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Fence company in Portage, Indiana
We drive about 9 miles from our yard in Chesterton to build and repair fences in Portage. We plan every fence to the city's permit rules, and every estimate is free.
- 20+ yearsbuilding fences near you
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- Free written estimateswe usually measure within a week
- Homes and businessesvinyl, wood, aluminum, chain link
Portage fence rules
You need a permit for a fence in Portage
Portage handles a new fence as an accessory structure. You apply online or at City Hall before the first post goes in. These are the main rules in the city code.
- Permit first
The city's online Accessory Structure Application covers fences. The Building Department permit desk is 219-762-4204.
- 6 ft at most
In the residential districts the city code limits a fence to 6 ft tall.
- No front-yard fence
The code does not permit a fence in any front yard of a house. Side and back yards are where the fence goes.
- Corner lots
Keep the fence out of the 25 ft vision clearance triangle at the street corner, so drivers can see.
- Finished side out
The good side of the fence faces your neighbour and the street. Barbed and electric wire are not permitted.
- Pools
The code asks for a fence at least 6 ft tall around the pool or the yard, with a gate that closes, latches and locks by itself, latch on the inside.
- Drainage easements
If the fence crosses a drainage easement, you keep the water flow open, and you pay to take the fence down and put it back if the city works there.
Permit fees and sidewalk setbacks are not on the city website: ask us, or call the permit desk. A homeowner association can have stricter rules than the city. Source: City of Portage Building Department and city code Sec. 90-6.32, checked November 2026.
Fence types
Fences we build in Portage
The same four fence types and the same crew in every town. Here is how each one fits the Portage rules.
Vinyl fences in Portage
A 6 ft white privacy fence for the back yard fits the city's 6 ft limit.
See vinyl fencesWood fences in Portage
Cedar or pine privacy, built finished side out as the city code asks.
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Aluminum fences in Portage
Black ornamental fence round a pool or a back yard. Ask us about the 6 ft pool rule.
See aluminum fencesChain link fences in Portage
Low-cost fence for dogs and side yards, with privacy slats if you want them.
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Fence planner
Plan your Portage fence, then send it to us
Put in the length of your fence line and the gates you want. You get a rough count of posts and panels and a message that is ready to send, with Portage already picked.
Tip: keep the 6 ft limit and the front-yard rule in mind. We measure everything again on site, for free.
How it works
How a fence job runs in Portage
Four steps from the first call to the last gate latch, with the city permit in step 2.
- 1
Free estimate
We drive over from Chesterton, walk the line with you and give you a written price.
- 2
City permit
You apply to the Portage Building Department with the fence plan. Our written estimate lists the lengths, height and material.
- 3
Lines marked
Indiana 811 marks the buried gas, power and water lines before the first post hole is dug.
- 4
Build and walk-through
Posts first, then panels and gates. We check every latch with you before we leave.
Questions
Fence questions from Portage
Something else? Call or text 219-258-6900. Also near Portage: Chesterton, Burns Harbor, Hobart, Valparaiso and all service areas.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Portage?
Yes. The City of Portage covers fences with its Accessory Structure Application. You can apply online or at the Building Department in City Hall, 6070 Central Avenue.
How tall can my fence be in Portage?
In the residential districts the city code limits a fence to 6 ft. The code does not permit a fence in a front yard.
How far is Portage from your yard?
About 9 miles, or 15 to 20 minutes by road from Chesterton. The estimate in Portage is free, the same as in Chesterton.
How soon can you come out to Portage?
We can usually measure within a week of your call. Spring fills up first, so call early if you want the fence up before summer.
Can you put a fence around my pool in Portage?
Yes. We build vinyl and aluminum pool fences with self-closing, self-latching gates. The city code has its own pool fence rules, so we check your plan against them at the estimate.
Do you repair fences in Portage?
Yes. We replace broken posts and panels, rehang sagging gates and fix storm damage on any fence, whoever built it.