The Maryland suburbs of Washington DC span some of the most politically complex and permit-intensive fence territory in the country, where Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Charles County, and Calvert County each operate entirely separate building departments with their own codes, inspection timelines, and HOA landscapes. Contractors working in Lanham, Capitol Heights, Waldorf, and Clarksburg need to be experts in navigating multiple jurisdictions, and homeowners here often discover that their subdivision’s HOA has requirements that go well beyond what the county mandates. The proximity to the District also means some properties near the Maryland-DC border deal with federal setback rules that add another layer of complexity not seen elsewhere in the state.
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Mid Atlantic Deck & Fence Company, Inc. |
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| Address: | 800 Rt 3 South, Gambrills, MD 21054 | ||
| Phone #: | (800) 833-9310 | ||
| Website: | http://www.midatlanticdeckandfence.com | ||
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Fence Center |
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| Address: | 4481 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD 20706 | ||
| Phone #: | (888) 336-2358 | ||
| Website: | http://www.fencecenter.com | ||
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Massey Fence Company, Inc. |
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| Address: | 27777 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 | ||
| Phone #: | (301) 884-9427 | ||
| Website: | http://www.masseydeckandfence.com | ||
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Long Fence |
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| Address: | 8545 Edgeworth Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 | ||
| Phone #: | (301) 350-2400 | ||
| Website: | http://www.longfence.com | ||
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McGee Fence & Deck |
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| Address: | 2398 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601 | ||
| Phone #: | (301) 632-6313 | ||
| Website: | http://www.mcgeefence.com | ||
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Tri County Fence & Decks |
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| Address: | 24520 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871 | ||
| Phone #: | (301) 916-2205 | ||
| Website: | http://www.tricountyfence.com | ||
Washington DC Metro, MD Zoning & Permit Guide
Prince George’s County (Lanham, Capitol Heights): The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement requires a permit for most permanent fence installations. Standard residential height limits are 6 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards. Many PG County communities have active HOAs with additional requirements.
Montgomery County (Clarksburg, Germantown): Montgomery County requires a permit for fences over 7 feet. Standard residential fences under 7 feet must still comply with setback rules enforced by the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. HOA compliance is critical in this county’s numerous master-planned communities.
Charles County (Waldorf, Mechanicsville): The Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management handles permits for fence installations in the county’s rapidly growing communities. Waldorf is one of the fastest-growing unincorporated communities in Maryland and has active planning oversight. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Pool Safety: Maryland pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: Maryland law requires calling Maryland 811 at least two working days before any digging begins.