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Winter Park, FL · 32789 · 32792
Winter Park Fence Company
Vinyl, aluminum, wood and chain link fences installed by our own crews, with the Winter Park permit, survey and HOA paperwork handled for you. Family-owned, 20 minutes from our Orlando yard, since 2006.
- Licensed & insured
- BBB A+ rating
- 2-year workmanship warranty
- 90+ Winter Park customers
- Permits included
- Financing available
Fence Installation in Winter Park, FL
Winter Park is not a cookie-cutter fence market. A 1920s bungalow near Park Avenue, a lakefront lot on Lake Killarney and a newer home in Windsong each come with their own rules, and the city's fence code is stricter than Orlando's or Orange County's. We have installed fences across Winter Park for years, so we know which yards can take a 6-foot privacy fence, where a 3-foot picket is the limit, and when the Historic Preservation Board needs to sign off before anyone digs a post hole.
Our estimators measure on site, check your survey against the city's setback and height rules, and quote a firm price before you commit. Materials come from our own supply yard on South Orange Blossom Trail, about 12 miles south of downtown Winter Park, so we are not waiting on a distributor and your fence goes up on the day we schedule it. Most Winter Park installs are finished in one day; the full process, permit included, usually runs 4 to 6 weeks from signed proposal.
Whether you need a vinyl privacy fence for a backyard off Aloma Avenue, an aluminum pool fence that passes the Florida pool-barrier code, a wood picket that fits a historic streetscape, or chain link along a rear property line, you get one crew, one point of contact and one warranty.
Recent Fence Projects in Winter Park
A sample of recent fences our crews have installed across Winter Park. Street names are shown by block; we never publish a customer's house number.
| Location | ZIP | Fence |
|---|---|---|
| 2400 block of Summerfield Rd | 32792 | 4' black aluminum + relocated vinyl privacy |
| 2700 block of Bower Rd | 32792 | 6' white vinyl privacy |
| 500 block of Fairfax Ave | 32789 | 6' white vinyl privacy |
| 600 block of Douglas Ave | 32789 | 6' white vinyl privacy |
| 5300 block of Seminole Ave | 32792 | 6' white vinyl privacy |
| 4900 block of Ardmore Dr | 32792 | 6' white vinyl privacy · permit pulled |
| 2000 block of Lake Dr | 32789 | 6' white vinyl privacy |
| 1000 block of Temple Grove St | 32789 | 6' wood board-on-board privacy |
| 3400 block of Seagrape Dr | 32792 | 6' white vinyl privacy · permit pulled |
| 2200 block of King James Ct | 32792 | 6' wood privacy |
| 3100 block of Black Pine Ave | 32792 | 6' wood privacy |
| 1900 block of Bentwood Dr | 32792 | 6' white vinyl privacy |
Want to see a finished fence near you before you decide? Ask your estimator and we will point you to a recent Winter Park install you can drive past. Browse the full gallery.
Fence Styles We Install in Winter Park
Real Fence Direct installs from across Central Florida, in the vinyl, aluminum and wood styles our Winter Park crews put in most. Tap a photo to enlarge.
Winter Park Fence Permits & Height Rules
Every new fence or wall in the city limits needs a permit from Winter Park Building & Permitting Services at 401 South Park Avenue. The city asks for a completed permit application, two copies of a recent survey showing the fence location and setbacks, a written description of every fence on the property with type, location and height, and a Notice of Commencement when the job is over $5,000. We prepare all of it. You sign; we file and pull the permit before the crew is scheduled.
A few more Winter Park specifics worth knowing before you pick a style:
- Heights are measured from your neighbor's grade, not yours. On a lot that sits higher than the one next door, a 6-foot panel may need to be stepped down.
- Wood and PVC pickets in front are capped at 3.5 feet. Aluminum or wrought-iron style fencing up to 4 feet in a front yard is approved case by case and the city requires landscaping along its front.
- Both sides must match. Painted fences and masonry walls have to be finished the same on both sides unless your neighbor signs off in writing.
- Pool fences must meet the Florida Building Code pool barrier rules: at least 4 feet high, self-closing and self-latching out-swinging gate with the latch 54 inches up, and no gap a 4-inch ball could pass through.
- Historic districts and landmark homes (the Park Avenue, Interlachen, Virginia Heights and College Quarter areas, among others) need a Certificate of Review from the Historic Preservation Board for new fences, gates and walls. Lakefront and canal-front lots follow the waterfront rules in Sec. 58-87 of the Land Development Code.
- Sight lines: no fence may block a driver's view at a driveway or street exit. Your estimator checks this on corner lots before quoting.
Source: City of Winter Park Wall or Fence Permit guideline and Land Development Code Sec. 58-71(n). Rules change; we confirm current requirements with the city on every permit. HOA covenants can be stricter than the city and apply separately.
Not sure what your lot allows?Our estimator checks your survey against the Winter Park code on the first visit, at no charge, before you commit to anything.
Neighborhoods We Fence in Winter Park
What we typically install in each area, based on the lots, the HOA guidelines and the city rules that apply there.
- Olde Winter Park & Park AvenueHistoric homes. Wood picket and aluminum in front at 3 ft; privacy fencing kept to rear yards. Historic Preservation review handled.
- Interlachen & Virginia HeightsLarge lots, many with lake frontage. Aluminum along the water, vinyl or wood privacy on the side lines.
- WindsongHOA community. Black aluminum is the standard look; we match the approved style and submit the HOA packet.
- Lake Killarney & Killarney EstatesMixed lakefront and interior lots. Waterfront setback rules apply on the lake side.
- Orwin ManorCorner lots are common here. Street-side setbacks decide whether 5 ft or 6 ft is possible.
- Winter Park Pines & AlomaFamily neighborhoods off Aloma Ave. Six-foot vinyl and wood privacy are the most requested.
- The Vias (Via Tuscany, Via Lugano)Estate lots. Aluminum with masonry columns and automated gates.
- Lakemont, Comstock Park & Timberlane ShoresMid-century ranch homes on generous lots. Replacement of aging wood with vinyl is the typical job.
- Baldwin Park & Goldenrod edge (32792)Winter Park mailing addresses in Orlando or unincorporated Orange County follow those codes instead; we check jurisdiction before quoting.
Why Winter Park Homeowners Choose Fence Direct
Nearly every fence company in Orlando will drive to Winter Park. Here is what is different about working with us.
We own the supply yard
Materials come from our own yard on S Orange Blossom Trail, not a distributor. That means your color and style are in stock, pricing is direct, and a damaged panel is replaced from the yard, not back-ordered.
We know the Winter Park code
Front-yard caps, corner-lot setbacks, grade measured from the neighbor's lot, historic review. Our estimators catch these on the first visit so your permit is approved the first time.
Our crews, our warranty
Installers are Fence Direct employees. Workmanship is covered for 2 years, vinyl and aluminum materials for life, and the company that sold you the fence is the one that answers the phone.
Firm written price
You get an itemized proposal after an on-site measure. No "starting at" numbers that grow once the crew shows up.
Fast, clean installs
Most Winter Park homes are fenced in a single day. Old fence hauled away, post holes cleaned up, gates adjusted before we leave.
Since 2006
Family-owned, licensed and insured, BBB A+ rated, with more than 1,200 Google reviews across Central and Southwest Florida.
What Our Customers Say
Live Google reviews from homeowners across Central Florida, including Winter Park.
Winter Park Fence Questions
Do I need a permit for a fence in Winter Park?
Yes. The City of Winter Park requires a wall or fence permit for any new fence, with two copies of your survey showing the fence location. Fence Direct prepares and files the permit as part of every installation; the fee is passed through at cost.
How tall can my fence be in Winter Park?
Up to 6 feet in interior side and rear yards. Front yards and street-facing side yards are limited to 3 feet of open picket or decorative fencing (3.5 feet for wood or PVC pickets; aluminum up to 4 feet case by case). On a corner lot, the street-side fence can go to 5 feet when set back 10 feet from the property line, or 6 feet at a 20-foot setback.
Can I put chain link in my front yard?
Not in Winter Park. Chain link and wire fencing are prohibited in front yards and street-facing side yards. They are allowed in interior side and rear yards up to 6 feet.
My home is in a historic district. What changes?
New fences, gates and walls on historic landmarks or in designated historic districts need a Certificate of Review from the Historic Preservation Board before the building permit. We supply the drawings and material samples the board asks for and build the review time into your schedule.
What about my HOA?
HOA rules apply on top of the city code and are often stricter about color and style. Communities like Windsong typically require black aluminum or a specific picket profile. We provide the product sheets and site drawing your HOA needs for approval before we file the city permit.
I'm on a lake. Any special rules?
Yes. Fences on lakefront, canal-front and stream-front lots follow the waterfront standards in Sec. 58-87 of the Winter Park Land Development Code, which limit height and placement near the water. Aluminum is the usual choice because it keeps the view and meets the pool-barrier code if you have a pool.
How long does it take?
Plan on 4 to 6 weeks from signed proposal to finished fence, most of it permit processing. Historic review adds time. The installation itself is usually one day for a typical Winter Park lot.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Special financing through Wells Fargo is available on approved credit, with no-interest options when paid in full within the promotional period. Ask your estimator for current terms.
Still have a question about your Winter Park fence?Call and talk to a person, Monday to Friday. Or request an estimate and ask on site.
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Get a Free Fence Estimate in Winter Park
Tell us about your project and we will schedule an on-site measure. Or call (407) 857-5770, Monday to Friday.
Fence Direct · 9867 S Orange Blossom Trl, Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32837 · Serving Winter Park and all of Central Florida since 2006.