Fence Installation in Palmer Ranch, FL

Fencing in a planned community

Palmer Ranch was set up in 1984 as a Development of Regional Impact, and it was built out neighborhood by neighborhood over the following decades. That shows up in fencing: each enclave tends to have its own architectural standards, and many limit fences to specific styles, colors or locations such as around a pool or a patio. Before we quote, we ask for your neighborhood's guidelines so you aren't paying for a fence the committee won't approve.

Pool homes and screened lanais

Many Palmer Ranch homes have a pool, some under a screen enclosure and some open to the yard. If your pool isn't fully screened, Florida's pool barrier law requires a barrier at least 4 ft high with self-closing, self-latching gates that swing away from the water. Black aluminum is the usual answer here because it satisfies the code and most associations. Because aluminum isn't on Sarasota County's permit-exempt list, an aluminum pool fence needs a county building permit, which we pull.

Lots, lakes and wind

Plenty of homes back onto stormwater lakes or conservation areas. Open fencing keeps those views, and it lets storm winds pass through instead of loading a solid panel. Ground near the lakes stays soft in the rainy season, so we size post footings for wet sand.

Tips for a smooth fence project in Palmer Ranch

• Get your neighborhood's architectural guidelines before choosing a style
• Plan aluminum pool fences with the county permit in mind
• Keep gates where you actually walk to the lake or trail