Wood Fence Installation
A real wood fence brings warmth and privacy to your yard. We build them by hand from cedar and pressure-treated pine, set to last.
See wood fence installation details →Fencing in Bristol, CT
Searching for fencing near me in Bristol? A&L Fence is a family-owned fence company serving Bristol, Connecticut, setting posts below the 42 inch frost line and building every fence to the city's permit and height rules.
Fencing help in Bristol
Bristol is an older city, and that shapes the fence work here. The typical Bristol home was built around 1967, and about 69 out of every 100 homes went up before 1980. That means many yards have fences that are decades old and starting to lean, sag, or rot. About 65% of Bristol homes are lived in by the people who own them, so most of our jobs are for owners who want the work done right and want it to last for years.
Winter is the real test for a fence in Bristol. Connecticut soil freezes deep, and the state building code sets the frost line near 42 inches. If posts are set too shallow, the freezing ground pushes them up a little more each winter until the whole fence tilts and the gates stop closing. We set our posts below the frost line so the frozen ground cannot heave them, which is how our fences stay straight and square season after season.
Bristol also has clear fence rules, and the city requires a Fence Permit before any fence goes up or gets changed. In a front yard, a fence can be up to 4.5 feet tall and must be at least half open, and chain link is not allowed in the required front yard. Along the sides and back, a fence can go up to 6.5 feet, and the finished side has to face your neighbor and the street. Parts of town like Chippens Hill and Fall Mountain sit on slopes, and on sloped ground the fence has to step down with the grade. As a family-owned company with an owner who has more than 20 years in the trade, we pull the permit and build to every one of these rules so your fence passes and looks clean.
Our services in Bristol
Fencing services in Bristol
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl fencing gives you privacy with almost no upkeep. It never needs paint or stain, and it shrugs off Connecticut weather.
Vinyl Fence Installation in New Britain →Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link is the strong, affordable way to fence a yard, keep pets in, or secure a property. We install it tight and built to last.
Explore chain link fence installation →Aluminum & Ornamental Fence Installation
Aluminum fencing gives you the elegant look of wrought iron without the rust or upkeep. It is a clean, classic way to set off a yard.
How our aluminum & ornamental fence installation works →Privacy Fence Installation
Want your backyard back? A privacy fence blocks the view, cuts the noise, and makes your yard feel like your own again.
See privacy fence installation details →Pool Fence Installation
A pool needs a safe, code-correct fence. We build pool fencing that keeps kids and pets safe and passes inspection.
Pool Fence Installation in New Britain →Gate Installation
A gate is the part of a fence you use every day, so it has to swing true and latch right. We build and hang gates that just work.
Explore gate installation →Fence Repair
Leaning posts, broken boards, a gate that will not latch? We fix fences of every kind and get yours standing straight again.
How our fence repair works →Commercial Fencing
We fence businesses, lots, and properties across the area, with secure, durable fencing built to do its job and stay out of your way.
See commercial fencing details →Bristol fencing questions
Do I need a permit for a fence in Bristol?
Yes. Bristol's zoning rules say a Fence Permit must be issued by the city's Zoning Enforcement Officer before any fence is built, altered, or changed. The city asks for a scaled plot plan showing where the fence will sit, plus the fence's type, height, and materials. We handle this permit step for you as part of the job.
How deep should fence posts go in Bristol?
Your posts should reach below the frost line. Connecticut's building code puts the frost line near 42 inches, which is how deep the ground can freeze here, so posts must be set below that depth. Setting them that deep keeps the winter freeze from pushing them up and tilting the fence. We dig below the frost line on every Bristol job so your fence stays straight.
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