Fence installation and repair in Huntingdon Valley & Bryn Athyn
Lansdale Fences installs wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link, composite and split rail fences, plus pool barriers and repairs, for homes in the 19006 and 19009 ZIP codes. Before we quote, we look up the code for your exact address, because in Huntingdon Valley the rules depend on which municipality your home is in.
Which township is my home in?
The Huntingdon Valley & Bryn Athyn mailing address covers Lower Moreland Township, Bryn Athyn Borough, Abington Township and Upper Moreland Township, with smaller parts of Lower Southampton Township (Bucks County) and Upper Southampton Township (Bucks County). 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 Huntingdon Valley. If yours isn't listed, we confirm the rules with your zoning office before we quote.
Lower Moreland Township
- Permit
- Yes, for fences taller than 3 ft.
Source: Township Code §82-6 · checked September 2026. Codes change, so we confirm with the township before every install.
Abington Township
- Permit
- Yes. Fence permit filed through the township’s online portal. Township permit page
- Side & rear
- Up to 6 ft; taller requires a Zoning Hearing Board special exception.
- Pool barriers at least 48 in with self-closing, self-latching gates (township pool requirements sheet).
- Building code: a fence within 5 ft of a property line needs survey evidence of the line.
Source: Township Code Ch. 62 · 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 Huntingdon Valley 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 →Huntingdon Valley fence FAQ
Do I need a fence permit in Huntingdon Valley?
It depends on your municipality. In Lower Moreland Township: Yes, for fences taller than 3 ft. We check the rules for your exact address and file the application for you.
How tall can my fence be in Huntingdon Valley?
For Abington Township, side and rear: Up to 6 ft; taller requires a Zoning Hearing Board special exception.. Corner lots and pools can add limits, so we confirm on site.
How soon can you install a fence in Huntingdon Valley?
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 Huntingdon Valley?
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 Huntingdon Valley homeowners
- Do I need a permit for a 3-foot fence in Huntingdon Valley (Lower Moreland)?
- Can a fence help keep ticks and Lyme disease out of my yard?
- Can I get a zoning variance for an 8-foot deer fence?
- Your mailing address isn’t your township: who issues your fence permit
- Deer fencing when your township caps fences at 6 ft
- Fences for Wyncote, Elkins Park, Bryn Athyn and other historic neighborhoods
Municipality fence rules: Abington Township · Upper Moreland Township