Fence Installation on the North Shore, MA
Wood, vinyl, aluminum, and pool-safety fencing set on frost-depth posts so it stays straight — across every North Shore town.
A fence is only as straight as its posts are deep. In the North Shore’s frost climate, a fence set in shallow holes will lean and heave within a couple of winters. We set posts below the 48-inch frost line in concrete, verify the property line first, and — on historic streets — build fences that fit the period. The result is a fence that stays plumb, lasts, and doesn’t end up an inch onto your neighbor’s lot.
Materials
Fence types we install across the North Shore
- Cedar & wood — privacy, picket, and board styles; period-correct for historic homes
- Vinyl / PVC — low-maintenance and salt-air friendly near the coast
- Aluminum — clean, durable, great for pool enclosures
- Chain-link — economical security and pet containment
- Pool-safety fencing — code-compliant barriers around pools
- Custom & historic — architect-style fences that suit the North Shore’s older homes
The AB Mendez Standard
How we install a the North Shore fence
Layout & lines
We confirm the property line and lay out the run, gates, and any historic review.
Set posts
We dig below the frost line and set posts in concrete so the fence stays plumb.
Hang panels
We build or hang panels level and consistent, with smooth-operating gates.
Finish
We trim, cap, and clean up — a straight, finished fence ready for years of New England weather.
Where we work
Fencing in every North Shore town
We’re based in Lynn and work across the North Shore. Pick your town for local details, or call and we’ll come to you.
Permits & review
Do you need a permit for a fence across the North Shore?
Permit and historic-review rules vary town to town across the North Shore, but the thresholds are similar: fences over 7 ft, retaining walls over 4 ft (or supporting a surcharge), and decks that are attached, over 200 sq ft, or over 30 in above grade generally need a building permit, and many historic districts require review before a permit is issued. We pull the permit and handle any review in whichever town you’re in.
| Material | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Chain-link | $15–$30 / lin ft |
| Vinyl / PVC | $30–$60 / lin ft |
| Cedar / wood | $30–$65 / lin ft |
| Aluminum | $35–$70 / lin ft |
Why AB Mendez
Why the North Shore homeowners hire us for fencing
The owner builds it
Anibel Mendez quotes and runs every project here personally — no salesman, no handoff to a sub who has never seen your property.
Engineered for New England
Frost-depth footings, proper drainage, and code-compliant materials. We build for year 10, not the first photo.
Licensed, insured, permitted
Massachusetts HIC registration, full insurance, Dig Safe on every dig, and permits pulled in our name — the boring stuff that separates real contractors from a guy with a truck.
From the owner
“Half the fence calls I get are to fix a leaning fence someone set too shallow two winters ago.”
Posts are the whole job. Set them below the frost line in concrete and the fence stays straight for decades; set them shallow and the first hard winter pushes them out of plumb. We never cut that corner — Anibel Mendez
Fencing FAQ
Common questions
How deep do you set fence posts?
Below the Massachusetts 48-inch frost line, set in concrete, so the fence doesn’t heave or lean.
Do I need a permit for a fence across the North Shore?
Usually only for fences over 7 feet — but street-facing fences in historic districts need Commission approval, which we handle.
What fence lasts longest near the coast?
Vinyl and aluminum shrug off salt air; cedar looks best on historic homes but needs occasional care. We’ll match it to your site.
Can you match a historic fence style?
Yes — we build period-appropriate picket and board fences and handle historic review.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — call (781) 731-5303 or request one online.
Free estimates across the North Shore
Let’s talk about your project
One contractor, start to finish — quoted, permitted, and built by the same person.
No-pressure estimate · we pull the permits in our name · one contractor, start to finish.
AB Mendez Masonry & Landscaping · Licensed & Insured · Serving the North Shore of MA