Fence Installation and Repair in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce lots in the older neighborhoods are often narrow, sometimes with alleys behind them, and near the water salt air wears fence hardware out fast.

County: St. Lucie County
Permits: Usually the City of Fort Pierce for addresses inside city limits, and St. Lucie County for unincorporated areas. Confirm for your address.

Many lots near downtown and in the older parts of town were laid out long before today's subdivisions. They can be narrow, have old fences on the line that nobody remembers putting up, and sometimes back onto alleys. Before replacing a fence, it helps to know exactly where your property line is. A survey is often worth having.

Permits and historic review

Inside city limits, new fences usually need a permit through the City of Fort Pierce Building Department. Unincorporated addresses go through St. Lucie County. The review checks height and location, including rules near the street and corners.

If your property is in a designated historic district or is a historic site, fences visible from the street are among the exterior changes that may need review by the city's historic preservation staff or board. That can affect the material and style. Ask the City of Fort Pierce before you order.

Salt air and materials

On Hutchinson Island and near the lagoon and inlet, salt spray corrodes steel hinges, latches and fasteners, and can wear on chain link. Aluminum, vinyl and stainless or coated hardware usually hold up better near the water. Wood fences need more upkeep in the salt and humidity. Ask the business what they recommend for your exposure.

Waterfront lots and digging

Fences close to the shoreline, mangroves or a seawall may run into state or county rules, so ask before building along the water. On lagoon front lots, don't plan a fence that blocks access to the seawall or dock. See seawall and dock repair in Fort Pierce. Call Sunshine 811 before digging so underground lines are marked. In older neighborhoods, old pipes and buried debris are common, so expect some surprises.

If old trees are on the fence line, see tree service in Fort Pierce. General information on materials is on the fencing page, and the city overview is on the Fort Pierce area page.

Check before you hireFlorida doesn't issue a state license for fence installation, so ask for proof of liability insurance and the local business tax receipt. Most new fences need a local permit, and pool fences must meet barrier rules.

Fencing questions in Fort Pierce

Do I need a permit for a fence in Fort Pierce?

Usually, yes. Inside city limits, new fences generally need a permit through the City of Fort Pierce Building Department. In unincorporated areas, St. Lucie County handles it. The fence business can usually pull the permit. Have a survey or property line information ready.

Does a historic district limit my fence choice in Fort Pierce?

It can. If your property is in a designated historic district or is a historic site, fences visible from the street may need review by the city's historic preservation staff or board before a permit is issued. That review can affect material, height and style. Ask the City of Fort Pierce whether your property is designated.

What fence material holds up near the beach in Fort Pierce?

Near the ocean, lagoon and inlet, aluminum and vinyl with stainless or coated hardware usually last longer than plain steel. Wood can work but needs regular sealing in salt and humidity. Chain link can corrode faster near salt water. Ask the business what they recommend for your exact spot.

I don't know where my property line is. What should I do?

Get a survey, or find the one from your closing. Older Fort Pierce lots often have fences that aren't on the real line, and a new fence built on the wrong line can cause disputes with neighbors. The fence permit application usually asks for location details anyway.

For the general guide, see Fencing on the Treasure Coast. For more about the town, see Fort Pierce.

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