Fence installation in St. George
Vinyl, block and iron fences and gates across Washington County's largest city, from older streets downtown to the newest lots on the south end.
St. George is the seat of Washington County and had 95,342 residents in the 2020 census. Much of the city's housing went up in the last few decades, and growth keeps spreading south and east into newer neighborhoods where nearly every lot gets fenced soon after closing. Closer to downtown, older homes on the original grid often have aging wood, chain link or block that needs repair or replacement.
Common St. George fence projects
- First fences around new-construction backyards
- Iron view fences on lots backing onto golf courses and open space
- RV gates into side yards
- Replacing sun-damaged vinyl in subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s
- Front courtyard fences that meet the decorative-fence rule
The city's fence code in brief
Side and rear fences top out at 6 feet 4 inches, front setback fences at 4 feet, and the first 10 feet behind the sidewalk is limited to at least half-open decorative fencing. Barbed wire and razor wire aren't allowed in residential zones. A fence within a foot of a sidewalk needs concrete or gravel between the two. The code also keeps fences away from utility equipment: 5 feet from transformers and fire hydrants and 3 feet from water meter boxes. Front setback fences need a permit.
Utilities and the street
Those clearances matter in practice because transformers, meter boxes and hydrants often sit right where a front or side fence wants to go. A contractor who knows the city's code will lay out the line around them.
Common questions
Do contractors cover all of St. George?
Yes. Call with your address and you'll be connected with a fence contractor that works in your neighborhood.
Can I use barbed wire in a St. George backyard?
No. The city prohibits barbed wire and razor wire in residential zones. It's allowed only in certain agricultural, manufacturing and commercial zones.
Services in St. George
- Vinyl fencesTan, white and wood-grain vinyl privacy, semi-privacy and picket fences for St. George yards.
- Block wall fencesConcrete block privacy walls on real footings, with caps, stucco or split-face finishes.
- Wrought iron and view fencesSteel and aluminum view fences, pool enclosures and decorative front-yard fencing.
- RV and fence gatesWide RV and trailer gates, double drive gates and walk gates that swing true and latch.
- Fence repairFix wind-damaged vinyl, leaning posts, cracked block walls, rusted iron and failing gates.
Nearby areas
Bare backyard, broken vinyl or a gate that won't latch?
Call the number above and a local fence contractor will come look at the job and quote it directly.