MHIC #97820
MHIC #97820
Pressure-Treated Privacy Fences Built for Anne Arundel County Soil and Climate
All Around Fence & Decks | 8130 Ventnor Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 | (443) 838-9374
Current Project Start: 2–3 Weeks
Next Available Estimate: This Week
Local Permit Wait Time: Approx. 1–2 Weeks (if required)
If you have a 0.1-acre lot in Glen Burnie with neighbors on both sides, you already know what you need: a 6-foot fence that closes off the yard completely and holds up through Maryland’s humid summers and freeze-thaw winters — without warping by year three. That’s the job, and we’ve been doing it here for 25 years.
No matter where you are in Glen Burnie — a tight Harundale lot backing up to a neighbor’s fence or a larger Marley area yard with a long rear property line — we handle the details that determine whether a fence lasts. That means knowing the difference between the sandy upland loam in most of Glen Burnie and the silty soil near Marley Creek and Sawmill Creek, navigating Anne Arundel County permits, and knowing exactly how deep to set posts in your specific ground.”
We build with pressure-treated pine as the standard. It’s the right material for Anne Arundel County’s humidity, ground moisture, and freeze-thaw cycles. Western Red Cedar is available as a premium alternative for homeowners who want a natural appearance and don’t mind the higher upfront cost.
In consistently moist soils near Marley Creek and Sawmill Creek drainages, we specify UC4B ground-contact treatment for posts. That’s a higher treatment level than what’s typically used in drier upland conditions, and it matters for long-term post-life in those areas.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard 6-ft backyard fence | Permit not required |
| Over 6 feet in height | Permit required |
| Corner lot setback | 25+ ft from corner |
| Waterfront properties | 4-ft max near water; 2.25-in spacing req. |
| Permit fee | $43 base + project value fees |
| Processing time | 3–10 business days |
| Application | Online — Anne Arundel Land Use Navigator |
| Miss Utility (811) | Required 3 business days before digging |
HOA requirements: Tanyard Springs and Cromwell Fountain both require design approval before permits can be issued. We handle both.
Every Glen Burnie installation follows the same process, built around getting the details right before a single post goes in the ground.
We call 811 a minimum of three business days before any digging begins — no exceptions.
We locate survey pins before marking a single post location. Your fence goes where it’s supposed to go.
In Harundale and upland Glen Burnie lots with Sassafras-Matapeake sandy loam, we dig to 36–42 inches. In lower-lying areas near Sawmill Creek, we add a gravel drainage layer at the footing base and increase concrete volume.
Gate posts go in larger holes, deeper, with rebar reinforcement and a 4,000 PSI concrete mix. Gates that sag are a post problem.
One of the owners is on site at the start and end of every Glen Burnie installation. Most jobs run 1–3 days.
| Wood | Vinyl | Chain Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $ | $$ | $ |
| Lifespan (w/ maintenance) | 15–25 years | 25–30 years | 20–25 years |
| Maintenance | Stain/seal every 3–5 years | Soap and water annually | Minimal |
| Privacy | Full (6-foot privacy styles) | Full | None without slats |
All Around Fence & Decks
8130 Ventnor Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
(443) 838-9374
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
