Senatobia Fences Planned Around the Rules From Day One

Rules That Commonly Apply

• Height limits: front yard fences are usually restricted to lower heights than back and side yards
• Opacity: some areas require front fences to be partly open, such as picket or ornamental styles
• Setbacks and sightlines: corner lots may need clear sightlines near intersections and driveways
• Permits: some projects need one; we confirm with the city or county
• HOA covenants: may control material and color

Rules change, so we verify current requirements for your address rather than relying on assumptions.

What "Finished Side Out" Means

Many communities and HOAs require the finished side of a fence, the side without exposed posts and rails, to face neighbors and the street. It is also considered good-neighbor practice. Board-on-board and shadowbox styles look finished on both sides, which neatly solves the question.

Materials for Local Weather

Storms, humidity and clay soil are the main stresses on a fence here. Vinyl and aluminum resist rot and rust; treated pine and cedar perform well when posts are set deep in concrete and the wood is sealed regularly. Gate posts get extra size and depth to prevent sagging. Before any digging starts, we request a utility locate so posts never land on buried lines, which is a requirement many permit offices check as well.

Commercial Fencing

For businesses, we install chain link, ornamental steel and aluminum and screening fences around equipment and dumpsters, with gates sized for vehicles. Commercial projects follow the same rule check before construction. Compare materials on our Mississippi fencing guide, see our Tate County services or pair a fence with a new patio through our Senatobia concrete services.

Common Questions