SOUTH OAKLAND COUNTY
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Bungalow Lots
Fence Installation in Ferndale, MI
Ferndale's streets between 8 Mile and I-696 are lined with 1920s bungalows on narrow lots, many with alleys and detached garages out back. We design fences for those tight footprints: privacy close to the neighbors, gates that work with the garage, and front fences that suit the house.
Built for Narrow Lots
Alley & Garage Gates
Permits Filed by Us
42″ Frost-Line Posts
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MATERIALS FOR SMALL LOTS
Ferndale Fences That Make the Most of a Small Yard
On a lot that may be 40 feet wide, every foot of fence is visible. These four materials fit Ferndale best; open any card for full styles.
Most Requested
Cedar Privacy Fencing
Shadowbox & Horizontal
Cedar shadowbox and modern horizontal boards are what we build most in Ferndale. They look good from both sides, which matters when the neighbor's patio is six feet away.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Wood:
Western Red Cedar
Styles:
Shadowbox, horizontal
Best For:
Close-neighbor privacy
Finished face both sides
Bungalow Front Yards
Ornamental Aluminum
3ft to 4ft Black Picket
A short black aluminum fence frames a bungalow porch and front garden, keeps a dog off the sidewalk and stays within typical front-yard height limits.
Heights:
3ft to 4ft
Finish:
Black powder coat
Gates:
Matching walk gate
Best For:
Front gardens
Rust-free for decades
No Upkeep
Vinyl Privacy Fencing
Woodgrain or Solid Colors
Vinyl gives the same privacy without restaining, and woodgrain textures avoid the plastic look on a classic brick or sided bungalow.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Colors:
Woodgrain, Tan, White
Rail:
Aluminum reinforced
Best For:
Low maintenance
Never stain again
Alley Lines
Black Chain Link
Vinyl-Coated Steel
Along an alley or behind the garage, black coated chain link secures the yard affordably and looks far better than the old galvanized fence it usually replaces.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Finish:
Black, galvanized
Gates:
Alley walk gates
Best For:
Alley lines, dogs
Economical and secure
SOUTH OAKLAND NEIGHBORS
Nearby Cities With the Same Kind of Lots
Ferndale's neighbors share its pre-war street grid, so our small-lot approach carries right across the city lines.
Pleasant Ridge
Tree-lined streets and older homes just north on Woodward, where cedar and aluminum lead.
Hazel Park
Small post-war houses to the east where vinyl and chain link replacements are common.
Oak Park
Mid-century brick ranches to the west with tidy backyards made for 6ft privacy.
Royal Oak
Bungalows and colonials to the north with narrow lots and plenty of horizontal cedar.
Berkley
Compact brick bungalow lots northwest of Ferndale with a strong pet-owner crowd.
Huntington Woods
Older, well-kept homes where front-yard aluminum and quality cedar fit the streets.
BUILDING IN FERNDALE
Fencing a 40-Foot Lot With an Alley and a Garage
A Ferndale backyard is usually a narrow rectangle with a detached garage at the back and an alley behind it. The fence has to tie into the garage, leave room to roll bins out, and give a gate where you actually walk. We plan gates first, then lay out panels so they land evenly between the house and garage. Driveways that run beside the house often mean a short gate run between the house and the side lot line.
Older lots also come with surprises: mature trees on the line, old clothesline poles, buried concrete and fences that drifted off the true line years ago. We work from your survey, dig every post to 42 inches and pour concrete. Most Metro Detroit cities limit front-yard fences to about 3-4 feet; we confirm your lot's rules with the city building department before quoting. Compare cedar styles before your measure.
FERNDALE PLANNING FACTORS
Typical
Our Approach
Typical Lot
1920s street grid
Narrow, alley behind
Gates planned first
Garage
Back of lot
Detached
Fence ties in
Common Styles
What neighbors build
Horizontal cedar
Good both sides
Permit
City building department
Usually required
Filed by us
Frost Depth
Michigan winters
42″
Posts below it
FERNDALE PROJECT STEPS
How We Build a Fence in Ferndale
Small-lot fences go up fast. Most Ferndale builds take one or two days once the permit clears.
01
Step 1
Walk the Lot
We measure, mark gates for the garage, alley and driveway, and leave an itemized written quote.
Gate placement planned
Old fence noted
Written itemized price
PAPERWORK MANAGED
02
Step 2
Permit & Miss Dig
We prepare the plot plan, file with the City of Ferndale and call in Miss Dig 811 so utilities are marked.
Plot plan drawn
City permit filed
Utilities marked
03
Step 3
Build & Clean Up
Old fence out, posts in at 42 inches, panels and gates hung, and a walkthrough with you at the end.
Frost-line footings
Gates tested
Debris hauled away
Sharing the Fence With a Neighbor?
We can quote the shared line separately so you and your neighbor can split the cost.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ferndale Fence FAQ
Quick answers for Ferndale homeowners.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Ferndale?
In most cases, yes. The City of Ferndale reviews fence projects through its building department. We draw the plot plan and file it as part of your job.
Can my fence connect to my detached garage?
Yes. Tying the fence into the garage is common on Ferndale lots. We set a post beside the garage rather than fastening heavily to the siding, so the fence and building can move independently.
Which side of the fence faces my neighbor?
Traditionally the finished side faces out. On narrow Ferndale lots, shadowbox, board-on-board and horizontal styles avoid the question because both sides look finished.
How much does a fence cost on a typical Ferndale lot?
Most Ferndale backyards need 100 to 160 feet of fence. Chain link is the most affordable, followed by treated pine, cedar and vinyl. We give an exact itemized price after a free measure.
FREE FERNDALE QUOTE
Book a Free Fence Measure in Ferndale
We will measure the lot, plan gates around your garage and alley, and give you an exact written price.
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Speak directly with our estimating desk for quick questions or emergency repairs.
Itemized price, no surprise add-ons
City permit and Miss Dig handled
Workmanship warranty on every fence
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