Fence company for homes in the City of Plymouth, Michigan

Anchor Fence installs residential fences in the City of Plymouth, Michigan, from our family-owned shop on Plymouth Road in Redford. We build vinyl, wood, aluminum, steel, and chain link fences, plus gates and porch railings, for homes in the neighborhoods around downtown and Kellogg Park. Every job starts with a free quote at your home. Call (313) 937-0101 or request a quote online. We call MISS DIG before we dig and Anchor Fence pulls the Plymouth fence permit for you.

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

Fence installation for City of Plymouth homes

The City of Plymouth covers about two square miles, and Plymouth Township surrounds it on every side.

Fences sized for a small, walkable town

Near downtown, many streets have sidewalks, big old trees, and houses set fairly close together. That changes how a fence gets planned. A porch, a walk, and a public sidewalk can leave very little front yard, and the city keeps front yard fences low and decorative. So most of the fences we build inside the city sit behind the house: a private patio, a safe yard for the dog, or a clean line along a shared lot line.

Backyard privacy

In the city, a fence in the side or rear yard can stand up to six and a half feet tall. That is enough to screen a patio from the yard next door. Most homeowners here choose Privacy Fences in white or tan vinyl, which never needs paint, or in cedar-tone wood. For a wood look with less upkeep, ask about SimTek and CertaGrain panels. The city also asks that the finished side face your neighbors, with the posts on your side, so plan on that look from your patio.

Front yard picket and ornamental fences

A front yard fence in the City of Plymouth has to be decorative and no taller than 30 inches. Wrought iron style metal, pickets, and low stone or masonry walls fit that rule. Chain link is not allowed in a required front yard. Low Steel and Aluminum Fencing or a short picket run can frame a garden or a corner porch without blocking the view of the street.

Pets, kids, and pools

For a dog run or a play yard behind the house, Chain Link Fencing is simple and lasts. Many owners add a matching walk gate and a wider gate for the mower. A pool brings its own rules, since pool fences must meet the state construction code. Tell us about the pool at your quote, and we will plan the fence and Gates around a self-closing, self-latching setup.

Railings for porches and steps

Older Plymouth homes often have a front porch or a few steps to the walk. Our Porch and Walkway Railings give you a safe handhold in aluminum or vinyl that matches the fence out back.

Fences for local businesses

Shops, offices, and landlords in Plymouth need fences too, from a dumpster enclosure behind a downtown storefront to a gated lot near Ann Arbor Road. Those jobs follow different city rules and use heavier materials.

Why Plymouth homeowners call Anchor Fence

Homeowners in the city get a nearby family shop, a clear plan from quote to cleanup, and a warranty in writing.

A family shop on Plymouth Road

Today we are a family-owned company run by the Chuhran family from our shop on Plymouth Road in Redford, east of downtown Plymouth. We have been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2003, with an A+ rating, and Houzz named us Best of Houzz for Service in 2020 and 2022.

How a job runs, first call to cleanup

Here is how a City of Plymouth job usually goes from first call to final walk-through.

1. Free quote. We walk the yard with you, measure, and talk through height, style, and gates. You get a written quote.

2. Lot lines. The city wants a survey or plot plan from a Michigan licensed surveyor, with the corners marked. If you do not have one, we will tell you what the city needs before you order it.

3. Permit. Anchor Fence pulls the Plymouth permit for you. Our fee is $100 plus the city’s permit cost.

4. MISS DIG. We call MISS DIG, Michigan’s 811 system, at least three business days before we dig, so buried utility lines get marked.

5. Posts and panels. We typically set posts in 42-inch concrete footings, the same depth Michigan’s building code sets for house footings. Then the rails, panels, and gates go up.

Most installations can be complete within six to eight weeks, weather pending.

Written warranty and financing

Our warranty is in writing. 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), and steel and aluminum materials carry product warranties up to a limited lifetime, depending on the product. If you would rather pay over time, Financing is available through Hearth.

City of Plymouth fence permits

Every fence or wall in the City of Plymouth needs a permit from the city’s Building Department at City Hall, 201 S. Main. That includes the paperwork on lot lines and the inspection. Anchor Fence pulls the permit for you. Our fee is $100 plus the city’s permit cost.

City or Township? Check before you build

Plymouth, MI 48170 is the mailing address for two separate places: the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township. Each has its own building department and its own fence rules. The city says its addresses have only three or four digits, but township addresses can have four digits too, so the house number alone will not settle it. Your property tax bill names the community that taxes your home, or you can look up your address on the city’s online permit site. Live outside the city line?

White vinyl picket fence in front of a suburban home

Frequently asked questions about fences in Plymouth

The cost of a fence in Plymouth depends on the length of the fence line, the height, the material, and the number of gates. A short picket run in front costs far less than a six-foot vinyl privacy fence around a full backyard. Anchor Fence gives free written quotes after we measure your yard, and financing is available through Hearth.

For most City of Plymouth jobs, the Anchor Fence timeline is six to eight weeks, weather pending. The schedule includes time for the City of Plymouth permit, the lot line paperwork, and the MISS DIG locate, which needs at least three business days. The build itself usually goes quickly once posts are set.

Yes, if it is decorative and no taller than 30 inches. The City of Plymouth allows wrought iron style metal, pickets, and stone or masonry in a required front yard. Chain link is not allowed there. Corner lots may have two front yards, so the low height can apply on the side street too.

Vinyl, aluminum, powder-coated steel, and galvanized chain link all handle Michigan winters well when the posts are set deep. Vinyl does not rot or need paint, though it can crack if a plow or branch hits it in deep cold. Wood looks warm but needs stain every few years. We help you weigh upkeep against look and budget.

Start with a walk around your yard

The right fence for a Plymouth home starts with the yard itself: where the sidewalk runs, where the dog goes out, and which side of the house gets the most traffic. We will walk it with you, show you what the city allows, and give you a clear price. Phone us at (313) 937-0101; the Redford office is open weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Plymouth Building Department Address & Phone Number:

Plymouth Fence Ordinances:

  • City Permit Cost: $80.00
  • Anchor cost to pull: $100 plus city permit cost
  • Neighbor approval form.
  • HOA approval if required.
  • Needs permit application.
  • Mortgage survey/site plan.

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