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Fence Contractor Boulder, Co
Being a Boulder homeowner or commercial lot owner comes with added costs. A fence or handrail could be a necessity for your property and family’s needs. Don’t break the bank with a new fence installation or fence repair. Let Andrew-Thomas Contractors take care of you. We provide expert fence repairs, fence installations, and hand rail installs at an affordable cost. Andrew-Thomas Contractors will also work with your Home Owners Association (HOA) to make sure that any fence installation is within their regulations as well as get any approval needed to start the installation process.
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Boulder Fence Repair
A fence not only keeps pets and children in and unwanted visitors out, it also adds great value to your Boulder home’s property. Keeping the added value to your home however requires work. If your fence appears to be in bad shape and is in need of a repair, contact Andrew-Thomas Contractors.
We are Boulder, CO trusted fence repair company. We address the problem and what needs to be repaired. Andrew-Thomas Contractors doesn’t repair more than what needs to be repaired on your fence. Whether it is a chain link fence, wood fence, vinyl fence, wrought iron fence, or any other type of fence that needs fence repair work done, we can do it.
Boulder Fence Installation
Perhaps you recently moved to a new location and are looking to install a new fence in your backyard or surrounding your Boulder commercial lot. Choosing the right style, color, size, and location of a new fence can be quite a challenge. Don’t sweat over it! At Andrew-Thomas Contractors, we can inspect your land prior to digging and offer a FREE estimate on a new fence installation. We are with you through the whole process.
Every new fence installation project is treated individually. No two projects are the same. For professional, trusted fence installers, choose Andrew-Thomas Contractors.
Andrew-Thomas Contractors can install a temporary 10×10 chain link dog run while your new fence is being installed to keep the hassle to a minimum.
Let us install a new fence, repair your fence, or install a new hand rail on your Boulder home’s property. We provide repairs and installations year-round, unlike other fence contractors.
Boulder, Colorado Fence Services We Offer
Boulder Hand Rail Installation
Hand rails are becoming more popular nowadays. Not only as a safety feature but to add curb appeal to your home. Whether it be on your front porch or back deck, Andrew-Thomas Contractors in Boulder can help design a custom outdoor hand rail for your home or commercial property. Have one of our professionals come out and give you a free estimate on your new hand rail or take a look to see if they can repair your current hand rail.
Client Reviews
Great experience with a company that has served Arvada and surrounding communities for many years. Received a fair, accurate estimate... a firm start date that the company honored... efficient installation and full clean up. With all the new construction on the NW side of town, fencing services are in demand and it is not cheap... but if you want a reputable company with a history of keeping its commitments, A-T Contractors is a great choice.
Dale Becker
These guys were phenomenal, reasonably priced, and professional. They're definitely not monkeys in a truck looking for a quick buck. The care and quality of work speaks for itself. They made sure I stayed informed throughout the process, and that I was happy with the work before they sent a bill. I cannot recommend them enough.
JULIA PERRY
These guys were great! Kyle was very forthright in the scheduling and pricing. The team was extremely professional, finished the job in a timely fashion (1.5 days as promised) and did an excellent job constructing our fence. Our gate is on a hill so they had to custom build it and it really looks fantastic. I would definitely recommend!
Angie Roberts Selzer
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO PUT A FENCE AROUND MY YARD IN BOULDER COUNTY?
Building Permits are not required for fences 6 feet in height and under from existing grade. Fences over 6 feet in height require a building permit for construction, and must meet setback requirements for the zoning district in which they are located. They may require plans for the footings and foundation that are prepared and stamped by a professional engineer. All fence components, including footings, must be on the fence owner’s property. Fences are not allowed within the road right-of-way. If the fence will be located in a floodplain, wetland, or will be constructed in a historic district or on a property designated as an individual landmark, then other processes are required before the fence can be built.
- A floodplain development permit is required for new and replacement fences in the floodplain.
- A wetland permit is required for new and replacement fences in a wetland.
- A landmark alteration certificate is required to build or alter fences constructed in a Historic District or on a property designated as an individual landmark.
HOW TALL CAN A FENCE BE IN BOULDER COLORADO?
A maximum of seven feet in height is permitted for any individual fence, wall, hedge, or any combination thereof located within three feet of each other and located on the same property as per B.R.C. 1981 9-9-15(c).
HOW CLOSE TO A PROPERTY LINE CAN YOU BUILD A FENCE IN BOULDER, CO?
Fences must be located inside the property line and a minimum of 18 inches from any public sidewalk. Fences located directly on the property line must include a notarized agreement with the affected neighbor, recorded with the Boulder County Clerk & Recorder's Office.
CAN I PUT A FENCE AGAINST ANOTHER FENCE IN BOULDER COLORADO?
No person shall place or maintain any structures, fences, landscaping, or any other objects within any sight triangle area described in subsection of this section (B.R.C. 1981 9-9-7) that obstructs or obscures sight distance visibility through such structures, fencing, landscaping, or other objects by more than twenty-five percent of the total view in the vertical plane above the sight triangle area between a height of thirty inches and ninety-six inches above the roadway surface, except for: Landscaping, structures, or fences that protrude no more than thirty inches above the adjacent roadway surface may be permitted within the sight triangle area.
Boulder Fence Regulations
Boulder Fence Regulations
Building Permits are not required for fences 6 feet in height and under from existing grade (i.e., not on a berm or platform). However, fences of any height in the floodplain require a permit. See Standards for Fencing in a Floodplain on page 2. Fences over 6 feet in height require a building permit for construction, and must meet setback requirements for the zoning district in which they are located. Fences over 6 feet may require plans for the footings and foundation that are prepared and stamped by a professional engineer. All fence components, including footings, must be on the fence owner’s property. Fences are not allowed within the road right-of-way.
Setback Requirements Setback
Requirements vary by zoning district and road. To determine specific setback requirements for your parcel, please check with a planner at the Land Use Department by emailing planner@bouldercounty.org or calling 303-441-3930.
Road Intersections
Fences of any height can not interfere with the sight triangle at intersections. The sight triangle varies based on the posted speed of the road. Please contact the Boulder County Transportation Department by emailing transportation@bouldercounty.org or calling 303-441-3900.
Easements
The county does not prohibit construction of fences in utility easements, but the fence installer and/or property owner assumes risk by doing so. Call the local utility companies for information on utility line locations. In addition, make sure that any fence in or adjacent to a storm drainage easement or swale does not impede the normal flow of stormwater.
Wildlife Safe Fencing
Specific requirements for wildlife safe fencing might have been required through a Land Use review process (Site Plan Review, etc.). If your parcel has been through a Land Use review process, check the conditions of approval to see if there is a requirement for wildlife safe fencing.
COVENANTS
Subdivisions may have provisions more restrictive than those above. Please check with your homeowners association and/or your subdivision’s covenants prior to commencing construction. The county does not enforce subdivision covenants.
Other Important Fencing Information
The term fence does not include retaining walls. Also, fences built around a developed use, such as a tennis court or outdoor eating area must meet other zoning, land use, and Building Code standards. Retaining walls and masonry fences must meet the structural design standards of the International Building Code.
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Boulder Fence Wall Permit Checklist
According to the Boulder County website, this checklist outlines the minimum requirements necessary to begin review, where applicable. Applicants may be required to submit additional information as requested by reviewers. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review. Click Here for More Information
Boulder Fence Wall Permit Checklist
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