Fence installation and repair in Temple
Pottstown Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19560 ZIP code. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Temple the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Temple mailing address covers mostly Muhlenberg Township, with smaller parts of Alsace Township, Maidencreek Township, Ontelaunee Township and Ruscombmanor Township. Your property tax bill names your municipality, and that office issues your fence permit.
Fence permits in Temple
Pennsylvania's building code generally exempts fences 6 ft and under from a state building permit, but most municipalities still require a local zoning permit and set their own height and setback limits. We haven't published a rule summary for the townships here yet, so we confirm your municipality's requirements with its zoning office before we quote, and we file the application for you.
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 Temple 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.
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Do I need a fence permit in Temple?
Most municipalities in our area require a local zoning permit even though Pennsylvania exempts fences 6 ft and under from a state building permit. We confirm the requirement with your zoning office and file for you.
How soon can you install a fence in Temple?
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 Temple?
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 Temple homeowners
- How tall can a fence be in Muhlenberg Township (Temple)?
- Can I feed deer in Berks County, and does that change my fence?
- Will a fence keep black bears out of my yard around Pottstown?
Municipality fence rules: Muhlenberg Township