Fence Company Serving Avon, Indiana
Apply First — Avon's Review Can Take 30 Days
Avon is a town in Hendricks County, incorporated in 1995, with a 2020 Census population of 21,474. It grew by more than 70 percent between 2010 and 2020, so most homes sit in newer subdivisions with engineered drainage. About seven in ten homes are owner-occupied.
In Avon the calendar matters. The town requires a fence permit to put up a fence inside town limits, and it says its review can take up to 30 days. That is the number that shapes a fence project here, because the review runs on the town's clock, not the fence schedule. Start the permit before you pick an install date so the review runs while you choose the fence. Above the Rest Fence builds fences for homes and businesses in Avon, and free estimates mean we walk the lot and flag the swales and easements first.
Swales: Why a Shadowbox Fence Does Not Pass
A drainage swale is a shallow channel that carries stormwater across a yard, and the newer subdivisions in Avon are engineered around them. A fence that runs across a swale has to be partly open so the water can pass through, and the town says a shadowbox fence does not satisfy that requirement.
A shadowbox reads as solid to flowing water because the alternating boards close the gap at most angles. So where a swale crosses the fence line, the fence has to be genuinely open — a gap or a style the town accepts — not a shadowbox with air behind it.
Fences in Easements
A fence located within an easement must have gates or removable panels within the easement, so the utility or drainage crew can get through. The owner also signs an Easement Encroachment Agreement that is recorded with the county recorder. That puts the encroachment on the record, and it is part of the town's sign-off.
Heights
Avon has not published a fence height on its permit page. The town's zoning rules set the heights, so confirm the number that applies to your lot with Avon Planning and Building before you build. Ask Avon Planning and Building. See the fence rules for every town we serve.
What We Build in Avon
We build the full range of fences in Avon, for homes and for businesses: privacy fences, vinyl, aluminum, pool fences, and commercial fence for yards and lots. See the service pages for what each one does.
Before We Dig
Call 811. Indiana law requires notice to Indiana 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Property lines. We do not survey — a licensed professional surveyor marks property lines in Indiana.
HOA approval. HOA approval is the homeowner's to get, on top of the town's rules.
Avon on the Map
Avon Fence Questions
Does Avon require a fence permit?
Yes. A permit is required to put up a fence inside town limits, and the town says its review can take up to 30 days. Start the permit before you pick an install date. Ask Avon Planning and Building.
How tall can a fence be in Avon?
Avon has not published a fence height on its permit page. The town's zoning rules set the heights, so confirm the number that applies to your lot with Avon Planning and Building before you build.
Why does a shadowbox fence not pass over a swale in Avon?
A fence across a drainage swale has to be partly open so water can pass, and the town says a shadowbox fence does not satisfy that requirement because it reads as solid to flowing water. The fence has to be genuinely open where the swale crosses.
Can a fence go in an easement in Avon?
A fence located within an easement must have gates or removable panels within the easement, and the owner signs an Easement Encroachment Agreement that is recorded with the county recorder.
How long does Avon's fence review take?
The town says its review can take up to 30 days. Plan for that by applying before you schedule the install, so the review runs while you pick the fence rather than after.
Do you fence businesses in Avon too?
Yes. The same company fences homes and businesses in Avon. See the commercial fence page for yards, lots and perimeters.