New Hope isn’t a place where you put up just any fence. The borough sits right on the Delaware River, the arts scene gives the streets a look all their own, and people walk the Delaware Canal towpath and stroll past the Bucks County Playhouse all year. When your fence faces that street, it’s part of the view. 76 FENCE BucksMont helps New Hope homeowners get a fence that works for them and fits the town.
Start with the river
If your property is near the water, the first question isn’t style. It’s where the floodplain is. Delaware River towns have floodplain areas with extra rules, and a fence that blocks or catches moving water can be a problem. Near the river, open designs such as picket, aluminum or split rail often make more sense than solid panels. We look at your lot, check what applies and tell you plainly what’s likely to be approved.
Ground near the river can be wetter too. Clay soils and high water tables are common near creeks and low spots, so our crew pays attention to drainage around each post. The goal is a fence that stays straight after a wet spring and a hard freeze.
Review and permits in New Hope Borough
New Hope Borough has a historic district, and fences visible from the street may need architectural review on top of a regular permit. Homes just outside the borough fall under Solebury Township, which has its own process. We sort out which one covers you before we sketch anything.
- We confirm borough vs. Solebury Township for your address.
- We prepare the permit application and any review materials.
- We submit the PA One Call (811) request at least three business days before digging.
- We never guess at heights or setbacks; we build to what your permit allows.
Our permit help page and historic district guide go into more detail.
Gardens, deer and quiet backyards
Plenty of New Hope homeowners care about their gardens, and so do the deer. Deer pressure is heavy all over Bucks County, and a short fence won’t stop them. Deer fencing needs to be tall — often 7 to 8 feet — and many people choose black mesh or a dark metal so it fades into the landscape.
For a private backyard away from the foot traffic, a cedar or composite privacy fence gives you a quiet spot without the maintenance of an old painted board fence.
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.
Front yards on a walking street
In a town where people walk everywhere, your front fence gets looked at up close. Details matter more than they would on a quiet cul-de-sac. Clean post caps, even picket spacing and a gate that closes with a solid click all show. A low front fence can frame a garden and give kids and pets a boundary without hiding the house. If you want more privacy, it usually makes sense to save the taller fence for the back of the lot, where it’s less likely to raise questions at review and where you actually spend time outside. Our crew builds front fences to be seen, with the finished side facing the street.
Next door to New Hope
We also build fences in Buckingham, Doylestown and down the river in Washington Crossing. New Hope is covered by our Central Bucks office. Call 215-602-4334 for a free estimate, or head back to all areas we serve.