Ask the town
Check whether your town needs a fence permit, zoning review, setback confirmation, height limit, or pool-barrier review.
Prep before digging
Get permit, HOA, property-line, and utility notes organized before the fence quote.
This static prep page helps homeowners collect the details that can slow down a fence project: town questions, HOA approvals, pool requirements, property markers, Dig Safe timing, private utilities, access, gates, and photos.
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Safe-digging reminder
Before posts go in the ground, utilities need to be handled the right way.
For Maine projects, state utility guidance says to call 811 three business days before digging and to pre-mark the excavation area with white markings. Dig Safe also serves Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont as the regional notification center.
Check HOA rules
Look for material, color, height, gate, front-yard, and neighbor-notice requirements if your property has an HOA or road association.
Find property clues
Gather a survey, plot plan, pins, old fence line, neighbor notes, deed sketch, or tax-map reference if you have one.
Flag utilities
Think beyond public utilities: irrigation, propane, septic, invisible dog fence, yard lighting, wells, drainage, and private lines may need separate attention.
Permit, HOA & utility prep builder
This does not send automatically. Fill in what you know, review the generated message, then text or email it with photos.
Photos to send
Wide yard views, old fence lines, gates, corners, slopes, pool areas, dog areas, utility meters, septic covers, and access paths are useful.
Open photo guideHelpful tools
Use the planner for a rough layout, the matchmaker for fence style direction, and the walkthrough prep page for site-visit notes.
Open plannerNext step
Once your notes are ready, text MJ Fence ME or send the generated email. The message can include approvals you have and questions you still need help thinking through.
Open walkthrough prepReady to start?
Send the prep notes with photos, or start with the fast quote page.
MJ Fence ME is based in Lebanon, ME and helps homeowners and businesses in Southern Maine and nearby New Hampshire plan practical fence projects.