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Fence companyin West Chester, PA

Privacy, picket, ornamental and custom fences for homes in the borough and the townships around it.

Fence installation in West Chester, PA

West Chester is the Chester County seat and a short drive up Route 202 from our base in Chadds Ford. A West Chester address can be in the borough itself or in one of the surrounding townships, and the fence rules change with it.

In the borough's historic downtown, homes sit close together on a grid of brick streets, and the Historic District has design guidelines for street-front fences: they favor refined or ornamental styles, and say split-rail, chain-link and plastic fences belong only at the rear of a lot. Out in Westtown, East Goshen and the other townships, lots are larger and privacy and backyard fences are the most common jobs.

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Fence permits and rules in West Chester, PA

A West Chester mailing address covers the borough and several townships. These are the main ones, with what their own sites say about fences.

Guide: Fence permits in Chester County
  • West Chester Borough

    Fences need the Borough's Fence, Shed and Patio Installation Permit, applied for with a site plan. In the Historic District, the HARB design guidelines say split-rail, chain-link and plastic fences aren't appropriate except at the rear of a lot, and street-front fences should be refined or ornamental. Source

  • Westtown Township

    A fence permit is required. Fences can be up to 5 ft within front yard setbacks and 6 ft in side or rear yards, set 6 in. off side and rear property lines with the finished side out. Source

  • East Goshen Township

    A permit application with a site plan is required. Front yard fences can be up to 4 ft; side and rear yard fences on homes up to 6 ft. Source

  • West Goshen Township
  • East Bradford Township
  • Thornbury Township (Chester County)

    The township requires a permit to install a fence, with a plot plan and a zoning permit. Source

Rules change, so confirm with your municipality before work starts. Before any digging, PA and Delaware law require a call to 811 so underground utilities can be marked.

What customers say

“We had a new shadowbox fence installed by Chadds Ford Fence in 2024. Pricing was fair and service was stellar. They are responsive to questions and communicate effectively throughout the process. Janet and Allan are great to work with!”
Mark Henkelman · 2024 · Google review
“Very professional, really enjoyed working with Allen and Janet. Fair price, responsive, great job. Highly recommend.”
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Fence questions in West Chester

Do you install fences in West Chester, PA?
Yes. Chadds Ford Fence Company installs fences and gates in West Chester, PA, and the estimate is free. Send the estimate form or call 610-388-3110.
Do I need a permit for a fence in West Chester, PA?
Yes, in most cases. West Chester Borough requires a Fence, Shed and Patio Installation Permit, Westtown and East Goshen require fence permits with height limits for front and back yards, and Thornbury requires a zoning permit. Check which municipality your property is in before work starts.
How much does a new fence cost in West Chester, PA?
It depends on the property. The main factors are the length of the fence line, height, style and material, how many gates you need, slopes along the line, and whether an old fence has to come out first. We price each job after seeing it, and the estimate is free.

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