Fence Installation in Nokomis, FL

Fence permits in Nokomis

Nokomis is in unincorporated Sarasota County, so county zoning rules apply, not city rules. Residential wood, vinyl and chain link fences that meet the code don't need a building permit here. Aluminum fences, masonry walls and other fence types do, and we file that permit at the county permit center for you. Street-side fences set back less than 4 ft are limited to 4 ft tall, side and rear fences can reach 8 ft, and chain link isn't allowed in a required front yard. Full rules are in our Sarasota fence permit guide.

Creeks, bays and Casey Key

A lot of Nokomis homes sit on Dona Bay, Shakett Creek or canals leading to the Intracoastal, and Casey Key's homes face the Gulf directly. Near the water, salt corrodes plain steel fast, so we build with aluminum or vinyl and stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware. Seawall lots often call for a fence that stops short of the cap and stays open toward the water.

Older homes and new privacy

Inland Nokomis has older ranch homes on generous lots, many with aging wood or rusted chain link fences due for replacement. Vinyl privacy along neighbors with chain link or aluminum across the back is a popular, budget-friendly mix. We remove the old fence and footings and haul it all away. Along the Legacy Trail, many homeowners also want a privacy fence on the trail side, and we'll check where your property line actually falls before we set posts.

Tips for a smooth fence project in Nokomis

• Use stainless hardware anywhere near the bay or Gulf
• Keep waterfront fences open toward the water
• Replace rusted chain link with vinyl-coated or aluminum