Minneapolis-Saint Paul fence contractors work across the Twin Cities metro — one of the most economically active and geographically spread markets in the Upper Midwest. The metro spans Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, and Anoka Counties, each with their own permit processes and zoning codes, and the range of property types is enormous: from the dense urban lots of Minneapolis and St Paul’s older neighborhoods to the HOA-governed subdivisions of Eden Prairie, the agricultural edge communities of Lester Prairie, and the riverfront properties along the Mississippi. What sets this market apart from the state page’s general guidance is the sheer permit complexity — contractors here are managing multiple simultaneous jurisdictions and know how to navigate each one efficiently.
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Midwest Fence and Mfg Co |
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| Address: | 525 E Villaume Ave, South St Paul, MN 55075 | ||
| Phone #: | (651) 451-2222 | ||
| Website: | http://www.midwestfence.com | ||
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Premier Fence, Inc. |
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| Address: | 1105 Homer St, St Paul, MN 55116 | ||
| Phone #: | (651) 698-4007 | ||
| Website: | http://www.premierfence.com | ||
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Town & Country Fence |
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| Address: | 8511 Xylon Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 | ||
| Phone #: | (763) 425-5050 | ||
| Website: | http://www.tcfence.com | ||
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NBW, LLC Horse Farm Services |
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| Address: | 5151 Highway 7, Lester Prairie, MN 55354 | ||
| Phone #: | (320) 395-2891 | ||
| Website: | http://www.horsefarmservices.com | ||
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Dans Fence LLC |
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| Address: | 153 Thompson Ave E, West St Paul, MN 55118 | ||
| Phone #: | (651) 731-0760 | ||
| Website: | http://www.dansfence.com | ||
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Security Fence & Construction Inc |
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| Address: | 1719 NE Madison St, Minneapolis, MN 55413 | ||
| Phone #: | (612) 788-4729 | ||
| Website: | http://www.securityfenceminneapolis.com | ||
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Sterling Fence Inc. |
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| Address: | 13480 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 | ||
| Phone #: | (952) 888-6843 | ||
| Website: | http://www.sterlingfenceinc.com | ||
Minneapolis-Saint Paul Zoning & Permit Guide
City of Minneapolis: The Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development 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. Historic district overlays in neighborhoods like Nicollet Island and Prospect Park require additional review.
City of Saint Paul: The St Paul Department of Safety and Inspections requires a permit for most permanent installations. Summit Hill, Cathedral Hill, and other historic neighborhoods may require design review. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Suburban Cities (Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, South St Paul, West St Paul): Each suburb has its own building department and active HOA landscape. Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie both have well-organized permit processes. South St Paul and West St Paul are independent municipalities despite their names.
Frost Line: The Twin Cities frost line runs 42 to 48 inches deep. All posts must reach at least this depth to prevent heaving through Minnesota’s severe winters.
Pool Safety: Minnesota 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: Minnesota law requires calling Gopher State One Call (811) at least two working days before any digging begins.







