island We Serve

  • Wilmington Island Club — The island’s established golf community with a mix of traditional and newer homes. Aluminum and vinyl fences are common choices here for low maintenance and longevity.
  • Johnny Mercer Boulevard corridor — The island’s main artery has a mix of commercial and residential properties. We handle both residential privacy fencing and commercial security fencing along this corridor.
  • Marsh-front and waterfront properties — Homes along the Wilmington River, Turner Creek, and the marshes face the most salt air exposure. We strongly recommend vinyl or powder-coated aluminum for these locations.
  • Interior island neighborhoods — Properties farther from the water still benefit from moisture-resistant materials, but have more flexibility. Wood fences are viable with proper treatment and maintenance.

Material Recommendations for Wilmington Island

The single biggest factor affecting fence longevity on Wilmington Island is salt air. Properties within a few hundred feet of open water, marsh, or the river will see accelerated corrosion on metal and faster degradation of untreated wood. Here’s what we recommend:

  • Vinyl fencing — Our top recommendation for Wilmington Island. Zero maintenance, completely impervious to salt air and moisture, and it looks great for decades. Privacy and picket styles available in white, tan, and gray.
  • Aluminum fencing — Powder-coated aluminum holds up exceptionally well in coastal environments. It won’t rust or corrode and is the standard choice for pool enclosures and decorative applications on the island.
  • Wood fencing — Viable for properties away from direct waterfront exposure, but requires pressure-treated lumber and periodic maintenance. Cedar is a better long-term choice than pine for salt air environments. We’re honest with customers about the maintenance commitment wood requires near the coast.
  • Vinyl-coated chain link — For utilitarian applications like dog runs or property perimeter, vinyl-coated chain link outperforms standard galvanized chain link near the coast.

Fence Services on Wilmington Island

Why Choose Savannah Gate & Fence for Wilmington Island

We know this island. We’ve installed fences on the waterfront, the golf course community, and everywhere in between. We’ll give you an honest assessment of which materials will hold up best for your specific property — not just the one with the highest profit margin. Locally owned, fully licensed and insured, and free on-site estimates every time.

Call (912) 800-0818 or request a free estimate online. Use our fence cost calculator to get a ballpark before you call.