Fence Company in Mountain Brook, AL

Birmingham Fence Pros is a fence company that works in Mountain Brook, the wooded suburb about 4 miles southeast of downtown Birmingham. The city had 22,461 residents in 2020 and is known for how much of it is still under trees.

A City Planned Around the Trees

Robert Jemison Jr. began developing Mountain Brook in 1929 along the ridges of Red Mountain and Shades Mountain, using plans by landscape architect Warren H. Manning. The plan called for estate-sized lots on winding roads and three small commercial villages: English Village, Mountain Brook Village, and Crestline Village. The city incorporated in 1942. Most development kept the existing forest, and about 92% of the city is under tree cover. Neighborhoods like Cherokee Bend, Brookwood Forest, Overton, and Crestline sit in that forest setting.

What That Means for a Fence

Building a fence in Mountain Brook is mostly about working around the land instead of flattening it:

1. Slopes. Ridge lots rarely run level, so we plan stepped sections or racked panels that follow the grade without leaving big gaps at the bottom.
2. Roots and rock. Mature trees mean thick roots near the surface, and ridge soil often has sandstone and chert. We place posts to avoid cutting major roots and bring the tools to get through rock.
3. Falling limbs. A wooded lot will drop limbs on a fence sooner or later. Designs with removable sections or sturdy metal rails are easier to put right after a storm.

Styles That Fit Mountain Brook

Many homeowners here want a fence that disappears into the landscape or matches a traditional house. Popular choices:

• Wrought iron and steel or black ornamental aluminum along front and side yards
• Pool fences with self-closing gates for backyard pools
• Board-on-board wood privacy fences, stained to match trim or left to weather
• Matching walk gates and driveway gates

Permits and Approvals

Mountain Brook is a separate city with its own fence rules, and many neighborhoods also have their own design expectations. We confirm requirements with the City of Mountain Brook before scheduling, and we call 811 to have utility lines marked before digging.

Request an Estimate

Call (205) 254-6016 or use the form. We'll walk the line with you, flag the trees and slopes we need to work around, and put every detail in writing.