Fences in Rockland County, NY

There are 42 licensed fence installers in Rockland County, NY as of October 31, 2026, all verified through the Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection.

Rockland County requires 2 years of experience or graduation from a technical school plus 1 year of experience before issuing this license, along with proof of insurance. Every contractor listed here has met those requirements.

Use the town filter above or the “near you” links to see contractors by town. Any contractor licensed in the county can legally work in any Rockland town, so it's worth comparing a few beyond your immediate area.

Most Rockland towns and villages require a fence permit, and the rules differ meaningfully between municipalities — height limits, setbacks, and even which way the finished side must face. Check with your town's building department, or ask the installer: contractors who work your town regularly know the local code and can often file the permit for you.

Height limits are set town by town. A common pattern is around four feet in front yards and six feet in side and rear yards, but corner lots and pool enclosures have their own rules — confirm with your town's building or zoning department before ordering materials.

The New York State building code requires swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least four feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Fence installers here build code-compliant pool enclosures regularly — say up front that the fence is for a pool so the quote and permit reflect it.

Vinyl (PVC), aluminum, cedar, and chain link are all common here. The bigger local factor is the freeze-thaw cycle: posts should be set below the frost line — figure 36 to 42 inches — or heaving will rack the fence within a few winters. Ask how deep posts are set and whether they're set in concrete.

Price depends on material, linear footage, terrain (slopes and rock mean more labor), and the number of gates. This directory lists licenses only and doesn't collect pricing. Get itemized written estimates from two or three installers so you can compare per-foot costs on the same spec.

You can verify any contractor's license through the Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection. Every contractor listed here includes their license number from official county records.