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Fence company in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville is in Lake County, about 21 miles west of our Chesterton yard. The town asks for a building permit and a plat of survey for a fence, and we plan the fence line with you at the free estimate.
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- Homes and businessesvinyl, wood, aluminum, chain link
Merrillville fence rules
A fence in Merrillville needs a permit and a survey
The town counts a fence as an accessory structure. You apply to the Planning and Building Department with a plat of survey that shows where the fence goes.
- Building permit
The town lists fences with pools and sheds as projects that need a building permit.
- Plat of survey
Bring the survey of your lot. It is often in your closing papers.
- 6 ft at most
In residential zones the town limits a fence to 6 ft tall.
- No front-yard fence
The town does not permit a fence in the front yard of a residential lot.
- Inside your line
A fence can stand on the property line, but the town tells owners to keep it just inside it.
- Materials
The town FAQ lists wood, chain link, split rail, wrought iron and vinyl.
- Call 811
The town says a call to Indiana 811 before you dig is required by law.
Permit fees, corner lots, pool fences and easements are not on the town pages: ask us, or call the department. The FAQ does not name aluminum, so we check an ornamental aluminum fence with the town before we order it. Source: Town of Merrillville Planning and Building Department, checked November 2026.
Fence types
Fences we build in Merrillville
The same four fence types and the same crew in every town. Here is how each one fits the Merrillville rules.
Vinyl fences in Merrillville
Vinyl is on the town's list of fence materials. Privacy up to 6 ft in side and back yards.
See vinyl fencesWood fences in Merrillville
Wood privacy and split rail are both on the town's list.
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Aluminum fences in Merrillville
The look of wrought iron, which the town lists. We confirm aluminum with the town first.
See aluminum fencesChain link fences in Merrillville
Chain link for yards and business lots, with slats for privacy.
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Questions
Fence questions from Merrillville
Something else? Call or text 219-258-6900. Also near Merrillville: Hobart, Crown Point, Portage and all service areas.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Merrillville?
Yes. The Planning and Building Department at 7820 Broadway issues it, and the town asks for a plat of survey with the application.
How tall can a fence be in Merrillville?
Up to 6 ft in residential zones. The town does not permit a fence in a front yard.
Where do I find my plat of survey?
Most owners get one in their closing papers when they buy the house. If you cannot find it, tell us at the estimate and we tell you where to ask.
How far is Merrillville from your yard?
About 21 miles, or 35 to 40 minutes by road from Chesterton. The estimate in Merrillville is free.
Do you build commercial fence in Merrillville?
Yes. We build chain link, security fence and gates for business lots across Lake and Porter County.