Sunstate Fence is now part of Fence Direct. Same local crews, same number: (239) 768-3362
Sunstate Fence is now part of Fence Direct. Same local crews, same number: (239) 768-3362
Southwest Florida · Lee County
Sunstate Fence has installed fences across Lee County since 2009, from Cape Coral canal lots to Lehigh Acres acreage and Estero golf communities. We pull the permit with whichever city or county office covers your address and back every job with a 2-year workmanship warranty.
Lee County fence installation
Lee County isn't one set of fence rules. Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach each issue their own permits, and everywhere else, from Lehigh Acres to North Fort Myers and Pine Island, falls under the county. A fence that's legal in one place can be rejected a few miles away.
Because we're based in Fort Myers and work all over the county every week, we know which office covers your address and what it expects. We plan your fence around those rules, prepare the paperwork, and pull the permit for you.
Fence types
Pick the material that suits your lot, your HOA and how close you are to the water.
The most popular backyard fence in the county. No rot, no paint, and approved by most HOAs.
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The standard for pools and canal or lake lots, where many Lee County codes require an open fence near the water.
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Affordable privacy for larger lots and neighborhoods without HOA restrictions.
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Budget-friendly fencing for big yards, pets and acreage in Lehigh Acres, Alva and beyond.
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We also install SimTek stone-look privacy fencing and gates and access control.
Permits
Your permit office depends on where your property sits, not your mailing address.
Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, San Carlos Park, Gateway, Alva and Pine Island use the county's eConnect system. Front fences can be 3 feet (4 if open), side and rear 6 feet, and within 25 feet of water the fence must be open above 3½ feet.
The city's EnerGov portal. No fence in front of the house, 6-foot maximum, and open fencing above 3 feet in the rear 20 feet of waterfront lots. A wildlife affidavit comes with every permit.
Each issues its own permits with its own front-yard, waterfront and coastal rules. Sanibel, for example, keeps fences 20 feet back from open water.
Whichever office covers you, we prepare the application and pull the permit. If you have an HOA, we'll give you the details it asks for so you can submit your request.
Storm-ready
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County in 2022, and Milton brought tornadoes to Fort Myers and Matlacha in 2024. Fences here have to be built for it.
Every post goes deep in concrete for the height of the fence, so it holds through hurricane season.
Vinyl and powder-coated aluminum handle canals, salt air and humidity without rusting or rotting.
We build to your permit, including Florida's pool barrier rules and the county's waterfront setbacks.
Areas we serve
Find your city below, or call us if you don't see it. We cover all of Lee County.
Fort Myers Beach
Sanibel
San Carlos Park
Gateway
Three Oaks
Alva
Pine Island
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FAQ
Yes. Lee County and every city in it require a permit to install or replace a fence. We find out which office covers your address and pull it for you.
In unincorporated Lee County, 6 feet on the sides and back and 3 feet in front, or 4 feet if the fence is open. Cities like Cape Coral and Sanibel have their own limits, which we confirm during your estimate.
Usually, with limits. Most Lee County codes require an open fence near the water, which is why aluminum is so common on waterfront lots.
Yes. Both islands have their own permit offices and coastal rules, and we plan around them.
The same business day.
Free estimate
Tell us where you are and what you need, and we'll call you back the same business day to set up a free on-site visit.
✓ No-obligation, written quote
✓ Permits pulled for you, plus HOA guidance
✓ 2-year workmanship warranty on every install
We also serve Collier County and Charlotte County.
Prefer to talk now? Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(239) 768-3362
