Chalfont is a small borough, and that shapes almost every fence decision. Lots are closer together, neighbors are right there, and the borough has its own permit office and rules. With Peace Valley Park and Lake Galena nearby, you’ve also got plenty of green space around town, and the deer that come with it. 76 FENCE BucksMont builds fences that fit a borough yard and stand up to what’s around it.
Deer, gardens and green space
If you’ve ever planted hostas or a row of tomatoes in Chalfont, you’ve probably met the deer. Deer pressure is heavy across Bucks County, and yards near parks and open land tend to see more of it.
A regular backyard fence won’t stop a deer that wants in. Deer fencing needs to be tall — often 7 to 8 feet. For a vegetable garden or young trees, a dedicated deer enclosure inside the yard is often simpler than making your whole perimeter fence that tall.
Living close to your neighbors
On borough lots, your fence is your neighbor’s view too. A few things we suggest:
- Know where your property line is. A survey beats guessing.
- Talk to your neighbor before install day, especially if an old fence is coming out.
- Think about which side faces out. Many people put the finished side toward the neighbor.
- Consider semi-privacy styles if a solid wall feels like too much.
Our good neighbor fence guide has more ideas.
Chalfont Borough permits
Chalfont Borough has its own zoning and permit requirements, separate from the townships around it. Most fences need a permit. We check the current rules for your lot, prepare the application and file it. We never guess at heights or setbacks; the approved permit sets the plan. Then we submit the PA One Call (811) request at least three business days before digging. Our permit page explains the process.
What to have ready for your estimate
You don’t need a finished plan, but a few things help. Know roughly where you want the fence to start and stop. Find your property survey if you have one; it takes the guesswork out of the line. Think about who needs to get through the gate: people, a mower, a wheelbarrow, the dog. And jot down what’s bugging you about the yard right now, whether it’s a neighbor’s window, a dog that wanders or deer in the garden. That tells us more than any catalog page. If you’d rather not meet in person, we can give estimates by phone or email too. Either way, the estimate is free, with no dispatch fee.
Picking a fence for a Chalfont yard
Picket
A classic picket fence suits a front yard on a borough street.
Privacy
Cedar or vinyl privacy for a backyard where you want some quiet.
Dog fence
A dog fence with a solid latch and tight bottom.
Central Bucks ground has plenty of shale and rock, so posts can be slow going. Our crew plans for it, and we set posts deep enough to ride out freeze-thaw winters.
Get a straight answer on your fence.
Free on-site estimate, zero dispatch fees. We handle the permit, the HOA paperwork and the 811 call.
Towns around Chalfont
We also serve Doylestown, Warrington and Perkasie. Chalfont is covered by our Central & Upper Bucks office. Call 215-602-4334 for a free estimate, or go back to our service areas.