Fence installation for Canton Township homes

Anchor Fence installs residential fences in Canton Township, Michigan, from our shop on Plymouth Road in Redford. We build vinyl, wood, privacy, chain link, and steel and aluminum fences, plus gates and railings. Every quote is free, and every installation includes a two-year workmanship warranty in writing. We call MISS DIG before we dig and can advise you on the Canton fence permit, which the property owner obtains.

Picture of a chain link fence in front of a commercial building.

Fence company services for Canton homeowners

Many Canton fence projects start in the backyard. Canton grew fast from the 1970s through 2000, so many homes sit in subdivisions and condominium communities with open rear yards that face a neighbor.

Fences we install in Canton

People want privacy on the patio, a safe yard for a dog, or a pool barrier that will pass inspection. Before we suggest a material, we ask what the fence needs to do and what your association allows.

Privacy fences for subdivision backyards

A six-foot privacy fence gives a Canton rear yard full screening from the neighbors. Township rules allow six feet in the rear yard, and in the side yard only when the fence sits at least 15 feet behind the front corner of the house. We lay out the line so the tall sections stay where they are allowed. Our Privacy Fences come in vinyl, wood, and wood-look composite.

Vinyl fences that skip the paint can

Vinyl suits newer Canton neighborhoods because it does not need paint or stain. Most styles have a finished look on both sides, which helps with the township rule that a fence look finished from either side. Our Vinyl Fencing options include full privacy, semi-privacy, and picket styles. Vinyl fence material carries a limited lifetime warranty, excluding vinyl-coated chain link.

Chain link for pets and play areas

Chain link is a practical way to keep a dog in or fence off a play area. One Canton detail matters here: the township’s fence ordinance bans mesh, vinyl slats, or similar material attached to a fence. If you want privacy, plan on a solid style instead of slatted chain link. Our Chain Link Fencing page shows the gauges and coatings we install.

Aluminum, steel, and wood-look options

Some Canton homeowners want an open, ornamental look near the front of the house. Front-yard fences in Canton can reach four feet but cannot sit inside the required front setback. Our Steel and Aluminum Fencing works well for that look. For the warmth of wood without the upkeep, ask about SimTek and CertaGrain panels.

Fencing for Canton businesses

Anchor Fence also works for Canton businesses, property managers, and industrial sites along the Michigan Avenue and I-275 corridors. Commercial jobs follow different height limits by zoning district, so they start with a site review.

Metal fence post set in a fresh concrete footing

How a Canton fence job runs with Anchor Fence

Here is the order we follow.

1. Free estimate. We visit, measure, and talk through the material, height, and gate locations.

2. Survey check. Canton asks for a survey sealed by a registered surveyor. The township may already have one on file for your lot, so we check before you pay for a new one.

3. Neighbor letters. If the fence will sit on a shared property line, Canton needs written, notarized permission from the neighbor. We tell you early so it does not hold up the permit.

4. Permit. The property owner applies for the Canton permit. We give you the fence line, layout, and material details for the application and point out the forms the city asks for.

5. MISS DIG. We call Michigan’s 811 system at least three business days before digging so public utility lines are marked.

6. Installation. Our crew sets posts, hangs panels and gates, and cleans up.

7. Final inspection. Canton requires a final fence inspection, and the property corners must be marked first.

Your HOA is a separate step. Canton Township does not need HOA approval to issue a permit, but your association may still have its own rules. Check those before you sign anything.

Permits in Canton

Canton requires a permit for a new fence and for replacing even one section of an existing one. The township also sets heights, post depth, and where the finished side faces.

Building for Canton soil and Michigan winters

A fence that looks good in June has to stand straight after a hard freeze. Frost can grip a post and lift it a little each winter, and clay soil holds the water that makes this worse. Canton’s own fence checklist calls for posts at least 36 inches below grade. We typically set posts in 42-inch concrete footings, the same depth Michigan’s building code sets for house footings. That extra depth puts the base below where frost does most of its work.

Winter also matters for timing. The ground can be frozen, and concrete needs time to cure. Booking an estimate in the colder months lets us finish the permit and survey steps early. Most installations can be complete within six to eight weeks, weather pending.

White vinyl picket fence in front of a suburban home

Our written warranty

Anchor Fence puts its terms on paper. Every residential and commercial installation comes with a two-year workmanship warranty. Vinyl fence material carries a limited lifetime warranty, excluding vinyl-coated chain link. Steel and aluminum materials carry product warranties up to a limited lifetime, depending on the product. Your quote lists the terms for the fence you choose.

Canton fence questions

Most Anchor Fence installations can be complete within six to eight weeks, weather pending. In Canton, the timeline includes the survey check, any notarized neighbor letters for a shared property line, the township permit, and the MISS DIG notice of at least three business days. The fence itself usually goes up in a short visit once those steps are done.

Yes, if you follow the township’s setback. Canton allows a six-foot fence in the side yard only when it stays at least 15 feet behind the front corner of the house. Closer to the front, side-yard fences are limited to four feet. Anchor Fence lays out the fence line so each section meets the height that applies.

No. Canton Township’s fence ordinance prohibits mesh, vinyl slats, or similar material attached to a fence. If you want both privacy and a durable fence, a solid vinyl, wood, or composite style is the better fit. Anchor Fence can show you privacy options that meet the township rule during your free estimate.

Canton Township does not require HOA approval before it issues a fence permit, but your association can still enforce its own rules. If a permit is canceled because of HOA rules, the township does not refund it. Check your covenants first. Anchor Fence can quote a style that fits both sets of rules.

Anchor Fence installs vinyl, wood, privacy, chain link, and steel and aluminum fences in Canton, along with SimTek and CertaGrain wood-look panels, gates, porch and walkway railings, and pet or equipment cages. We also install commercial chain link, gates, guardrails, and railings for Canton businesses.

Start your Canton fence with a visit to the yard

A fence in Canton has more steps than most people expect: a sealed survey, possible neighbor letters, a permit, a locate, and a final inspection. If you want to spread out the cost, Financing is available through Hearth. The property owner obtains the permit, and Anchor Fence can advise you on the rules and give you the layout and material details for the application. Call our Redford office at (313) 937-0101, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or send us your project online.

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