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Maintenance-Free Outdoor Solutions puts up vinyl, aluminum, steel and composite fence across Manchester, Missouri. The city wants zoning approval before a fence goes up, fences cannot sit in front of a building, and height is measured from the low side of the ground rather than yours.
Your backyard should feel like yours. Private, secure, and not something you have to think about once it’s installed.
In Manchester’s Parkway School District neighborhoods, where kids cut through to Schroeder Park and dogs have the run of the yard, a fence is doing real work: keeping people in, keeping strangers out, holding its line through ice storms and humid summers alike.
As a trusted Manchester fence company, Maintenance-Free Outdoor Solutions has installed that kind of fence across the St. Louis area since 1994, family owned, A+ rated, and built around vinyl and aluminum specifically because they don’t need babysitting.
You get a fence that looks the same in year twelve as it did in year one.
Why Clients Choose Maintenance-Free Outdoor Solutions
Manchester lots are rarely flat, and that matters more here than in most of West County because of how the city measures height. A run that steps down toward a neighbour can be six feet from your side and taller from theirs.
We shoot the grade along the line before quoting, then set panel heights and post spacing to the measurement the city will actually take.
- Zoning Approval Handled. Manchester wants approval before a fence goes up, and again if you modify one. We prepare the application showing type, material and placement.
- We Measure Height The Way The City Does. From the lowest adjacent ground and from the side facing away from your property. On a graded line that is the difference between approved and rebuilt.
- 25 Years To Lifetime Warranties. All our vinyl fencing products carry at least 25-year manufacturing warranties, most of them lifetime.
- Installed By Our Own Crews. Your fence is built by our own people rather than handed to a subcontractor. The crew that quotes it is the crew that stands behind it.
- Posts Hidden Both Ways. Manchester wants supports hidden from the neighbour and from the street, not just turned outward. Our vinyl and composite systems do that by design.
- No Hard Hole Surprises. The ground here runs from creek bottom up onto loess and chert. If a post hole finds rock, that is our problem and not a line on your invoice.
Which Fence Type Fits Your Manchester Property?
We install vinyl, aluminum, steel and composite across Manchester, from the Parkway neighbourhoods to the commercial frontage along Manchester Road. All four suit the code here, and none of them need painting to stay compliant with the maintenance rules.
That last point matters. The city requires fences to be kept in their original upright condition, with finishes maintained as designed and damaged sections replaced in kind. A product that never needed a finish in the first place is a shorter conversation.
What Fence Styles Are Popular for Manchester Homes and Businesses?
With so many homes backing up to parks and wooded lots, backyard privacy fences are a top request here. Many families choose vinyl privacy panels for a clean, HOA-friendly look that never needs staining.
Decorative aluminum is another favorite for front and side yards, offering an open, elegant feel while meeting the local six-foot height rule. Pool fencing and modern horizontal designs round out the styles we install most often across the area.
A Clear Fence Installation Process for Manchester Properties
Every Manchester fence runs the same sequence, and the zoning approval is real work rather than a formality. You will know what stage the project is at and what is sitting with the city.
Free
Estimate
Every great project starts with a conversation. We begin with a complimentary consultation to discuss your Manchester property, understand your specific needs
Onsite
Consultation
We analyze your yard’s unique layout, slope, and access points, while finalizing details on materials, gates, and placement to ensure a flawless fit.
Layout and Quote
Review
You will receive a comprehensive breakdown of your project. Before a single post is dug, you’ll review the exact layout, fence height, chosen materials, gate configurations, and a transparent, final quote.
Zoning Approval and Placement
We file the Manchester zoning application with the fence type, material and placement, and we confirm the measured height along the line before anything is ordered.
Scheduling and Installation
With the green light given, we lock in your build date. Our expert crew handles the installation efficiently, keeping you updated from the moment we arrive until the last panel is secured.
Cleanup and Final Walkthrough
We don’t just build; we clean. After a meticulous cleanup of the workspace, we will walk the perimeter with you to inspect the craftsmanship and ensure you love your brand-new boundary.
What Should You Know About Manchester Fence Rules?
Manchester requires zoning approval before any fence is erected, and the requirement also covers modifying or changing an existing one. The application has to show the fence type, the material and where it will sit.
Six feet is the ceiling. Anything taller needs the Planning and Zoning Commission or a special use permit from the Board of Aldermen. Height is measured from the side of the fence facing away from your property and from the lowest adjacent ground level, so a fence that reads as six feet from your patio can measure over from a neighbour lower down the grade.
Fences cannot be built in front of a building. In side and rear yards the fence may sit directly on the property line. On a corner lot it cannot extend past the building line on either street side, and it has to stay clear of the sight distance triangle.
Two more rules catch people out. Support posts, horizontal and vertical, must sit inside the fence area or be hidden from both the neighbour and the public, so this is not simply a finished-side-out rule. And exposed steel that is not galvanized must carry a colour finish coat and be protected against rust, which our factory-finished steel already satisfies. The code also limits a fence to no more than two different materials, and pool enclosures have to meet this article plus the city other pool requirements.
What Do Manchester Customers Say?
Our customers regularly mention the same things: dependable in-house installation crews, careful attention to detail, and clear communication from start to finish. We’ve built lasting relationships with homeowners and property managers who trust us to do the job right and stand behind our work for years to come.
We hold a 4.7 star average on Google. Read the reviews on Google.
★★★★★
Our fence installation team of Shane, Andrew and RJ were highly skilled and great to work with. Even when we threw them a last minute design change, they quickly came up with a perfect solution and integrated it into the finished design. We love our new fence.
Aaron PayneGoogle review
★★★★★
Shane and Red were great. They did a thorough job installing our fence. I would highly recommend MFOS, Shane and Red!
Scott BiermanGoogle review
★★★★★
We are so very happy with MFOS. They did a fantastic job on our fence and completed the job on time. They were on time and very professional. This is the second time we have used them to install a fence for us. Excellent company to work with.
Debbie YoungloveGoogle review
What Does a Fence Cost in Manchester?
Manchester pricing follows the usual drivers, length, height, material and access, with two local details that move the number more often than people expect.
The first is how height gets measured. The city takes it from the lowest adjacent ground and from the side facing away from your property, so a run that steps down toward a neighbour may need a shorter panel than you planned, or a stepped layout rather than a raked one. We settle that before the material is ordered. The second is the ground, which runs from creek bottom near Fishpot up onto loess and chert. One property digs easily and the next finds rock, and our hard hole policy keeps that risk with us.
For current per-foot ranges by style and height, see our 2026 vinyl fence pricing guide, or the guides for pool fencing and aluminum. Then we shoot the grade, measure the run, and put a fixed figure in writing for nothing.
Fence Planning FAQs
Call 636-464-1144 if you want the height checked against your own grade. Manchester placement turns on where the building line falls and how far the ground drops across the run, and that is quicker to settle on the phone.
Do I need approval for a fence in Manchester?
Yes. Manchester requires zoning approval before a fence is erected, and also before an existing fence is modified or changed. The application shows the type, the material and the placement. We prepare and file it.
How tall can a fence be, and how is it measured?
Six feet, unless the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Board of Aldermen approves more. The catch is how it is measured: from the lowest adjacent ground level and from the side facing away from your property, so a sloping line needs checking before it is ordered.
Which side do the fence posts have to be on?
Inside, or hidden. Manchester requires the horizontal and vertical supports to sit within the fence area or be concealed from both the neighbour and the public. It is stricter than the usual finished-side-out rule, and it rules out simply turning a panel around.
Is financing available for a Manchester fence?
Yes. We offer financing through Synchrony upon approval, so you can move forward with your project now and pay over time.
Ready to Plan Your Fence Project?
Ready for a fence that looks great and lasts for decades? Request your free, no-pressure estimate today and let our local team handle the rest.