HUNTINGTON WOODS, OAKLAND COUNTY
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Tree-Safe Installs
Fence Installation in Huntington Woods, MI
Huntington Woods is a small city of 1920s to 1950s Tudors, colonials and bungalows under one of the heaviest tree canopies in south Oakland, bordered by the Detroit Zoo and Rackham Golf Course. We build fences that respect the architecture and the roots, with posts set 42 inches deep.
Root-Aware Post Layout
Cedar Built to Detail
City Permit Filed
Free On-Site Measure
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DESIGN-MINDED MATERIALS
Fences That Belong on a Huntington Woods Street
Homeowners here notice proportion, finish and how a fence meets the house. These four systems cover what we build in the city, from detailed cedar to quiet black aluminum.
Signature Look
Cedar Shadowbox & Picket
Western Red Cedar
Shadowbox and board-on-board cedar finish both sides for the neighbor, and cedar pickets with matching gates suit Tudor and colonial fronts.
Heights:
3ft to 6ft
Wood:
Western Red Cedar
Caps:
Trim and post caps
Best For:
Historic homes
Built and trimmed on site
Quiet & Open
Ornamental Aluminum
Black or Bronze
Defines a front garden or encloses a pool while keeping the house and plantings visible from the street. Posts can be shifted to miss roots.
Heights:
3ft to 5ft
Finish:
Black or bronze
Gates:
Arched or flat
Best For:
Gardens, pools
Maintenance-free metal
Low Upkeep Privacy
Woodgrain Vinyl Privacy
Textured PVC
For owners who want a privacy screen without restaining under constant shade and leaf litter. Textured woodgrain colors read softer than bright white.
Heights:
5ft to 6ft
Colors:
Woodgrain, Tan
Rails:
Aluminum reinforced
Best For:
Shaded backyards
No mildew-prone stain
Behind the Garage
Black Coated Chain Link
Dog Runs & Utility Areas
Black vinyl-coated chain link nearly vanishes in a planted yard and is the economical way to close a side yard or build a dog run.
Heights:
4ft to 5ft
Finish:
Black vinyl coat
Frame:
Galvanized steel
Best For:
Pets, utility
Disappears in plantings
SOUTH OAKLAND NEIGHBORS
Also Serving the Cities Around Huntington Woods
Huntington Woods sits between Berkley, Royal Oak and Oak Park, a short drive from everything along Woodward and 10 Mile.
Berkley
Tight bungalow lots just north, where efficient cedar privacy is the usual build.
Royal Oak
Across Woodward, with 1920s to 1950s homes and plenty of cedar replacements.
Pleasant Ridge
Another small historic city on Woodward with similar architecture.
CANOPY & CHARACTER
Building Under Huntington Woods' Mature Trees
The trees are the defining feature of Huntington Woods, and they are the main thing we plan around. Large maples and oaks often sit right on the lot line, with surface roots running under the old fence. We hand-dig near trunks, shift posts a few inches to avoid major roots and leave room under low limbs, while still setting every post 42 inches deep in concrete so the line stays straight.
Homes here are mostly 1920s to 1950s Tudors, colonials and bungalows, and the fence should look like it was always there. That usually means shadowbox cedar in the back and a low cedar picket or aluminum fence in front. Fence rules come from the city building department; most Metro Detroit cities limit front-yard fences to about 3-4 feet, and we confirm your lot's rules before quoting.
HUNTINGTON WOODS FACTORS
Typical
Our Approach
Typical Lot
Size and layout
Mid-size, shaded
Root-aware layout
Common Styles
What we build most
Cedar, aluminum
Matched to house era
Tree Roots
On or near the line
Very common
Hand-dug near trunks
Permit
City building department
Usually required
Filed by us
Frost Depth
Post setting
42″
Concrete footings
HOW WE WORK HERE
A Careful Install, Start to Finish
Huntington Woods projects take a little more planning on the front end so nothing is damaged on build day.
01
Step 1
Design Walk
We walk the line with you, mark roots and plantings, discuss style details like caps and trim and leave a written quote.
Roots and beds marked
Style details agreed
Itemized written quote
PAPERWORK HANDLED
02
Step 2
Permit & Miss Dig
We prepare the plot plan, file it with the city building department and call Miss Dig 811 before any digging.
Plot plan drawn
Permit filed
Utilities staked
03
Step 3
Build & Restore
Posts go in by hand near trees, sections are fitted and trimmed, and beds and lawn are cleaned up before we leave.
Hand-dug where needed
Gates aligned
Beds left tidy
Working With a Landscape Designer?
Send us the plan. We will coordinate post locations and gate openings with your beds and hardscape.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Huntington Woods Fence Questions
What Huntington Woods homeowners ask before they build.
Will installing a fence damage my trees?
Not if it is laid out carefully. We hand-dig near trunks, move posts to miss major roots and never cut a structural root to keep a perfect spacing. If a section is too close to a tree, we tell you on site.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Huntington Woods?
Generally yes, from the city building department. We prepare the drawing and file it for you.
What fence style suits a Tudor or colonial home?
Cedar shadowbox or board-on-board in the back and a low cedar picket or black aluminum fence in front. Both match the era and finish nicely on both sides.
Does wood fencing hold up under heavy shade?
Cedar does well but stays damp longer in shade, so a breathable penetrating stain every few years helps. If you want zero upkeep, woodgrain vinyl is the alternative.
FREE HUNTINGTON WOODS QUOTE
Plan Your Huntington Woods Fence With Us
Send your address and any photos or ideas. We will walk the lot, plan around your trees and give you a written price.
PREFER TO CALL DIRECTLY?
Speak directly with our estimating desk for quick questions or emergency repairs.
Itemized pricing with no surprise add-ons
City permit and Miss Dig handled
Workmanship warranty on every install
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