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 · Charlotte County
Fences for Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Rotonda West and Babcock Ranch homes, built to Charlotte County's waterfront and zoning rules. We pull the permit for you and back every job with a 2-year workmanship warranty.
Charlotte County fence installation
Port Charlotte alone has about 165 miles of man-made waterways, and more than 200,000 lots across the county were platted between the 1950s and 1980s. That means a lot of waterfront fencing, and a lot of neighborhoods with deed restrictions, from Rotonda West's association review to Babcock Ranch's detailed fence guidelines.
Most of the county, including Port Charlotte, Englewood, Rotonda, Deep Creek and Harbour Heights, is unincorporated and permitted by Charlotte County. The City of Punta Gorda handles its own permits inside city limits. We plan your fence around the right set of rules and take care of the paperwork.
Fence types
Low and open near the water, private where the rules allow.
The best fit for canal lots, where the county limits fences near the seawall to 4 feet, and for pool barriers.
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Six-foot privacy for interior lots, and the white PVC privacy style required in communities like Babcock Ranch.
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An affordable privacy option on interior lots without deed restrictions against it.
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Economical pet and perimeter fencing where your community allows it.
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Recent projects
Permits
In unincorporated Charlotte County, fences go through the county's Citizen Access Portal with a $30 zoning review. The key rules:
Wood and chain link fences are limited to 6 feet. In the front setback, solid fences can be 3 feet and open fences 4 feet. The finished side faces your neighbor or the street.
No fence over 4 feet within 10 feet of the seawall, the mean high-water line or the property line, whichever is more restrictive.
Pool fences need a separate Baby Barrier permit. Properties in the Babcock, Charlotte Harbor CRA and Manasota Key overlays get extra zoning review.
Inside Punta Gorda city limits, the city's Building Division handles fence permits instead. Either way, we prepare the site plan and pull the permit for you.
Storm history
Hurricane Charley's eye passed over Punta Gorda in 2004, Ian brought surge of up to about 7 feet in 2022, and Milton hit Manasota Key hard in 2024.
We keep fences low and open near seawalls, as the county requires, and anchor them clear of the wall.
Every post goes deep in concrete for the height of your fence, ready for hurricane season.
Aluminum and vinyl stand up to the salt air along Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf.
Areas we serve
Find your area below, or call us. We cover all of Charlotte County.
Englewood
Rotonda West
Deep Creek
Harbour Heights
Placida
Cape Haze
Manasota Key
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FAQ
Yes. Unincorporated Charlotte County requires a fence permit with a $30 zoning review, and pool fences need a separate Baby Barrier permit. We file it for you.
Within 10 feet of the seawall or mean high-water line, the fence can't be taller than 4 feet. Low aluminum works well there.
Many Charlotte County neighborhoods, including Rotonda West, Deep Creek and Babcock Ranch, require association approval before a fence goes in. We give you the details to submit.
Yes. Inside city limits, the City of Punta Gorda issues fence permits and has its own rules. A Punta Gorda mailing address isn't always in the city, so we confirm which applies.
The same business day.
Free estimate
Tell us about your property 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 Lee County and Collier County.
Prefer to talk now? Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(239) 768-3362