Fence Company Chicago serves Oak Park, 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 Oak Park
Much of Oak Park sits inside a historic district, and that is the first thing we check for an address here. The village may ask for product information or samples before it approves a fence in one of those districts. Houses are large frame and stucco homes from the early 1900s, brick two-flats and courtyard apartment buildings, on lots that are wider than Chicago's but still served by alleys. Mature parkway elms and maples mean roots along almost every fence line. Front fences are common here, which is unusual for the near west suburbs, but they are held to a lower height and cannot be chain link. The village wants a plat of survey with the fence drawn on it, so have yours ready when we visit. Small repairs can skip the permit.
Neighborhoods we cover in Oak Park
- Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
- Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District
- Gunderson Historic District
- Hemingway District
- Oak Park Arts District
- South Oak Park
Permits and local rules
Oak Park requires a fence permit, except for repairs or replacements under 100 square feet, and asks for a plat showing where the fence goes. Front yard fences cannot be over 5 feet and cannot be chain link or open wire. Side yard fences are limited to 6 feet. Barbed wire, electric fences and spikes are prohibited. Homes in a historic district may need product review.