Fence Installation in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City is a big, varied place, so we focus our city work on North Baltimore — the neighborhoods closest to the county line and closest to our Cockeysville shop, like Mount Washington, Roland Park, Guilford, Homeland, Cedarcroft, Govans, Original Northwood, Hamilton, and Lauraville. These areas have the detached, suburban-style lots that fencing work usually calls for, and we're comfortable working across the jurisdiction switch from Baltimore County to Baltimore City permitting. Stackus Fence Co is licensed, insured, and family-owned.
Fence services we offer in North Baltimore City
Wood fences — privacy, picket, split rail, post-and-rail, shadow box, dog ear, and stockade styles
Vinyl fencing
Chain link installation and repair
Custom gates and ornamental fencing
Fence repair (wood, vinyl, and chain link)
Dog barriers and pet enclosures
Pool and A/C equipment enclosures
Garden enclosures and handrails
Retaining walls and deck staining
Mailbox posts and trash enclosures
Why North Baltimore homeowners choose Stackus Fence
We're a small, family-owned company — the crew that quotes your job is the one that builds it. We're fully licensed (MHIC #157746) and insured, and unlike a lot of fence companies that only work in the county, we're used to switching over to Baltimore City's separate permitting process and, where it applies, working with the city's historic district review for neighborhoods like Roland Park and Homeland.
Our process
We come out for a free, no-obligation estimate and walk the property line with you.
We confirm whether your property falls under Baltimore City or Baltimore County jurisdiction (the line isn't always obvious) and what that means for your permit.
If a permit or historic district review is required, we handle the paperwork.
We install your fence and clean up the site when we're done.
We walk the finished fence with you before we consider the job complete.
Areas we serve in Baltimore City
We primarily work in North Baltimore neighborhoods near the county line, including Mount Washington, Roland Park, Guilford, Homeland, Cedarcroft, Govans, Original Northwood, Hamilton, and Lauraville. If you're elsewhere in the city, give us a call — we may still be able to help.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to install a fence in Baltimore City? Baltimore City is its own jurisdiction, separate from Baltimore County, with its own building code and permitting office — the county rules referenced on our other area pages don't apply here. Under Baltimore City's building code, fence height is generally capped at 42 inches in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards for residential properties, and a permit application is required. We handle the permit application as part of the job.
What about fences in Roland Park or Homeland — are those historic districts? Yes, several North Baltimore neighborhoods, including Roland Park and Greater Homeland, are local historic districts overseen by Baltimore City's Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP). Exterior changes, including fences, may need CHAP review in addition to a standard permit. We haven't independently confirmed every detail of that process, so we recommend we look into it together for your specific property before we finalize a design — we don't want to guess on a historic district requirement.
Do you serve all of Baltimore City, or just North Baltimore? We concentrate on North Baltimore because it's the area closest to our Cockeysville shop and the housing stock — detached homes with real yards — fits the kind of fencing we do best. If you're farther into the city, it's still worth a call; we can let you know if we're able to take on the job.
How much does it cost to install a fence in Baltimore City, MD? Cost depends on material, fence length, gates, site conditions, and whether historic district review adds any extra steps, so we don't quote a number without seeing the property. A free on-site estimate is the fastest way to get an accurate price.
Get a free estimate
Ready to talk about your fence? Call us at (443) 281-9626 or request a free estimate online.