Amherst, Ohio

Fence Company in Amherst, Ohio

Wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link fences for Amherst yards, plus repairs on fences someone else built. Matt measures, builds and fixes them himself.

Fence installation and repair for Amherst yards. Free estimates.

Owner on site · No subs · Free estimates

Permit required

No fences in front yards

Gate for utility access

Amherst fence rules

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Amherst population, 2020 Census

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Lakewood

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Installation

Fence installation in Amherst, by material

Wood, chain link, pool and vinyl fences, set behind the front corner of the house.

Amherst's fence guidelines, short version.

The City of Amherst Building Department publishes a short Fence Guidelines page and a separate Pool and Hot Tub Guidelines page, and this list comes from them. Neither page shows a revision date, so confirm with the city before you build.

Those guidelines are for the City of Amherst. An address outside the city limits, such as in South Amherst or Amherst Township, follows different rules. Not sure which you are in? Ask for a free fence quote with the address and we will check first.

Amherst counted 12,681 residents in the 2020 census, with 5,378 housing units and 84.2 percent of occupied homes owner-occupied (U.S. Census Bureau). Its quarries earned it the nickname “Sandstone Center of the World”, and the first commercial quarry opened in 1847 (Cleveland Historical).

Permit: required to build or install any fencing, and valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Include documentation showing where the fence sits relative to the neighboring properties.
Height: no higher than 6 feet from established grade, with the finished side facing the neighbors.
Front yard: fencing is not permitted in the front yard, which the city defines as beyond the front corner of the main structure or garage. Decorative landscaping fencing may be allowed at the Building Inspector's discretion.
Corner lots: a corner lot is considered to have two front yard areas, so the front yard rule applies on both street sides.
Property line: a minimum of 4 inches inside the property line, unless the abutting owners give written authorization to go closer.

Gate: the fence must have an operable gate for access to the utility easement area and the utility meters.
Pools: the city's Pool and Hot Tub Guidelines require a perimeter barrier at least 48 inches high, and a self-latching gate on any in-ground pool access.
Temporary fencing: snow fence and roll wire are allowed for a maximum of four months, and only for construction or snow control.
Contractors: the guidelines say all contractors and subcontractors working in Amherst are required to be licensed with the Building Department.
Fee: the amount is not confirmed here, so ask the Building Department for the current permit fee.

Amherst Building Department, 480 Park Avenue, Upper Level, Amherst, OH 44001, (440) 988-3734, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Fence down or leaning in Amherst?

Amherst fences sit behind the front corner of the house, so a repair can mean a back-yard run, a side-yard gate or a post that has heaved. We repair every material, including fences we did not build. Send a photo and Matt will say what is usually fixable. See fence repair in Amherst.

Areas

Nearby areas we serve

Closest to Amherst: Elyria fence company, Oberlin fence company and fence company in North Ridgeville. Figures are rough straight-line miles. Outside these cities? Text a photo and ask.

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Fence Company in Amherst, Ohio

Fence installation in Amherst, by material

Wood

Chain link

Pool fencing

Vinyl

Amherst's fence guidelines, short version.

Fence down or leaning in Amherst?

Nearby areas we serve

Elyria, OH

Oberlin, OH

North Ridgeville, OH

Avon, OH

Avon Lake, OH

Westlake, OH

Lakewood, OH

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