Marblehead · about 6 mi from our shop
Fence Installation in Marblehead, MA
Marblehead's OHDC fence guidelines are specific: 6 feet maximum, 42 inches at the street, and taller fences stepping down toward the street. Natural materials are expected.
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Fences in Marblehead
What to know before you start.
Picket, capped picket, flat board and baluster styles are considered appropriate. Lattice-capped and post-and-rail styles usually aren't. A survey dated within 5 years is needed for property-line fences in the districts.
For pools, the barrier must be at least 48 inches with a self-closing, self-latching gate, and a pool can't go in the front yard.
Local rules that can affect your fences project.
Old Town & Gingerbread Hill fences
Fences top out at 6 feet, street-front fences at 42 inches, and a 6-foot fence must step down toward the street. Natural materials are expected. Picket, capped picket, flat board and baluster styles are considered appropriate. Lattice-capped and post-and-rail usually aren't.
Source: Marblehead OHDC Fencing Guidelines ↗Survey for property-line work
In the historic districts, fences or walls along a property line need a survey dated within the last 5 years.
Source: Marblehead OHDC Fencing Guidelines ↗Pool setbacks and barriers
Pools and hot tubs 24 inches or deeper need a permit and must be at least 6 feet from side and rear lines and 10 feet from the house, and not in the front yard. The barrier must be 48 inches or taller, with a self-closing, self-latching gate.
Source: Marblehead pool & hot tub requirements ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
What fence style will the OHDC approve?
Picket, capped picket, flat board and baluster styles in natural materials are considered appropriate. Lattice-capped and post-and-rail usually aren't.
Do I need a survey for a new fence?
In the historic districts, yes, for fences along property lines: one dated within the last 5 years.
Let's talk about your fences in Marblehead.
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