How to Pick the Right Fence Height for Your Cape Cod Property

Choosing the right fence height protects your investment and keeps you legal. Here's what you need to know before you buy.

Most Cape Cod towns limit front yard fences to 3 or 4 feet. Backyard fences can go higher, usually 6 feet. Check your local zoning office before you commit to anything. A fence that violates local codes costs you money to fix or remove.

A 4-foot fence works well if you want to mark your property line without blocking views. You can see over it. Your neighbors can see over it. Kids and pets stay contained, but you keep that open Cape Cod feel.

Need real privacy? Go with 6 feet. This height blocks sightlines from ground level. You get a private space for your deck, pool, or outdoor shower. Nobody watches you grill burgers or read the Sunday paper.

Here's what most people miss: wind matters here. Cape Cod gets strong coastal winds. A solid 6-foot fence catches more wind than a 4-foot one. That means deeper post holes and stronger installation. We account for this. Many installers don't.

Think about what you're blocking or keeping in. A 4-foot fence stops most dogs but not all. Larger breeds can jump it. Small children can't climb it, but teenagers can. A 6-foot fence stops both.

Your fence height also affects material costs. Taller means more material. More material means higher price. But don't cheap out on height if you need privacy or security. You'll regret it every time you use your yard.

We install fencing Cape Cod properties every week. We know the local codes. We know what height works for your specific needs. We dig posts deep enough to handle Cape wind. You get a fence that lasts and stays legal.

Contact PRO Fence Co. today:

Cape Cod: 508-394-4800 // Address: 133 Upper County Rd. S. Dennis, MA 02660

Wilmington: 781-933-1234 // 835 Woburn St. Wilmington, MA 01887

Website: https://www.profenceco.com