Fence Contractor in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Diamond Fence Corp. is a family owned fence contractor installing vinyl, wood, aluminum, chain-link, and commercial fencing for homes and businesses throughout Arlington Heights, Illinois. We handle the Arlington Heights fence permit and your HOA submittal as part of the job.
Fence Installation in Arlington Heights
Much of Arlington Heights housing dates to the 1960s through the 1980s, and a lot of those original wood and chain-link fences are now leaning, rotting, or rusting. Replacement is our specialty: upgrading a failing fence to low-maintenance vinyl privacy or clean ornamental aluminum, built to Village code the first time.
Diamond Fence Corp. is owned and run by Dario Luna, who has over 10 years installing fence across the northwest suburbs, including years with large Illinois fence companies. We are based in Palatine, which borders Arlington Heights, and we are a service-area company with no showroom. The person who measures your yard, the crew that builds the fence, and the owner who walks it with you are the same small team.
Fence Materials We Install in Arlington Heights
| Material | Maintenance | Lifespan | Privacy | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | Lowest. Rinse only | Decades | Full or semi-private | Backyard privacy, pool surrounds, replacing failing wood |
| Wood | Highest. Stain or seal | Long with upkeep | Full privacy or picket | Traditional look on mature, tree-lined lots |
| Aluminum | Low. Powder coat, no rust | Long | Open by design | Curb appeal, front yards, pool barriers |
| Chain-link | Low. Hardware check | Long, galvanized | Open, slats screen | Pet runs, play areas, commercial perimeters |
Vinyl Privacy Fences
Vinyl is our lead product and the natural upgrade when a wood fence fails. You get solid backyard seclusion at the allowable rear and side height with no staining, sealing, or warping. See our vinyl fence page.
Wood Fences
Cedar and pressure-treated pine suit the older tree-lined subdivisions here, and we install finished-side-out to Village code with properly set posts. More on our wood fence page.
Aluminum (Ornamental) Fences
Ornamental aluminum will not rust, suits the downtown district and the larger subdivisions, and is our usual pool-enclosure recommendation. See the aluminum fence page.
Chain-Link Fences
Residential and heavier commercial-gauge chain-link in galvanized or color-coated finishes, with gate and privacy-slat options. Details on the chain-link fence page.
Commercial and Security Fencing
Perimeter security fence, access gates, dumpster and equipment screening, and ornamental frontage for offices, multifamily sites, and redevelopment projects along Rand Road and Golf Road. We work around your operating schedule.
Arlington Heights Fence Permit Requirements
Sources: the Village of Arlington Heights fence guide and the Village permits and licenses department.
| Requirement | What applies in Arlington Heights |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes. New fences and replacements go through the Village Civic Access Portal before installation. |
| Height, rear and side yards | Generally up to 6 feet. |
| Front yard | Generally 36 inches maximum, open style only. No solid privacy. |
| Corner lots and vision triangle | A vision-clearance triangle, commonly cited as 12 feet, must stay open. Fencing inside it is capped near 36 inches and must be open. |
| Setback from property line | On or just inside your own line, reviewed against your survey. |
| Finished side out | Finished side faces the adjoining property. We build this way as standard. |
| Plat of survey | Marked-up plat required, plus a contractor proposal and a cut sheet or photo. |
| Contractor registration | The installer must be registered with the Village. See the licensed contractors list. |
| Review timeline | Short initial review window. Village-requested revisions add working days. Plan in days, not hours. |
| Who files it | Diamond files the submittal. |
We prepare the plat markup, cut sheets, and contractor proposal, then submit the application for you. Because code figures change, we confirm the current rule with the Village Building & Life Safety Department for your property before we build.
HOA and Architectural Review in Arlington Heights
Many older Arlington Heights subdivisions are geographic names rather than deed-restricted associations, while newer developments, townhome communities, and multifamily properties often do have an active committee with standards stricter than Village code. HOA approval needs to happen before or alongside the Village permit, and committees meet on a set schedule, so plan that review in weeks.
A committee typically asks for:
- A site plan showing the fence line
- An elevation or product drawing
- Material, color, and height
- The contractor's proposal
We prepare the drawings and specifications so your packet arrives complete the first time.
What Affects the Cost of a Fence in Arlington Heights
| Material | Relative cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Chain-link, galvanized residential | Most affordable | Practical enclosure for pet runs, play areas, side yards. |
| Wood, pressure-treated pine privacy | Affordable | Solid-board or dog-ear privacy with periodic staining. |
| Vinyl, solid privacy panel | Mid-range | Full privacy, essentially no maintenance. Our most popular backyard build. |
| Aluminum, ornamental | Higher-end | Rust-resistant open picket for curb appeal and code-ready pool barriers. |
| Cedar board-on-board or vinyl with lattice top | Premium | Decorative upgrades using more material and labor. |
What moves your number:
- 01Linear footage. Longer runs usually improve the per-foot rate.
- 02Height. More material and heavier posts.
- 03Style and material volume. Open picket uses the least, solid privacy the most.
- 04Gate count. Every walk or drive gate adds posts, hinges, and hardware.
- 05Terrain. Slopes, clay soil, and tree roots on mature lots add labor.
- 06Tear-out and haul-away. A real line item on the replacements that make up most of our work here.
- 07Access. Tight side yards near downtown versus long perimeter runs and extra gates on the large custom lots in Scarsdale Estates and Ivy Hill.
Book a free on-site measurement for a firm written figure.
Our Fence Installation Process
Free on-site estimate.
We measure your Arlington Heights yard and talk through privacy, pool safety, pets, or curb appeal.
Material and design help.
Your written quote follows about one day after we measure.
Permits and approvals.
We file the Village submittal and prepare HOA drawings when required. This is the part of the calendar that takes real time.
Professional installation.
Typically one to two days for most yards.
Final walkthrough.
We walk the finished fence with you before we call it done.
Full process from deposit to finished fence: roughly three to four weeks. Almost all of that is permit review, HOA approval, and material ordering, not construction.
How we build for Chicagoland conditions:
- We call J.U.L.I.E., the Illinois 811 One-Call system, before digging so gas, electric, and other public lines are marked.
- 811 marks public utilities only. Private lines you own, such as irrigation, invisible pet fence, or a run to a detached garage, are your responsibility to locate. We walk that with you.
- Posts are set in concrete below the local frost line, roughly 42 inches in the Chicago area, so the fence does not heave or lean.
- Chicago clay holds water, so we plan for drainage and step or rack panels across grade changes.
Arlington Heights Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve
We install and replace fences throughout Arlington Heights in Cook County, ZIP codes 60004 and 60005, including:
- Arlington Heights
- Schaumburg
- Hoffman Estates
- Inverness
- Barrington
- Buffalo Grove
- Long Grove
- Wheeling
- Palatine
- Rolling Meadows
- Mount Prospect
- Prospect Heights
- Stonegate
- Sherwood
- Ivy Hill
- Greenbrier
- Catino Estates
- Arlington Highlands
- Northgate
- Scarsdale and Scarsdale Estates
- Downtown Arlington Heights and the Metra station areas
We work along Arlington Heights Road, Rand Road, Northwest Highway, Central Road, Golf Road, and Dundee Road.
Nearby towns we also serve: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Inverness, Long Grove, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg.
Arlington Heights Fence FAQ
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Arlington Heights, IL?
In most cases, yes. The Village requires a permit for a new fence, submitted with a marked plat of survey, a contractor proposal, and a cut sheet or photo. A like-for-like replacement is generally permit work here too, and we file it for you.
How tall can a fence be in Arlington Heights?
Side and rear fences generally reach up to 6 feet. Front-yard fences are limited to about 36 inches and must be an open style. We verify the limits with the Village for your address.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in Arlington Heights?
Your fence goes on or just inside your own property line, and the Village checks that placement against your plat of survey. We mark the proposed line on your survey and confirm it with you before install day.
What are the fence rules for a corner lot in Arlington Heights?
Corner lots must keep a vision-clearance triangle open near intersecting property lines, commonly cited as 12 feet, where fencing may not exceed about 36 inches and must stay open. Corner lots are a common source of a flagged permit, so we confirm the triangle before designing the run.
Which side of the fence faces my neighbor in Arlington Heights?
In most cases the finished side must face the adjoining property. We install finished-side-out as our standard.
Do I need a plat of survey to get a fence permit in Arlington Heights?
Generally yes. If you cannot find yours, check your closing documents from when you bought the house. We will tell you at the estimate whether what you have is usable.
How do I get HOA approval for a fence in Arlington Heights?
If your subdivision has an active association, submit a site plan, material, color, height, and an elevation drawing to its architectural review committee. Start early, because approval usually needs to happen before or alongside the Village permit. We prepare the drawings and specs.
What fence do I need around a pool in Arlington Heights?
A compliant safety barrier with a self-closing, self-latching gate under the pool and spa code the Village has adopted, meaning a minimum height, a latch out of a child's reach, and gap limits. Published figures vary between state law and local code, so we confirm the specification with the Village. Ornamental aluminum is a common choice.
How deep do fence posts go in Arlington Heights?
Posts are set in concrete below the local frost line, roughly 42 inches in the Chicago area, so freeze and thaw does not heave the fence. We confirm the depth for your property before we dig.
How long does fence installation take in Arlington Heights?
The install is typically one to two days for most yards. The full process runs roughly three to four weeks from deposit, because permit review, HOA approval, and material ordering come first.
Get Your Free Fence Estimate in Arlington Heights
Get a free on-site estimate in Arlington Heights, with the permit and HOA submittal handled for you. One owner-led crew, one local phone number, start to finish.
Call +1 224-407-7409 or request your free on-site estimate today.
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