Short answer: 76 FENCE West Chester installs residential, HOA and commercial fences across West Chester, PA and the surrounding Chester County townships. We start with a free on-site walkthrough, handle the permit, any HOA paperwork and the PA One Call (811) request, then set posts to a string line. After materials arrive, a typical home fence is finished in a day or two on site.
A fence in West Chester, PA has to answer to more than taste. The borough’s narrow twin and rowhouse lots, the alley grid behind them, township front-yard limits, Chester Valley limestone in Exton and schist in the uplands all shape what goes in the ground and how. 76 FENCE West Chester plans each install around those conditions before a single post hole is dug, so the fence you approve on paper is the one that passes inspection and stands straight for years.
What does the first visit cover?
The walkthrough settles layout, material, height and gates, and it surfaces the local rules that apply to your lot. You get a written quote afterward, not a guess over the phone.
Andrew Taylor, our General Manager, is the person most homeowners meet at this stage. He walks the line with you, notes grade changes, trees, downspouts and existing fences, and asks what the fence needs to do: hold a dog, screen a patio, enclose a pool, keep deer out of a garden or simply mark a corner lot. Those answers decide more than color does. If your property is in an HOA or near a creek, he flags that early so approvals start on time. Book one through our free estimate page.
How does an installation move from quote to finished fence?
In five stages, and you sign off at each point where a decision is yours. Paperwork usually takes longer than the build itself.
- Approvals. We prepare the township or borough permit application and, if you live in an HOA community, the approval packet. Some townships, such as Uwchlan, want the HOA letter attached to the permit, so order matters.
- Utility marking. Our team places the PA One Call request, which must go in at least three and no more than ten business days before digging. Only the party that calls is protected, so the contractor should make that call, not you.
- Layout. Our crew pins the corners, runs a string line and marks post locations, checking gate swing and any setback the township requires.
- Posts and panels. Holes are augered, posts set and plumbed, then rails, pickets or panels go on. Rock or a slope can add time; we tell you if we hit either.
- Final walkthrough. We check gates, latches and lines with you and leave the site clean. Mike Mercado, our Operations Manager, oversees jobs from the first post to that final walkthrough.
Which fence types suit West Chester, PA properties?
The lot usually narrows the choice before style does. This table pairs common property types around West Chester with materials that tend to work there.
| Property | Common needs | Materials that often fit |
|---|---|---|
| Borough twin or rowhouse | Privacy in a narrow yard, alley gate, trash screening | Wood or vinyl privacy, aluminum toward the street |
| Historic district home | A look that suits Italianate, Federal or Queen Anne fronts | Painted wood picket, black aluminum or ornamental steel |
| Township single with a yard | Dogs, kids, a patio screen, open front-yard rules | Vinyl, cedar, aluminum, composite |
| Pool owner | A code-compliant barrier with self-closing gates | Aluminum or vinyl pool fence |
| Acreage, horses or gardens | Long runs, livestock, deer pressure | Board, split rail with mesh, wire mesh deer fence |
| Business or HOA common area | Security, durability, screening | Ornamental steel, galvanized or black chain link |
For a side-by-side look at the options, the materials overview compares upkeep and appearance, and our privacy fence page covers the most requested style in town.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes. We prepare and file it with your municipality, and we schedule around its review time.
Rules differ more than people expect. West Goshen requires a zoning permit for every fence regardless of height. Westtown’s trigger is a fence over 40 feet of total length or any pool enclosure. East Bradford does not issue a permit unless the fence exceeds six feet. The borough charges a zoning review for fences. Our permit service page walks through what we file and why, and the West Chester permit guide breaks it down by township.
How long will my yard be torn up?
Usually a day or two of crew time for a typical backyard once materials are in. Pool fences run one to three days.
The wait before that depends on permit review, HOA meetings and the utility-marking window. Weather can shift the schedule, and we tell you when it does. Winter installs are possible in many cases; see installing a fence in winter.
What warranty and payment options come with a new fence?
We offer and honor manufacturer warranty coverage on every fence we install. Details by product are on our warranty page.
If you would rather spread the cost, financing through Wisetack offers interest-free options up to 24 months on projects between $500 and $25,000, subject to credit approval; offers range from 0 to 35.9% APR based on creditworthiness. We also accept ACH, debit, credit and cryptocurrency. You can call or text 484-999-0965 with questions before you book.
- Tell us about the yardCall or text 484-999-0965, or book online. Photos and a rough length help.
- Walk the line togetherWe look at grade, rock, trees, gates and where the property corners really are.
- Check the rulesBorough, township, HARB and HOA requirements for your address.
- Written estimateItemized and plain-English. Take the time you need.
- Permits & 811We file the paperwork and request PA One Call utility marking.
- Build & walkthroughUsually a day or two on site. Every gate is tested before we leave.
★★★★★I contacted several fence companies prior to selecting 76 Fence and so glad that I did. They are very responsive and customer focused. They came on time, provided frequent project status updates and followed up on any issues in a timely manner. The fence turned out exactly as we had hoped. Good quality work at a fair price.
★★★★★Received 6 estimates for my fence job. Chose 76 because of the presentation during my walk through. The customer service was excellent and they handled our request very professionally and with extraordinary patience.
★★★★★Andrew Taylor explained everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood the best options for my property and budget. He is approachable, professional, and his pricing is very fair.
Walk the fence line with us.
A free on-site estimate in West Chester, PA and the surrounding townships. We check the rules for your street, handle the permit and HOA paperwork, and call PA One Call before we dig.