Fence Company Chicago serves Evanston, IL for fence installation, fence repair and gates, with free estimates and written quotes. Call (773) 741-0364 or text a photo of the job.
Fence Installation & Repair services in Evanston
Evanston has one fence rule that surprises people who move up from the city. In residential districts a fence is not allowed in the front yard or in the yard that faces the side street, so a corner house gets far less fence than its owner expects. What is left is the back yard and the inside side yard, and that is where we work. The housing runs from large old frame houses near the lake to brick two-flats and bungalows on the west side, with alleys behind most blocks. Ground close to the lake is sandier than the clay further west, and the wind off the water is steady, so solid panels need strong posts. If an older fence stands in a spot the rule no longer allows, the city treats its replacement differently from a new fence. We ask about that first.
Neighborhoods we cover in Evanston
- Central Street
- Main-Dempster Mile
- Ridge Historic District
- Lakeshore Historic District
- West Evanston
- South Evanston
Permits and local rules
Evanston does not permit fences in the front yard or the street side yard of a residential lot. Fences up to 6 feet are allowed in rear and interior side yards. A fence that was in place before April 1, 1999 may be replaced in kind, and the city has a fence variation process for corner lots that need privacy.