Maryland’s most populous, diverse, and affluent county was established in 1776 and named after Richard Montgomery, an Irishman who emigrated to the colonies in 1772 and served as a brigadier general in the American Revolution. Ever since the War Between the States ended in 1864, Montgomery County has seen continuous growth in population, technological advancements, and overall wealth, much having to do with its proximity to DC. The county’s first most populous suburban areas included Takoma Park, Kensington, Chevy Chase, and Garrett Park. Further development of roads made it possible for DC commuters to live further out, across more rural parts of the County. With now close to one million residents spread amongst 497 square miles of land, this County offers everything from country to city living. You can learn more about Montgomery County on their website!
Whether you’re located on the banks of the Potomac River or near the borders of DC, trust Frederick Fence Company with your residential or commercial fence project! As a Montgomery County fence company we specialize in the installation of vinyl, wood, chain link, aluminum, composite, and steel. . . even driveway gates with automatic operating systems, which are a popular feature in the Montgomery County area. With over 41 years of experience working in Montgomery County, our extensive knowledge of the area means you can enjoy a smooth and hassle-free fence installation process. Frederick Fence handles all residential fence permits, provides help with HOA applications, and calls miss utility for all public utilities on your property.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Montgomery County?
YES! All fencing, residential or commercial, in the County requires a permit obtained through Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services. If replacing an existing fence, the replacement fence does not require a permit as long as the original fence was installed under a permit. Some tips that might help you in the process are included below. . .
- The County requires a plat/survey of your property provided by a licensed surveyor on which to show the proposed fencing. No other drawing will be accepted. Don’t have a plat? Check to see if the County has it on file.
Submit a records request on their website. - Various easements controlled by the County or utility companies can prohibit the installation of a fence on your property. Check your plat for lines that cut across your property and are labeled with words like “Storm Drain Easement”, “San/Sewer Easement”, “P.U.E”.
- The DPS system processes permits using an all online system. the link to the application can be found here. Create an account to begin the process.
- Some areas in Montgomery County require TWO permits. . . one from your municipality and one from the County. Cities/towns like this include Chevy Chase, Takoma Park, and Laytonsville. On the flip side, Gaithersburg and Rockville have their own permitting requirements within their jurisdiction. No County permit is required if you are located within one of these two Cities.
- If you have questions about the permitting process, reach out to someone in the customer outreach department. The County staff directory can be found on their website with names, emails, and phone numbers provided. You can also reach out to the staff of Frederick Fence’s fence company in Montgomery County, MD.
See what our customers in Montgomery County are saying!
Jeff (Laytonsville, MD)- “I could not speak higher of the customer service, pricing and overall value of what our family received from Frederick Fence Co.
We originally reached out to 5 of the highest rated (on Google) fence companies in the DC Metro area and had them out for price quotes. Frederick Fence was the most competitively priced of all other companies. Pricing aside, we were immediately pleased with the customer service we received from Frederick Fence. Brody B from Frederick Fence Co jumped into action on what turned out to be an extremely tedious approval process (historic district committee meeting/vote session (which he attended), HOA questions, county approval, utility easement appeals, etc). The entire process of approvals took over 2 months, but Brody B stayed on top of it the entire time and would keep me updated via phone calls, text messages and in-person visits. On the back end were Mackenzie and Laura making sure all of the utility and county applications were going along smoothly. After the long process we were officially scheduled for the install. Caesar was the project leader (3 person group) who arrived on time and got to work. Caesar and his team continually checked in with us to ensure our expectations were being met with the install. His team was thorough and somehow got 780 feet worth of fence (and 4 gates) installed in 2 long days. I continually expressed my gratitude to everyone that assisted me. Brody did not like the gratitude so I had to resort to telling him he sucked, but our family is just so grateful for the wonderful job this company did. Not only that, they were more competitively priced than 4 of the larger, and well rated, fence companies in the DC metro area. I look forward to referring this company to my neighbors. “
Jennifer (Gaithersburg, MD) – “I wanted to let you know that Russell and the crew did a fantastic job wrapping up this project. He was fantastic to work with and made the project a complete success! We absolutely love it and what an incredible end result, just what we had envisioned when we worked with Justin on the original design. We are very grateful to you, Erin, and Justin for ensuring we were taken care of and that the job is finished successfully and to our satisfaction! Thank you all again!”
Robin (Silver Spring, MD)- “Had the best experience with this amazing company! Great communication quality care of customer highly highly recommend them ! Can’t do better – truly awesome work and company !”
Wendy (Rockville, MD)- “There is nothing like working with a company that has employees who have been with them for more than 20 years, and there seem to be a lot of those with this company. Everyone I have ever encountered through the years with Frederick Fence is so committed to the company and the customers. It’s a breath of fresh air.”
How to get connected with our expert Montgomery County fence company team
Call our office to set up an appointment with one of our Montgomery County sales representatives! He will meet you on site, take measurements, and listen to you explain what you are looking for in a fence. A detailed price quote will be sent to you following the appointment. 
Our diligent office staff make the signing and waiting process easy and communicative! Our installation department will update you on the status of any permits, materials on order, your vinyl that is being fabricated by our vinyl shop crew, Miss Utility, and ultimately the projected timeframe of your fence installation. Call anytime with questions about your fence! Ask for Mackenzie or Jackie, who are happy to assist.
We even have financing available to help you afford your new fence. Don’t stress about having to pay it all at once! We offer financing plans through Service Finance. You can choose from 0% interest for 18 month, or other interest options.
We look forward to working with you!
Frederick Fence Company has over 40 years of experience installing fences of all shapes and sizes! We are the fence company in Montgomery County, MD that you can trust!
Written by Laura Braden, 5-year Frederick Fence Co. employee
