Fence installation and repair in Ambler
Lansdale Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19002 ZIP code, including Maple Glen. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Ambler the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Ambler mailing address covers Ambler Borough, Upper Dublin Township, Lower Gwynedd Township and Whitpain Township, with smaller parts of Horsham Township, Montgomery Township, Upper Gwynedd Township and Whitemarsh Township. Your property tax bill names your municipality, and that office issues your fence permit.
Fence rules that apply here
These are the residential fence rules we've verified for the municipalities that cover Ambler. If yours isn't listed, we confirm the rules with your zoning office before we quote.
Upper Dublin Township
- Permit
- Yes. Zoning permit (fence), filed online. Township permit page
- Front yard
- Up to 4 ft within the front-yard setback.
- Side & rear
- Up to 6 ft.
- Finished side (no posts or rails showing) faces neighbors.
- Front-yard fences need a gate at least 36 in wide on each street frontage.
Source: Zoning §255-24 · checked September 2026. Codes change, so we confirm with the township before every install.
Lower Gwynedd Township
- Permit
- Yes. A zoning permit is required for every fence. Township permit page
- Side & rear
- Township guidance caps fence height at 6 ft.
Source: Building & Zoning Dept. · checked September 2026. Codes change, so we confirm with the township before every install.
Montgomery Township
- Permit
- Yes, for new and replacement fences. Township permit page
- Front yard
- Boundary fences generally aren’t allowed in front yards (4 ft where the lot fronts a major street); decorative fences up to 3 ft.
- Side & rear
- Up to 6 ft; privacy fences in rear yards only. Corner-lot side yards have extra limits.
- The more attractive side faces out.
- Boundary fences sit just inside the property line, not on it.
- Pool enclosures must be at least 4 ft.
Source: Zoning §230-148 · checked September 2026. Codes change, so we confirm with the township before every install.
Before anyone digs: Pennsylvania law requires a PA One Call (811) request at least 3 and no more than 10 business days before excavation, and that includes fence post holes. Utilities mark their public lines, but private lines aren't marked: invisible dog fences, sprinklers, lines to sheds, pools or lamp posts, and septic. Tell us where yours run.
Popular fences for Ambler homes
Vinyl fences
Low maintenance and clean-looking for decades. Privacy, semi-privacy and picket in several colors.
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Aluminum fences
Wrought-iron look, no rust. Ideal for pools, front yards and yards that slope.
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Wood fences
Warm, classic and easy to customize. Cedar or pressure-treated pine in privacy, picket and horizontal styles.
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Wood looks with almost no upkeep. The premium privacy option.
Learn more →Ambler fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Ambler?
It depends on your municipality. In Upper Dublin Township: Yes. Zoning permit (fence), filed online. We check the rules for your exact address and file the application for you.
How tall can my fence be in Ambler?
For Upper Dublin Township, front yard: Up to 4 ft within the front-yard setback.; side and rear: Up to 6 ft.. Corner lots and pools can add limits, so we confirm on site.
How soon can you install a fence in Ambler?
Most fences take one to three days on site once the permit is approved and the PA One Call waiting period has passed. We’ll give you a timeline with your quote.
Do you install pool fences in Ambler?
Yes. We build pool barriers to Pennsylvania’s pool code: at least 48 inches tall, with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool, and openings small enough to pass inspection. Pool fence guide.
Questions from Ambler homeowners
- Why does Upper Dublin require a gate in a front-yard fence?
- Can my neighbor make me pay for half of a new fence in a PA suburb?
- My neighbor's fence has been on my land for 10+ years. Do they own that strip?
- Is it safe to dig fence post holes in Ambler near the old asbestos piles?
- A neighbor's tree fell on my fence in a storm. Who pays?
- Can I put a pool or a fence under PECO power lines?
- What's the best time of year to install a fence in southeast PA?
- Your mailing address isn’t your township: who issues your fence permit
Municipality fence rules: Ambler Borough · Upper Dublin Township · Lower Gwynedd Township · Horsham Township · Montgomery Township · Upper Gwynedd Township · Whitemarsh Township