Do you need a fence around your pool? 

In some cases it is law that a fence is required around a pool. In Ohio, inground pools have to have a fence around them. Even above ground pools may need a fence to prevent accidental drownings. Even when fence is not required, it may also help lower your homeowners insurance to have one. 

What type of fence do you need around your pool?

We offer many types of fences around pools, Ornamental and Chain Link are the most common selection for around the pool. They provide viability and are resistant to water. 

Ohio Laws for Backyard Pools This link provides more details about the laws in Ohio regarding pools. 

Attorney Blog Ohio Laws This link is a personal injury website n pool fence law

Quality fencing has two main purposes: security and privacy. We can help you decide which material is best for your security needs while blending perfectly with your home and yard. We specialize in chain link, vinyl, wood and ornamental fence.  

Finding the right fence starts with your needs, taste and desired level of upkeep. For example, wood fence is often cheaper than vinyl but requires more maintenance. Think of fencing materials in terms of pets. Wood can be a needy material – like a new puppy. While it looks great when it’s shiny and new, wood usually requires staining, painting, and multiple treatments. Vinyl fencing, on the other hand, is a dependable older dog. Vinyl doesn’t usually ask anything of its owner. Although you may want to hose it off from time to time, vinyl will remain attractive and durable without any help from you.

However, wood fences do tend to come with lower initial expenses than many other fence types and the variety of wood types, colors and designs are often a draw for customers. 

Understanding the best fence type to meet your needs will go a long way toward helping you to make the best decision.

Hello all, my name is Misty Starcher. My husband Devon and I started a local fence company in 2021, Ashtabula Fence Co. LLC. We service Ashtabula and surrounding counties. This blog is to start a conversation about fencing. Who needs fence? What purpose does it serve? What type of fences are there? Which fence is right for your needs and style? What will it cost? It is open for people to comment, discuss and share their experiences, wants, needs and recommendations as well as providing information and guidance. Our company was built on a commitment of quality, trust and integrity. We believe that building quality relationships with customers is just as important as the quality of fence we provide. It is our hope that this blog will serve to accomplish that in addition to our excellent customer service.