What fence work do Gilbert homes need?
Much of Gilbert was built as master-planned communities, so many back walls are shared with a neighbor or with the HOA's common area. The jobs we see most:
- Adding height to back walls that face a new two-story home.
- Replacing a section of perimeter wall after a car, a tree or a monsoon storm.
- View fencing on lots that back onto community lakes and parks.
- New pool barriers when a pool goes in.
- RV gates cut into existing side walls.
Who owns the wall behind my house?
It depends on your plat and CC&Rs. Some walls are on the shared lot line between two homes, while walls facing streets or common areas may be maintained by the HOA, with restrictions on what owners can change. Check your HOA documents before you plan an extension or a gate. We can help you read the plat and ask the right questions.
Does Gilbert follow Chandler's rules?
No. Gilbert is incorporated as a town, with its own land development code and building department, separate from Chandler. Height limits, permit triggers and pool barrier details can differ. We confirm the Town of Gilbert's current rules for your address before finalizing a design.
What materials suit Gilbert neighborhoods?
Block with stucco or paint to match the HOA's palette, and steel view panels where the lot faces open space. Vinyl shows up for interior dividers. Wood is rare for the same reasons as in Chandler: sun, dry air and termites.
What should you pick in Gilbert?
Choose block for lot lines and anything shared. Choose iron view fencing if you back onto a lake or greenbelt. Choose a wall extension if the wall is sound and you only need more height.