Fence installation and repair in Gilbertsville
Pottstown Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19525 ZIP code. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Gilbertsville the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Gilbertsville mailing address covers Douglass Township (Montgomery County) and New Hanover Township, with smaller parts of Upper Pottsgrove Township, Lower Pottsgrove Township and Upper Frederick 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 Gilbertsville. If yours isn't listed, we confirm the rules with your zoning office before we quote.
New Hanover Township
- Permit
- Township FAQ (not re-verified Oct 2026): a permit is needed, replacing boards without new posts is exempt, and pool fences also need a building permit. We confirm with the township. Township permit page
- Front yard
- Up to 4 ft.
- Side & rear
- Up to 6 ft.
- Nothing inside the ultimate right-of-way.
- Clear sight triangle: 25 ft, or 50 ft on collector and arterial roads.
Source: Zoning §27-1909 · 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 Gilbertsville 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 →Gilbertsville fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Gilbertsville?
It depends on your municipality. In New Hanover Township: Township FAQ (not re-verified Oct 2026): a permit is needed, replacing boards without new posts is exempt, and pool fences also need a building permit. We confirm with the township. We check the rules for your exact address and file the application for you.
How tall can my fence be in Gilbertsville?
For New Hanover 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 Gilbertsville?
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 Gilbertsville?
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 Gilbertsville homeowners
- How close to the corner can my fence go in New Hanover Township?
- Is chain link allowed in Douglass Township (Berks County)?
- What fence holds up best to wind in Berks County?
- Pottstown, Gilbertsville and Boyertown addresses cross county lines: whose fence rules apply?
- Rail lines, pipelines and easements: fencing next to the Colebrookdale Railroad, Norfolk Southern and Mariner East
Municipality fence rules: New Hanover Township · Upper Pottsgrove Township