# Thomas Fence Co > Thomas Fence Company (Thomas Fence Co; legal name J. Thomas Fence LLC) is a family-owned fence contractor headquartered in Bushwood, Southern Maryland, installing fences for over 40 years. We install vinyl, aluminum (including pool fence), wood and chain link fences and gates in Maryland, Northern and Central Virginia, the Raleigh / Fuquay-Varina area of North Carolina, and Myrtle Beach / the Grand Strand in South Carolina. Every estimate is free. We are not connected to the other "Thomas Fence" companies in Ohio, New York or Arkansas. ## Markets, offices and phones - Maryland & Virginia (headquarters): 21248 Whites Neck Rd, Bushwood, MD 20618. Phone (301) 769-2274. Serves St. Mary's, Charles and Calvert counties and other Maryland counties (call to check your area), plus Northern and Central Virginia including Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania. Virginia jobs are run by the Maryland team; there is no separate Virginia office. - Raleigh / Fuquay-Varina, NC: 1206 N Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Phone (919) 725-7746. Serves Raleigh and Wake County, including Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and Morrisville. - Myrtle Beach, SC: 1355 Dividend Loop, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Phone (910) 558-0956. Serves the Grand Strand and Horry County, including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Carolina Forest, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet and Little River. - Toll-free (shown on every page of the website): (888) 410-7006 Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license #135844. Fully insured. ## What we install - Vinyl privacy, semi-privacy and picket fences (white, tan, gray and wood-grain looks) - Ornamental aluminum and steel fences, including aluminum pool fences with self-closing, self-latching gates - Wood fences: pressure-treated pine and cedar; privacy, shadowbox, board-on-board, picket, split-rail and farm fences - Chain link fences: galvanized or black/green vinyl-coated; residential and commercial - Gates: walk gates, double drive gates and pool-code gates built to match the fence - Fence repair, including fences another company installed ## Key facts customers ask about - Cost: every yard is different, but an average yard runs about $6,000 to $7,000. Price varies with fence type, length, terrain and site conditions; the free estimate gives the exact price. - Deposit: typically one-third (1/3) of the job total, paid when you sign, to lock in materials and a spot on the schedule. - Lead time: we typically install about 2 weeks after your permit and HOA approval come through. Most home fences take 1 to 3 days to build once we start. - Warranty: the manufacturer's warranty on materials plus our workmanship warranty on the installation, 1 to 5 years depending on the job. - Permits and HOAs: we check local rules and pull the permit when one is needed, fill out and submit HOA approval forms if you ask, and call 811 before we dig. - Financing: available on approved credit, mainly through Wells Fargo (0% for 12 months available). ## How a job works (the Thomas Timeline) 1. Free Consultation: we measure, show samples and give a written quote. 2. Contract & Secure: you sign and place the deposit (typically 1/3). 3. Permits & Prep: permits, HOA paperwork if you ask, and 811 utility marking. 4. Expert Installation: build, cleanup and a final walkthrough with you. ## Fence types - [Vinyl Fence](https://thomasfenceco.com/vinyl-fence/): Vinyl privacy, picket and decorative fencing, with FAQs - [Aluminum & Iron Fence](https://thomasfenceco.com/aluminum-iron-fence/): Ornamental aluminum and steel, including pool fences, with FAQs - [Wood Fence](https://thomasfenceco.com/wood-fence/): Pine and cedar privacy, picket, split-rail and farm fencing, with FAQs - [Chain Link Fence](https://thomasfenceco.com/chain-link-fence/): Galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link for homes and businesses, with FAQs - [Gates](https://thomasfenceco.com/gates/): Walk, drive and pool-code gates, with FAQs - [Jerith Aluminum Fence](https://thomasfenceco.com/jerith-aluminum-fence/): Jerith aluminum fence products ## Locations - [Maryland](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/maryland/): Southern Maryland service, permits and HOA guidance - [St. Mary's County, MD](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/maryland/st-marys-county/): Leonardtown, Lexington Park, California, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bushwood - [Leonardtown, MD](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/maryland/st-marys-county/leonardtown/) - [Charles County, MD](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/maryland/charles-county/): Waldorf, La Plata, St. Charles, Bryans Road, Indian Head - [Waldorf, MD](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/maryland/charles-county/waldorf/) - [La Plata, MD](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/maryland/charles-county/la-plata/) - [Calvert County, MD](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/maryland/calvert-county/): Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Owings, Dunkirk, Lusby, Solomons, Chesapeake Beach - [Virginia](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/virginia/): Northern and Central Virginia, served from Maryland - [Fredericksburg, VA](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/virginia/fredericksburg/): Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania - [North Carolina](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/north-carolina/): North Carolina overview - [Raleigh, NC](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/north-carolina/wake-county/raleigh/): Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina and Wake County - [South Carolina](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/south-carolina/): South Carolina overview - [Myrtle Beach, SC](https://thomasfenceco.com/locations/south-carolina/horry-county/myrtle-beach/): Grand Strand and Horry County coastal fencing ## Company and contact - [Home](https://thomasfenceco.com/): Overview, service regions and the 4-step process - [Services](https://thomasfenceco.com/services/): Installation, repair, replacement and gates - [About Us](https://thomasfenceco.com/about/): Family history and team - [Free Estimate / Contact](https://thomasfenceco.com/thomas-fence-contact-your-install-team/): Regional phone numbers and the estimate form - [Financing](https://thomasfenceco.com/financing-available/): Financing on approved credit - [Reviews](https://thomasfenceco.com/fence-reviews/): Customer reviews and review videos - [Videos](https://thomasfenceco.com/videos/): Project and company videos (YouTube @Thomasfenceco) ## Guides - [Privacy Fence Cost Per Foot](https://thomasfenceco.com/privacy-fence-cost-per-foot/) - [Compare Fencing Materials](https://thomasfenceco.com/compare-fencing-materials/) - [Fence Materials Guide](https://thomasfenceco.com/fence-materials-guide/) - [Fence Types & Options](https://thomasfenceco.com/fence-types-and-options/) - [How to Hire a Fence Company](https://thomasfenceco.com/how-to-hire-a-fence-company/) - [Advantages of Vinyl Fence](https://thomasfenceco.com/advantages-of-vinyl-fence/) - [Fence Boards & Pickets](https://thomasfenceco.com/fence-boards-pickets-types-sizes-and-selection/) - [Child-Proofing Your Fence](https://thomasfenceco.com/child-proofing-your-fence-creating-a-safe-outdoor-space-for-kids/) ## Optional - [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Thomasfenceco) - [Terms of Use](https://thomasfenceco.com/terms-of-use/) - [Privacy Policy](https://thomasfenceco.com/privacy-policy/)