Do you need a permit to replace a hurricane-damaged fence in Jacksonville?
Do you need a permit to replace a hurricane-damaged fence in Jacksonville? In most cases, yes, but a new Florida law may exempt you if your rebuild costs less than $7,500 and your property sits outside a flood hazard area. The exact answer depends on which county you’re in, how tall your old fence was, […]
Fencing in Nocatee: Village ARB Rules and How to Avoid a Rejected Application
Fencing in Nocatee: Village ARB Rules and How to Avoid a Rejected Application A Crosswater homeowner brings home an eight-week-old golden retriever, prices a 4-foot aluminum fence for the backyard, and books the install for the following Saturday. Ten days later the village’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) sends the application back: the plotted fence line […]
How Do You Know When a Fence Needs Repair vs. Full Replacement?
How Do You Know When a Fence Needs Repair vs. Full Replacement? The second contractor pulled out of your driveway an hour ago, and his screwdriver is still in the grass where he probed your posts. Now you’re at the kitchen table with two quotes for the same 150 feet of 14-year-old pine: $400 to […]
Do You Need a Survey Before Building a Fence in Jacksonville?
Do You Need a Survey Before Building a Fence in Jacksonville? A 48-year-old homeowner in Mandarin is replacing the rotted wood fence that let the beagle out twice in one week. The crew arrives at 8 a.m., and by 10 there are four posts in the ground along the old fence line. Then the neighbor […]
What Are the Fence Rules in WildLight, Nassau County, FL?
What Are the Fence Rules in WildLight, Nassau County, FL? You moved into WildLight, the puppy is home, and the backyard is wide open. Now you’re realizing that a fence isn’t as simple as calling a contractor and picking a color. WildLight’s Architectural Review Committee has specific requirements for what you can build, where you […]
Pool Fence Design in St. Johns County: Codes & HOA Approval
Not every pool fence design passes St. Johns County. HOA review and FL code both apply. See which materials, styles, and heights meet both requirements.
Does homeowners insurance cover fence storm damage in Florida?
Wind and storm damage to a fence is usually covered, but most Florida homeowners never see a payout. Here is what your deductible and policy type actually mean for you.
How to Pass a Pool Fence Inspection in St. Johns County FL
St. Johns County pool fences often pass. The gates fail. Learn the exact FL code requirements (latch height, self-closing) before your re-inspection.
Hurricane Fence Guide for Jacksonville, FL: What to Know Before, During, and After Storm Season
Florida carriers are flagging fence conditions at renewal. Here’s what Jacksonville homeowners need to check before hurricane season — and before your adjuster does.
Do You Need a Permit to Build a Fence in Florida? Here’s What Changed July 1, 2026.
A new state law, Florida HB 803, took effect July 1, 2026. It prohibits local governments from requiring a building permit for single-family residential work valued under $7,500. Fence installation and repair are explicitly included.
