If you’re considering putting in a new fence, you’ll need to make sure you’ve cleared it with your homeowners association. If you don’t take this step, they could fine you or even require that you take it down and start the fence installation process all over again. While every HOA has its own regulations for the community that you’ll need to review, here’s a closer look at the most universal regarding residential fencing.

4 Common HOA Rules to Think About Before Fence Installation

1. Uniformity of Style/Aesthetics

One of the most common regulations involves aesthetics. In order to raise property values, HOAs want the neighborhood to look uniform. They may require that your new fence has the same material as other fences in the neighborhood. They might also regulate the paint color or stain of your fence.

2. Property Lines

It’s important that your fence installation is done within your property lines. To make sure you aren’t going onto someone else’s property, the HOA may require that you call a surveyor to locate the ground pins that mark the lines. You might have to make sure you keep your fence a certain distance from the street as well.

3. Nature Preservation

Your HOA may protect the landscape, trees, and lakes in certain areas. If you want to build a fence that would normally necessitate cutting down a tree, you might have to build around it. Check to see what your HOA considers protected before cutting anything down.

4. Safety

Your neighborhood’s HOA will want to take safety into account. They may want you to locate any utility lines before building. If your fence will be around a pool, you may be required to call in an inspector to make sure that certain requirements are met to ensure safety. If your fence backs up to a major roadway, it may be necessary to make the rail side face the yard, which can make it more difficult for people to climb the fence.

The contractors at Morris Fence in Statesboro, GA, are experts at fence installation, from choosing materials to making sure the fence is sturdy and built to last. They’ve been offering service throughout Claxton, Guyton, Metter, Millen, Statesboro, and Sylvania since 1973, and they can handle any curveball the process throws their way. Visit their website to see examples of their past work or call (912) 587-5536 for a free estimate.