Fence company in Hobe Sound, FL
Fence installation, replacement and repair for Hobe Sound homes and properties — built to Martin County’s fence rules, including the waterway setback and the Hobe Sound CRA’s front-yard standards.
Fences and gates for Hobe Sound properties
Hobe Sound is in southern Martin County, just north of Jupiter and along the Intracoastal Waterway. We install and repair residential, pool and commercial fences and gates here, and close out each permit with the county’s fence affidavit.
- Vinyl privacy fences for Hobe Sound backyards and pool areas
- Aluminum fences and pool barriers with self-closing, self-latching gates
- Wood privacy fences — board-on-board, shadowbox, horizontal and picket
- Chain link for pets, budgets and commercial lots
- Driveway gates, gate operators and access control
- Fence repair and gate repair, including storm damage
- Commercial fencing for HOAs, property managers and businesses
Martin County fence rules that apply in Hobe Sound
Hobe Sound is unincorporated, so its fences are permitted by Martin County, not a city. The county rules that matter most here:
| Rule | What the county requires |
|---|---|
| Height on the property line | No more than 6 feet |
| Navigable waterways | Not within 25 feet, except fencing perpendicular to the shoreline |
| Hobe Sound CRA | Front-yard fences must meet the CRA’s design standards, height and materials |
| Pool barriers | Inspected by Martin County |
Full list of county fence rules: Martin County fence installation.
Source: Martin County — Fence Affidavit of Completion (rev. 7-26)
Waterfront lots and the Hobe Sound CRA
Two county rules come up often in Hobe Sound. On waterfront lots, fences can’t sit within 25 feet of a navigable waterway unless the fence runs perpendicular to the shoreline — so a backyard fence on the water usually steps back from the seawall. And Hobe Sound is one of Martin County’s six Community Redevelopment Areas: inside the CRA, front-yard fences have to meet the CRA’s design standards, height and materials.
We check whether your lot is in the CRA and where the waterway setback falls before we design the layout.
Sources: Martin County — Fence Affidavit of Completion (rev. 7-26) · Martin County — About the Community Redevelopment Agency
How fence permits work in Hobe Sound
- The fence is permitted through the Martin County Building Department.
- After installation, the licensed contractor (or the owner-builder) signs the county’s Fence Affidavit of Completion for that permit, certifying the rules above.
- The signed affidavit is uploaded through the county’s online permit portal or emailed to the county’s inspections office.
- Pool barrier fences are different: a fence that serves as a pool barrier must be inspected by Martin County.
We handle the permit paperwork for your project and tell you up front what the county will ask for.
Source: Martin County — Fence Affidavit of Completion (rev. 7-26)
Fence repair in Hobe Sound
Leaning sections, broken posts, cracked vinyl panels, torn chain link and gates that won’t latch are the repairs we see most. Text photos of the damage and your ZIP to (561) 501-0644 — we’ll tell you whether it looks like a spot repair, a partial replacement or a new fence.
- Fence repair — posts, panels, boards, mesh and storm damage
- Gate repair — hinges, latches, pool gates and gate operators
How a Hobe Sound fence project works
- Text or call with your address and what you need — photos help.
- Free on-site estimate — measurements, gates, access, pool and HOA check.
- Written, itemized proposal — typically within 2–48 hours of the visit.
- HOA approval if your community requires it — we supply the specifications.
- County permit — Martin County Building Department, closed out with the fence affidavit.
- Utility locate, then installation — most residential fences take 1–3 days on site.
- Inspection and walkthrough, then your 1-year workmanship warranty.
Warranty
FenceFox installations come with a 1-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer warranties vary by product, and your written proposal lists the exact coverage. The workmanship warranty doesn’t cover storm or hurricane damage, vehicle impact, deliberate damage, or damage caused by later modifications or landscaping work.
Frequently asked questions
Martin County’s fence affidavit certifies a maximum of 6 feet on the property line. Inside the Hobe Sound CRA, front-yard fences also have to meet the CRA’s design standards.
Not within 25 feet of a navigable waterway, unless the fence runs perpendicular to the shoreline.
Fences used as pool barriers must be inspected by Martin County.
Yes — wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain link and gates, including storm damage. Text photos and your ZIP to (561) 501-0644. See fence repair.
Nearby areas & services
Planning a fence in Hobe Sound?
Text us your ZIP, a photo of the area and whether your lot is on the water.