Fence Types: Start With the Job You Need Done

Most people start shopping for a fence by looking at pictures. That’s fine, but it’s the slow way. The quicker way is to ask one plain question first: what does this fence have to do? Keep the dog in? Block the view from the neighbor’s second-floor window? Pass a pool inspection? Keep horses off the road? Once you answer that, the list of sensible styles gets short fast. This page walks you through the fence types 76 FENCE BucksMont installs across Bucks County and eastern Montgomery County, sorted by the job each one does best.

PrivacySolid panels for a yard that feels like your own.See details Semi-PrivacyScreening that still lets light and air through.See details PicketFront-yard charm for colonials and borough cottages.See details HorizontalClean modern lines for newer homes and patios.See details PoolBarriers planned around PA code and self-closing gates.See details DogDig-resistant, jump-resistant yards for real dogs.See details Split RailOpen, rustic boundaries for bigger lots.See details Horse & FarmBoard fencing for paddocks and pastures.See details SecurityPerimeter protection for sites that need it.See details GatesWalk, double-drive and custom gates that close right.See details Driveway GatesAutomatic swing and slide gates for your entrance.See details

Pick by goal, not by photo

Here’s how the styles line up against the reasons Bucks County homeowners call us most often.

A quick tour of the styles

Style and material are two different choices

A privacy fence can be cedar, vinyl or composite. A picket fence can be wood, vinyl or aluminum. So once you’ve picked the style, the next question is material, and that comes down to budget, upkeep and the look of your house. You can compare those options side by side on our fence materials page.

If you’re torn between two materials, say it out loud when we visit. Our crew has installed all of them and will tell you plainly where each one holds up and where it doesn’t.

How to choose in five steps

1. Name the main job. Pick one primary goal. Most fences can do two things well, but trying to do five usually means compromise everywhere.
2. Check the rules. Your township or borough decides allowable heights and placement, and HOAs often add their own rules. Our permit help covers the paperwork.
3. Walk the ground. Slopes, creek-side clay, shale and old stone walls all change what’s practical. A yard that drops toward the back may need stepped or racked panels.
4. Plan the gates. Think about the mower, the trash cans and where people actually walk. Gates are where most everyday frustration comes from.
5. Set a budget range. Style, material, length and terrain drive the price. Our fence cost page explains what moves the number.

Mistakes we see people make

• Buying for the photo, not the yard. A fence that looks great on a flat lot can look odd stepping down a steep hill.
• Forgetting the neighbors. A quick conversation before the fence goes up saves a lot of hard feelings later.
• Skipping the gate plan. One narrow gate on the wrong side makes every lawn mowing a chore.
• Ignoring upkeep. If you won’t stain wood every few years, pick a lower-maintenance material from the start.

Not sure yet? That’s normal

Plenty of homeowners call us with a problem instead of a style. “The dog keeps getting out.” “We just put in a pool.” “The new house behind us looks right into our kitchen.” That’s a perfectly good place to start. We’ll come out, look at the yard, ask a few questions and give you a free estimate with no dispatch fee and no pressure. Call 215-602-4334 or book online.