Fence installation and repair in Harleysville
Pottstown Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19438 ZIP code. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Harleysville the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Harleysville mailing address covers Lower Salford Township, Upper Salford Township and Franconia Township, with smaller parts of Towamencin Township, Skippack Township, Marlborough Township, Worcester Township and Lower 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 Harleysville. If yours isn't listed, we confirm the rules with your zoning office before we quote.
Lower Salford Township
- Permit
- Yes, Zoning Officer approval (replacement in kind is exempt). Township permit page
- Front yard
- Up to 4 ft and at least 50% open.
- Side & rear
- Up to 6 ft.
- Not in the right-of-way or permanent easements.
Source: Zoning §164-17 · 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 Harleysville 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 →Harleysville fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Harleysville?
It depends on your municipality. In Lower Salford Township: Yes, Zoning Officer approval (replacement in kind is exempt). We check the rules for your exact address and file the application for you.
How tall can my fence be in Harleysville?
For Lower Salford Township, front yard: Up to 4 ft and at least 50% open.; 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 Harleysville?
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 Harleysville?
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 Harleysville homeowners
- What front-yard fence can I build in Harleysville (Lower Salford)?
- What fence protects backyard chickens from foxes and coyotes?
Municipality fence rules: Lower Salford Township · Skippack Township