Fence installation and repair in Exeter Township & Mount Penn (19606)
Pottstown Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19606 ZIP code. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Exeter Township the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Exeter Township & Mount Penn (19606) mailing address covers Exeter Township, Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough, with smaller parts of St. Lawrence Borough, Alsace Township and Oley 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 Exeter Township. 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.
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 Exeter Township 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 →Exeter Township fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Exeter Township?
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 Exeter Township?
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 Exeter Township?
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 Exeter Township?
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 Exeter Township homeowners
- How tall can a fence be in Exeter Township, Berks County?
- Can a sinkhole open under a fence post in Oley or Exeter?
- Can I feed deer in Berks County, and does that change my fence?
- How big can the gaps be in a pool fence in Amity or Exeter?
- Three kinds of ground: digging fence posts from Pottstown shale to Boyertown rock to Oley limestone
Municipality fence rules: Exeter Township