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Privacy Fence Installation in New Jersey

Screen out neighbors, road traffic, and sightlines with a fence built for real privacy. Imperial Fence installs privacy fencing across six NJ counties.

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Block the View. Reclaim Your Backyard.

Whether it’s a close neighbor, a busy road, or just the feeling of being watched, a lack of privacy changes how you use your own yard. A well-built privacy fence gives it back — full-height screening along exactly the lines that matter.

Style matters as much as height: board-on-board construction closes every sightline gap, while shadowbox gives airflow with near-full privacy. We help you pick the right combination of height, style, and material for your property and your town’s rules.

Which Fence Materials Work Best for a Privacy Fence?

Three proven options — ranked by how completely they close sightlines and how little upkeep they ask for.

Best Overall

Wood Fence

Maximum privacy and full customization — board-on-board cedar is the gold standard for closing sightlines.

Low Maintenance

Vinyl Fence

Solid privacy panels with zero staining or sealing, and a clean look that lasts decades.

Budget Option

Chain Link + Slats

Privacy slats woven into chain link deliver screening at the lowest cost per foot.

What to Know Before You Decide

Height rules

6 feet is the standard privacy height in NJ backyards; front yards are usually capped at 4 feet. We confirm your town’s limits before the design is final.

HOA restrictions

Many NJ communities regulate fence style, color, and which side faces out. Get HOA approval in writing before installation day.

Full privacy vs. airflow

Board-on-board blocks every gap but catches more wind; shadowbox trades a sliver of privacy for better airflow and a two-sided look.

Gate placement

Plan gates where you actually walk — trash route, pool equipment, side yard — and match their height so the privacy line stays unbroken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most NJ municipalities allow 6 feet in rear and side yards, with front yards limited to around 4 feet. Some towns allow 8 feet with a variance — we check your local ordinance during the estimate.

Board-on-board (overlapping boards) is the only wood style with zero gaps even as boards shrink. In vinyl, tongue-and-groove privacy panels are fully solid.
Wood costs less upfront and is fully customizable; vinyl costs more but never needs staining. If you plan to stay in the home 10+ years and dislike maintenance, vinyl usually wins.
Absolutely — partial runs along a single property line are common and cost-effective. We can also transition styles, with privacy panels only where you need them.
A solid panel catches wind, so construction matters: posts set deep in concrete, proper spacing, and reinforced rails. That’s standard on every privacy fence we build.

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