Story Fence Co
Fencing in Ipswich, MA · ★ 3.4 Google rating
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- Address
- 6 Old Essex Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
- Phone
- (978) 412-8100
- Website
- https://storyfence.com ↗
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About Story Fence Co
Story Fence Co is a Fencing contractor based in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 6 Old Essex Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938. It has a Google rating of 3.4 out of 5. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Ipswich, Story Fence Co is within a short drive of Essex (2 mi), Hamilton (3 mi), Wenham (5 mi), Rowley (6 mi), Gloucester (7 mi) and Topsfield (7 mi). Most Massachusetts fencing contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a Fencing contractor in Ipswich
Ipswich generally requires a building or zoning permit for a new fence, and the contractor must hold state Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration. The Building Department reviews height and setbacks before issuing it; historic-district properties may add a design step. Set post footings about 48 inches below grade for frost; marshy and sandy coastal soil may need wider footings or concrete. On old village lots the property line is often unclear, so pull a plot plan or survey before building on a boundary, and call Dig Safe before digging. Coastal and marsh-side lots add a Conservation Commission step.
North Shore coastal fence pricing runs above the state average given salt-rated materials and metro-adjacent labor. Expect roughly $28–$52 per linear foot for chain-link, $35–$68 for cedar privacy or traditional picket, $48–$85 for vinyl, and $52–$95 for salt-tolerant aluminum, all installed. A 150 ft cedar run lands around $7,500–$13,500. Historic-district design requirements, coastal footing upgrades, pool-barrier gates, and Conservation filings near the marsh push the figure higher.
Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential fencing work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.
More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other fencing contractor serving the town, on the Fencing in Ipswich page.
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