Navigating South Elgin Fence Standards

South Elgin has specific guidelines to ensure neighborhood harmony and safety. As a licensed South Elgin contractor, we handle the technical details for you:

• Permit & HOA Experts: We handle the $40 Village permit process. If you live in a community like Thornwood, we also help ensure your design (such as 54-inch cedar requirements) meets your HOA’s specific standards.

• Height & Style Rules: * Rear/Side Yards: Maximum 6 feet tall.

  • Front Yards: Maximum 4 feet and must be an "open" design (at least 50% open).

• The "Finished Side" Policy: We always install your fence with the "good side" facing out toward your neighbors or the street, keeping your home 100% compliant with Village code.

• Pet-Safe & Secure: Our aluminum and PVC styles are perfect for South Elgin’s active families, providing secure boundaries for pets and kids without the maintenance.

 

Patios & Hardscaping: South Elgin Drainage Solutions

South Elgin’s terrain varies, especially near the river. We specialize in patios that are as functional as they are beautiful.

• Smart Setbacks: We ensure all patios are located at least 5 feet from any lot line, as required by the South Elgin Building Department.

• Easement Expertise: Patios are generally not allowed in utility or drainage easements. We use your Plat of Survey to find the perfect, compliant location for your new outdoor living space.

• Foundation for Success: Every patio we build features a deep, compacted gravel base to prevent the shifting and "heaving" often caused by South Elgin’s clay-heavy soils.

 

Seasonal Cleanups & Maintenance

We time our maintenance services to match South Elgin’s local collection schedules through Groot:

• Spring & Fall Brush Pick-Up: We coordinate our pruning and cleanups with the Village's Monthly Branch Pick-Up Program (April–October). We handle the cutting, stacking, and placement (cut ends to the street!) so you don't have to.

• Leaf Collection: We provide full bagging services for leaves using biodegradable Kraft paper bags, ensuring they are ready for the Village’s weekly yard waste collection (March 1st – December 15th).

• Storm Damage Cleanup: In the event of a Fox Valley wind storm, we offer priority limb removal and fence repair for our South Elgin clients.

 

Why South Elgin Homeowners Choose Panorama

• Local Accountability: We are registered and bonded with the South Elgin Community Development Department.

• Hassle-Free Process: We handle J.U.L.I.E. marks, permit submissions, and final inspections.

• Community Pride: We live and work in the Fox Valley, and we treat every South Elgin backyard as if it were our own.

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Official South Elgin Resources

• Village of South Elgin Building Permits: Official Website

• Branch Pick-Up Request: Online Form

• Village Hall: 10 North Water Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 | (847) 742-5780