Fence installation and repair in Fort Washington
Lansdale Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19034 ZIP code. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Fort Washington the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Fort Washington mailing address covers mostly Upper Dublin Township, with smaller parts of Whitemarsh Township and Springfield 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 Fort Washington. 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.
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 Fort Washington 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 →Fort Washington fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Fort Washington?
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 Fort Washington?
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 Fort Washington?
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 Fort Washington?
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 Fort Washington homeowners
- Why does Upper Dublin require a gate in a front-yard fence?
- A neighbor's tree fell on my fence in a storm. Who pays?
- Will a solid fence make my backyard flooding worse?
- Your mailing address isn’t your township: who issues your fence permit
- Building a fence for Ida-type storms: tornado, windstorm and ice storm lessons
- Fencing near the Wissahickon, Sandy Run and Tookany: floodplains, Ida and what’s allowed
Municipality fence rules: Upper Dublin Township · Whitemarsh Township