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Fencing

Wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain-link fence installation and repair.

By the Wolfpack Home Services editorial team · Reviewed · How we research

scope of work

What do you need done?

the guide

Know your line and your rules

Have the property line confirmed before posts go in. Municipal zoning sets fence height and placement, and homeowner associations often add their own rules.

What affects the price

Length, height, material, number of gates, and ground conditions — rock and roots slow post-setting considerably.

Posts decide longevity

Posts should be set below the frost line and plumb. Most leaning fences are a post problem, not a panel problem.

Rules and paperwork in Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires most contractors who perform home improvements to register with the Attorney General’s office and to give you a written contract for any job over $500. The registration number belongs on the estimate and the contract — ask for it.
  • Pennsylvania law requires a call to 811 (PA One Call) at least three business days before digging, so buried utilities can be marked.

Sources: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General — Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act; Pennsylvania One Call System. Rules change — confirm current requirements with the agency and with your municipality.

Questions to ask before you hire

  1. Who is responsible for confirming the property line?
  2. How deep are posts set, and in what?
  3. Do you handle the permit and the 811 call?
  4. What is your Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration number?

Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in my town?

That is set by local zoning — commonly lower in front yards than in rear yards. Ask the zoning office for your address.

Does a pool need a fence?

Yes. The building code requires a barrier of a minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates.

Which side faces out?

Many municipalities require the finished side to face neighbors and the street.

the crew

Verified fencing contractors

We are still onboarding verified fencing contractors. You can submit a request and we will tell you honestly if we cannot match it — your details are never shared unless a verified contractor is available.

This trade typically requires a license or state registration. Contractors receive fencing requests only after we have reviewed theirs.