Fence installation and repair in Birdsboro
Pottstown Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19508 ZIP code. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Birdsboro the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Birdsboro mailing address covers Birdsboro Borough, Union Township, Robeson Township and Exeter Township, with smaller parts of Amity Township, Cumru Township and New Morgan Borough. Your property tax bill names your municipality, and that office issues your fence permit.
Fence rules that apply here
These are the residential fence rules we've verified for the municipalities that cover Birdsboro. If yours isn't listed, we confirm the rules with your zoning office before we quote.
Exeter Township
- Permit
- Yes, a building permit.
- Front yard
- The zoning code sets no specific front-yard height limit.
- Side & rear
- Fences up to 10 ft may sit on the property line; taller must be set back 5 ft.
- Not in the right-of-way or easements; keep sight triangles clear.
- Pool barriers at least 4 ft with no opening over 4 in.
Source: Zoning §390-42 · checked September 2026. Codes change, so we confirm with the township before every install.
Amity Township
- Permit
- Yes, a zoning permit. Township permit page
- Front yard
- Up to 4 ft.
- Side & rear
- Up to 6 ft.
- Chain link must be screened from neighbors with a planted buffer.
- Pool fences at least 4 ft with gaps no more than 2 in.
Source: Zoning §32-916 · checked September 2026. Codes change, so we confirm with the township before every install.
Before anyone digs: Pennsylvania law requires a PA One Call (811) request at least 3 and no more than 10 business days before excavation, and that includes fence post holes. Utilities mark their public lines, but private lines aren't marked: invisible dog fences, sprinklers, lines to sheds, pools or lamp posts, and septic. Tell us where yours run.
Popular fences for Birdsboro homes
Wood fences
Warm, classic and easy to customize. Cedar or pressure-treated pine in privacy, picket and horizontal styles.
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Vinyl fences
Low maintenance and clean-looking for decades. Privacy, semi-privacy and picket in several colors.
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Aluminum fences
Wrought-iron look, no rust. Ideal for pools, front yards and yards that slope.
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Split rail & farm fences
Rustic, open and affordable for long runs. Add welded wire to keep pets in.
Learn more →Birdsboro fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Birdsboro?
It depends on your municipality. In Exeter Township: Yes, a building permit. We check the rules for your exact address and file the application for you.
How tall can my fence be in Birdsboro?
For Exeter Township, front yard: The zoning code sets no specific front-yard height limit.; side and rear: Fences up to 10 ft may sit on the property line; taller must be set back 5 ft.. Corner lots and pools can add limits, so we confirm on site.
How soon can you install a fence in Birdsboro?
Most fences take one to three days on site once the permit is approved and the PA One Call waiting period has passed. We’ll give you a timeline with your quote.
Do you install pool fences in Birdsboro?
Yes. We build pool barriers to Pennsylvania’s pool code: at least 48 inches tall, with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool, and openings small enough to pass inspection. Pool fence guide.
Questions from Birdsboro homeowners
- Can a pool fence go in a floodplain, wetland or easement?
- How big can the gaps be in a pool fence in Amity or Exeter?
- Rail lines, pipelines and easements: fencing next to the Colebrookdale Railroad, Norfolk Southern and Mariner East
- Fences in flood country: the Manatawny, Perkiomen and Hay Creek
Municipality fence rules: Exeter Township · Amity Township