THE GROSSE POINTES
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Historic Homes
Fence Installation in Grosse Pointe, MI
The City of Grosse Pointe is the compact center of the Pointes, built around the Village shops on Kercheval and lined with Colonial, Tudor and Georgian homes on lots that run toward Lake St. Clair. We build fences that respect that architecture and fit narrow side yards between substantial houses.
Suited to Historic Homes
Narrow Side-Yard Builds
Permits Filed by Us
42″ Frost-Line Posts
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MATERIALS THAT SUIT THE ARCHITECTURE
Fences Designed to Look Right Beside a Grosse Pointe Home
Here the fence is part of the facade. These are the four materials we build most in the City of Grosse Pointe; open any card for full styles.
Wrought-Iron Look
Ornamental Aluminum
Replaces Old Iron Fencing
Many homes here have aging wrought iron that is rusting at the base. Heavy-profile aluminum with finials and decorative rings gives the same period look with no rust or repainting.
Heights:
3ft to 5ft
Finish:
Black, bronze
Details:
Finials, rings, arches
Best For:
Front yards, gardens
Iron look without the rust
Classic Detail
Painted Cedar Picket & Privacy
Built to Match the Trim
Cedar picket and board-on-board privacy can be painted to match window trim, with lattice or cap-and-trim tops that suit a Colonial or Tudor better than a plain dog-ear.
Heights:
3ft to 6ft
Wood:
Western Red Cedar
Tops:
Lattice, cap-and-trim
Best For:
Period homes
Paint- or stain-ready
No Repainting
Vinyl Privacy Fencing
White or Woodgrain PVC
For owners who want the crisp white look without repainting a wood fence every few years, vinyl with a decorative top holds its finish beside a painted brick or clapboard home.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Colors:
White, Woodgrain
Tops:
Lattice, spindle
Best For:
Backyard privacy
Color molded through
Behind the Hedge
Black Chain Link
Hidden in Landscaping
Black vinyl-coated chain link set inside a hedge row or along a rear line keeps a dog contained while the plantings do the visual work.
Heights:
4ft to 5ft
Finish:
Black vinyl-coated
Use:
Inside hedges
Best For:
Pet containment
Disappears in greenery
ACROSS THE POINTES
The Other Pointes and Nearby Communities
Each of the Grosse Pointes runs its own permits and rules. We work in all of them, plus the communities next door.
Grosse Pointe Park
Directly south, with canal homes at Windmill Pointe and a mix of single-family and two-family houses.
Grosse Pointe Farms
Directly north, with larger lakefront estates along Lake Shore Road.
Grosse Pointe Woods
Further north, with Colonial and ranch neighborhoods on more uniform lots.
Grosse Pointe Shores
At the northern end of the lakeshore, with estate lots on Lake St. Clair.
Harper Woods
West of the Pointes, with brick bungalows and tidy backyard privacy projects.
BUILDING IN GROSSE POINTE
Respecting the Streetscape Without Giving Up Privacy
The City of Grosse Pointe takes the look of its streets seriously, and front-yard and corner-lot fences draw the most scrutiny. Most Metro Detroit cities limit front-yard fences to about 3-4 feet, and the Pointes are often stricter on style and placement; we confirm your lot's rules with the city before quoting. In practice that means low, open ornamental fences toward the street and taller privacy only behind the front line of the house.
Side yards between large older homes can be tight, with foundations, window wells, gas meters and mature hedges along the line. We hand-dig where an auger will not fit, set every post 42 inches deep in concrete below the frost line, and protect lawns and plantings with ground mats during the build. When old iron or wood comes out, we remove the buried footings too. Compare decorative profiles on our aluminum fencing page.
GROSSE POINTE FACTORS
Typical
Our Approach
Typical Lot
Early-1900s homes
Deep, tight sides
Hand-dug posts
Common Styles
Fits the architecture
Aluminum, painted cedar
Matched to trim
Street Frontage
Front and corner lots
Closely reviewed
Low, open styles
Permit
City building department
Required
Filed by us
Frost Depth
Michigan winters
42″
Posts below it
THE GROSSE POINTE PROCESS
Design, Approval and a Careful Build
Design review can take longer here than in most cities, so we start the paperwork the week of your measure.
01
Step 1
Design Consultation
We measure, look at the house's trim and style, and recommend profiles and heights that fit the street and the rules.
Style matched to home
Samples and photos
Written itemized quote
APPROVALS HANDLED
02
Step 2
City Approval & Miss Dig
We prepare drawings and specs, file with the City of Grosse Pointe and place the Miss Dig 811 ticket once approved.
Drawings and specs
City permit filed
Utilities marked
03
Step 3
Careful Build
Ground protection down, posts set 42 inches in concrete, fence and gates installed, and a walkthrough with you.
Lawn and beds protected
Frost-line footings
Full cleanup
Replacing Old Iron Fencing?
Send us a photo and the approximate length. We can price an aluminum replacement with matching details.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Grosse Pointe Fence Questions
Answers for homeowners in the City of Grosse Pointe.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Grosse Pointe?
Yes, fence projects in the City of Grosse Pointe go through the city, and front and corner-lot fences get close review. We prepare the drawings and file for you.
Can I put a privacy fence in my front yard?
Generally not at full privacy height. Front-yard fences across Metro Detroit are usually limited to about 3-4 feet, and Grosse Pointe favors open, decorative styles. We confirm your lot's rules first.
Can you replace an old wrought iron fence?
Yes. Heavy-profile aluminum with finials and rings replicates the period look and will not rust. We remove the old iron and its footings as part of the job.
Is the City of Grosse Pointe different from the other Pointes?
Yes. Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Farms, Woods and Shores are separate cities with their own building departments and rules. We file with the one your home is in.
FREE GROSSE POINTE QUOTE
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We will measure, recommend styles that suit your home and give you an exact written price.
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City approval and Miss Dig handled
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