Plaza Midwood Fences

The neighborhood

Plaza Midwood grew in the early 20th century along the streetcar line out Central Avenue and The Plaza. Its streets mix craftsman bungalows, foursquares, cottages and a growing number of modern infill homes, under some of the city’s oldest oaks. Lots are often narrow, side yards tight and back yards deep.

What makes fencing here different

• Historic district review. Inside the Plaza Midwood local historic district, fences are reviewed for height, location, material and design. See Fences in Charlotte historic districts.
• Planting strips and street trees. Many streets have city-owned trees between curb and sidewalk. Posts stay out of the planting strip, and we protect roots near the line. See Street trees and fences.
• Infill next door. A new two-story home on a narrow lot can overlook your yard. A taller rear fence, within limits, plus a patio screen often fixes it. See Privacy from a new house next door.
• Narrow access. Side yards can be 5 feet or less, so materials get carried in by hand.

Styles we install most here

• Painted picket fences in front
• Shadowbox cedar on shared side lines
• Horizontal cedar on renovated bungalows
• Black aluminum for dog yards that keep the garden visible

Before you build

1. Check whether you’re inside the historic district boundary.
2. Confirm the property line, especially on older lots with old fences out of place.
3. Talk with neighbors on shared lines.
4. Book an estimate and we’ll prepare a drawing for any required review.