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GuidesFence guides for the Wilmington area
Plain explanations of costs, rules, storms and materials, written for yards on the Cape Fear coast.
Fences and hurricanesPost depth, footings and designs that let coastal wind through.Fence permits in WilmingtonWhen the city, county or HOA wants to approve a fence.How tall can a fence be?Front, side and back yard heights and where they come from.Pool fence rules in North CarolinaThe four-foot minimum and the gate details that matter.Fences between neighborsProperty lines, shared fences and keeping the peace.Choosing a fence materialWood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link side by side.Looking after a fenceSeasonal checks, cleaning and when to replace.What a fence costsPer-foot ranges and a worked example.Common questionsShort answers to what people ask most.
These guides are general information to help you plan. Rules change, and the final word on permits and pool barriers belongs to the city, county or town that issues them. We check the specifics for your address before building.
Ask for a free fence estimate
Tell us where the fence goes and what you have in mind. An estimator comes out, measures the line and leaves a written price, free of charge.
- Measured on site, not guessed from a photo
- Material, height and gates priced line by line
- Or call (910) 807-8208. Calls answered 24 hours, 7 days.