Fence Contractors in Kearny, NJ

Fence Contractors in Kearny often deal with fences that are old rather than missing. Census figures show 91.0% of Kearny residents were living in the same house a year earlier and homes held that long tend to have fences that have been patched more than once. Our first job is often an honest answer to a simple question: is this worth fixing?

What the town expects. Kearny's property maintenance code says the exterior of every residential structure or accessory structure, including fences, shall be maintained in good repair. A leaning section, missing pickets or a gate hanging off one hinge is more than a cosmetic issue. If you have received a notice from the town, send us a photo of it along with the fence and we will tell you what it takes to bring the fence back into shape.

When repair makes sense. If the posts are solid and only a few boards, rails or vinyl panels are damaged, replacing those parts costs far less than a new fence. Gates are a common fix: we reset hinge posts, add anti-sag kits to wood gates and adjust latches so they close on their own. Chain link often needs only a new top rail, a re-stretched section or fresh tension bands.

When it is time for new. Rot at the base of several posts, a fence that moves when you push it, or panels that no longer match after years of piecemeal repairs usually point to replacement. At that point we look at the whole run and the material choice again, since what was installed decades ago may not be what you want now.

Height and placement under the zoning code. Section 38-6.9 of the Kearny zoning chapter says no fence or wall to the rear of the minimum required front yard may be more than six feet high, and fences must be built within the property lines. Placement matters as much as height: if you are not sure where the line is, a survey or the existing markers settle it before we dig. The zoning chapter counts fences as structures, and Section 38-9.6 covers zoning permits for erecting structures, so check with the town's zoning office whether your fence needs one; we can walk you through it.

Corner lots. At certain major street intersections listed in the code, Section 38-5.1 bars any obstruction more than 30 inches above street grade inside the sight triangle at the corner. If your house sits on one of those corners, the front corner of the fence may need to stay low or be set back. We check this on corner properties before drawing up the layout.

Uplands, Meadows and South Kearny. The town divides roughly into the Kearny Uplands, the Kearny Meadows and South Kearny, where the Hackensack and Passaic rivers meet. Arlington, one named section, takes its name from a former Erie Railroad station beside the Arlington Mill plant. Out in the meadowland, the code even requires owners of virgin, undeveloped meadow to fence off service roads with a lockable gate, with a key left with the fire chief. That is an unusual rule, and it shows how seriously the town takes fencing.

What we build.

• Wood fences, from picket fronts to board privacy backyards
• Vinyl fences in white, tan and wood-grain finishes
• Aluminum and ornamental fences that suit brick and frame homes
• Chain link for side yards, dogs and commercial lots
• Privacy fences up to the six-foot rear limit
• Fence repair and gates of every common type

Digging safely. New Jersey requires a One Call request before any digging, including fence posts, placed at least three and no more than ten business days ahead. We submit it for you.

Call (551) 212-8142 and tell us whether you are thinking repair or replacement. We will look at the fence, give you both options in writing when both make sense, and let you choose.

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