Wyndmoor, PA
Wyndmoor, PA Fencing Contractors
Fence installation and repair for Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, and nearby PA neighborhoods. Wood, vinyl, aluminum, and wrought iron. Schedule an estimate.
Fencing in Wyndmoor, PA
Covering Wyndmoor, PA and the surrounding area from our Media office.
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Hoff - The Fence Contractors covers Wyndmoor and the surrounding area. Estimates and crews come from our Media, PA office. Call (610) 472-7144 and we will come out to the property.
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Wyndmoor sits in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, with Stenton Avenue along its southern edge. Cross Stenton and you are in Philadelphia, in Chestnut Hill. Houses on both sides look about the same, but a fence on the Montgomery County side answers to Springfield Township and a fence two blocks away on the Chestnut Hill side answers to Philadelphia. We work both. Before anything gets ordered we confirm which one your parcel falls under.
The same crews work Springfield Township and Chestnut Hill, so they know what the ground on this ridge does to a post hole.
The ridge that Bethlehem Pike runs along above the Wissahickon gorge sits on mica schist, and on plenty of lots that rock comes up shallow. A post hole that takes ten minutes in softer ground can take an hour there. The grade falls west toward Wissahickon Creek. Older parcels have mature oak and beech roots to dig around, and the side yards on the twins are often too tight to get a machine into. A lot of the work on these lots is deciding where the posts can actually go.
Fencing a Springfield Township or Chestnut Hill property
Most of the housing around Wyndmoor is older stone and stucco, on lots laid out long before anyone thought about getting a truck into a back yard. The twins near Wyndmoor station on the Chestnut Hill East line share a party wall and leave a side yard you can touch both walls from. Up toward Germantown Avenue the lots get deep and shaded, with houses set back behind low stone walls and stone gate piers that are often still square and worth keeping. Hoff was founded in 2019 by Jim Hoffman, who has worked in fencing for over 20 years. Almost all of the residential fencing on this side of the county is replacement rather than new build. There is usually an existing fence or a wall to match.
Material follows from that. Western red cedar in board-on-board or shadowbox sits well against stone and stucco, and it takes stain well. Powder-coated aluminum in a flat-top or spear-top picket is what goes between existing stone piers, since aluminum racks to follow a grade instead of stepping down it. Vinyl holds a straight line on the long back runs if the bottom rails are aluminum-reinforced. On a deep lot near the park, black vinyl-coated chain link closes the yard without taking much of the view. Pressure-treated pine is the budget line, and we say so when we quote it.
We call Pennsylvania 811 on every job and wait out the locate. These older streets carry gas and water services that do not always sit where the record says they do. In schist we come off the straight auger and go to a rock bit or hand tools, and when a hole will not reach depth where we want it, we move the post and adjust the run. Posts sit on a gravel base with concrete above it, so water drains instead of freezing under the post and lifting it over a winter. Pool gates get self-closing hinges and a latch set where a child cannot reach it, and we build the barrier to what your inspector is going to check.
Fencing considerations around Wyndmoor
- Mica schist runs under most of this ridge. Expect rock in post holes and hand digging in places. Posts still go below frost depth on a gravel base so winter heave does not lift them.
- The ground falls west toward Wissahickon Creek and the park, so aluminum and vinyl get racked to follow the grade and wood gets stepped. Where there is a dog, we close the gap at the base.
- Side yards on the twins near the station are narrow, and the lots toward Chestnut Hill are deep and covered in trees. Whether a machine comes back there or the crew hand-carries gets settled at the estimate.
- Formal HOAs are uncommon in these older neighborhoods, but parts of Chestnut Hill carry historic designation and deed language turns up on some parcels, so it is worth checking what applies to yours. Permits run through Springfield Township on the Montgomery County side and through Philadelphia across Stenton Avenue. We confirm the jurisdiction and pull what the job requires.
Fencing Services We Provide in Wyndmoor
Every service below is available in Wyndmoor, delivered by the crews working out of our Media office.
Why Wyndmoor Property Owners Choose Hoff
The fence contractor for all your fencing needs!
- Locally-owned and family-operated
- We only use the highest quality materials
- We guarantee our work
- We are licensed and insured
- Our reputation is everything to us
Wyndmoor Fencing FAQs
My street is in Wyndmoor but my neighbor is in Philadelphia. Which permit applies to my fence?
- Whichever side of the line your parcel sits on. Springfield Township in Montgomery County handles properties on the Wyndmoor side. Philadelphia handles Chestnut Hill across Stenton Avenue. The forms are not the same and the review is not the same, and a corner lot near the boundary can catch people out. We check jurisdiction from the parcel rather than the mailing address, then pull what is required before material is ordered.
There is rock everywhere in my yard. Can you still set fence posts?
- Yes. The ridge running through Wyndmoor and Chestnut Hill sits on mica schist and it comes up shallow on a lot of these properties. When we hit it we come off the power auger and go to a rock bit or hand tools. If a hole cannot reach proper depth in the spot we wanted, we move the post over and adjust the run so the line still reads straight. It adds time to the schedule.
My back yard slopes toward the Wissahickon. Will the fence follow the ground or sit level?
- It follows the ground. On the grades running down toward Wissahickon Creek we rack aluminum and vinyl panels so the rails stay parallel to the slope and no triangle gap opens at the bottom. Wood gets stepped instead, in even drops, and we close the gaps at the base when you have a dog. Which one suits your yard depends on how steep the fall is and where the gates land.
We have old stone piers and a low stone wall out front. Can a new fence tie into them?
- Usually, and it is worth doing. The original piers around Wyndmoor and Chestnut Hill are often still true, so we core-drill them and mount ornamental aluminum or wrought iron panels between them rather than set new posts alongside. Gates hang off the piers the same way. If you want the entrance controlled, a gate operator or intercom can go in at the drive. We look at the condition of the stonework first.
The side yard on our twin is too narrow for equipment. How does the crew get back there?
- By hand, mostly. On the twins near Wyndmoor station and the older blocks off Willow Grove Avenue there is no room for a skid steer, so we use a one-man auger or dig by hand and carry the posts and panels through. The old fence and its concrete footings come out the same way and get hauled off the property. That takes longer, and the estimate is priced for it.
About the city of Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
There are plenty of fun things to do in and around Wyndmoor for people of all ages.
One popular attraction is the Morris Arboretum, a 92-acre public garden that features a wide variety of plants, as well as a number of walking trails and educational programs.
The arboretum is a great place to spend a leisurely afternoon, whether you're interested in horticulture or just looking for a peaceful place to relax.
If you're interested in history, be sure to visit the Chestnut Hill Historical Society.
This organization hosts a number of events and exhibits throughout the year, including guided tours of the historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood.
Finally, if you're in the mood for some outdoor adventure, there are several parks and trails in the Wyndmoor area that are perfect for hiking, biking, and picnicking.
What Hoff Customers Say
Reviews left by Hoff customers on Google.
“Absolutely recommend this company. Very quick response time to my initial inquiry with onsite evaluation completed same week. Quote/pricing was very reasonable. Their team took care of permits. Once my fencing was in the team was on site and finished the projects quicker than I had expected. The fence looks great. Whole team were friendly and professional. My dog loves his new space:)”
Heather Mascio“Jim, the owner, was very responsive to all my questions, and took care of everything from start to finish. The material they used was clearly superior to what you would buy at a home center, or get installed from other fence companies. The price was competitive, and the finished product looks great. I would recommend them to anybody looking for a new fence.”
Chandler Liero“Amazing work by the crew! Perfect match to my neighbors fencing! Very good value, crew showed up on time, cleaned up after the job and no issues! Kind and friendly crew”
John Hoffman
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