Fence installation and repair in Douglassville
Pottstown Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19518 ZIP code. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Douglassville the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Douglassville mailing address covers Amity Township and Union Township, with smaller parts of Douglass Township (Berks County), Earl Township and Exeter Township. 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 Douglassville. If yours isn't listed, we confirm the rules with your zoning office before we quote.
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.
Douglass Township (Berks County)
- Front yard
- Up to 6 ft.
- Side & rear
- Up to 6 ft.
- Chain link is allowed only with landscaping that screens it from neighbors and the street.
- Keep sight triangles at intersections clear.
- Pool fences at least 4 ft.
Source: Zoning §27-715 · checked September 2026. Codes change, so we confirm with the township before every install.
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.
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 Douglassville 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 →Douglassville fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Douglassville?
It depends on your municipality. In Amity Township: Yes, a zoning permit. We check the rules for your exact address and file the application for you.
How tall can my fence be in Douglassville?
For Amity Township, front yard: Up to 4 ft.; side and rear: Up to 6 ft.. Corner lots and pools can add limits, so we confirm on site.
How soon can you install a fence in Douglassville?
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 Douglassville?
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 Douglassville homeowners
- Do I have to plant shrubs along a chain link fence in Amity Township?
- What fence holds up best to wind in Berks County?
- How big can the gaps be in a pool fence in Amity or Exeter?
- Pottstown, Gilbertsville and Boyertown addresses cross county lines: whose fence rules apply?
Municipality fence rules: Amity Township · Douglass Township (Berks County) · Exeter Township