Fence company in Bella Vista, Arkansas
Thomas Fence has been installing fencing in Bella Vista since 1993. We know the POA guidelines, the wooded lots and the unique fencing considerations that come with living in this community.
Arkansas Contractor's License No. 0155010427. AFA Certified Fence Contractor. CGAT certified gate automation. Written 1-year workmanship warranty.
A planned community with its own rules
Bella Vista is unlike any other city in Northwest Arkansas. It began as a planned community developed by Cooper Communities in the 1960s and became an incorporated city in 2006, but the Bella Vista Property Owners Association has governed the community for decades and continues to. The POA keeps its own covenants and architectural guidelines for many properties in the city, including rules about fencing.
Height limits, material restrictions, placement relative to setbacks and visibility from the street can all affect whether a fence is approved, and the rules can vary by neighborhood and lot type. Check your lot's rules with the POA before you settle on a style.
Wooded lots, slopes and rock
The city is defined by its landscape. The mayor's office describes a community where the forested landscape boasts surprising bluffs, blue-green creeks and waterfalls. Bella Vista has an extensive trail network for hiking and mountain biking, several lakes, and residents who want wooded lots and a quieter pace than the cities to the south.
Those lots, with mature trees, uneven ground and irregular boundaries, make fence installation harder than a flat subdivision. Thomas Fence has worked on Bella Vista properties since 1993, and we know how to work around tree roots, rocky ground and the sloped terrain common in this part of Benton County. Chain link suits sloped or irregular ground for yard and pet enclosures, and natural cedar sits well among the trees.
Get the POA approval in writing first
We are happy to advise on fence types that typically meet Bella Vista POA guidelines, and we strongly recommend getting your POA approval in writing before installation begins. Clean, consistent materials such as vinyl are a common choice here, and ornamental steel works where a property needs both security and visual appeal.
Estimates are free, and no deposit is required for standard residential installations. After you sign, standard residential jobs are typically scheduled within 1 to 3 weeks, we call in the 811 utility locate, and most residential fences install in 2 to 3 business days under a written 1-year workmanship warranty.
Fence permits and approvals in Bella Vista
Permit and ACC approvalBella Vista fences need two approvals before installation: a city permit and approval from the ACC, the Architectural Control Committee. Thomas Fence does not pull permits, so the property owner applies for both, and we are happy to help you prepare.
The ACC sets its own limits on height, materials and front-yard fencing, and they can rule out some styles entirely, so check what applies to your lot before you choose a material. Links to the city permit portal are on our permits page.
See the town-by-town permit guide or the full service area.
What we build in Bella Vista
- Wood fenceCedar and pressure-treated pine for wooded residential lots, natural materials that suit the landscape.See the details
- Vinyl fenceLow-maintenance privacy and picket where POA guidelines often favor clean, consistent materials.See the details
- Chain link fenceYard enclosures and pet containment, durable on sloped or irregular terrain.See the details
- Ornamental steel fenceDecorative aluminum and steel for properties that need both security and visual appeal.See the details
- Residential fencingPrivacy, picket and decorative fencing for Bella Vista homes, installed with POA requirements and lot conditions in mind.See the details
- Estate gatesCustom swing and slide gates for larger properties with long driveways and wooded surroundings.See the details
Planning a fence in Bella Vista?
Call before you apply, and we will talk through your lot, the POA and the ACC. Estimates are free, with no deposit on standard residential installations.