Fence Permit Rules in St. Clair Shores, Chesterfield, Macomb Township, Harper Woods and Clay Township
Heights, front yards, waterfront and corner lots, fees and timelines, compared from each city’s own ordinance.
BlogFence Guides for St. Clair Shores and Metro Detroit Homeowners
Straight answers on fence permits, costs, materials and upkeep, built from local ordinances and our own installs.
Permits and Rules
Building a Fence on the Property Line: What Michigan Homeowners Should Know
Surveys, neighbor consent, shared fences and the setback rules that decide where your fence can go.
Corner Lot Fences: Sight Triangles, Setbacks and Step-Downs
Why corner lots get special fence rules and what St. Clair Shores, Harper Woods and Chesterfield Township require.
Fencing a Canal or Lakefront Lot on Lake St. Clair
Why privacy fences are banned on many waterfront lots, what you can build instead and how to keep the water view.
How Tall Can a Fence Be? Height Limits in St. Clair Shores and Macomb County
Backyard, side yard, front yard and corner lot fence height limits, city by city, from each local ordinance.
Materials and Styles
Choosing a Fence Gate: Walk Gates, Double Drive Gates and Hardware
How wide to make a gate, when to choose a double gate and the hardware that keeps it from sagging.
Shadow Box vs. Privacy Fence: Which Is Right for Your Yard?
How the two most popular wood fence styles differ on privacy, wind, cost and the “good side” rule.
The Best Fence for Dogs: Height, Gaps, Gates and Digging
Which fence works best for your dog, how tall to build it and the gaps and gates that let dogs escape.
Wood vs. Vinyl vs. Composite vs. Aluminum: Choosing a Fence in Michigan
Privacy, upkeep, cost and where local rules point you to one fence material over another.
Planning and Cost
How Much Does a New Fence Cost? The Factors Behind Every Fence Quote
Material, length, height, gates, removal, grade, permits and access: what moves the price of a fence, and how to keep it down.
How to Prepare for Fence Installation: A Michigan Homeowner’s Checklist
Property lines, HOA approval, permits, MISS DIG 811 and the private lines utilities don’t mark.
When Is the Best Time to Install a Fence in Michigan?
Permit lead times, frozen ground and the spring rush: how to time your fence project.
Care and Repair
Fence Repair or Replacement? How to Tell What Your Fence Needs
The signs that point to a simple repair, the ones that mean it’s time to replace and how to decide.
When and How to Stain a Wood Fence in Michigan
How long to wait after installation, how to tell when the wood is ready and how often to restain.
Why Fence Posts Lean: Frost Heave, Post Depth and How to Prevent It
Frost heave, shallow posts, rot and gate strain: why fences lean in Michigan and how to prevent it.
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While you wait: check whether your city requires a fence permit in our local fence permit guide.