Fort Myers Fence and Gate Waterfront Fence
Canal and Waterfront Fence in Fort Myers, FL
Canal and waterfront fence in Fort Myers has to do two things at once: keep kids and pets in, and keep the water view. Fort Myers Fence and Gate connects canal-front and lakefront homeowners along the Caloosahatchee, Iona and McGregor with local crews who know the setback rules near water and the hardware that survives salt air.
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- Serving Lee County, FL
- Independent local fence contractors
Setback Rules Near Water
Unincorporated Lee County
The Land Development Code keeps fences at least five feet back from the mean high-water line along natural water bodies and canals.
Seawalled Lots
Where a canal is seawalled, the fence may sit landward of the seawall. How the posts are anchored near the seawall cap matters, so don't let anyone drill the cap without a plan.
Inside Fort Myers City Limits
The City's own rules apply, including easement limits. Fences aren't allowed in lake maintenance easements, and a fence in another easement needs a Hold Harmless Agreement with the application.
Your Survey
Check where the property line, the easement and the mean high-water line fall before choosing the fence line.
Materials That Last by the Water
Open Aluminum
The usual choice for canal fronts: no rust, a clear view, and little wind load.
Stainless and Coated Hardware
Near the water, screws, brackets and hinges often fail before the panels do. Stainless or coated fasteners cost a little more and save repairs later.
Steel Is a Harder Sell
Ornamental steel needs a serious coating system to last within sight of salt water.
Gates to the Dock
Gates leading to a dock or seawall get heavy use and constant moisture. Self-closing hinges, a latch you can lock from both sides, and a well-anchored gate post are the details to cover. If the fence or gate also has to work as a pool barrier, say so up front: that falls under its own rules and permit review, and not every crew takes it on.
What Moves the Price
- Footage and heightLinear feet along the water and side lines.
- MaterialAluminum grade and style.
- AnchoringPost setting near the seawall and in soft fill.
- GatesDock gates, self-closing hinges and lockable latches.
- HardwareStainless or coated fasteners.
- PermitsCity or county review and survey work.
See aluminum fence installation for styles and grades. Back to Fort Myers Fence and Gate.
Request a Quote
Tell us the address, whether the lot is seawalled, and what the fence needs to keep in. We'll match you with a local crew that builds on the water.
How It Works
- Tell us about the jobCall anytime or use the quote form.
- We match you with a local crewYour details go to an independent local fence contractor that works your area.
- You get a quoteThe contractor you choose quotes, permits and performs the work.
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