Fence Types
Privacy Fence Installation in Maine
Create separation, privacy, and a more comfortable backyard.
Privacy Fencing overview
Privacy fencing creates a comfortable outdoor space around patios, pools, hot tubs, close lot lines and yards near active roads.
The layout can enclose a full yard or create focused screening along one or two sides. We shape the height, material and length around how you use the space.
Why homeowners choose privacy fencing
- Immediate, year-round screening, unlike plantings
- Doubles as containment for dogs and kids
- Cuts wind across an exposed yard
- Defines usable outdoor space
Best applications
- Close neighbors and tight lot lines
- Busy roads and traffic noise
- Pools, hot tubs and patios
- Backyards used by kids and dogs
- Outdoor entertaining areas
Available styles
- Solid board cedar or pressure-treated
- Board-on-board (no gaps as wood shrinks)
- Shadowbox / good-neighbor
- Vinyl privacy panel
- Privacy with lattice or picket topper for light
- Horizontal board for a more modern look
Maintenance
- Wood: clean and re-stain periodically
- Vinyl: rinse annually
- Both: check gate sag and post plumb each spring
Installed for Maine conditions
- Wind load on a solid fence is significant, so post spacing and depth are planned for it
- Snow drifts collect on the leeward side of a privacy run, worth thinking about near driveways
- Frost heave shows up fastest on solid fences because a lifted post is obvious
Gates
Matching privacy gates with heavy hinges, plus wider openings for mowers, trailers and boats.
Residential uses
Backyard screening, pool and hot-tub areas, side-yard runs between houses, and patio enclosures.
Privacy Fencing questions
Wood or vinyl for a privacy fence?
Both can provide full-height privacy. Wood offers custom board layouts, trim and finish options, while vinyl offers coordinated panel styles and a care routine that does not include staining. We can price either approach for your property.
How tall can a privacy fence be?
Six feet is typical and eight feet is available in some styles, but height limits can vary by town and by where the fence sits on the property. Confirm with your municipality before installation.
Do I have to fence the whole yard?
No. A privacy fence can screen one or two sides where the issue actually is.
Serving These Maine Towns
- Portland
- South Portland
- Scarborough
- Cape Elizabeth
- Falmouth
- Cumberland
- Yarmouth
- Freeport
- Brunswick
- Westbrook
- Gorham
- Windham
- Gray
- New Gloucester
- Kennebunk
- Kennebunkport
- Wells
- Ogunquit
- York
- Kittery
- Durham
- Topsham
- Bath
- Harpswell
- Boothbay Harbor
- Damariscotta
- Camden
- Rockport
- Rockland
- Saco
- Biddeford
Plus surrounding towns: see all service areas.
Ready to Start Your Fence Project?
Whether you already know exactly what you want or you're still comparing options, we'll help you figure out the next step.